VENTIUR

What VENTIUR does

VENTIUR (legal entity VENTIUR INVESTIMENTOS EM NOVOS NEGÓCIOS S.A.) is a privately held Brazilian early-stage venture capital firm and startup accelerator founded in 2013 and headquartered within the Tecnosinos Technology Park in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul. The firm operates an integrated multi-program venture platform serving three customer segments: early-stage startups (capital, acceleration, mentorship, governance), corporations seeking Corporate Venture Capital exposure (notably Sicredi cooperatives via the Comunitá vehicle), and individual investors (executive training via Formação de Investidores). The technology underlying the platform is not a software product but rather a proprietary acceleration methodology, investment process (origination, screening, interviews, pitches, deliberation, negotiation, contracting), and curated ecosystem network connecting 500+ investors, 12,000+ evaluated startups, and 3,000+ accelerated companies across all 27 Brazilian states.

The firm monetizes through four revenue streams: (1) equity investment returns from portfolio companies (R$70M AUM, R$1B portfolio valuation, 14 exits, 3.5x return multiple over 47 months); (2) acceleration program fees, particularly for government-backed programs like Tecnova III (FINEP non-reimbursable subsidy, 6–9 month engagements); (3) Corporate Venture Capital management fees for managing vehicles such as Comunitá (Sicredi, R$400K–R$1M per startup); and (4) professional services revenue from investor formation training programs. The product surface consists of four flagship programs: Comunitá (CVC with four Sicredi cooperatives), Tecnova III (FINEP-authorized acceleration), Inova Nordeste (SCP investment vehicle for Northeast Brazil with R$100K minimum quotas), and Formação de Investidores (executive training). Distribution combines direct investment sales with channel/reseller arrangements through SEBRAE, FINEP, and Sicredi, plus self-serve Airtable application portals.

The firm holds regulatory authorizations including FINEP selection for Tecnova III and Suframa/MDIC authorization as the first accelerator outside Manaus to execute Lei de Informática P&D resources, providing differentiated access to government innovation funding. Leadership includes Founder & CEO Sandro Cortezia, COO Guilherme Kudiess, and Co-founder & Director of Market & Partnerships Carlos Klein. Ventiur was recognized as Best Accelerator in Brazil by Anprotec in 2024 and second-best in 2025.

Name

VENTIUR

Legal name

VENTIUR INVESTIMENTOS EM NOVOS NEGÓCIOS S.A.

Website

https://ventiur.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VENTIUR is a Brazilian early-stage venture capital firm and startup accelerator founded in 2013, operating integrated programs including Comunitá (CVC with Sicredi), Tecnova III (FINEP-subsidized acceleration), Formação de Investidores (executive training), and Inova Nordeste, serving startups, corporations, and investors across all 27 Brazilian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Acceleration & Venture Capital Services

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI), Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Venture capital firm
• Startup acceleration services
• Corporate venture capital
• Angel investor training
• Early stage investment

Headquarters

HQ city

São Leopoldo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Investment Returns from Portfolio Companies: Ventiur generates returns through equity investments in startups. They invest capital from their managed funds and investor network, receiving equity stakes in portfolio companies. Returns are realized through exits (acquisitions, IPOs).
2. Accelerator Program Fees: Ventiur earns fees for managing acceleration programs like Tecnova III (FINEP), providing acceleration services to startups approved for government innovation grants.
3. Investor Formation Training: Ventiur offers executive formation programs for entrepreneurs and executives wanting to invest in startups with method, generating revenue through training program fees.
4. Corporate Venture Capital Management: Ventiur manages CVC vehicles like Comunitá (Sicredi), earning management fees and carried interest from structuring and managing investment vehicles for corporate partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ventiur is a Brazilian venture capital firm and startup accelerator that invests capital in early-stage companies and runs structured acceleration programs. It connects startups to a qualified investor network and provides mentorship, governance support, and business connections. Ventiur also manages Corporate Venture Capital vehicles for corporate partners and offers executive investor formation programs.

Product overview

VENTIUR Smart Capital operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offering includes personalized startup acceleration services connecting entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and business connections. Key programs include Comunitá (a Corporate Venture Capital vehicle with Sicredi cooperatives investing R$400K-R$1M in traction-stage startups), Tecnova III (FINEP-subsidized acceleration for tech innovators with non-reimbursable R&D funding), Formação de Investidores (executive training for startup investors), and Inova Nordeste (an SCP investment vehicle for Northeast Brazil startups with R$100K minimum quotas). The programs are designed to serve different startup stages and investor profiles, from pre-operational MVP companies seeking Tecnova funding to revenue-generating startups seeking Series A investment through Comunitá or Inova Nordeste.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comunitá: Corporate Venture Capital vehicle operated by Ventiur in partnership with Sicredi cooperatives (Sicredi Pioneira, Sicredi Caminho das Águas, Sicredi Região Centro RS/MG, and Sicredi Norte SC). Invests R$400,000 to R$1,000,000 in startups with validated PMF.
• Tecnova III
• Formação de Investidores
• Inova Nordeste

Products and services

• Comunitá Sicredi CVC Corporate Venture Capital program offering R$400,000 to R$1,000,000 in investment to startups with validated PMF and paying customers, focused on cooperativism engagement, health solutions for 50+ populations, non-financial complementary solutions, smart cities, and financial wellness. Operated in partnership with Sicredi Pioneira, Sicredi Caminho das Águas, Sicredi Região Centro RS/MG, and Sicredi Norte SC.
• Tecnova III Acceleration Economic subsidy acceleration program via FINEP supporting micro and small companies developing technological innovations, with non-reimbursable resources for research and development. Includes 6-9 months of personalized acceleration: strategic diagnosis, governance support, investor networking, and growth metrics tracking.
• Formação de Investidores Executive training program for business owners and executives seeking to invest in startups with methodology. Covers angel investment, valuation, cap tables, portfolio strategy, due diligence, post-investment monitoring, and includes networking with mentors and real startup pitch sessions.
• Inova Nordeste SCP Investment vehicle connecting traction-stage startups from Northeast Brazil with qualified investors. Targets startups with B2B/B2G/B2B2C models, over 1 year of operation, minimum R$10,000 MRR, and scalable potential. Includes acceleration via mentorship, governance support, metrics, and strategic connections, with a minimum R$100,000 investment quota per investor.
• Aceleração Ventiur General startup acceleration services including personalized diagnostic, tailored work plans, investor connections (angels, funds, corporate ventures), governance preparation, mentorship network, and growth metrics tracking. Programs run 6-9 months with focus on execution capacity, innovation, and resilience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5x return multiple in 47 months for investors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SEBRAE (Inova Nordeste)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVentiur partners with SEBRAE (Alagoas, Maranhão, Pernambuco, Piauí, Sergipe, and National) for the Inova Nordeste initiative, connecting Northeast Brazil startups with investors. SEBRAE provides regional ecosystem access and startup referrals.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ventiur_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ventiur-smartcapital

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments93 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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