What Endeavor Brasil does

Endeavor Brasil is the Brazilian chapter of the global Endeavor network, a non-profit (organização sem fins lucrativos) founded in 2001 to identify, select, and support high-impact Brazilian entrepreneurs and transform them into "Multipliers" — major market references who reinvest time, capital, and connections into the local ecosystem. The organization operates a curated membership of 450+ Endeavor Entrepreneurs, 300+ mentors, and 50 ambassadors in Brazil, extending to a global network spanning 50 countries. Its core services are non-commercial and provided free of charge to selected founders, structured around a multi-stage selection process (local and global selection committees) followed by mentorship, strategic introductions, peer-to-peer learning, and access to investor networks.

The product surface comprises four primary assets: (1) Scale-Up Ventures, a wholly-owned investment vehicle that deploys capital into high-growth Brazilian startups and accepts LP commitments from successful Endeavor entrepreneurs; (2) Endeavor Catalyst, the global investment vehicle used as a reinvestment mechanism for the Multiplier Effect; (3) Endeavor Outliers, an annual recognition program identifying the highest-growth companies in the ecosystem (39 Brazilian companies recognized in 2026, the largest country cohort globally); and (4) Endeavor Open, a closed digital platform for network members, alongside a Knowledge Center producing proprietary research reports such as 'Going Global,' 'Brazil Tech Diaspora in the USA,' and 'Founder Liquidity in Brazil.' Endeavor Brasil itself is not a technology company — it provides network-mediated services rather than licensed software.

Revenue mechanics are those of an institutional nonprofit: the organization is financed 'majoritariamente pela própria Rede' (mostly by its own network) — through entrepreneur, mentor, ambassador, and institutional partner contributions — supplemented by corporate sponsorships (Oracle is publicly disclosed as a major content sponsor for Outliers 2026). The organization does not charge founders for participation. Operating financials are not publicly disclosed. Indirect scale signals include R$28+ billion in revenue generated across the supported portfolio, a 79% average portfolio CAGR over 2021–2024, and an Outlier productivity ratio measured at 11x the Brazilian average on a revenue-per-employee-per-hour basis. Leadership is Maria Teresa Fornea (General Director) and Cesar Carvalho (Chairman).

Name

Endeavor Brasil

Legal name

Endeavor Brazil

Website

https://endeavor.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Endeavor Brasil is a non-profit that selects and supports high-impact Brazilian entrepreneurs via mentorship, peer networks, and investment vehicles (Scale-Up Ventures), serving 450+ founders, 300+ mentors, and 50 ambassadors across Brazil as part of a 50-country global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vila Olímpia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding & Sponsorships: Endeavor Brasil is funded by institutional partners, corporate sponsors, and the Endeavor global network. The organization is explicitly described as a non-profit financed majoritariamente pela própria Rede (mostly by the network itself), with corporate partners supporting the operation to enable the mission.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Endeavor Brasil is a non-profit organization that selects high-impact Brazilian entrepreneurs through a rigorous multi-stage selection process and supports them with mentorship, strategic connections, investment vehicles (Scale-Up Ventures and Endeavor Catalyst), peer networks, and proprietary research. The organization operates the Endeavor Outliers recognition program, the Endeavor Open digital platform, and a Knowledge Center producing research and event content, all financed by institutional partners, corporate sponsors, and the Endeavor global network.

Product overview

Endeavor Brasil is a nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization (not a software product company) that operates a portfolio of services for high-impact founders. Its core offerings include the Scale Up Ventures investment fund, the Endeavor Open digital platform for network access, a Knowledge Center producing research and event content, and the Endeavor Outliers recognition program. The organization functions as a network aggregator, connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and institutional partners rather than delivering a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Endeavor Outliers: Global recognition seal awarded by Endeavor to companies demonstrating the highest growth rates in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The program recognizes entrepreneurs who are outliers in their markets.
• Scale Up Ventures
• The Multiplier Effect

Products and services

• Scale Up Ventures A venture capital fund associated with Endeavor Brasil that invests in high-growth Brazilian startups, allowing successful Endeavor entrepreneurs to fund the next generation of founders in the network.
• Endeavor Open A digital platform providing Endeavor entrepreneurs, mentors, and ambassadors with access to network resources, mentorship connections, and collaboration features.
• Endeavor Outliers An annual global recognition program that identifies and awards the highest-growth companies in Endeavor's ecosystem, providing outlier companies with peer-to-peer networking, masterclasses, retreats, and access to the global Endeavor network.
• Knowledge Center & Events A research and content platform that produces and aggregates research reports (e.g., Brazil Tech Diaspora, Going Global, Founder Liquidity in Brazil), case studies, and event content on high-growth entrepreneurship in Brazil.

Quantifiable outcome

• R$28+ billion in revenue generated by the Endeavor Brasil portfolio
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• Peers ConsultingminorOthers · 1 January 2025Peers Consulting conducted analysis for Endeavor Brasil's 'Founder Liquidity in Brazil' report, providing data on liquidity event timelines for Endeavor network companies.
• Institutional Partners (Parceiros Institucionais)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndeavor Brasil maintains a network of institutional partners that support the organization's operations and mission. The specific partner companies are not individually named in the source material but are referenced as key supporters of Endeavor's non-profit mission.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Founders Factory: Global founder accelerator that builds and invests in startups, with operations across multiple continents. Comparable in selecting founders, providing operational mentorship, and partnering with corporates — operates commercially where Endeavor is non-profit.
• Techstars: Global accelerator running mentorship-driven programs for early-stage startups in multiple verticals and geographies. Comparable in its selection-and-mentorship thesis and global network footprint, though Techstars is for-profit and equity-aligned.
• 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups): Venture firm and accelerator with deep emerging-market presence (including Latin America) that runs selection-driven founder programs. Comparable to Endeavor Brasil in its focus on emerging-market, high-impact entrepreneurship and global mentor network.
• Antler: Global early-stage VC that runs founder generation and selection programs across emerging markets, including Latin America. Directly comparable in mission to identify and support high-impact founders from inception through scale, with a strong global mentor community.
• Plug and Play: Global innovation platform with accelerator programs, corporate partnerships, and a curated founder network across 50+ locations. Comparable to Endeavor Brasil in connecting founders with corporate partners and providing structured mentor-driven acceleration.
• Y Combinator: The world's leading startup accelerator, selecting and supporting high-growth founders through mentorship, networks, and capital. Directly comparable to Endeavor Brasil's entrepreneur-selection mission, though YC takes equity and is global, whereas Endeavor Brasil is non-profit and Brazil-focused.
• MassChallenge: Non-profit global accelerator supporting high-impact, high-growth startups across multiple geographies. Closely comparable to Endeavor Brasil because of its non-profit structure, mentor-driven model, and focus on emerging-market founders — making it the closest structural peer.
• Startupbootcamp: Global network of industry-focused startup accelerators with programs across multiple geographies. Comparable selection-driven, mentor-supported acceleration model with strong corporate partner network.

Broad incumbents

• SOSV: Multi-stage venture capital firm operating accelerator programs (HAX, IndieBio, RebelBio, dlab) for deep-tech and global founders. Comparable in providing accelerator-driven support and global network, though as a venture firm with equity-based model versus Endeavor's non-profit structure.

Regional players

• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's corporate innovation hub running founder selection and acceleration programs primarily across Spain and Latin America. Comparable in region (Ibero-America) and corporate-sponsored model, but tied to a single corporate parent (Telefónica) rather than operating as an independent non-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/endeavorbrasil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/endeavorglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/endeavorbrasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endeavorglobal
• Instagraminstagram.com/endeavor_global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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