FUCAPE Business School

What FUCAPE Business School does

FUCAPE Business School (legal name: Faculdade Fucape) is a private Brazilian higher education institution founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vitória, Espírito Santo. It offers a vertically integrated academic portfolio spanning five undergraduate programs (Administration, Data Science for Business, Global Accountant, Law, and Economics), 13+ MBA specializations, two Master's programs, and one Professional Doctoral program in Accounting Sciences and Administration. The institution operates additional regional units in São Luís (Maranhão, since 2017) and Brasília, and is recognized by MEC as one of the TOP 10 Higher Education Institutions in Brazil for 10+ consecutive years, with both its Master's and Doctoral programs holding the maximum CAPES rating (Note 5).

The school's core technology stack is pedagogical and infrastructure-focused rather than product-software oriented. Notable proprietary assets include the FUCAPE Finance Lab — the first finance lab in a Higher Education Institution in Espírito Santo featuring a Bloomberg terminal, built in partnership with Valor Investimentos — and the multi-functional Comprocard-integrated Student Card (ID, access control, prepaid payment). The Data Science program integrates professional platforms including Comdinheiro, Refinitiv, and Bloomberg, with curriculum covering Python, NLP, and predictive analytics. Supporting infrastructure includes Hub FUCAPE (incubator/accelerator/coworking), Talent Hub (career services with 50+ corporate partners), and the Fucast weekly podcast.

FUCAPE's business model is tuition-driven and subscription-recurring across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supplemented by one-time executive education/C-Level courses and donations via Instituto FUCAPE for social programs (FUCAPE 120% Sustentável). GTM is primarily direct-to-consumer through vestibular entrance exams (in-person or online), ENEM score acceptance (last 5 years), transfer/second-degree admission, and a dedicated MBA application process. Marketing operates across website, Instagram/LinkedIn/YouTube (60K+ YouTube subscribers), WhatsApp-based enrollment support, scientific events, and event-driven Business Bootcamps during admissions. The institution is organized through two entities — Fucape Pesquisa e Ensino SA (for-profit) and Fucape Fundação de Pesquisa e Ensino (nonprofit) — with no disclosed external equity or venture capital backing beyond a nominal 2020 APEX Partners listing.

Name

FUCAPE Business School

Legal name

Faculdade Fucape

Website

https://fucape.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FUCAPE Business School is a private Brazilian higher education institution offering undergraduate through doctoral programs in business disciplines, headquartered in Vitória-ES with regional units in São Luís and Brasília. It serves individual students and working professionals through tuition-based programs and is consistently ranked among Brazil's TOP 10 by MEC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Business School)

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance, Accounting & Economics Schools (EDAHAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Business, Economics, Accounting & Management (EDAGABAC)

Keywords

• Business education
• Undergraduate programs
• MBA programs
• Executive education
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

São Pedro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate degree programs including Administration, Data Science, Global Accountant, Law, and Economics. Students pay tuition for full degree programs spanning approximately 4-5 years.
2. MBA and Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from MBA programs and specialization courses in areas including Data Science, Financial Control, Marketing Management, Project Management, Strategic Business Management, Public Management, Investment and Controladoria with Data Science, Investment and Financial Market, Leadership and Human Development.
3. Master's Programs: Revenue from professional Master's programs in Accounting Sciences and Administration, including programs in Vitória-ES and São Luís-MA, with durations of 18-30 months.
4. Doctoral Programs: Revenue from professional doctoral programs in Accounting Sciences and Administration, including a Management School specialization track. Programs recognized with maximum CAPES rating.
5. Short Courses and Executive Education: Revenue from free courses, extension courses, and C-Level executive programs offered through the executive education division.
6. Donations and Social Programs: Donations collected through the book 'Negócio se aprende na escola' (R$35.00) and other donations, with proceeds going to Instituto FUCAPE de Tecnologias Sociais for the FUCAPE 120% Sustentável project promoting clean energy and social/environmental initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FUCAPE Business School delivers higher education programs across undergraduate degrees (Administration, Data Science for Business, Global Accountant, Law, Economics), more than 13 MBA specializations, two Professional Master's tracks, and one Professional Doctoral program. Programs are anchored by an integrated business methodology, the FUCAPE Finance Lab with Bloomberg terminal, and the Hub FUCAPE innovation ecosystem that connects students with partner companies and startups.

Product overview

FUCAPE Business School is a business education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and specialized services. The undergraduate offerings include five programs: Administração, Ciência de Dados para Negócios, Contador Global, Direito, and Economia. The institution provides Executive Education through multiple MBA specializations, two Master's programs (Mestrado Profissional em Ciências Contábeis e Administração and Mestrado em Contabilidade e Administração in Maranhão), and a Doctoral program (Doutorado Profissional em Ciências Contábeis e Administração). Supporting infrastructure includes the Hub FUCAPE (startup incubator/accelerator), Finance Lab (with Bloomberg terminal), Talent Hub (career services), and the Student Card (integrated ID, access control, and prepaid payment). The institution also conducts scientific research seminars and offers international exchange programs through its International Office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Instituto FUCAPE: Instituto focused on social technologies, sustainable energy projects (Fucape 120% Sustentável), and community impact initiatives.
• Hub FUCAPE
• Talent Hub FUCAPE
• FUCAPE Finance Lab
• FUCAPE 120% Sustentável
• Brazilian Business Review (BBR)
• MBEx – Master Business Experience
• International Office

Products and services

• Undergraduate Program in Administration
• Undergraduate Program in Data Science for Business
• Undergraduate Program in Global Accountant (Contador Global)
• Undergraduate Program in Law
• Undergraduate Program in Economics
• MBA Programs
• Professional Master's in Accounting Sciences and Administration
• Master's in Accounting and Administration (Maranhão)
• Professional Doctorate in Accounting Sciences and Administration
• FUCAPE Finance Lab
• Hub FUCAPE
• Talent Hub
• FUCAPE Student Card (Cartão do Estudante)

Quantifiable outcome

• TOP 10 ranking among Brazilian Higher Education Institutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Valor InvestimentoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Valor Investimentos, an autonomous agent representative of XP Investimentos, for the FUCAPE Finance Lab. Valor Investimentos provides access to XP Investimentos platform and infrastructure for the finance laboratory, enabling practical training for students in a real brokerage environment.
• ComprocardcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Comprocard for the Student Card system. Comprocard provides the prepaid card infrastructure and payment processing for the student ID card, enabling access control, identification, and payment functionality at establishments inside and outside the institution.
• UBQ (União Brasileira para a Qualidade)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with UBQ for the Advanced Program in Strategic Quality and Operational Excellence. UBQ collaborates on curriculum development, bringing industry expertise and methodologies to the program focused on quality management, innovation, agile methods, AI, and ESG.
• CNPqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico) for scientific research support and scholarship programs. CNPq provides funding and recognition for research initiatives.
• FAPEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FAPES (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Espírito Santo) for research funding and innovation programs in the state.
• ANBIMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ANBIMA (Associação Brasileira das Entidades dos Mercados Financeiro e de Capitais) for investment and financial market education alignment with industry certifications.
• ANBIMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ANBIMA for Investment Banking program preparation, aligned with ANBIMA certifications including CPA-10, CPA-20, and CEA.
• Arcelor MittalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership with Arcelor Mittal for student development, research collaboration, and potential recruitment opportunities.
• BanestesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Banestes (Banco do Estado do Espírito Santo) for student development programs and industry collaboration.
• IEL (Instituto Euvaldo Lodi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IEL for student internships, professional development, and industry connection programs.
• CIEE/ESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CIEE/ES (Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola do Espírito Santo) for internship programs and student professional opportunities.
• International Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnerships with universities of high credibility and reputation. Includes sandwich doctorate programs at international partner institutions. Also partnership with Altissia platform for 25-language courses.
• Corporate Convention Partners (50+ companies)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 50 companies in Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília maintain discount agreements with FUCAPE for their employees or affiliates on MBA programs. Partners include Aguia Branca, Caixa Econômica Federal, Hospital Meridional, professional councils (CRA-ES, CRC-ES, CRM-ES, CREA-ES), and others.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas) - FGV EAESP: Brazil's most prestigious business school, offering undergraduate, MBA, Master's and Doctoral programs in business, economics, accounting and law. Directly comparable program mix to FUCAPE, but with national brand reach, larger faculty, and substantially broader course portfolio.
• PUC-Rio Business School (IAG): Business school within Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro offering undergraduate, MBA, Master's and Doctoral programs. Comparable to FUCAPE's academic depth and postgraduate CAPES-rated programs, with substantially larger scale and brand.
• FEA-USP (Universidade de São Paulo): Faculty of Economics, Administration, Accounting and Actuarial Science at USP — Brazil's leading public university business school. Direct overlap with FUCAPE's accounting, economics, and administration focus, but with vastly larger scale and public-sector positioning.

Direct peers

• Insper: São Paulo-based private institution offering undergraduate, MBA, Master's and executive education across business, engineering, and public policy. Highly comparable to FUCAPE in mission and program mix, with similar emphasis on applied learning and integration of business disciplines.
• FIA (Fundação Instituto de Administração): Specialized Brazilian business school focused on executive education, in-company programs, and MBA offerings in business management. Closely comparable to FUCAPE's executive education and corporate training orientation, particularly the MBA specialization portfolio.
• IBMEC: Brazilian business school with multiple campuses offering undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs in business, economics, law and technology. Comparable program breadth to FUCAPE with stronger geographic distribution and digital learning platforms.
• Saint Paul Escola de Negócios: São Paulo-based business school offering MBA, executive education, and short courses focused on practical business training. Directly comparable to FUCAPE's executive education orientation, with stronger emphasis on MBA specialization tracks.
• ESPM: Brazilian private higher education institution specializing in communication, marketing, and business administration undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable to FUCAPE through its Marketing and Administration MBA offerings and applied business education approach.
• COPPEAD (UFRJ): Graduate business school at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro offering Master's, Doctoral, and MBA programs in administration and business. Comparable to FUCAPE's graduate program structure and CAPES-rated research output orientation.

Regional players

• Universidade Positivo: Curitiba-based private university offering undergraduate and graduate business programs with strong regional MEC rankings. Comparable to FUCAPE as a high-quality regional Brazilian private institution with multi-program portfolio, though geographically separate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCF9_3BxyN407TVgDlxnUOJw
• Facebookfacebook.com/fucape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fucapeoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/fucape
• Xx.com/fucapeoficial

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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