Name

Live University

Legal name

Live University

Website

https://liveuniversity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online For-Profit Career Universities (EDAHALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• Postgraduate MBA programs
• Corporate training services
• Professional certification courses
• Professional forums events

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Enrollment: Live University generates revenue through direct enrollment of individual professionals in MBA programs, postgraduate degrees, certifications, and short courses. Programs are priced at fixed course fees with options for upfront payment or installment plans (e.g., 12x, 18x, 24x monthly installments).
2. Corporate InCompany Training: Enterprise clients engage Live University for customized team training programs (InCompany) including Supply GO, Tax GO, Marketing GO, and Sales GO. Pricing is custom-quoted based on team size, program customization, and delivery format (online or onsite).
3. Event Participation: Revenue generated from paid attendance to professional forums, summits, and events such as Forum B2B, Tax Summit, Confeb Connect, and Maratona de Supply Chain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Live University is a Brazilian executive education ecosystem comprising six specialized schools (INBRASC, CONFEB, IBRAMERC, NEOBUSINESS, LIVE RH, ESECOM) that sell MBA programs, postgraduate master's degrees, professional certifications, immersive short courses, and customized InCompany corporate training in procurement, supply chain, fiscal/tax management, marketing, sales, e-commerce, HR and digital transformation. Programs are delivered via online live, on-demand recorded, and in-person formats, and the company also runs paid professional forums, summits and marathons across Brazil.

Product overview

Live University is an executive education ecosystem comprising 6 specialized schools (INBRASC, CONFEB, IBRAMERC, NEOBUSINESS, LIVE RH, ESECOM) offering a comprehensive portfolio of MBAs, postgraduate master's programs, professional certifications, immersive programs, and corporate training solutions (Supply GO, Marketing GO, Sales GO, TAX GO). The institution focuses on practical, market-oriented education across Procurement, Supply Chain, Fiscal/Tax Management, Marketing, Sales, Market Intelligence, E-Commerce, HR, Leadership, and Digital Transformation. Programs include online, hybrid, and in-person formats, supplemented by professional events (Forums, Summits, Marathons) and on-demand learning modules. The platform integrates AI-focused curricula addressing digital transformation and emerging technologies across all business domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INBRASC: Instituto Brasileiro de Supply Chain e Compras - specialized in Supply Chain, Compras, Logística education programs.
• CONFEB
• IBRAMERC
• NEOBUSINESS
• LIVE RH
• ESECOM

Products and services

• INBRASC School - MBA & Pós em Compras e Supply Chain Specialized school offering MBAs and postgraduate programs in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, including immersive programs and professional certifications for working professionals in Brazil.
• CONFEB School - MBA & Pós em Gestão Fiscal e Tributária School focused on Fiscal and Tax Management education, offering MBAs, postgraduate programs, and certifications in taxation, finance, and tax compliance with emphasis on Brazil's tax reform.
• IBRAMERC School - MBA & Pós em Marketing e Inteligência de Mercado School specializing in Marketing, Sales, and Market Intelligence education, offering MBAs, postgraduate programs, and certifications in commercial intelligence and pricing strategies.
• NEOBUSINESS School - MBA & Pós em TI e Transformação Digital School focused on IT Management and Digital Transformation, offering MBAs and executive certifications in technology leadership and innovation management.
• LIVE RH School - Pós-Graduação em Liderança e Recursos Humanos School dedicated to Leadership and Human Resources postgraduate education, offering programs focused on team management and organizational development.
• ESECOM School - MBA em E-Commerce School specializing in E-Commerce executive education, offering MBAs and intensive courses in digital commerce and online business management.
• Imersão IA na Prática para Compras e Supply 2-day practical immersion program teaching AI application in procurement and supply chain operations, covering prompt engineering, automation and strategic decision-making for working professionals.
• Imersão IA na Prática para Fiscal e Tributário Practical immersion program on applying AI to tax management, covering legislation interpretation, task automation, risk monitoring and tax scenario simulation for tax professionals.
• Imersão IA na Prática aplicada a Pricing Premium immersion program teaching AI application in pricing decisions, focusing on margin optimization, commercial efficiency and B2B competitiveness using practical exercises for pricing professionals.
• CEII - Certificado de Especialista em Impostos Indiretos 15-session certification program for indirect tax specialists covering ICMS, ISS, PIS/COFINS, IPI, and transition to new IBS/CBS tax system under Brazil's tax reform.
• Capacitação em Análise Estatística e Ciência de Dados Training program covering statistical analysis, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and data science applications for quantitative decision-making.
• Imersão em Gestão de Fornecedores (Supplier Management Immersion) 2-day in-person intensive immersion in supplier management covering 16 hours of applied content, priced at R$3,400 one-time payment for procurement professionals.
• Imersão Nova Regulamentação da Reforma Tributária One-day in-person immersion on Brazil's new tax reform regulation held in Vila Olímpia, São Paulo, priced at R$2,500 one-time payment for tax and finance professionals.
• Capacitação em Precificação (Pricing Training) Pricing training program offered through the Ibramerc school, priced at R$4,900 one-time payment, teaching pricing strategy for marketing and commercial professionals.
• Capacitação em Gestão de Supply (Supply Chain Management) Online on-demand supply chain management training with 10-hour workload, priced at R$2,000 one-time payment for working professionals.
• MBA em Prevenção de Perdas e Gestão de Riscos 360-hour MBA in Loss Prevention and Risk Management delivered in online live plus on-demand formats, recognized by MEC with concept 4, priced at R$9,700 upfront or 18x R$590 monthly.
• Imersão Comprador 4.0 (Buyer 4.0 Immersion) Intensive immersion program for procurement buyers focused on technology and advanced practices, priced at 10x R$280 monthly installments.
• Confeb Connect Event Two-day paid professional event on fiscal and tax management held in Rio de Janeiro, priced at R$1,800 for two-day general admission.
• Certificação Executiva Internacional - CEIPP (Loss Prevention and Risk Management) International executive certification in Loss Prevention and Risk Management for professionals seeking global recognition, delivered under Live University's ASIC Premier-accredited framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70% of students experience career evolution during programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered diamond, prime, vip and uniq.

• SolutiodiamondTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Solutio is a Diamond-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing technology solutions for tax and fiscal management.
• Make The WaydiamondTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Make The Way is a Diamond-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, specializing in tax technology solutions.
• LaclawdiamondTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Laclaw is a Diamond-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing legal and compliance technology.
• Thomson ReutersprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Thomson Reuters is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing tax and regulatory content solutions.
• SovosprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Sovos is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing tax compliance and regulatory software.
• SEIDORprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025SEIDOR is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing SAP and business management solutions.
• AvalaraprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Avalara is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing tax automation solutions.
• SondaprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Sonda is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing SAP implementation and IT services.
• AlltaxprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Alltax is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing AI-powered tax technology platforms.
• DeloitteprimeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 November 2025Deloitte is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing professional tax and consulting services.
• KPMGvipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 November 2025KPMG is a VIP-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing tax advisory and audit services.
• QIVEprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025QIVE is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, specializing in tax and fiscal management technology.
• AdejoprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Adejo is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing tax reform and compliance solutions.
• NDDprimeTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025NDD is a Prime-tier exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing fiscal document management solutions.
• v360uniqTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025v360 is an exhibitor at Confeb Connect 2025, providing fiscal automation and supplier management solutions with AI-powered document processing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Alura: Alura is Brazil's largest online education platform, primarily known for tech courses but expanding into business and professional development. Adjacent competitor for working-professional upskilling with broader (less specialized) curriculum than Live University's MBA-level offerings.
• Fundação Bradesco (Escola Virtual): Fundação Bradesco's Escola Virtual offers free executive and professional development courses across supply chain, finance, and management topics at scale. Threatens Live University's B2B pricing by providing a free alternative for corporate training budgets.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera for Business: Coursera is a global online education platform with a large catalog of business, technology, and professional certificates used by enterprises worldwide for workforce upskilling. Competes with Live University's English-language executive certifications and corporate training at the international scale tier.

Direct peers

• ESPM: ESPM is Brazil's premier marketing and business communication school, offering MBAs, postgraduate programs, and corporate training in marketing, sales, and communications. Head-to-head comparable with Live University's IBRAMERC school and Marketing/Sales GO corporate programs.
• Insper: Insper is a São Paulo-based institution offering online and in-person MBAs, postgraduate programs, and corporate executive education with strong practitioner faculty. Competes head-to-head with Live University's INBRASC and IBRAMERC schools for mid-career professionals in supply, finance, and management.
• PUC Minas (Online): PUC Minas operates one of Brazil's largest online higher education platforms offering distance MBAs, postgraduate degrees, and extension courses. Comparable to Live University on the online higher education delivery model and MEC-recognized postgraduate certifications.
• Trevisan Escola de Negócios: Trevisan is a long-running Brazilian business school offering MBAs, postgraduate, and executive programs targeting working professionals. Overlaps with Live University on online MBA delivery, for-profit business school positioning, and corporate training in Brazil.
• FDC (Fundação Dom Cabral): FDC is consistently ranked among Latin America's top executive education providers, focused on open-enrollment and custom corporate programs for senior managers. Comparable to Live University's senior-level MBAs, immersions, and InCompany tracks.
• FIA (Fundação Instituto de Administração): FIA is a leading Brazilian executive education provider with strong MBA, postgraduate, and InCompany corporate training programs. Overlaps with Live University on B2B corporate training and online MBAs in business, marketing, and finance domains.
• FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas): FGV is Brazil's largest and most established business school operator, including FGV Online and EAESP, offering online MBAs, postgraduate degrees, executive education, and corporate training. Directly comparable in product mix (B2C MBAs + B2B InCompany + custom corporate programs) and target audience (Brazilian working professionals).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@liveuniversity7227
• Facebookfacebook.com/liveuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/liveuuniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/live_university

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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