What RME does

RME (Rede Mulher Empreendedora) is a São Paulo-based non-profit founded in 2010 by Ana Fontes, operating what it describes as Brazil's largest women's entrepreneurship ecosystem. The organization serves women entrepreneurs (estimated 10 million in Brazil) with a multi-platform offering that combines a proprietary methodology spanning knowledge, market access, capital, and support networks. Core products include the Plataforma de Cursos RME (cursosrme.net.br), Mentorias RME (rmentorias.net.br), RME Acelera (rmeacelera.net.br), the Clube RME membership, and the philanthropic arm Instituto RME (IRME). Specialized programs include Decola Garota (e-commerce training with Amazon, 6th edition in 2026), Empreendedoras Globais (internationalization with ApexBrasil, targeting North and Northeast Brazil), RME Conecta (B2B matchmaking with 50+ large companies), Impacto Feminino (acceleration of women-led OSCs with R$500,000 in government grants), the annual Festival RME, and the traveling Virada da Empreendedora. The organization claims 15+ million people reached, 3.9 million women directly impacted, 900,000+ women connected, and R$32+ million in income generated since 2010, supported by 11-50 employees in Brazil.

Name

RME

Legal name

Rede Mulher Empreendedora

Website

https://rme.net.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RME (Rede Mulher Empreendedora) is a Brazil-based non-profit founded in 2010 that operates the country's largest women's entrepreneurship ecosystem, delivering free training, mentorship, acceleration, and B2B matchmaking to women entrepreneurs through corporate partnerships and government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Partnerships with large corporations (Itaú, Amazon, Banco do Brasil, etc.) who sponsor programs and events for women entrepreneurs. Companies gain ESG credentials and access to women-owned supply chains.
2. Training and Acceleration Programs: Free programs for women entrepreneurs including Decola Garota (with Amazon), Empreendedoras Globais (with ApexBrasil), and RME Acelera acceleration program. Programs include cash prizes for participants.
3. Instituto RME Donations: The Instituto RME, the social arm of the organization, accepts donations to support women in vulnerable social situations achieve economic autonomy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rede Mulher Empreendedora (RME) is a Brazilian non-profit organization that delivers a comprehensive ecosystem for women entrepreneurs, combining free online courses, mentorship, business acceleration programs, national events, and B2B connection services. Its proprietary methodology integrates knowledge, market access, capital, and support networks to promote growth for women-led businesses across Brazil.

Product overview

Rede Mulher Empreendedora (RME) is the largest ecosystem for income generation and economic development for women in Brazil, offering a multi-platform approach combining online learning, mentoring, acceleration programs, events, research and community building. The core offerings include: Plataforma de Cursos RME (online learning at cursosrme.net.br), Mentorias RME (mentoring platform), Instituto RME (research and social impact institute), RME Acelera (acceleration), and Clube RME (membership). Key programs include RME Conecta (B2B business connections), Empreendedoras Globais (internationalization with ApexBrasil), Decola Garota (e-commerce training with Amazon), and Impacto Feminino (OSC acceleration). The ecosystem also produces original content through Elas Mandam videocast, conducts annual research publications, and hosts the Festival RME annual event. Founded in 2010 by Ana Fontes, RME has impacted over 15 million people with a methodology combining knowledge, market access, capital and support networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elas Mandam: Videocast produced by RME featuring interviews with women entrepreneurs, with a second season launched in 2025.
• Empreendedoras Globais
• Decola Garota
• Impacto Feminino
• RME Acelera
• RME Conecta
• Rede de Impacto
• Instituto RME (IRME)

Products and services

• Plataforma de Cursos RME
• Mentorias RME Mentoring platform matching women entrepreneurs with mentors who provide guidance on business development and growth strategies.
• Clube RME Membership club offering exclusive benefits, content, and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs within the RME ecosystem.
• RME Conecta Program connecting women entrepreneurs to large companies through inclusive business rounds, supporting B2B sales and supply chain diversification.
• Decola Garota Free training program in partnership with Amazon for women entrepreneurs wanting to expand online sales, including group mentoring with Amazon specialists and a competition with cash prizes.
• RME Acelera Acceleration program focused on business acceleration and preparation for international markets for women entrepreneurs.
• Empreendedoras Globais Program in partnership with ApexBrasil focused on sensitizing women-led businesses to international trade opportunities, with emphasis on the Norte and Nordeste regions of Brazil.
• Impacto Feminino Acceleration program for Civil Society Organizations led by women, providing financial transfers, training, and mentoring through a partnership with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ million people impacted since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Partnership for Decola Garota program, now in its 6th edition. Amazon provides platform access and market opportunities for women entrepreneurs, while RME provides training and program delivery. Program offers free training, mentorship, and cash prizes for participants.
• ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Joint program 'Empreendedoras Globais' to help women entrepreneurs access international markets. Includes 8 sessions (4 in-person, 4 online), 64 hours of training, pitching opportunities, and connections to ApexBrasil's international trade resources. Focus on North and Northeast Brazil.
• Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Micro Enterprise and Small Business (MEMP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Partnership for Impacto Feminino - OSC Acceleration Program. RME's Instituto receives R$500,000 in parliamentary amendment funding to accelerate 12 women-led civil society organizations through training, mentorship, and financial transfers.
• World BankflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Bank study 'Leveraging Public Procurement to Advance Women's Economic Opportunity' highlights RME's work connecting women entrepreneurs to public procurement opportunities, demonstrating model for using government purchasing power for gender equity.
• Itaú (Itaú Mulher Empreendedora)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Festival RME 2025; 8th consecutive year sponsoring the event. Itaú provides financial support and programming for women's entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Banco do BrasilflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Festival RME 2025, hosting the product and business fair with ~40 women entrepreneurs. Adopts the 'Future' station at the event.
• FINEPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of Festival RME 2025. Adopts the 'Connection' station. FINEP supports innovation and technology development for women entrepreneurs.
• SEBRAEcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Festival RME 2025, supporting small business development and women's entrepreneurship programs.
• InfinitePaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of Festival RME 2025. Host of 'Business' station and conducting 'AI in Practice for Entrepreneurs' workshop.
• Brazilian-American Chamber of CommerceminorOthersAwarding body for Social Responsibility Award 2026 recognizing RME's work in female leadership development.
• Invest AmazôniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Potência Amazônica project launched in Belém do Pará, with funding from the British Embassy, focused on accelerating women entrepreneurs and preparing them for international markets.
• ApexBrasil (Festival)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Festival RME 2025, promoting women entrepreneurs' access to international trade opportunities.
• VibraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival RME 2025 partner presenting 'Loja de Inconveniência' immersive installation on child sexual violence prevention.
• Mercedes-Benz Vans & CarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival RME 2025 partner providing vans to connect attendees from São Paulo Metro to São Paulo Expo venue.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Endeavor: Global high-impact entrepreneur support network with a strong Brazil presence (Endeavor Brazil). Comparable to RME in mission to support entrepreneurs, though focused on high-growth ventures rather than women-specific programming.
• Village Capital: Impact-focused global accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs including women and under-served founders. Comparable accelerator/programmatic design and use of corporate and philanthropic funding.
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: International nonprofit supporting women entrepreneurs in Africa and Asia through training, mentorship and access to capital. Highly comparable in mission, target beneficiary (women entrepreneurs in emerging markets) and program design.
• WEConnect International: Global nonprofit that certifies women-owned businesses and connects them to corporate supply chains — directly comparable to RME Conecta and RME's supplier-diversity mission, with an international footprint and corporate membership model.
• NESsT: Nonprofit that supports social enterprises in Latin America and Eastern Europe, including women-led ventures. Comparable geographic focus (Latin America) and nonprofit + corporate-funder operating model.
• Artemisia: Brazilian impact-business accelerator and venture builder supporting under-represented founders including women. Operates a similar hub-and-spoke nonprofit model in Brazil with corporate partners and acceleration programs.
• Springboard Enterprises: US-based accelerator network for women-led companies seeking capital and corporate partners. Comparable in acceleration-and-connection model, though US-focused and more venture-oriented than RME's mass-market women entrepreneur focus.
• Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE): Network of organizations supporting entrepreneurship in developing countries, with active Brazil chapters. Comparable as a network/umbrella for entrepreneurship-support NGOs and a convener of corporate funders.

Regional players

• Yunus Negócios Sociais: Brazil-based social business hub linked to Muhammad Yunus's global network, focused on poverty alleviation through social enterprise. Comparable in Brazil-based nonprofit model supporting under-served entrepreneurs.

Broad incumbents

• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Global Goldman Sachs initiative providing business education and access to capital for women entrepreneurs. Comparable in providing management training and capital access at scale, but sits within a large financial institution rather than as a standalone nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RMEmpreendedora
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RedeMulherEmpreendedora
• Facebookfacebook.com/RedeMulherEmpreendedora
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rede-mulher-empreendedora/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/redemulherempreendedora

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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