LIDE

What LIDE does

LIDE - Grupo de Líderes Empresariais is a private Brazilian membership-based business leaders' organization founded in 2001 (legal name GRUPO DORIA) and headquartered in São Paulo. It connects over 2,000 member companies and 4,000+ executives across 42 economic sectors through 31 national units, 22 countries across five continents, 42 thematic committees, and a calendar of 40+ annual events including the Brasília Summit, LIDE Brazil Investment Forum, Brazil China Meeting, and sector-specific seminars. Its core product is the LIDE network itself, with supporting offerings including Casa LIDE (a premium São Paulo venue and business center inside Plaza Iguatemi), the ESPM LIDE Corporate Academy (executive education partnership with ESPM), international conferences and forums, and the LIDE News content platform. Membership is sold via an annual subscription (pricing not publicly disclosed, quote-based), supplemented by event sponsorships and venue rental revenue; Casa LIDE also serves external corporate clients. Operational governance is led by João Doria Neto as CEO Global since 2017, with founder João Doria and a board of multiple former Brazilian ministers (Meirelles, Furlan, Teixeira, Troyjo) acting as co-chairmen. The organization claims its affiliated companies represent over 52% of Brazil's private GDP, reflecting the institutional weight of its network.

Name

LIDE

Legal name

GRUPO DORIA

Website

https://lide.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LIDE - Grupo de Líderes Empresariais is a Brazilian private membership-based business leaders' organization founded in 2001, connecting 2,000+ companies and 4,000+ executives across 42 economic sectors and 22 countries through events, thematic committees, and an exclusive networking platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking and Executive Membership Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM), Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD)

Keywords

• Executive networking organization
• Business leaders association
• Corporate event services
• Executive education program
• International business forums

Headquarters

HQ city

Jardim

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees: LIDE generates revenue through membership fees charged to businesses and executives seeking access to the organization's networking events, conferences, and business leader community.
2. Event Sponsorships: Companies sponsor LIDE conferences and events to gain visibility and access to the business leader community, with tiered sponsorship opportunities at major events.
3. Casa LIDE Venue Rental: The organization operates Casa LIDE, a premium business center in São Paulo that generates revenue through event venue rental, conference services, and catering partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LIDE operates a membership-based business leaders' organization that connects over 2,000 companies and 4,000 executives across 42 economic sectors and 22 countries. The organization delivers value through national and international conferences, thematic sector committees, executive forums, and a premium event venue (Casa LIDE), facilitating networking, policy dialogue, and international trade connections among C-level executives and large-cap enterprises.

Product overview

LIDE (Grupo de Líderes Empresariais) is a business leaders' networking organization operating as a platform-plus-services model. The core product is the LIDE network itself, which connects over 2,000 companies and 4,000 business leaders across 42 economic sectors and 22 countries. Supporting offerings include Casa LIDE (an event venue and business center), ESPM LIDE Corporate Academy (executive education), 42 thematic committees (coordinated sector initiatives), international conferences and forums (Brazil Investment Forum, regional summits), and LIDE News (content platform). The organization facilitates business relationships and economic development through events, networking, and knowledge-sharing rather than offering software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa LIDE: The most modern business center of São Paulo, located in Plaza Iguatemi building, offering exclusive event spaces, conference rooms, and business convenience services
• ESPM LIDE Corporate Academy
• LIDE Brazil Investment Forum
• LIDE Brazil Conference
• LIDE Brasil Conference
• Brazil Economic Forum
• Brazil Emirates Conference
• LIDE Brazil Development Forum
• Brazil China Meeting
• Brazil Saudi Arabia Conference
• Global Biodiversity Forum
• Recontre France Brasil
• LIDE Summit
• LIDE 25 Anos
• LIDE Wellness e Qualidade de Vida

Products and services

• LIDE Corporate Membership Subscription-based corporate membership granting access to LIDE's networking events, conferences, forums, thematic committees, and connections to over 4,000 business leaders across 22 countries. Designed for CEOs, presidents, and C-level executives of large-cap companies.
• Casa LIDE Venue and Event Services Premium event venue and business center in São Paulo providing auditorium, conference rooms, meeting rooms, and catering services for corporate events, seminars, and conferences. Available to both LIDE members and external clients.
• ESPM LIDE Corporate Academy Executive education program combining ESPM's academic expertise with LIDE's business leader network, offering strategic immersion courses that connect managers directly to Brazil's top business leaders.
• LIDE Thematic Sector Committees 42 sector-specific committees (including Agribusiness, Technology, AI, Infrastructure, Energy, Health, Tourism, Mining, Legal Security, Wellness, and Women's Leadership) that convene business leaders and authorities to drive sector discussions, initiatives, and events.
• International Conferences and Forums Recurring international conferences and summits such as the LIDE Brazil Investment Forum (New York), LIDE Brazil Conference (Tokyo, London, Milan), Brazil Economic Forum (Zurich), Brazil China Meeting, Brazil Saudi Arabia Conference, Brazil Emirates Conference, and LIDE Summit (Buenos Aires), bringing together business leaders and authorities to promote bilateral trade and investment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies affiliated with LIDE represent more than 52% of Brazil's private GDP
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESPM (Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIDE partners with ESPM to operate the ESPM LIDE Corporate Academy, an executive education program that combines ESPM's academic excellence in marketing and business with LIDE's business leader network. This unprecedented program offers strategic immersion connecting managers directly to Brazil's top business leaders.
• SaporeminorOthersCatering partner for Casa LIDE events, providing food service for conferences, seminars, and corporate events held at the venue.
• 7 GastronomiaminorOthersCatering partner for Casa LIDE events alongside Sapore, providing culinary services for events at the business center.
• RCE DigitalminorOthersOfficial supplier of technology solutions for Casa LIDE, providing digital infrastructure and services for events.
• THE LEDminorOthersOfficial supplier for Casa LIDE, providing LED lighting solutions for events and venue operations.
• SEMP TCLminorOthersOfficial supplier for Casa LIDE, providing electronics and audiovisual equipment for events.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum: The WEF organizes the annual Davos conference and runs multistakeholder forums that convene heads of state, CEOs, and policymakers, mirroring LIDE's model of high-level executive convening and policy dialogue, but at a much larger global scale.
• International Chamber of Commerce: ICC is a global business organization representing companies across sectors, providing policy advocacy, dispute resolution, and rule-setting services. LIDE's sector-spanning committee model and international business forums parallel ICC's membership-driven convening structure.
• Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI): CNI is Brazil's national industry confederation, representing industrial employers nationwide through sector federations. LIDE complements CNI by providing a more cross-sector, executive-level convening and internationalization platform for Brazil's largest companies.

Direct peers

• Business Roundtable: Business Roundtable is a US-based association of CEOs of major American companies that issues policy positions and convenes top executives, directly comparable to LIDE's role as a Brazilian business leaders' organization representing large-cap corporations.
• FIESP (Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo): FIESP is the São Paulo state industry federation that represents large industrial companies, organizes events, and engages in policy advocacy in Brazil. It is the most direct domestic analog to LIDE for executive networking and policy dialogue in São Paulo.
• ApexBrasil: ApexBrasil is the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency that organizes international business missions and connects Brazilian firms to global markets. LIDE's international conferences (LIDE Brazil Investment Forum, Brazil China Meeting, etc.) overlap directly with ApexBrasil's internationalization mandate.
• AmCham Brasil: AmCham Brasil is the American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, convening executives and organizing bilateral business events between the US and Brazil. It mirrors LIDE's bilateral forum model (e.g., LIDE Brazil Investment Forum in New York, Brazil Development Forum in DC) and member-driven services.

Regional players

• Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce: The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce organizes executive networking events, trade missions, and bilateral business forums between Brazil and the US. It is comparable to LIDE's US-focused initiatives (LIDE Brazil Investment Forum in New York) and shares a similar event-driven, member-supported business model.
• Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC): CEBC is a bilateral organization promoting Brazil-China trade and investment through events, research, and executive delegations. It overlaps with LIDE's Brazil China Meeting and serves a similar convening function for C-suite leaders, but with a narrower bilateral scope.

Emerging players

• Endeavor Brasil: Endeavor is a global organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs with mentoring, networking, and international connections. It shares LIDE's emphasis on convening business leaders and creating cross-border opportunities, but focuses on a narrower entrepreneur segment rather than large-cap corporate executives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lideglobal
• Xx.com/lideglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/lidebr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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