hacklab/

What hacklab/ does

hacklab/ is a privately held Brazilian digital solutions company headquartered in São Paulo that develops websites, mobile applications, and custom software for clients in the cultural, educational, and social-impact sectors. The company operates through a structured four-stage methodology — Conceptualization & Strategy, Design & Development, Preparation & Launch, and Follow-up & Evolution — with a disclosed minimum project investment of R$20,000 (Brazilian Reais), multi-year contract cadences, and optional maintenance services. Projects are sourced via a sales-led, direct-contact model and the company reports no active marketing campaigns beyond its portfolio website.

The company's portfolio centers on three named platforms. Timtec is a MOOC (Massive Open Course) digital education platform co-developed with Instituto TIM and La Fabbrica, deployed at Instituto Federal Sul-Rio-Grandense and positioned as a candidate instrument of public policy under PRONATEC. Mapas Culturais is a collaborative, transparent cultural management platform co-developed with Instituto TIM and the Prefeitura de São Paulo, now adopted by multiple Brazilian states (Rio Grande do Sul, Ceará, São Paulo) and municipalities (Blumenau, Sobral, São José dos Campos), with stated intent to reach the federal Ministry of Culture. Catraca Livre is a WordPress-based cultural-citizenship portal ranking among Brazil's top 150 websites with over 2 million daily visualizations.

hacklab/'s core technology stack is open-source-centric, relying on WordPress for web publishing and adapted MOOC architecture for education delivery, with responsive design optimized for multi-device access. Revenue is generated entirely through professional-services project fees, and customer concentration sits in Brazilian public administration, non-profit/NGO (notably Instituto TIM), and a single large media engagement (Catraca Livre). The company is operating, privately held, with no disclosed funding, parent company, or subsidiary structure.

Name

hacklab/

Legal name

hacklab/

Website

https://hacklab.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

hacklab/ is a privately held São Paulo-based digital solutions agency that builds websites, mobile apps, and custom software on WordPress and open-source platforms for Brazilian public-sector, educational, and cultural clients, with a portfolio including the Timtec MOOC platform, Mapas Culturais, and Catraca Livre portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Digital Project Development: Bespoke digital solutions including websites, mobile applications, and software developed according to client specifications through a structured 4-stage process (conceptualization, design/development, preparation/launch, and follow-up/evolution). Revenue is generated through project-based fees with a minimum investment threshold of R$20,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

hacklab/ is a São Paulo-based digital agency that develops custom digital solutions — including websites, mobile applications, and software platforms — for cultural, social, and educational clients in Brazil. Engagements follow a four-stage methodology (Conceptualization, Design, Development, and Deployment) and require a minimum investment of R$20,000 per project. Notable deliverables include the Timtec MOOC platform, the Mapas Culturais cultural management platform, and the Catraca Livre cultural information portal.

Product overview

hacklab/ is a digital solutions company that operates as a unified service offering, working through a four-stage methodology (Concept & Strategy, Design & Development, Launch Preparation, and Ongoing Evolution) to create digital businesses and social initiatives. The portfolio comprises three named products: Timtec (a MOOC education platform), Mapas Culturais (a collaborative cultural management platform), and Catraca Livre (a cultural information portal).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Digital Solution Development End-to-end custom development of websites, mobile applications, and software for Brazilian cultural, social, and educational organizations; delivered as project-based engagements.
• Timtec Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform built for Brazilian public-education institutions; used to deliver large-scale online learning programs.
• Mapas Culturais Cultural management platform that maps, catalogs, and manages cultural assets, agents, events, and spaces; used by public cultural agencies and civil-society organizations in Brazil.
• Catraca Livre Large-scale cultural information and editorial portal built on WordPress; serves Brazilian readers with cultural news and content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million daily visualizations on the Catraca Livre portal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Instituto TIMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto TIM was a key strategic partner in developing both the TIM Tec MOOC platform and the Mapas Culturais cultural management platform. The partnership involved co-development of innovative digital solutions for Brazilian public education and cultural management, representing hacklab/'s most significant collaborative relationships.
• La FabbricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with hacklab/ in the development of the TIM Tec digital education platform, contributing to the creative direction and implementation of the MOOC platform for Brazilian public education.
• Prefeitura de São PaulocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of São Paulo was the initial partner for the Mapas Culturais project, which was conceived as a platform for collaborative and transparent public cultural management. This partnership established the foundation for the platform's national adoption.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Concrete Solutions: Brazilian digital agency and custom software developer building web and mobile solutions for major Brazilian and global brands. Highly comparable to hacklab/'s custom digital project model and 4-stage delivery methodology.
• F.biz: Brazilian digital agency delivering custom digital platforms, mobile apps, and web solutions for major brands. Comparable to hacklab/ in custom digital project delivery and Brazilian market focus.
• Dextra: Brazilian custom software development company focused on web platforms, mobile apps, and digital product engineering. Comparable to hacklab/'s services model and use of open-source technologies for client delivery.
• CI&T: Brazilian digital transformation and custom software development firm delivering large-scale platforms for global and enterprise clients. Comparable to hacklab/ in custom software services model and Brazilian origin, though operating at significantly larger scale and with more enterprise/B2B focus.
• Visionnaire: Brazilian software development firm offering custom digital solutions, web platforms, and mobile applications. Similar to hacklab/ in services-oriented custom development targeting Brazilian enterprise and government clients.

Broad incumbents

• TOTVS: Brazilian enterprise software giant offering packaged solutions across multiple verticals including government and education. Comparable to hacklab/ in serving Brazilian public-sector clients, though focused on packaged SaaS rather than custom builds.
• Thoughtworks (Brazil): Global technology consultancy with Brazilian operations focused on custom software, digital platforms, and social impact projects. Comparable to hacklab/ in custom digital delivery and mission-driven positioning, though operating at broader scale.
• Stefanini: Large Brazilian IT services and consulting firm with extensive public-sector and enterprise portfolio. Comparable to hacklab/ in custom solutions delivery and Brazilian public-sector exposure, but at much larger scale and breadth.

Emerging players

• Rocket.Chat: Brazilian-founded open-source communication platform with significant public-sector and enterprise deployments. Comparable to hacklab/ in open-source-first approach and Brazilian public-sector engagement, though in a different product category.

Regional players

• Resultados Digitais (RD Station): Brazilian digital marketing and platform company serving SMBs and enterprises with digital tools. Comparable as a Brazilian digital platform business, though focused on standardized SaaS rather than bespoke delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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