ACIP - Associação Comercial e Industrial de Poá

What ACIP - Associação Comercial e Industrial de Poá does

ACIP - Associação Comercial e Industrial de Poá is a non-profit civil association (associação civil) founded on January 22, 1976 and declared of Municipal Public Utility under Lei Municipal nº 1467/77, representing commerce, industry, and service providers in the municipality of Poá, São Paulo, Brazil. The organization serves over 300 associated SMBs across retail, automotive, construction materials, insurance, real estate, professional services, and technology, and operates with a lean staff of six employees from its headquarters at Rua Dr. Silvio Barbosa, nº 89 in central Poá. It is affiliated with FACESP (Federação das Associações Comerciais do Estado de São Paulo) and the national CACB network, which collectively represents more than 2 million entrepreneurs through 2,300 commercial associations.

ACIP's core offerings are bundled member services rather than proprietary technology products. The portfolio centers on (i) Boa Vista SCPC credit analysis solutions (Consulta, Define, AED debt notification, and Acerta renegotiation), (ii) digital certificate issuance at member discounts, (iii) a resume database and job portal (Portal do Emprego / Banco de Currículo), (iv) an internship and apprenticeship program (ACIP Carreiras de Sucesso) developed with FACESP, (v) a 32-seat auditorium for member events, (vi) an online education polo through the Faculdade do Comércio (FAC) partnership, and (vii) a weekly ACIPOÁCast podcast. Beyond these core services, the association functions as a discount broker, brokering exclusive member pricing with university partners (UNIP, UMC, Cruzeiro do Sul, Braz Cubas, CNA), insurers (Porto Seguro), automotive (Cotac Chevrolet), financial cooperatives (SICOOB), healthcare/occupational safety (Sancet), entertainment (MagicCity), and travel (Paiva Turismo).

The business model is a membership-based non-profit subscription engine. Revenue is generated from annual membership fees, service fees on digital certificates and auditorium rentals, and partner commissions / referral value from negotiated discount arrangements. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on WhatsApp direct outreach, the association website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok), and in-person community events such as Natal Iluminado and Expoá. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, consistent with the localized, member-by-member acquisition motion. The organization does not disclose financial statements and does not have external investors or parent ownership; governance rests on a volunteer board of directors and councilors composed of local business owners.

Name

ACIP - Associação Comercial e Industrial de Poá

Legal name

ACIPOÁ - Associação Comercial e Industrial de Poá

Website

https://acip.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACIP is a non-profit trade association founded in 1976 in Poá, São Paulo, representing more than 300 local commerce, industry, and service SMBs through credit-checking services, digital certificates, job portal, auditorium rental, and partner-discount programs, affiliated with FACESP and the national CACB network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Poá

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual/membership fees from associated businesses (comércio, indústria e serviços) providing access to benefits, discounts, and services.
2. Service Fees: Fees from services including digital certificate issuance, auditorium rental, and credit consultation services.
3. Partner Commissions and Discounts: Exclusive discount arrangements with partner businesses (education, health, services) where members receive benefits, potentially generating referral value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACIPOA is a non-profit commercial and industrial trade association that represents and supports local businesses in Poá, São Paulo, Brazil, through recurring annual membership. Its core offerings are Boa Vista SCPC credit analysis and debt management services, digital certificate issuance, professional development via the Faculdade do Comércio (FAC) online education polo, an internship and job portal program (ACIP Carreiras de Sucesso, Portal do Emprego, Banco de Currículo), auditorium rental, and the ACIPOAcast podcast, complemented by exclusive partner discounts on education, insurance, automotive, healthcare, and entertainment services.

Product overview

ACIPOÁ operates as a commercial and industrial business association offering a portfolio of member services focused on credit protection, digital identity, professional development, job placement, event hosting, and continuing education. The core service bundle centers on Boa Vista SCPC credit-checking solutions (Consulta Boa Vista SCPC, Boa Vista Define, AED, and Boa Vista Acerta) and digital certificate issuance, complemented by an internship and job portal (ACIPOÁ Carreiras de Sucesso / Portal do Emprego / Banco de Currículo), a podcast (ACIPOÁCast), auditorium rental, and an online education polo through the Faculdade do Comércio (FAC). Members also access exclusive discounts with partner brands spanning insurance, automotive, healthcare, education, entertainment, and construction materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certificado Digital: Digital certificate issuance service offered to members with exclusive discounts.
• Boa Vista SCPC
• Banco de Currículos
• Auditório ACIPOÁ
• Programa Primeiros Passos - ACIPOÁ Carreiras de Sucesso
• ACIPOÁcast
• FAC - Faculdade do Comércio
• Portal do Emprego

Products and services

• Consulta Boa Vista SCPC (Credit Information Query) Credit information query service allowing member businesses to check the financial history, payment behavior, and registration status of clients (individuals and companies) to reduce default risk and support credit decisions.
• Boa Vista SCPC Solutions Suite Integrated credit and debt management suite including Boa Vista Define (customized credit limit analysis), Aviso Eletrônico de Débito/AED (automated SMS/email debt notifications), Boa Vista Acerta (digital debt renegotiation platform), and Renic (national commercial information network).
• Certificado Digital (Digital Certificate) Digital certificate issuance service enabling legally valid electronic document signing, online contract execution, and secure electronic transactions, with exclusive discounts for associated members.
• ACIPOÁCast Podcast Official podcast channel connecting members to business trends, featuring expert interviews and entrepreneur insights to strengthen the local business community, hosted by President Fábio Fernandes in partnership with TOPOcast.
• Auditório ACIPOA (Auditorium Rental) Event space rental service featuring a modern auditorium with capacity for 32 people, equipped with projector and Wi-Fi, plus an adjacent support room, available at preferential rates for associated members.
• Programa de Estágio - ACIPOA Carreiras de Sucesso (Internship Program) Internship program developed in partnership with FACESP that connects students, apprentices, and people with disabilities (PCD) to job opportunities, including internship programs (Lei 11.788/2008) and programs for disabled persons (Lei 8.213/1991).
• Banco de Currículo (Resume Database) Resume database service providing associated members with exclusive access to a searchable database of registered professionals for streamlined recruitment and hiring processes.
• Portal do Emprego (Job Portal) Job portal platform where vacancies published by associated members are listed, connecting talents with employment and internship opportunities in the Poá region.
• FAC - Faculdade do Comércio (Online Education Polo) Online education hub through a partnership with the Faculty of Commerce (FAC), offering undergraduate and graduate programs, professional development courses, and specializations focused on commerce, retail, and digital market needs.
• Associação (Annual Membership) Annual membership subscription providing local SMBs in Poá access to ACIPOA's full benefits portfolio including credit analysis, digital certificates, training, networking events, partner discounts, and advocacy representation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 businesses represented in Poá
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boa Vista SCPCcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing credit analysis services, debt notification, and debt negotiation platforms. Includes Consulta Boa Vista SCPC, Boa Vista Define, Aviso Eletrônico de Débito (AED), and Boa Vista Acerta services exclusively for members.
• FAC (Faculdade do Comércio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIPOÁ serves as an online hub for FAC, offering exclusive space for student support and guidance. FAC is the official college of the CACB (Confederação das Associações Comerciais e Empresariais do Brasil) which represents 27 state federations, 2,300 commercial associations, and over 2 million entrepreneurs.
• FACESPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for managing internship programs, apprenticeship programs, and PCD (People with Disabilities) employment programs in compliance with Brazilian labor legislation.
• UNIPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partner offering ACIPOÁ members up to 30% scholarships on tuition fees.
• UMC (Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partner offering ACIPOÁ members scholarships up to 70% on tuition.
• Cruzeiro do Sul (Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partner offering special discounts on enrollments and courses for ACIPOÁ members.
• CNA (Centro de Linguas)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanguage education partner offering ACIPOÁ members special discounts averaging 35% on courses.
• Braz Cubas Centro UniversitáriominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partner offering exempt enrollment and 20-33% discounts on monthly fees for undergraduate courses.
• SICOOBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial cooperative partner providing personalized service and facilities for ACIPOÁ members.
• Sancet Medicina e Segurança do TrabalhominorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth and occupational safety services partner offering ACIPOÁ members 50% discounts on all examinations at any unit.
• Porto SegurominorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner offering special values for ACIPOÁ members on insurance products.
• Cotac ChevroletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealer partner offering special discounts on Chevrolet vehicles for ACIPOÁ members.
• MagicCityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment partner offering ACIPOÁ members special discounts up to 25%.
• Paiva TurismominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel agency partner offering 15% discount on trips plus exclusive travel packages after every 10 trips for ACIPOÁ members.
• AME-Poá (Associação Municipal dos Comerciantes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership for the Natal Iluminado event and other merchant community initiatives, combining commercial association resources for city-wide events.
• Secretarias de Desenvolvimento Econômico, Turismo e Cultura de PoácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership for economic development, tourism, and cultural events including Natal Iluminado campaign and Expoá exhibition.
• Rotary Club de PoáminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService organization partnership supporting the Natal Iluminado event and community social initiatives.
• SincomerciocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional commerce union partnership for joint advocacy and business representation activities.
• CMEC (Conselho da Mulher Empreendedora e da Cultura)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's entrepreneurship council partnership supporting women business owners and cultural initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Boa Vista SCPC: Credit-information and collection services provider that ACIP resells to its members via a partnership. Comparable because Boa Vista's distribution to SMBs across Brazil relies on associations like ACIP, but it is a vendor/partner rather than a direct competitor.
• FAC - Faculdade do Comércio: Education partner and official CACB college that offers ACIP members professional courses. Comparable because it shares the commercial-association ecosystem and serves overlapping micro/entrepreneur audiences, but functions as a service provider rather than a competing association.

Broad incumbents

• Sebrae (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas): Federal institution supporting Brazilian micro and small businesses with consulting, training, and credit access. Comparable audience and overlapping services (training, networking) but operates at national scale with public funding, making it a broader incumbent rather than a direct competitor.
• CACB (Confederação das Associações Comerciais e Empresariais do Brasil): National confederation aggregating 2,300+ commercial associations and 2M+ entrepreneurs. ACIP is part of this network via FACESP; CACB is the broad incumbent that defines the umbrella play ACIP exists within.
• CDL São Paulo (Câmara de Dirigentes Lojistas de São Paulo): Large incumbent CDL in the São Paulo capital that operates the same business association model — credit consulting, digital certificates, member benefits — but at metropolitan scale. Useful as a 'ceiling' benchmark for what a commercial association can look like at scale.

Direct peers

• Sincomercio Poá: Regional commerce union already named as a partner of ACIP; represents retail and service workers in Poá with overlapping local business and membership base. Closely comparable in scope and constituent type.
• AME-Poá (Associação Municipal dos Comerciantes): Local merchant association in Poá already partnering with ACIP on the Natal Iluminado event. Same municipal scope, same merchant constituency, and competes for civic-representation relevance in Poá.
• CDL Poá (Câmara de Dirigentes Lojistas de Poá): Direct local competitor offering similar business representation, credit consulting (SPC Brasil), and member benefits to merchants in Poá. Same business model, same municipality, overlapping member base — the most directly comparable peer.
• FACESP (Federação das Associações Comerciais do Estado de São Paulo): State-level federation of commercial associations in São Paulo, of which ACIP is an affiliate. Operates the same association-as-business model at scale, providing shared services (internship programs, PCD program) to ACIP and sibling associations.

Regional players

• ACI de Suzano (Associação Comercial e Industrial de Suzano): Neighboring commercial and industrial association in Suzano, part of the same Alto Tietê region. Operates the same association model — Boa Vista SCPC, digital certificates, member services — for an adjacent municipality, making it a structurally similar regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ACIPO%C3%81
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acip-poa
• Instagraminstagram.com/acipoa
• TikToktiktok.com/@acipocast

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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