Acirp Rio Preto

What Acirp Rio Preto does

Acirp Rio Preto (legal name: Associação Comercial e Empresarial de São José do Rio Preto) is a 104-year-old nonprofit commercial association founded on October 17, 1920, in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves 4,377+ member businesses across commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness in the Noroeste Paulista region through a diversified platform of 12+ sectoral nuclei (NJE, CMEE, NANME, NEC, NEP, NGP, NAS, NUCA, Núcleo do Comércio, Núcleo da Beleza, Núcleo do Turismo, Rede de Negócios) that drive member engagement, training, and advocacy. The association is recognized by CACB as the 3rd largest in São Paulo state and 6th largest in Brazil among ~2,300 commercial associations, and has won 8 consecutive Prêmio ACmais awards from FACESP.

Name

Acirp Rio Preto

Legal name

Associação Comercial e Empresarial de São José do Rio Preto

Website

https://acirpriopreto.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Acirp Rio Preto is a 104-year-old Brazilian nonprofit commercial association serving 4,377+ member businesses across commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness in Northwest São Paulo through 12+ sectoral nuclei, financial services, digital certificates, training, networking, and the Vantagens mobile benefits app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Associados): ACIRP generates recurring revenue from annual/membership fees charged to over 4,377 associated businesses across commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness. Multiple membership tiers exist based on business size and type. Dues fund core operations, nuclei activities, and member services.
2. Service Fees: Fees for specialized services including digital certificate issuance (e-CNPJ, e-CPF via Certisign partnership), Certificate of Origin, arbitration proceedings, space rental (auditoriums, meeting rooms), and HR/staffing services (INTAL internship program).
3. Credit & Financial Services: ACIRP facilitates access to credit through partnerships with Banco do Povo (0.35%/month microcredit), Banco Desenvolve SP, AC Crédito, and Sicredi, earning referral or processing fees. Revenue also derives from credit analysis and debt negativation services via Equifax/Boa Vista SCPC.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from event management including the annual Expo Rio Preto (co-organized), networking events, training programs, seminars, and the Sempre em Frente entrepreneurship school. Some events are free to members; others generate ticket income.
5. Employee Benefit Plans: Commissions and fees from facilitating group health plans (Austa), dental plans (Uniodonto), and meal/voucher cards (Cartão Alimentação/Refeição) for member companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Acirp Rio Preto is a member-based commercial association providing Brazilian businesses with digital certificates, credit information services, subsidized credit lines, employee benefits, arbitration, training, networking events, and sectoral nuclei engagement. It operates as a service-based association that aggregates 4,377+ member businesses across commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness in the Noroeste Paulista region, distributing member services through three physical locations, a mobile benefits app, and partner networks.

Product overview

Acirp Rio Preto operates as a multi-service commercial association platform offering a comprehensive ecosystem of business support solutions. The portfolio includes digital security services (Certificado Digital via Certisign partnership, Certificado de Origem via ACCertOrigem), financial solutions (Equifax | Boa Vista SCPC credit services, Cartão Alimentação/Refeição benefits, Lines of Credit via Banco do Povo/Sicredi), networking programs (Rede de Negócios, 11 Núcleos Setoriais sector groups), economic intelligence (Centro de Estudos Econômicos), training (Academia Acirp with AI courses), event management (Agenda Acirp with calendar integrations), and member benefits (Clube de Vantagens). The platform serves 4,377+ members across commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness through three physical locations (Sede Central, Auditório, and Distrital Norte) plus digital channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clube de Vantagens Acirp: Benefits club offering discounts, cashback, and exclusive advantages through a mobile application with hundreds of partners across Brazil
• Sempre em Frente
• Centro de Estudos Econômicos (CEE)
• Núcleo de Cacau (NUCA)
• Conselho da Mulher Empresária e Empreendedora (CMEE)
• Núcleo de Economia Criativa (NEC)
• Núcleo de Jovens Empreendedores (NJE)

Products and services

• Certificado Digital (Digital Certificate) Digital identity certificates (e-CNPJ and e-CPF) issued in partnership with Certisign for member businesses for electronic document signing, transaction validation, and tax compliance; supported in-person and via video conference.
• Certificado de Origem (Certificate of Origin) Certificate of Origin document issuance for Brazilian exporters through the ACCertOrigem system, enabling access to international trade agreements and reduced import taxes with 100% online processing and electronic signature.
• Soluções Equifax | Boa Vista SCPC Credit analysis and debt recovery services including CNPJ/CPF credit checks, scoring, negative listings, and business intelligence for credit decisions, delivered through the Equifax | Boa Vista SCPC partner portal.
• Cartão Alimentação e Refeição (Meal and Food Benefit Cards) Employee benefit cards for food and meal allowances accepted nationwide, providing flexibility in spending at supermarkets, restaurants, and delivery services for member companies' employees.
• Linhas de Crédito (Credit Lines) Subsidized credit lines through partnerships with Banco do Povo, Banco Desenvolve SP, AC Crédito, and Sicredi for working capital, equipment financing, and business expansion of member companies.
• Câmara de Mediação e Arbitragem (Mediation and Arbitration Chamber) Mediation and arbitration chamber resolving commercial and civil disputes within 180 days through impartial specialists, offering confidentiality and reduced costs versus traditional litigation for businesses.
• Capacitação e Academia Acirp (Training and Academy) Business training services including courses, workshops, seminars, and AI-focused programs like 'Processos Inteligentes em Ação' for operational improvement and 'IA para RH Estratégico' for HR professionals.
• Rede de Negócios Acirp (Business Networking) Business networking platform including Bom Dia Associado monthly presentations, sectoral nuclei meetings, and dynamic business rounds connecting entrepreneurs with potential partners and clients.
• Centro de Estudos Econômicos (CEE) - Economic Studies Center Economic research center providing local economic indicators, quarterly/semi-annual bulletins, and in-depth studies analyzing employment, company formations, tax collection, and tourism trends using official IBGE and RAIS data.
• Locação de Espaços (Event Space Rental) Event venue rental services including the Auditório Anatol Konarski, North District meeting rooms, Central headquarters rooms, and the 700m² associated member lounge for events, trainings, and corporate meetings.
• INTAL - Programa de Estágio (Internship Program) Internship placement program handling job posting, screening, selection, and contract formalization to connect member companies with qualified young talent.
• Saúde e Bem-Estar (Health and Wellness Benefits) Health and wellness benefits including Austa hospital plans, Bensaúde health plans, Uniodonto dental plans, and Automobile Club family plan discounts for associated businesses and their employees.
• Clube de Vantagens Acirp (Member Benefits Club) Exclusive member benefits club offering real discounts, cashback, and advantages nationwide through a mobile app and web platform with hundreds of partners in education, retail, pharmacies, supermarkets, travel, leisure, and services.
• Agenda Acirp (Event Calendar and Management) Event calendar and management system with 42+ event categories including networking, training, workshops, exhibitions, and sectoral meetings, with calendar export integration to Google, iCalendar, and Outlook.
• Revista Acirp (Acirp Magazine) Bimonthly magazine publication (Edição 204 in 2025) covering association news, economic studies, member stories, and regional business developments, published since the 1920s.
• Núcleos Setoriais (Sectoral Nuclei) Twelve sectoral nuclei covering Young Entrepreneurs (NJE), Creative Economy (NEC), Schools (NEP), Human Resources (NGP), Women's Business Council (CMEE), North Women Entrepreneurs (NANME), Social Action (NAS), Cocoa (NUCA), Beauty (NUBE), Tourism, and Digital Commerce for peer exchange and sector development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,377 member businesses served across commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• CACB (Confederação das Associações Comerciais e Empresariais do Brasil)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACB is the national confederation representing Brazilian commercial associations. ACIRP participates in the G50+ national leadership council, influencing legislative agendas on behalf of Brazilian commerce and services sectors. The partnership positions ACIRP in national policy discussions on tax reform, Simples Nacional, MEI expansion, credit access, and business internationalization.
• FACESP (Federação das Associações Comerciais do Estado de São Paulo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFACESP is the state federation of commercial associations in São Paulo. ACIRP holds a leadership position, winning all 8 editions of the Prêmio ACmais award from FACESP. The partnership supports state-level advocacy, training programs, and the ACCertOrigem digital certificate platform (jointly developed by FACESP and ACSP).
• SEBRAE (Sebrae Aqui)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA SEBRAE Aqui advisory outpost operates inside ACIRP's Distrital Norte, providing free guidance on management, finance, marketing, and business planning to small entrepreneurs. ACIRP renewed the convenio SEBRAE Aqui, exemplifying the partnership's strategic importance for MSME support.
• Equifax | Boa Vista SCPCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACIRP resells Equifax/Boa Vista SCPC credit analysis, debt negativation, and SCPC services to its member base. Services include CNPJ/CPF credit queries, chequer verification, and debt recovery — a key member benefit. ACIRP also performs debt registration for members.
• CertisigncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertisign, Brazil's leading digital certification authority, partners with ACIRP to issue e-CNPJ and e-CPF digital certificates. ACIRP provides personalized support, both in-person and via video conference, for certificate issuance and installation.
• CATI / Apta (Secretaria de Agricultura e Abastecimento de São Paulo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATI (Coordenadoria de Assistência Técnica Integral) and the Apta research agency, through the Cacau SP Protocol of Cooperation, partner with ACIRP's NUCA to develop cacao cultivation in Northwest São Paulo. CATI provides technical assistance, quality seedlings (CATI Sementes e Mudas), and research support for the 300+ hectare cacao initiative.
• SENAR-SP (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Rural)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSENAR-SP provides rural professional training and education for cacao producers and agricultural entrepreneurs in the NUCA network, complementing CATI's technical extension services.
• Austa (Hospital / Health Plan)minorOthersAusta hospital and health plan provider offers exclusive conditions for ACIRP members on health insurance plans, as one of the sponsors displayed on the ACIRP website and partner listing.
• UNIODONTOminorOthersUNIODONTO dental plan provider offers exclusive conditions for ACIRP members on dental coverage, as one of the sponsors displayed on the ACIRP website and partner listing.
• RodobensminorOthersRodobens financial services provider is listed as a sponsor on ACIRP's website, offering exclusive conditions for members on insurance, credit, and financial products.
• ABRH (Associação Brasileira de Recursos Humanos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABRH partners with ACIRP's Núcleo de Gestão de Pessoas (NGP) to deliver monthly training sessions and professional development content for HR professionals, utilizing ABRH's network of expert practitioners.
• Iguatemi São José do Rio PretocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIRP's NEC (Núcleo de Economia Criativa) manages the 256m² Espaço Cultural Iguatemi, located inside the Iguatemi shopping mall — the city's largest commercial establishment. Monthly rotating exhibitions generate visibility for local artists and strengthen the creative economy.
• Guardião Azul (Guardião Azul Segurança Colaborativa)minorOthersGuardião Azul provides collaborative urban security technology (cameras, blue-light monitoring towers) installed at ACIRP's three locations. ACIRP offers members 50% discounts on Guardião Azul services through the Vantagens app, creating a security network for member businesses.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CACB (Confederação das Associações Comerciais e Empresariais do Brasil): National confederation to which ACIRP belongs and in which it sits on the G50+ leadership council. Not a competitor — CACB sets national commercial-association standards, coordinates federal policy advocacy (tax reform, Simples Nacional, MEI), and cross-pollinates best practices that ACIRP applies locally.
• FACESP (Federação das Associações Comerciais do Estado de São Paulo): São Paulo state federation of commercial associations; administers the Prêmio ACmais award ACIRP has won 8 consecutive times. Federation rather than competitor — but structurally adjacent and a co-developer (with ACSP) of the ACCertOrigem platform ACIRP operates.
• SEBRAE (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas): Brazilian federal MSME support agency; operates a SEBRAE Aqui outpost inside ACIRP's Distrital Norte. Not a competitor — provides overlapping advisory, training, and credit facilitation to the same SMB customer set, sometimes via Banco do Povo channels that ACIRP also distributes.

Direct peers

• ACSP (Associação Comercial de São Paulo): Brazil's largest commercial association and direct peer operating in the same CACB/FACESP ecosystem. ACSP co-developed the ACCertOrigem digital Certificate of Origin platform that ACIRP uses. Same nuclei/segmentation structure (youth, women, innovation) — serves as both functional comparator and infrastructure partner.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Largest business association in the United States and the closest international analog by mission (advocacy, member services, networking, market intelligence). Operates at vastly greater scale — a strategic reference for international federation engagement rather than a direct competitor.
• London Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Long-established UK membership organization providing accreditation, training, networking, and trade documentation services. Functionally comparable to ACIRP in serving SMBs with a mix of certification, training, and commercial-dispute resolution roles at a city-region scale.

Regional players

• CDL (Câmara de Dirigentes Lojistas): Network of Brazilian retail-business chambers offering credit analysis (historically SCPC badges), training, and representation to retail SMBs. Overlaps materially with ACIRP's Núcleo do Comércio and credit services, but CDLs focus narrowly on commerce while ACIRP spans commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acirp-rio-preto

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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