What Base27 does

Base27 is a private corporate innovation hub founded in 2021 and headquartered in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It self-describes as the largest corporate innovation hub in the state and operates as a three-sided community platform connecting corporations, startups, and educational institutions through a portfolio of recurring programs. Its offering includes matchmaking, Hunting de Startups (active startup sourcing), Hack27 hackathons, Base Científica (academic R&D collaboration), Missão Empresarial (corporate innovation trips), Base Conecta (case presentations), Ignição (startup acceleration), Speed Dating, Conecta.CEO (annual C-level forum), Trilhas e Workshops, Comitês Temáticos, and Base Talk events, supported by a physical innovation space and a dedicated community platform (comunidade.base27.com.br).

The hub does not develop proprietary technology products; its core 'technology' is the community platform and the physical space at the Fucape Business School entrance (new HQ inaugurated March 2026). Revenue is generated primarily through recurring corporate membership fees paid by approximately 28 mantenedora enterprises (including Vale, ArcelorMittal Brasil, EDP, Samarco, Portocel, Fucape, and others), supplemented by event sponsorship from a separate pool of about 8 sponsors (ACE Ventures, Alper Seguros, ALX Tecnologia, Lifebrand, Mapah, Oliveira Cardoso, Quartzo Capital, Terrafe). Distribution is regional (Southeast Brazil, focused on Espírito Santo), and go-to-market is community-led via direct enterprise outreach, events, and digital channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, website). Base27 is also engaged in industry-specific R&D orchestration, notably an approved R$1.1 million project with ES Gás, CCCV, Ifes, JDE, and Fazenda Chapadão testing natural gas drying for conilon coffee.

Name

Base27

Legal name

Base27

Website

https://base27.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Base27 is a private innovation hub founded in 2021 in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, that connects corporations, startups, and educational institutions through recurring programs (matchmaking, hackathons, acceleration, CEO forums) funded by corporate membership fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Corporate & Foundation Relations (Sponsorships, Grants, Partnerships) (EDALAOAE)

Keywords

• Corporate innovation hub
• Startup ecosystem services
• Corporate membership programs
• Startup acceleration programs
• Entrepreneurship community

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitória

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees (Mantenedoras): Companies pay membership fees to be mantenedoras (corporate members) of the hub, gaining access to the innovation community, events, exclusive projects, and use of the physical space. This is the primary revenue stream for the hub's operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Base27 is a corporate innovation hub in Espírito Santo, Brazil that connects corporations, startups, and educational institutions through a portfolio of innovation programs and a physical workspace. Members (mantenedoras) pay fees to access matchmaking, startup hunting, hackathons, acceleration programs, CEO forums, workshops, and thematic committees. The hub operates its headquarters in Vitória, ES, and a community platform, generating connections between its three community segments.

Product overview

Base27 is a corporate innovation hub that operates as a platform connecting companies, startups, and educational institutions through various innovation programs. The offering consists of multiple programs including Matchmaking for business connections, Hunting de Startups for problem-solving, Hack27 hackathons, Base Científica for academic collaboration, Ignição startup acceleration, Conecta.CEO executive events, Trilhas e Workshops for training, and thematic committees. The hub serves as an intermediary platform enabling innovation ecosystem interactions rather than a single unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Matchmaking Connection service that provides benchmarking, hiring, partnerships, and other linkages requested by corporate member companies within the Base27 ecosystem.
• Hunting de Startups Active search for startups in the ecosystem to solve challenges posed by corporate member companies.
• Hack27 Challenge marathon (hackathon) proposed by sponsor companies that fosters innovation through competitive problem-solving sessions.
• Base Científica Development of solutions to corporate challenges by students through basic and applied research, in collaboration with educational institutions.
• Missão Empresarial Corporate trips with the Base27 community to innovation environments outside Espírito Santo, providing exposure to other ecosystems.
• Base Conecta Event for presenting cases and outcomes that emerged between member companies through the Base27 ecosystem.
• Ignição Startup acceleration program focused on five axes: market, management, capital, entrepreneurship, and product.
• Speed Dating Quick meetings between companies and startups that generate business connections within the hub.
• Conecta.CEO Exclusive annual meeting for C-level executives of companies in Espírito Santo to discuss innovation and technology.
• Trilhas e Workshops Training sessions on innovation-related topics for leaders and collaborators of member companies.
• Comitês Temáticos Thematic groups that create interaction between community companies with in-depth discussions on pre-established topics.
• Base Talk Events for exposing topics related to innovation to the community.
• Jornada Empreendedora Practical entrepreneurship training program for adolescents in vulnerable situations.

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

41 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmplacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmpla is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27, providing support to the innovation hub as part of the corporate membership ecosystem.
• Apex PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApex Partners is a founding associate (associado fundador) and mantenedora of Base27. Executive Fernando Cinelli serves as president and actively participates in hub events, emphasizing the focus on fostering innovation through private initiative.
• ArcelorMittal BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcelorMittal Brasil is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27, supporting the innovation ecosystem as part of its corporate membership.
• BKM AdvogadosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBKM Advogados is a corporate member (mantenedora) of Base27, contributing to the innovation community. The firm's Innovation Coordinator Felipe Lima participates in the Trilha Recarregar program.
• Lotes CBLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLotes CBL is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27. Director Wilson Calmon participated in the Conecta.CEO panel discussing the role of technology in business growth.
• CS3 RevestimentosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCS3 Revestimentos is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• EDPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDP is a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27 and a sponsor of the Conecta.CEO event, demonstrating commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
• EspiralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEspiral is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• Fortes EngenhariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortes Engenharia is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27, actively participating in hub events and initiatives.
• FucapecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFucape is a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27 and hosts the hub's new headquarters auditorium. The partnership places Base27 in proximity to academia and business education.
• GalwancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGalwan is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27, contributing to the innovation ecosystem as a corporate member.
• Metax (Água Branca)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetax / Água Branca is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27.
• ImetameminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImetame is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• IntelliwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelliway is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27. CEO Carlos Eduardo Brandão participated in the Conecta.CEO panel discussing technology and business maturity.
• MetacsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetacs is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27.
• Mocelin EngenhariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMocelin Engenharia is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27, contributing to the innovation community.
• PortocelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortocel is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27.
• Santa Zita (Grupo Santa Zita)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Santa Zita is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27.
• SerrabetumecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerrabetume is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27, actively participating in hub events and initiatives.
• SamarcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamarco is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27.
• Soma UrbanismocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoma Urbanismo is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27.
• ValecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVale is a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27, supporting the innovation ecosystem as a major corporate player in Espírito Santo.
• TimenowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimenow is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27. CEO Antônio Toledo participated in the Conecta.CEO panel discussing strategic technology adoption.
• WTEC EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWTEC Energy is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27.
• VTO Polos EmpresariaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVTO Polos Empresariais is a founding associate and mantenedora of Base27.
• DomominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomo is listed as a mantenedora (corporate member) of Base27.
• ACE VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerACE Ventures is listed as a sponsor (patrocinador) of Base27, supporting the hub's activities and events.
• Alper SegurosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlper Seguros is listed as a sponsor (patrocinador) of Base27.
• ALX TecnologiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerALX Tecnologia is listed as a sponsor (patrocinador) of Base27.
• LifebrandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLifebrand is listed as a sponsor (patrocinador) of Base27.
• MapahminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMapah is listed as a sponsor (patrocinador) of Base27.
• Oliveira CardosominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOliveira Cardoso is listed as a sponsor (patrocinador) of Base27.
• Quartzo CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuartzo Capital is listed as a sponsor (patrocinador) of Base27.
• TerrafeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTerrafe is listed as a sponsor (patrocinador) of Base27.
• ES GásminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerES Gás is the lead partner in the innovative project testing natural gas for coffee drying. The project is part of an R&D initiative approved by ARSP, with approximately R$1.1 million in investment.
• Centro do Comércio de Café de Vitória (CCCV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCCV is the main articulator of the natural gas coffee drying project alongside ES Gás. President Fabrício Tristão highlighted the project's potential to transform coffee quality and exports from Espírito Santo.
• Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo (Ifes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIfes is a partner in the natural gas coffee drying project, contributing research and development capabilities alongside the sector productive and ES Gás.
• Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJDE is a partner in the natural gas coffee drying project, bringing industry expertise to the initiative focused on modernizing coffee production in Espírito Santo.
• Fazenda ChapadãominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFazenda Chapadão in Linhares is the site where the natural gas coffee drying tests will be conducted during the conilon harvest season.
• OracleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOracle participated in the Conecta.CEO event through its Director of Data and AI for Latin America, Denis Fernandes, who delivered the keynote on AI's impact on business. Oracle's involvement highlights the hub's connection to global technology leaders.
• EmbraerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbraer is confirmed as a speaker for the Trilha Recarregar 2.0 program, with Giuliano Mendonça scheduled to present a case study. The aerospace company's participation demonstrates the hub's ability to attract nationally recognized innovation leaders.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MassChallenge: Global non-profit accelerator running equity-free programs and corporate partnerships across multiple countries. Comparable role as a neutral hub connecting startups with large enterprises.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network running corporate innovation and accelerator programs in dozens of countries. A broad incumbent in the same hub-plus-acceleration category as Base27.
• InovaBra (Bradesco): Bradesco's corporate innovation hub in São Paulo connecting large enterprises, startups, and investors with a focus on fintech. Comparable corporate-membership and accelerator model, anchored by a major Brazilian bank.
• Wayra (Telefónica Open Future): Telefónica's global corporate innovation arm operating multiple accelerators across Latin America and Europe. Same hub-plus-accelerator model as Base27 but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global innovation platform running corporate innovation programs, vertical accelerators, and venture activities worldwide. A broad incumbent operating in the same corporate-startup matchmaking space.

Direct peers

• Cubo Itaú: Brazil's flagship corporate innovation hub based in São Paulo, connecting corporations, startups, and investors through programming and physical space — the closest analogue to Base27's hub model in Brazil.
• Liga Ventures: Brazilian corporate innovation platform focused on matchmaking corporates with startups and running corporate venture activities. Comparable membership and event-driven GTM model to Base27.
• Distrito: Brazilian open innovation platform connecting large enterprises with startups and innovation ecosystems, with content, events, and reports. Closely comparable to Base27's corporate-startup matchmaking mandate.

Regional players

• NXTP Labs: Latin American venture capital and accelerator firm with presence across multiple LatAm countries. Comparable corporate-startup engagement model but operating across several geographies rather than a single state.
• Porto Digital: Major tech and innovation hub in Recife, Brazil, operating a similar model of corporate member companies, startup acceleration, and a physical innovation park, but in a different geographic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@base27hub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/base27hub
• Instagraminstagram.com/base27hub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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