C3 - O Clube da Construção Civil

What C3 - O Clube da Construção Civil does

C3 - O Clube da Construção Civil is a private, membership-based networking organization for the Brazilian civil construction industry, founded in São Paulo around 2010-2011. The club connects C-level executives from across the construction value chain — including constructors, real estate developers, investment funds, architecture firms, and suppliers — through a curated portfolio of recurring experiences, proprietary content, and business facilitation programs. Its go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: the organization runs high-frequency formats such as the monthly Almoço de Negócios business lunch (66th edition by mid-2026), the Copa C3 football tournament, C3 Open tennis and beach sports, Gourmet Experience gastronomic events, Conexões seminars, Café com Patrocinadores, C3 Talks, and Rota C3 fair coverage, supplemented by the Revista C3 magazine, an ebooks library, and the 'De Olho na Obra' on-site video series.

Underlying the event portfolio is Hub C3, the digital relationship platform launched in 2026 that serves as the central ecosystem connecting members for exclusive experiences and high-relevance content. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring membership fees paid by associated companies, event sponsorships from suppliers and technology partners (Senior Sistemas, Hilti, Portobello, Concreserv, among others), and publication sponsorships featured in Revista C3 and digital ebooks. Membership acquisition is driven through the Executive Committee, a group of C-level executives from member companies who recruit through personal networks, and direct commercial engagement is anchored by the Experience Lounge venue in São Paulo. With 21 employees, 200+ member companies, 400+ events over 15 years, 2,000+ business meetings facilitated, and 10,000+ executives connected, C3 positions itself as a neutral, cross-segment platform distinct from class institutions, with strategic partnerships in place with industry bodies CBIC and Secovi-SP.

Name

C3 - O Clube da Construção Civil

Legal name

C3 - O Clube da Construção Civil

Website

https://c3clube.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

C3 - O Clube da Construção Civil is a São Paulo-based membership networking club for Brazil's civil construction industry, connecting C-level executives from constructors, developers, investment funds, architecture firms, and suppliers through recurring events (Copa C3, Almoço de Negócios, C3 Open), proprietary publications (Revista C3, ebooks), and the Hub C3 digital relationship platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking Club / Industry Association Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB), Customer/User Conferences & Client Advisory Boards (THAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Business networking club
• Construction industry events
• Executive membership club
• Industry media publishing
• B2B relationship platform

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

Revenue model

1. Membership/Subscription Model: C3 generates revenue through membership fees from associated companies (construtoras, incorporadoras, fundos de investimento, escritórios de arquitetura, fornecedores). Companies pay to join the club and gain access to exclusive networking events, business meetings, content, and the Hub C3 platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

C3 operates an invitation-based business networking club for the Brazilian civil construction industry, selling corporate memberships that grant C-level executives from construtoras, incorporadoras, fundos de investimento, escritórios de arquitetura, and fornecedores access to curated in-person experiences (business lunches, Copa C3 football tournament, C3 Open tennis, Gourmet Experience, technical seminars, site visits) and a digital content portfolio including the Hub C3 platform, Revista C3 magazine, an ebook library, columnist articles, webinars, and a podcast.

Product overview

C3 - O Clube da Construção Civil is a business networking club for the Brazilian civil construction industry, not a traditional software product company. The organization operates as a relationship platform connecting C-level executives from major construction companies, developers, investment funds, architecture firms, and suppliers. The core offering consists of Hub C3 (the main relationship platform), Revista C3 (magazine publication), and an Ebook library, supplemented by experiential events including Copa C3 (football society tournament), Almoço de Negócios (business lunches), C3 Open (tennis/beach sports), Conexões (technical content events), Gourmet Experience (gastronomic events), Café com Patrocinadores (sponsor meetings), and Rota C3 (trade fair coverage). The portfolio is completed by a Columnist platform featuring industry expert content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Copa C3: Major football society tournament and integration event of the construction civil sector in Brazil, now in its 5th edition.
• C3 Open
• Conexões
• Almoço de Negócios
• Café com Patrocinadores
• Rota C3
• Gourmet Experience
• C3 Talks
• Golfe C3
• De Olho na Obra
• Revista C3
• Ebooks C3
• Hub C3

Products and services

• Hub C3 Digital relationship platform connecting C-level executives from construction companies, developers, investment funds, architecture firms, suppliers, and industries in a strategic ecosystem for high-value connections and business generation. Available to C3 member companies.
• Revista C3 (C3 Magazine) Exclusive printed and digital magazine publication featuring interviews, industry news, event coverage, and stories from leaders of the Brazilian civil construction sector. Distributed to C3 members and the broader industry audience.
• Ebooks C3 Exclusive digital library with guides on modular construction, masonry innovations, BIM, productivity, and industrial construction topics authored by industry specialists. Distributed to C3 members and industry professionals.
• Copa C3 Brazil's largest football society tournament for civil construction integration, now in its 5th edition, featuring team competitions among member companies. Includes networking events surrounding the tournament. Open to C3 member companies.
• Almoço de Negócios C3 (Business Lunch) Business lunch events held at the Experience Lounge in São Paulo combining sophisticated gastronomy with high-level networking for industry professionals. Targeted at C3 member companies and their executives.
• C3 Open Main tennis and beach sports tournament of C3 Clube celebrating sports, health, and friendship among associated members. Open to C3 member companies and their teams.
• Conexões C3 Technical content events featuring debates, networking, and lectures on innovation and challenges in structural masonry and other construction topics. Targeted at C3 member companies and industry specialists.
• Gourmet Experience Exclusive gastronomic experiences with renowned chefs, special menus, and high-standard atmosphere for brand strengthening and industry connections among C3 members.
• Rota C3 Program dedicated to covering major trade events in the construction industry including FEICON, Concrete Show, and Expo Revestir, providing VIP networking experiences for C3 members at third-party industry fairs.
• Seminário de Alvenaria Estrutural Annual seminar focused on structural masonry featuring industry leaders, specialists, and companies to drive innovation in civil construction. Open to C3 member companies and industry participants.
• Colunistas C3 Columnist platform featuring exclusive articles and in-depth analyses from major names in architecture and civil construction, covering topics like AI, Lean construction, ESG, and innovation. Distributed to C3 members and the wider industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 events conducted and 2,000 business meetings promoted
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ConcreservcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of Copa C3 football tournament. Provides concrete and construction services. Long-standing partner participating in multiple C3 events and initiatives.
• Senior SistemascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing technology solutions for construction management. Partners on content about tax reform and business management topics.
• HilticoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing construction tools and equipment. Content collaboration on safety and vibration technology in construction.
• PortobellocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTile and surface solutions sponsor. Featured in Almoço de Negócios and content about innovative solutions for projects.
• Dlock HospitalitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSmart lock technology sponsor. Content collaboration on energy efficiency and intelligent technology solutions.
• Tidelli Outdoor LivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor furniture sponsor. Featured in Gourmet Experience events and content on design trends.
• Servter SPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation services sponsor. Supporting partner for C3 events and initiatives.
• SCA Jardim EuropaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFurniture and interior solutions sponsor. Supporting partner for C3 events.
• Penetron BrasilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcrete waterproofing and protection solutions. Content on ESG agenda and concrete durability in construction.
• OterpremcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStructural masonry specialist sponsor. Active participant in Copa C3 and featured speaker at Structural Masonry Seminar.
• Guardian GlassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlass solutions sponsor. Featured in De Olho na Obra content about innovative glass applications.
• Tramontina HospitalityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality and kitchen solutions sponsor. Featured in company visits and C3 events.
• Space PlanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate architecture and workspace design sponsor. Content collaboration on flexible office solutions.
• Aços UranominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteel products sponsor. Featured in content about structural operations and precision in construction.
• FitkondominorGTM or Marketing PartnerGym and fitness solutions for residential projects. Content on strategic amenities for developments.
• KohlerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBathroom fixtures and kitchen solutions sponsor.
• FortservminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor for C3 events and initiatives.
• IbratinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaints and textures sponsor. Supporting partner for Almoço de Negócios.
• ConcrejatominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSanitation and construction services. Content on sanitation advancement in Greater São Paulo.
• CBICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry. Strategic collaboration on industry events, content about innovation, climate change, and tax reform. CBIC leadership participates in C3 events and publications.
• Secovi-SPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing and Real Estate Union of São Paulo. Collaboration on industry events and conventions covering real estate ecosystem trends.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): YPO is the largest global peer network for chief executives, organized into invitation-only chapters with curated events, forums, and learning programs. Highly comparable as a paid, invite-only executive membership club, though YPO spans all industries globally while C3 is vertical-specific to Brazilian civil construction.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): EO is a global, peer-to-peer network of founders and executives operating through forums, events, and accelerator programs. Compares to C3 in the membership-club + curated-experience model, but EO is multi-industry and globally distributed, whereas C3 is single-vertical and Brazil-only.
• Vistage Worldwide: Vistage operates peer advisory groups for CEOs and executive leaders, combining monthly group meetings, one-on-one coaching, and curated events. Closely comparable in business model (membership fees, peer forums, sponsored content), though broader in industry and geography than C3.

Direct peers

• LIDE (Grupo de Líderes Empresariais): LIDE is a Brazilian organization of senior business leaders that convenes exclusive forums, events, and content around specific verticals and themes. Closely comparable to C3 in invite-only executive access, event-driven monetization, and Brazil-centric footprint, with a broader vertical span than construction.
• BNI (Business Network International): BNI is the world's largest business networking organization, running structured referral-based chapter meetings for member companies. Comparable as a paid membership networking organization with chapter-based events, though BNI is more volume-driven and less C-suite-exclusive than C3.
• G100 / Tiger 21: Tiger 21 is a peer learning and networking group for high-net-worth investors and executives, organized around confidential forums and asset-allocation discussions. Comparable as a high-ticket, invite-based executive peer membership organization with curated events, though wealth/investment-focused rather than construction.

Regional players

• Endeavor Brasil: Endeavor operates a high-impact entrepreneur network in Brazil with selective membership, mentorship, and curated events for founders and executives. Comparable as a curated, membership-driven Brazilian executive community, though focused on high-growth entrepreneurs rather than a single industry vertical.

Emerging players

• TIE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): TiE is a global network of entrepreneurs and executives, particularly in the tech ecosystem, with chapter-based events and curated forums. Comparable in the invite/membership-club model with events and content, but focused on technology verticals rather than civil construction.

Others

• Secovi-SP: Secovi-SP is the housing and real estate trade union of São Paulo, organizing industry conventions, training, and publications for the residential real estate ecosystem. Comparable as an industry convener and content publisher for Brazilian real estate, and a strategic partner of C3 rather than a direct competitor.
• CBIC (Câmara Brasileira da Indústria da Construção): CBIC is the Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry, representing and convening construction sector stakeholders through events, advocacy, and publications. Functions as an institutional partner of C3 rather than a direct competitor, but operates adjacent convening and content capabilities for the same vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInpt.linkedin.com/company/c3-clubedaconstru%C3%A7%C3%A3ocivil
• Instagraminstagram.com/c3_clube

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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