Impact Hub Brasil

Name

Impact Hub Brasil

Legal name

Impact Hub Association – Verein zur Förderung sozialer Innovationen

Website

https://impacthub.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Impact Hub Brasil is the São Paulo-based node of the global Impact Hub network, a non-profit community platform connecting entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, and the public sector across 50+ hubs in 65+ countries to drive impact entrepreneurship and sustainable solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Innovation Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Arts, Culture & Creative Placemaking Enterprises (BPAGALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Engagement & Service-Learning Partnerships (EDALAOAI), Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Partnerships (EDADALAK)

Keywords

• Impact entrepreneurship network
• Innovation ecosystem services
• Collaborative workspace network
• Social innovation programs
• Corporate innovation partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Programs: Impact Maker Membership provides access to inspiring spaces, meaningful content, and a vibrant network. The membership model serves as the primary revenue stream for connecting entrepreneurs and enabling collaboration across the global ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Impact Hub Brasil operates as the Brazilian affiliate of the global Impact Hub network, providing membership-based community services, physical collaborative workspaces, and tailored ecosystem-building programs. Its core offerings include the Impact Maker Membership, services for entrepreneurs addressing UN SDGs, corporate innovation and partnership programs centered on Climate Action and DEI, and public sector ecosystem support. The network also enables expansion through its "Start an Impact Hub" franchise-style program for new cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Impact Maker Membership Global membership program offering access to inspiring spaces, meaningful content, and a vibrant network of impact entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide. Targeted at individual entrepreneurs and impact makers.
• Services for Corporates Collaborative programs and innovation initiatives designed for corporations seeking partnerships in Climate Action and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Targeted at enterprise clients (e.g., Cartier, Roche, Adidas, IKEA).
• Services for Public Sector Support and collaboration offerings for policymakers and public institutions steering transformation toward sustainable and inclusive outcomes. Includes policy development, ecosystem building, and impact measurement support.
• Services for Entrepreneurs Programs and ecosystem support for entrepreneurs shaping ideas and building sustainable businesses, with over 90% of participants addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Includes accelerator-style support and access to global network resources.
• Start an Impact Hub Franchise-style opportunity to launch an Impact Hub in a city with support provided at every step of the entrepreneurial journey, including global brand, methodology, and operational backing.
• Collaborative Spaces Physical co-working and innovation spaces operated through a network of 50+ Impact Hubs across 65+ countries, providing workspace for members, entrepreneurs, and partner programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of entrepreneurs address UN Sustainable Development Goals
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Postcode Lottery NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Major partnership announced to scale 1,000 inclusive and sustainable solutions worldwide, representing a flagship initiative for Impact Hub's global expansion.
• CartiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partner supporting Impact Hub's global ecosystem building initiatives and impact entrepreneurship programs.
• Argidius FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner supporting ecosystem development and entrepreneurship acceleration programs globally.
• GoDaddyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing digital tools and support for entrepreneurs within the Impact Hub network.
• RochecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare corporation partner collaborating on innovation and impact initiatives.
• AdidascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner engaged in sustainability and innovation programs within the Impact Hub ecosystem.
• IKEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability-focused corporate partner collaborating on circular economy and impact initiatives.
• OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization partner supporting policy development and research on entrepreneurship ecosystems.
• GoodwingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainable travel platform partner supporting impact-focused travel and carbon offsetting initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Large global coworking and flexible workspace operator with a presence in São Paulo and other major markets. Comparable as a physical workspace provider but operating as a for-profit incumbent at much larger scale and without the impact-entrepreneurship focus.

Direct peers

• Endeavor: Global high-impact entrepreneurship support network operating in 40+ markets with a focus on scaling entrepreneurs. Highly comparable to Impact Hub in mission (impact entrepreneurship) and structure (global network with local affiliates), and a key comparable for the Brasil entity specifically.
• Acumen: Non-profit impact investor and social enterprise builder operating in emerging markets including Latin America. Comparable as a mission-aligned organization combining entrepreneurship support, capital, and ecosystem building for impact-driven ventures.
• NESsT: Non-profit that supports social enterprises in emerging markets including Brazil, providing enterprise development and capital. Comparable as a social enterprise support organization active in the Brasil market.
• Ande (Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs): Network of organizations supporting entrepreneurship in developing markets, with significant Latin America presence. Directly comparable as a non-profit ecosystem builder for impact entrepreneurs in emerging economies.
• SOCAP (Social Capital Markets): Global community convening impact investors, entrepreneurs, and funders. Comparable as a community-led ecosystem builder for impact-driven ventures, though SOCAP is primarily a convening platform rather than a physical hub network.
• Yunus Social Business: Initiative founded by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus supporting social businesses globally, including in Brazil. Comparable as a social business / impact entrepreneurship support organization with global reach.
• Ashoka: Global network of leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) with presence in 90+ countries. Directly comparable as a non-profit ecosystem builder and social entrepreneurship support organization with a long operating history.
• Echoing Green: Global social entrepreneurship fellowship and leadership network supporting emerging leaders. Comparable in mission (social entrepreneurship) and model (fellowship/network), though more focused on individual leaders than physical hubs.

Regional players

• SEBRAE (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas): Brazilian public-sector organization supporting micro and small entrepreneurs across Brazil. Comparable as the dominant local entrepreneur support institution in Brazil, though government-backed and not impact-focused.

Market position

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/impacthub
• Facebookfacebook.com/ImpactHubNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impacthubbrasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/impacthubnetwork

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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