What TechSoup Brazil does

TechSoup Brazil is a Brazilian nonprofit organization that operates as the local affiliate of the TechSoup Global Network, headquartered in Brasília, Distrito Federal. Founded in 2009 with a six-employee operating team, it serves as an intermediary between major technology corporations and Brazilian nonprofit organizations (ONGs), enabling eligible entities to access donated and discounted enterprise software through a single integrated catalog. The platform covers productivity suites (Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud), cloud infrastructure (AWS credits, Autodesk Cloud), cybersecurity (Bitdefender, Norton 360), collaboration tools (Slack, Webex, SharePoint, Monday.com), and adjacent categories at discounts of up to 90% below market price. TechSoup Brazil verifies nonprofit eligibility, processes transactions, and provides ongoing support across the full donation lifecycle.

The business model is structured around administrative fees (taxa administrativa) charged per transaction, with fees varying by product—examples include R$498 for AWS credits, R$178 for CleverReach, R$26 for Adobe Creative Cloud, and percentage-based discounts on Foxit products (60-68% off). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Beyond the core catalog, TechSoup Brazil has developed three sub-brands: TechSoup Cursos (Microsoft-led training courses for nonprofits), Ferramenta de Avaliação Digital (a digital maturity assessment tool hosted at br.dat.techsoup.org), and TechSoup Services LATAM (technical support and installation services across Latin America). The organization also runs free AI training webinars and certificate programs for the nonprofit sector.

TechSoup Brazil's product surface has expanded into AI-integrated tools, including Foxit PDF Editor+ (with generative AI assistant for document summarization and rewriting, launched January 2026) and Foxit eSign Business (electronic signature solution). The affiliation with TechSoup Global Network (CompuMentor, founded 1987 in San Francisco) provides inherited scale: the global network has distributed more than $400 million in technology value to over 50,000 nonprofits across 190+ countries since 2002. The Brazilian entity operates as a domestic partner program within this global framework, with no equity, venture, or institutional ownership disclosed.

Name

TechSoup Brazil

Legal name

TechSoup Brasil

Website

https://techsoupbrasil.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TechSoup Brazil is a Brasília-based nonprofit intermediary that connects Brazilian NGOs with donated and discounted enterprise software from major technology vendors (Microsoft, Adobe, AWS, Autodesk, Foxit), earning per-transaction administrative fees on a catalog offering discounts up to 90% off market price.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Technology Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Procurement Platforms, Catalogs & Contract Purchasing (Co-ops, GPOs, eProcurement) (EDAEAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC), IT & AV Hardware Procurement (Computers, Displays, Projectors, Interactive Panels) (EDAEAIAD)

Keywords

• Nonprofit software donations
• Technology discount platform
• Cloud subscriptions
• Nonprofit technology services
• Software licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasília

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

Revenue model

1. Administrative Fees (Taxa Administrativa): TechSoup Brazil charges administrative fees for processing software donation requests. These fees are substantially lower than market prices, enabling nonprofits to access technology products at significant discounts (up to 90% under market price). The fees vary by product and are paid by recipient organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TechSoup Brazil operates as a technology donation and discount platform that connects Brazilian nonprofit organizations (ONGs) with donated and heavily discounted software products from major technology corporations. The platform processes eligibility verification and handles transactions, charging administrative fees (taxa administrativa) on each request while enabling nonprofits to access enterprise software at up to 90% below market price.

Product overview

TechSoup Brazil operates as a technology donation and discount platform for nonprofit organizations, offering access to software products from major technology vendors at rates up to 90% below market prices. The portfolio includes Microsoft 365 Nonprofit Cloud Subscription and Office products for productivity; Adobe Creative Cloud for design; Amazon Web Services credits for cloud infrastructure; Autodesk Cloud for design; security solutions including Bitdefender, Norton 360, and O&O Software 365 Business for device protection; collaboration tools such as SharePoint Server, Project Server/Professional, Box for Nonprofits, Slack, Webex Meetings, and Monday.com; data tools including Tableau for visualization and QuestionPro for surveys; communication tools like CleverReach email marketing and User.com marketing automation; AI-integrated document tools from Foxit (PDF Editor+ with AI assistant and eSign for electronic signatures); website development via Wix; project management via Notion; social media management via Hootsuite; identity management via Okta; technology learning via Pluralsight One; and refurbished computer donations via Remakker. TechSoup Brazil also provides its own training courses and support services. The platform serves as an integrated marketplace where nonprofits can access multiple donation programs in one unified environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TechSoup Cursos: Training and learning platform offering courses for nonprofits, including Microsoft Office 365 tools training.
• Ferramenta de Avaliação Digital

Products and services

• Microsoft 365 Nonprofit Cloud Subscription
• Adobe Creative Cloud (suite completa)
• Amazon Web Services Credits for Smaller Nonprofits
• Foxit PDF Editor+
• Foxit eSign Business
• Remakker

Quantifiable outcome

• Discounts of up to 90% below market price for software products

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is a primary technology partner providing cloud subscriptions (Microsoft 365 Nonprofit), discounted software (Office, Project, Visio, SharePoint, SQL Server), and donated products. The partnership offers products at significantly reduced prices for eligible Brazilian nonprofits.
• Adobe CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe provides Creative Cloud subscriptions at discounted rates for nonprofits through the TechSoup Brazil platform, enabling access to design and creative software.
• Amazon Web ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationAWS offers cloud credits specifically designed for smaller nonprofits, helping organizations migrate to and utilize cloud infrastructure at reduced costs.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk provides cloud technology and design software donations for nonprofits through the TechSoup Brazil platform.
• FoxitmajorTechnology or IntegrationFoxit offers PDF Editor+ (68% discount) and eSign Business (60% discount) for nonprofits, providing document editing and electronic signature solutions.
• BitdefendermajorTechnology or IntegrationBitdefender provides antivirus and security solutions for nonprofits at discounted rates through the TechSoup Brazil catalog.
• NortonmajorTechnology or IntegrationNorton offers cybersecurity products including Norton 360 Deluxe at discounted rates for nonprofits.
• Box.orgmajorTechnology or IntegrationBox provides cloud content management and file sharing services for nonprofits at reduced rates, enabling secure collaboration.
• SlackmajorTechnology or IntegrationSlack offers communication and collaboration platform access for nonprofits at discounted pricing.
• AsanamajorTechnology or IntegrationAsana provides project management tools at discounted rates for nonprofits to improve organizational productivity.
• CleverReachmajorTechnology or IntegrationCleverReach offers email marketing platform access for nonprofits at reduced costs for campaign management.
• Tableau SoftwaremajorTechnology or IntegrationTableau offers data visualization and analytics software for nonprofits at discounted rates.
• NotionmajorTechnology or IntegrationNotion provides workspace and knowledge management tools at discounted rates for both smaller and larger nonprofit organizations.
• TechSoup Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechSoup Brazil is the local partner of TechSoup Global Network, headquartered in San Francisco, California. TechSoup Global has operated since 1987 as one of the largest and most respected technology assistance agencies for nonprofits worldwide.
• WebexmajorTechnology or IntegrationWebex provides video conferencing services for nonprofits to enable remote collaboration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tech Trust: UK charity that refurbishes and redistributes donated technology (hardware and software) to other nonprofits, with a software donation program akin to TechSoup. Operates a similar vendor-to-nonprofit bridge model focused on UK charities.
• Charity Digital Exchange (TechSoup UK): UK-based TechSoup Global Network partner providing donated and discounted software to UK charities. Operates the same nonprofit eligibility verification, catalog, and administrative fee model as TechSoup Brazil, with overlapping donor partners.
• NASSCOM Foundation BigTech: Indian nonprofit technology donation program run by NASSCOM Foundation that provides discounted software and digital literacy to Indian NGOs. Closely mirrors TechSoup's bridge-between-vendors-and-nonprofits model in a different geography.
• TechSoup Canada: Canadian local partner of the TechSoup Global Network, providing donated and discounted software to Canadian nonprofits. Runs the same catalog-based model with overlapping vendor partners (Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, etc.) and identical eligibility-verified self-serve distribution.
• Connecting Up (TechSoup Australia): Australian/NZ TechSoup Global Network partner delivering donated and discounted software to nonprofits in the Australia and Oceania region. Same nonprofit technology donation model with overlapping donor partners and administrative fee structure.
• Stifter-helfen (TechSoup Germany): German TechSoup Global Network partner serving nonprofits across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Operates the same donation and discount software catalog model with shared corporate technology donors and eligibility verification workflow.
• NetHope: US-headquartered international consortium of NGOs and technology partners that helps nonprofits access technology solutions, capacity building, and disaster-response tech support. Comparable mission of bridging technology vendors and nonprofit end users with member-driven model.
• TechSoup Global (CompuMentor): The US-based founding entity of the TechSoup Global Network. Operates the same nonprofit technology donation and discount model, serving US nonprofits with donated software from Microsoft, Adobe, and other major vendors. TechSoup Brazil operates as a local partner within this same global program.
• TechSoup France: French TechSoup Global Network partner providing donated and discounted software to French nonprofits. Mirrors the same platform model, vendor partnerships, and eligibility-verified self-serve distribution as TechSoup Brazil.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Tech for Social Impact: Microsoft's direct nonprofit program providing free and discounted Microsoft cloud and productivity tools to eligible NGOs globally. Operates as both a donor partner and potential disintermediator of TechSoup Brazil's catalog aggregation role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/techsoupbr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/techsoupbrasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/techsoupbrasil

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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