What Ventus does

Ventus is a Brazil-headquartered, for-profit leadership development firm founded in 2015 that builds corporate capability in problem solving, strategic thinking, innovation, communication, change management, and people management for mid-to-large enterprises and individual professionals. Its offering rests on three integrated formats: customized in-company training programs delivered to client organizations (the primary revenue stream), self-paced online courses licensed either through Ventus' platform or transferred to client LMS systems, and 7-week cohort-based open programs priced in Brazilian reais for the domestic market and euros in Europe. The methodology is a proprietary step-by-step problem-solving framework derived from top-tier strategy consulting practice, paired with a hybrid learning model that combines short-form video content, executive testimonials, real-case workshops, simulations, and real project mentorship. Delivery is led by partners and facilitators who are practicing senior consultants and executives, including alumni of McKinsey, BCG, Booz & Co., Google, P&G, Coca-Cola, Schneider Electric, LATAM Airlines, and other multinational firms.

The business operates through a sales-led go-to-market targeting mid-to-large enterprises and government organizations across Brazil, Latin America (Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador), and Europe (France), with global reach enabled by membership in the Altitude Leadership Partners (ALP) network. Pricing varies by format: open programs are publicly disclosed at R$6,500 (Brazil) or €3,250 (Europe) per participant with early-bird discounts, while in-company solutions are quote-based multi-year contracts. Named enterprise clients include Coca-Cola, Adidas, iFood, Optum, Grupo Boticário, Novartis Brazil, Itaú, Nubank, and XP Inc., and the firm reports 10,000+ alumni, an 86 NPS, 85% customer retention, and a 98% recommendation rate. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding and is structured around partner ownership, with regional partners leading Brazil, LATAM, and European operations.

Name

Ventus

Legal name

Ventus Learning

Website

https://ventuslearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ventus is a Brazil-based, for-profit leadership development firm that delivers customized in-company training, cohort open programs, and licensed online courses in problem solving, strategic thinking, and consulting skills to mid-to-large enterprises across Brazil, Latin America, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Leadership Development & Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Leadership Development (BPACANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Succession Planning & High-Potential (HiPo) Leadership Programs (EDABAAAL), Coaching Leadership & Mentoring Skills (EDABAAAG), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Corporate leadership development
• Executive training programs
• Business consulting skills
• Professional development courses
• Online corporate learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. In-Company Training Solutions: Customized capability building programs delivered at client organizations. Programs focus on Thought Leadership, Inspiring Leadership, and Consulting Skills areas with real project application and mentorship components.
2. Online Course Licensing: Production and licensing of online courses with hundreds of hours of content including videos, case studies, executive testimonials, and practical exercises with instant feedback. Content accessible via Ventus platform or transferred to client platform.
3. Open Programs: Open enrollment programs for Problem Solving and Structured Communication delivered in cohort format over 7 weeks. Available as complete programs or individual modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ventus sells corporate leadership development, training, and online courses focused on business leadership and consulting skills. Its core offerings are customized in-company training programs (Thought Leadership, Inspiring Leadership, and Consulting Skills), licensed online courses with hundreds of hours of content, and open cohort-based programs in Problem Solving and Structured Communication. Programs are delivered through a hybrid model combining an online learning platform with live workshops, real-case simulations, and project mentorship.

Product overview

Ventus is a leadership development firm offering three integrated learning solutions: In-Company Training Programs (customized capability building for organizations), Online Courses (self-paced e-learning with hundreds of hours of content), and Open Programs (public cohort-based training). The core offering centers on Thought Leadership, Inspiring Leadership, and Consulting Skills development through problem solving, strategic thinking, innovation, structured communication, change management, and people management programs. The hybrid learning model combines online platform content (videos, exercises, simulations) with live workshops and real-world projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Company Training Programs Customized corporate training programs designed and delivered at client organizations. Three core focus areas: Thought Leadership (problem solving, strategic thinking, innovation), Inspiring Leadership (feedback, coaching, delegation, people management), and Consulting Skills for business support functions such as Strategy, Planning, Finance, Commercial, Product, Marketing, Quality, Innovation, Business Development, Customer Experience, Customer Success, PMO, Legal, IT, and HR. Programs combine online platform content, live workshops, real cases, and real project mentorship. Delivered primarily to enterprise and mid-market buyers across Brazil, Latin America, and Europe.
• Online Courses (E-Learning) Self-paced digital learning content offered to organizations for licensing and to individual learners. Content includes short videos (up to 5 minutes), executive testimonials, articles, practical exercises, and instant-feedback simulations across nine topic areas. Content can be accessed via the Ventus platform or transferred to a client LMS.
• Open Programs Public cohort-based training programs for individual participants and teams, offered in Brazil (Portuguese), Europe (French), and Latin America (Spanish). The flagship 7-week Problem Solving program includes a 1-hour kickoff, five 3-hour workshops, 12 hours of online platform content, a 3-hour mentoring session, and the Ventus proprietary toolkit. Programs are available as a full program (Problem Solving + Structured Communication) or as individual modules.
• Edição Inédita - Resolução de Problemas Complexos e Comunicação Estruturada com IA (Complex Problem Solving and Structured Communication with AI) New edition of the Open Programs offering that integrates AI into the Complex Problem Solving and Structured Communication curriculum. Targeted at individual professionals and teams seeking an updated program with AI-aware content. Delivered as a hybrid experience combining live remote sessions, online platform content, and the Ventus proprietary toolkit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of clients recommend the Ventus experience
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Altitude Leadership Partners (ALP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVentus is part of Altitude Leadership Partners (ALP), a global learning and development firm with representatives in 5 continents and more than 10 countries around the world. The partnership enables Ventus to offer global reach while maintaining local expertise in Brazil, Latin America, and Europe.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dale Carnegie Training: Iconic corporate training franchise delivering leadership, communication and influence courses through certified facilitators worldwide - directly comparable to Ventus's communication, influence and leadership curricula.
• Cegos: One of the largest global corporate training and leadership development providers, offering open enrollment programs, in-company custom solutions, and digital learning content across LATAM and Europe - matches Ventus's three-channel GTM model.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and execution training firm selling content-licensed programs (e.g., 'The 7 Habits') to enterprises through workshops and digital platforms - parallels Ventus's course-licensing and live-workshop model.
• BTS: Global strategy execution and leadership development firm that combines business simulations, consulting-style frameworks and experiential learning - directly comparable to Ventus's McKinsey-grade problem-solving methodology delivered through workshops and cohorts.
• GP Strategies: Provider of customized corporate training, leadership development and learning content licensing for Fortune 500 enterprises - closely overlaps Ventus's in-company solutions and online course licensing streams.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Top-tier global leadership development research and education provider offering open enrollment programs, custom solutions and executive education - comparable curriculum breadth and enterprise delivery model.
• Heidrick & Struggles (Leadership Consulting): Global executive search and leadership advisory firm whose Leadership Consulting practice offers team effectiveness and culture programs for C-suite audiences - comparable buyer profile and consulting-style facilitation.
• Korn Ferry (Leadership Development): Global organizational consulting firm with a substantial Leadership Development practice combining assessments, coaching and capability building for senior executives - overlaps Ventus's leadership and consulting skills focus at the high end of the market.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Global leadership and talent management consultancy selling assessment-based leadership programs and training content to multinationals - overlaps Ventus's problem-solving and people management curriculum at enterprise scale.

Regional players

• Instituto Locomotiva / Luz.vc (regional LATAM training peers): Representative of the LATAM corporate training and executive education ecosystem - regional players competing for the same enterprise L&D wallet in Brazil and Spanish-speaking Latin America as Ventus.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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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