BRAZIL TECH CONNECT

What BRAZIL TECH CONNECT does

Brazil Tech Connect is a UK-registered not-for-profit organisation founded in 2025, headquartered at 118 Pall Mall, London, that operates as a cross-border ecosystem platform connecting the Brazilian, UK, and European tech communities. The organisation serves five constituencies — startups and scaleups seeking international expansion, corporates pursuing open innovation, investors seeking curated deal flow, institutional allies (universities, government agencies, industry associations), and service partners supporting cross-border operations. There is no equity ownership, parent company, or external investor identified in the available material.

The organisation delivers value through a portfolio of six structured programmes — Scaleup Support, Corporate Innovation, Investment Matching, Immersion, Soft-landing, and a forthcoming Knowledge Exchange Programme — alongside recurring trade missions including the UK Fintech Week Mission 2026 (20–24 April 2026, London) and Brazil Immersion Week 2026 (November 2026, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro). The technical stack is limited to a WordPress-hosted web platform (braziltechconnect.com) supporting community membership, a startup directory, event registration, and newsletter distribution, with no proprietary AI, machine learning, or data products. Service delivery is human-led, relying on curated B2B matchmaking, regulatory engagement (FCA, London Stock Exchange, Innovate Finance), investor introductions, and end-to-end market entry support covering incorporation, legal, and immigration.

Revenue is generated through four streams: programme participation fees, trade mission and event fees, corporate partnership and sponsorship fees, and grant funding from institutional partners including the UK Department for Business and Trade. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, with heavy reliance on co-marketing and co-organisation with 30+ institutional partners, and no direct enterprise sales motion or self-serve transactional product.

Name

BRAZIL TECH CONNECT

Legal name

Brazil Tech Connect

Website

https://braziltechconnect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brazil Tech Connect is a 2025-founded UK not-for-profit that operates a cross-border platform connecting Brazilian, UK, and European tech ecosystems through structured programmes, trade missions, and curated matchmaking for startups, corporates, investors, and institutional partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-Border Tech Ecosystem Services

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border & International Commerce Platforms (BPAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Cross-border tech ecosystem
• International market entry services
• Trade missions and immersion programmes
• Investment matching services
• Soft-landing market entry

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Programme Fees: Revenue generated from participation fees for immersion programmes, soft-landing programmes, and investment matching services. These structured programmes provide market entry support, mentorship, and networking opportunities for startups, scaleups, and investors.
2. Event Revenue: Fees collected from trade missions and events including UK Fintech Week Mission and Brazil Immersion Week, which provide intensive market immersion experiences with networking opportunities.
3. Partnership and Sponsorship: Partnership fees from corporate sponsors, supporters, and institutional allies who gain visibility and access to the Hub's ecosystem of startups, investors, and innovation players.
4. Grant Funding: As a not-for-profit organisation, Brazil Tech Connect receives support and grant funding from institutional partners including government trade agencies and development organisations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brazil Tech Connect is a not-for-profit platform that runs cross-border programmes and trade missions connecting Brazilian, UK and European tech ecosystems. Its core offerings include Scaleup Support, Corporate Innovation, Investment Matching, Immersion, Soft-landing and Knowledge Exchange programmes, supplemented by flagship events such as UK Fintech Week Mission 2026 and Brazil Immersion Week 2026 for startups, scaleups, corporates and investors.

Product overview

Brazil Tech Connect is a not-for-profit organization that serves as a platform connecting Brazilian, UK, and European tech ecosystems. Rather than a single software product, it offers a portfolio of programmes and services designed for cross-border innovation and business expansion. The core offering consists of six interconnected programmes: the Scaleup Support Programme (for startup growth), Corporate Innovation Programme (for corporate-startup collaboration), Investment Matching Programme (for fundraising), Immersion Programme (for market exploration), Soft-landing Programme (for market entry), and Knowledge Exchange Programme (for ecosystem knowledge sharing). Additionally, the organization runs structured trade missions including the UK Fintech Week Mission (annual visit to London's fintech ecosystem) and Brazil Immersion Week (for UK/European companies exploring Brazil). These programmes work together to provide end-to-end support for startups, scaleups, corporates, and investors seeking cross-border opportunities between Brazil, the UK, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scaleup Support Programme Programme empowering innovative startups and scaleups to expand across borders with tailored resources and mentorship delivered through partner organisations, for Brazilian, UK and European tech companies.
• Corporate Innovation Programme Programme connecting large companies with startups to co-develop innovative solutions and strategies, designed for corporates seeking innovation through startup collaboration.
• Investment Matching Programme Structured matchmaking service building bridges between innovative companies and forward-thinking investors through curated pitch events, investor roundtables and 1:1 introductions.
• Immersion Programme Intensive short-term programme facilitating first-hand exposure to new markets and building international connections between Brazilian, UK and European tech participants.
• Soft-landing Programme Structured pathway covering essential aspects for market entry including company incorporation, legal support, immigration assistance and business development for companies expanding between Brazil and the UK.
• UK Fintech Week Mission 2026 Five-day trade mission to London (20-24 April 2026) during UK FinTech Week offering Brazilian and international fintechs access to the UK and European fintech ecosystem, including visits to FCA, Innovate Finance Global Summit, London Stock Exchange and networking with investors and industry leaders.
• Brazil Immersion Week 2026 Five-day programme in São Paulo designed for innovative UK and European tech companies to gain deep understanding of the Brazilian innovation landscape, with access to key ecosystem players, strategic partners and potential clients through curated visits and business matchmaking sessions.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Department for Business and Trade (DBT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK government department supporting the UK Fintech Week Mission 2026, providing institutional backing and official trade agency support for cross-border fintech initiatives between Brazil and the UK.
• London & PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial London business growth agency and strategic partner supporting UK Fintech Week Mission 2026, with Vanessa Romer serving as Advisory Board Member representing London & Partners on the Brazil Tech Connect team.
• Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK financial regulator co-organising the International FinTech Forum and Global AI Governance showcase during UK Fintech Week 2026, providing direct regulatory engagement for participating fintechs.
• Innovate FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK fintech industry association and organiser of the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) and Pitch360 competition during UK Fintech Week, with over 1,500 participants from 70+ countries.
• London Stock ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Fintech In Focus 2026 event in partnership with Endeavor, providing insights into capital raising, international expansion, and growth opportunities for fintech companies.
• Canning HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-Latin American trade association co-organising the UK-Latin American Finance Conference with Citi Group, focusing on building resilience and expanding financial inclusion.
• Citi GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal banking partner co-organising the UK-Latin American Finance Conference with Canning House, supporting fintech expansion and cross-border financial innovation.
• GunnercookesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUK law firm hosting cocktail reception during UK Fintech Week, providing networking opportunity and potential legal advisory services for participating fintechs.
• EBS CorpagsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial services partner facilitating investor introductions and company setup services, supporting the soft-landing programme for UK investors entering Brazil.
• Level39supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon fintech accelerator and ecosystem player supporting UK Fintech Week Mission 2026, providing venue and networking connections within the UK fintech community.
• Global Tech AdvocatessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal tech community network supporting UK Fintech Week Mission 2026, providing connections across multiple tech ecosystems and advocacy for cross-border innovation.
• Tech Brazil AdvocatessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazil-focused tech advocacy network supporting UK Fintech Week Mission 2026, facilitating connections between UK and Brazilian tech ecosystems.
• Latam Tech HubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American technology hub supporting UK Fintech Week Mission 2026, providing regional connectivity and ecosystem representation across Latin America.
• Founders Forum GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal founder community and network organiser supporting Brazil Immersion Week 2026, providing connections to startup founders and innovation leaders.
• Global Tech ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational tech connector network sister organisation to Brazil Tech Connect, providing global ecosystem linkages and cross-border innovation support.
• Invest-RSsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRio Grande do Sul state investment agency in Brazil supporting Brazil Immersion Week 2026, providing local ecosystem connections and investment facilitation.
• CaldeirasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian innovation hub and startup ecosystem player supporting Brazil Immersion Week 2026, providing venue and local startup network connections.
• SoftexsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian software and technology association supporting Brazil Immersion Week 2026, providing connections to Brazilian tech companies and software ecosystem.
• CubosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Brazilian innovation hub and corporate startup accelerator supporting Brazil Immersion Week 2026, providing corporate innovation connections and co-creation opportunities.
• InovabrasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate innovation platform of a major Brazilian bank supporting Brazil Immersion Week 2026, providing access to corporate innovation labs and startup partnerships.
• Learning VillagesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation and innovation platform supporting Brazil Immersion Week 2026, providing connections to edtech ecosystem and educational innovation players.
• Mourao Campos NovosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal services partner supporting Brazil Immersion Week 2026, providing legal and regulatory guidance for companies entering the Brazilian market.
• Franco AdvogadossupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrazilian law firm providing legal support services including company incorporation, IP protection, contracts, and regulatory compliance for market entry.
• ABFintechscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian fintech association and organiser supporting UK Fintech Week Mission 2026, providing connections to Brazilian fintech ecosystem and regulatory expertise.
• AB2LsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian fintech and blockchain association providing ecosystem connections and industry representation for cross-border innovation initiatives.
• MetasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company supporting the Hub as a member of the supporters community, providing platform access and potential marketing collaboration.
• AWSsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Web Services supporting the Hub as a member of the supporters community, providing cloud infrastructure expertise and potential startup support programmes.
• KadmotechsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partner displayed in the ecosystem network, representing the technology partner community serving cross-border innovation.
• EBSsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness services partner displayed in the ecosystem network, providing professional services to support cross-border operations.
• NanoBusinesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness innovation partner in the ecosystem network, supporting small business and nanotechnology innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canning House: The UK-Latin American trade association co-organising the UK-Latin American Finance Conference with Citi. It directly competes in the UK-LatAm bilateral trade and finance ecosystem promotion space and is a 'core' partner of Brazil Tech Connect's UK Fintech Week Mission.
• Level39: London-based fintech and technology accelerator supporting growth-stage companies in the UK fintech ecosystem. As a 'supporting' partner of Brazil Tech Connect's UK Fintech Week Mission, it provides venue and ecosystem access while running its own cohort programming for similar audiences.
• Endeavor: Global high-impact entrepreneurship support organisation that selects and supports high-growth entrepreneurs across emerging and developed markets including Brazil and the UK. It runs immersion, mentorship, and investor matching programmes — a direct functional equivalent to Brazil Tech Connect's core offerings.
• London & Partners: London's official business growth and destination agency, which actively promotes London's tech ecosystem to international companies and investors. It is a direct competitor in the cross-border tech ecosystem connecting space and is simultaneously a Brazil Tech Connect partner, illustrating the channel overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator network with programmes across multiple continents including a fintech-specific track. Provides mentorship, investment, and corporate partnerships to startups, overlapping with Brazil Tech Connect's Scaleup Support and Investment Matching programmes at a global scale.
• Mass Challenge: Global non-profit startup accelerator operating in multiple countries with a cohort-based model. It competes for the same early-stage startup and corporate partner mindshare as Brazil Tech Connect in the cross-border innovation space.
• Innovate Finance: The UK fintech industry association running the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) and Pitch360, with 1,500+ participants from 70+ countries. It is a 'core' partner of Brazil Tech Connect but operates its own cross-border fintech connectivity programmes, making it a partial competitor.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's corporate venture and startup accelerator with active operations in Brazil and across Latin America. It directly competes for Brazilian startup deal flow and corporate innovation partnerships in the same cross-border corridor that Brazil Tech Connect serves.

Regional players

• ABStartups: Brazilian startup association supporting the domestic startup ecosystem through policy advocacy, events, and networking. It represents a regional institutional peer whose former Head of Public Policy (Ludmila Volochen) is itself on Brazil Tech Connect's team, evidencing tight ecosystem overlap.
• ABFintechs: Brazilian fintech industry association acting as a representative body for Brazilian fintechs. It is a 'core' partner of Brazil Tech Connect but also runs its own ecosystem activities and lobbying work, representing similar ecosystem-connector functions on the Brazilian side.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BrazilTechConn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brazil-tech-connect

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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