BVC Connects Brazilian Startups to Japan
BVC venture capital connects Brazilian startups to Japan. CEO Mitsuro Nakayama leads the third fund with early-stage checks and exits like Espresso.
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Startup Summit 2026: R$ 36 M for Florianópolis
Startup Summit 2026 in Florianópolis (Aug 26–28) projects R$ 36.3 million economic impact, driven by 10,000 attendees from Brazil and abroad.
Brazil Raises Freight Floor Fines to R$ 1 Million
Brazil's new freight law raises fines to R$ 1 million and cancels licences for repeat offenders. Lula vetoed amnesty for 2022 road-blocking truckers.
Brazil: Working Capital Becomes Strategic
Brazil's high Selic rate and costly credit push mid-sized firms to manage working capital strategically — or risk solvency issues within two years.
Brazil Updates Minimum Freight Floor Rules
Brazil's Lula signed new minimum road freight floor rules on Aug 5, raising repeat-offender fines to R$1 million and vetoing a 2022 trucker amnesty.
Ecopetrol Buys 51% Control of Brava Energia
Ecopetrol bought ~25% of Brava Energia at R$ 23/share on 5 Aug, bringing its total stake to 51% after settlement on 17 August 2026.
Brazil Agro Group Cuts Debt 85% in Court Plan
Brazilian agribusiness group Vitória Agronegócios wins creditor approval for R$895m restructuring with discounts up to 85% and 20-year terms.
Nagase Agency Leads Paid Traffic for Franchises
Brazil's franchise market hit R$ 301.7 bn in 2025. Learn how Agência Nagase uses Google and Meta ads to help franchise brands recruit investors.
Brazil Surety Insurance Hits R$6.29 bn in 2025
Brazil's surety insurance market hit R$6.29 billion in 2025, up 23.88%. Learn why companies are using it to preserve liquidity and cut capital costs.
Brazil's Digital Invoice System Enters New Phase
Brazil's duplicata escritural enters its B3-led production phase, reshaping a R$11-trillion market. Learn what companies must do and how 4pay helps.
Brazil Tightens Freight Rate Rules: What Changes
Lula signed an MP on Aug 5 expanding ANTT powers to enforce Brazil's minimum freight rate table. Changes ahead for truckers and cargo transport.
Alliança Saúde Files R$ 1.1 Billion Debt Plan
Alliança Saúde files to ratify an extrajudicial recovery plan to restructure R$ 1.1 billion in debt, with 83+ creditors and a debt-to-equity option.
Integrare Launches Inclusive B2B Hub in Brazil
Integrare launches B2B inclusive purchasing hub in Brazil, targeting R$ 1B in transactions by 2028 and combating diversity washing.
Alliança Saúde Seeks to Restructure R$ 1.1 bn Debt
Alliança Saúde files court request to ratify a R$ 1.1 billion out-of-court debt restructuring plan, with 83+ creditors already on board.
Brazil Street Retail: AI Security Cameras Explained
How AI-powered IP cameras are helping Brazilian street retailers cut losses, map foot traffic and compete with malls. Key trends and tech explained.
Alliança Files R$ 1.1 bn Recovery Plan
Alliança files for extrajudicial recovery in São Paulo with R$ 1.1 billion debt. Over 83 creditors back plan; 92% opted for debt-to-equity conversion.
Why Small Businesses Need an HR System
Small businesses lose time and money managing HR in spreadsheets. Learn how an HR system reduces errors, boosts retention and supports sustainable growth.
Women in Business Summit Draws 15,000 in SP
Women in Professions Summit drew 15,000 to São Paulo. Ministers Tebet and Marina Silva debated policy while Sebrae offered credit and AI tools.
Kesh Raises R$ 550M to Return Loan Interest as Cashback
Brazilian fintech Kesh raised R$ 550 million to grow its employee credit platform that returns 100% of loan interest as cashback at 150+ partner brands.
Small Firms Drive 59% of Brazil's New Jobs in H1 2026
Brazil's small businesses created 543,500 formal jobs in H1 2026 — nearly 59% of the total. Unemployment fell to 5.4% by June 2026, per IBGE data.