Top 6 Porto Alegre Startups to Watch in 2026
Porto Alegre's economy features a diverse mix of companies, from agricultural technology to enterprise software. The city is home to both new ventures and long-standing corporations across many sectors.
Among the newer companies, AgTech platform Aegro has raised $6.6M to support its farm management software. Workplace solution Deskbee has also secured $2.7M in funding.
Below is our list of 6 Porto Alegre startups worth keeping an eye on.
Failory's Top 6 Picks
Deskbee develops a workplace management platform for companies navigating the shift to a hybrid work model. Their software allows employees to book desks and meeting rooms, while giving managers analytics to optimize office space.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Mário Verdi |
| Funding Amount | $2.7M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Angel |
| Top Investors | WOW Aceleradora, Luis Cesar Verdi, Rodrigo Kallas |
Privacy Tools builds a privacy compliance platform that uses AI to help global companies adhere to data protection requirements. Their software simplifies the complexities of staying compliant with regulations around the world.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Aline Deparis, Marison Souza |
| Funding Amount | $610.9k |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Bossa Invest, DOMO.VC, OBr.global, I2G Capital |
CORSAN operates as a major water and sanitation utility, providing services that range from water preservation to sewage collection and treatment. The company also develops renewable energy projects as part of its broader waste and water management operations.
| Year Founded | 1965 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | R$1.5B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
Aegro offers a farm management software that gives agricultural producers a unified view of their operations. The platform integrates financial, productivity, and commercial data to help farms and consultancies make better decisions from planning to harvest.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Paulo Silvestrin, Pedro Dusso, Thomas Rodrigues |
| Funding Amount | $6.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | SP Ventures, WOW Aceleradora, ABSeed Ventures, SLC Agricola, ADM Venture Capital |
Grupo A publishes a vast library of scientific, technical, and professional content for the Brazilian education market. They deliver these materials as e-books and through innovative digital platforms designed to enhance learning for students and professionals.
| Year Founded | 1973 |
| Founders | Henry Kiperman |
| Funding Amount | $22.7M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Bewater, CRP Companhia de Participações |
As one of Brazil's largest media groups, Grupo RBS produces news and entertainment through its diverse portfolio of TV, radio, and newspaper brands. They hold a leading position in the media landscape of Southern Brazil, delivering content that informs and engages local communities.
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Founders | Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho |
| Funding Amount | R$100M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
