Brazilian Companies Shine with Record Sales at Web Summit Lisboa and Top National Business Award

Brazilian companies have recently achieved significant recognition both internationally and nationally, underscoring the country’s growing influence in innovation and business excellence. At the Web Summit Lisboa 2025, Brazilian startups secured record-breaking deals totaling $2.7 million, tripling the $850,000 closed in 2024. Expectations suggest an additional $3.4 million in business over the next six months, showcasing strong growth potential. Approximately 300 companies participated in the event, supported by Sebrae, Apex, and other partners, with over half of the startups led by women. Sebrae’s president, Décio Lima, highlighted that "development comes from people and their connections," emphasizing the role of human creativity and collective action in driving progress.

Meanwhile, on the national front, AeC was named the best company in the Services category at the prestigious Anuário Época Negócios 360º awards, ranking third overall for the second consecutive year. This award evaluates companies not just on financial performance, but also corporate governance, social and environmental responsibility, innovation, and people management. AeC’s CEO, Raphael Duailibi, credited the recognition to the company’s commitment to expansion aligned with its corporate culture. Since its foundation in 1992, AeC has evolved into one of Brazil’s largest customer relationship management organizations, employing over 55,000 people, mostly in the Northeast. The company has invested R$ 500 million in modernization and expansion over the past three years, with initiatives contributing to an average job creation rate of one new position every hour in the last four years. CFO Guilherme Carrara noted that these investments have bolstered financial stability and AeC’s status as a major employer.

These achievements reflect a dynamic Brazilian business landscape characterized by innovation, strong social impact, and expanding market presence both domestically and globally.