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FCJ Venture Builder

Hybrid
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Industry Focus

HealthTechPharmaTechAgriTechLegalTechConstructionTechInfraTechRetailEducationGovernment/Public SectorTelecommunicationsLogisticsFinTechCleanTechEnvironmental TechnologyBusiness Productivity SoftwareElectric Utilities

Geographic Focus

BrazilUnited StatesPortugalFinlandMexicoBolivia (expanding)Colombia (expanding)Israel (via FCJ Israel partnership)

FCJ Venture Builder is a multinational pioneer in corporate venture building in Brazil, founded in 2013. As the largest Venture Builder network in the world, FCJ operates over 50 Corporate Venture Builders (CVBs) with a portfolio of 300+ startups collectively valued at R$ 2.4 billion. The company specializes in creating customized investment models for corporations that need to innovate to stay ahead of competitors, sharing operational risks and providing comprehensive support including fundraising, technology selection, and innovation program execution. FCJ has developed a proprietary 'Venture Builder 4.0' model that incorporates open innovation culture, uniting established companies with startups, universities, and investors to create innovative solutions. The company acts as co-founder of startups, providing intellectual, relational, and financial capital, and accompanies them until Series B funding or exit through M&A. With operations across the U.S., Brazil, Europe (Portugal, Finland), and expanding to Mexico, Bolivia, and Colombia, FCJ offers three main service models: 1ª Milha de Inovação (First Mile of Innovation - entry level), Corporate Venture Builder (CVB creation), and Corporate Venture Spin-Off. The organization has 500+ investors, 300+ employees, and serves B2C, B2B, and B2G verticals across multiple industries.

Founded

2013

Portfolio

8 Companies

Partners

6

Success

3X Higher