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SEBRAE SP
SEBRAE SP is a government agency based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It manages approximately $3.14 million in assets across three funds. Its regional focus is on...
SEBRAE SP
SEBRAE SP is a government agency based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It manages approximately $3.14 million in assets across three funds. Its regional focus is on Latin America and the Caribbean.
General information
Firm type
Government / Public Body
Year founded
1972
AUM
R$ 65M+
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Brazil
City
São Paulo
Corporate office
Rua Vergueiro, 1117, Paraíso, São Paulo, SP, 01504-001, Brazil
Additional offices
Santana, São Paulo, SP (Zona Norte) · Santo André, SP (Grande ABC) · Perdizes, São Paulo, SP (Capital Oeste) · 33+ regional offices across São Paulo State
Principals
Manuel Henrique Farias Ramos
President of the State Deliberative Council
Nelson Hervey Costa
Superintendent Director
Marco Vinholi
Technical Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment and program decisions at SEBRAE SP?
Strategic direction is set by the State Deliberative Council, chaired by Manuel Henrique Farias Ramos. Day-to-day execution falls to Superintendent Director Nelson Hervey Costa and Technical Director Marco Vinholi. The council also includes representatives from FIESP and FECOMERCIO-SP, ensuring the agency's programming aligns with the priorities of São Paulo's industrial and commercial sectors.
Where does SEBRAE SP's funding come from?
SEBRAE SP is funded through a compulsory 0.3% levy on the payroll of industrial and commercial firms in São Paulo State, plus a supplemental 0.6% contribution channeled from corporate income tax withheld at source. This mechanism was established by Brazilian Federal Law 8.029/1990 and ensures the agency's budget is recurring, large-scale, and independent of investment returns.
Does SEBRAE SP take equity in the companies it supports?
No. SEBRAE SP does not take equity or pursue financial returns. It operates as a grantmaker, technical assistance provider, and credit guarantee backstop. Its programs are designed to improve survival rates, productivity, and access to credit for small businesses — outcomes measured in employment and economic activity rather than IRR.
How does SEBRAE SP source companies?
SEBRAE SP's sourcing is unmatched in geographic breadth within Brazil. Its network of 33 regional offices across São Paulo State screens entrepreneurial activity across all 645 municipalities. For innovation-stage companies, its partnership with SOSA provides structured access to the New York and Tel Aviv startup ecosystems through dedicated acceleration programs.
How is SEBRAE SP connected to FIESP and FECOMERCIO-SP?
Both FIESP (the Federation of Industries of São Paulo State) and FECOMERCIO-SP (the Federation of Commerce of São Paulo State) hold seats on SEBRAE SP's State Deliberative Council. This governance structure ensures that the agency's programming — credit guarantees, startup acceleration, technical training — is calibrated to the real-time needs of the state's industrial and commercial employers.
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