Brand awareness
The world’s leading media publications and journalists will join us at Web Summit Rio in search of the next big story in tech. They’ll help take your startup’s message global.
Startup Showcase
Startup Showcase puts your idea in the spotlight. Expect quickfire presentations from startups showcasing innovative solutions to the biggest issues in their industries.
Apply for our 2025 startup program and join us next year in Rio.
Rubio Faria
CEO, Starbem
How does it work?
Startup Showcase brings together startups from a range of industries to present their company and vision to our attendees, investors and members of the international media. Every hour will see our top startups take to the stage to present under a uniting theme.
Funding
Investor to startup meetings are pre-scheduled sessions between the world’s most influential investors and the startups that excite them. If selected, you’ll get insider advice on making your startup irresistible to investors.
Networking
Networking opportunities are woven throughout the Web Summit Rio experience. Use the Web Summit Rio app to start networking before the event even begins, and boost your profile with activations such as Startup Showcase in order to catch the attention of investors and find potential leads.
Meaningful connections
Schedule meetings with founders who’ve overcome all the odds and with trendsetting companies in your industry, then follow up on these leads after the event. You never know who may become your new business partner, investor or mentor.
Meet some of our startup alums
Belo
Fintech & financial services
Blipay
Fintech & financial services
Bloxs
Fintech & financial services
DIMITRA INC.
Agritech & foodtech
Edusense
Education
FutureOn
Energy & utilities
GYRA+
Fintech & financial services
Mereo
HR & recruitment
Neo
SaaS
Niky Benefícios
HR & recruitment
Nvoip
Telecommunications & IT
SafeBrok MarketPlace
Fintech & financial services
SuperFrete
Mobility, transportation & logistics
TutorMundi
AI & machine learning
Yazo
Event management
Zeev
SaaS
Bee2Be
Sustainability & cleantech
BioLinker
Healthtech & wellness
BoGo
SaaS
Centuro Global
Legal & professional services
Clina.care
Healthtech & wellness
CONTRAKTOR
AI & machine learning
CONVEM
Fintech & financial services
deco.cx
SaaS
Doutor123
Healthtech & wellnessThey came as small startups
“An exciting event with a global reach.”
– Inc.
“One of the most highly regarded gathering places for startups.”
– Entrepreneur
“Bridges the gap between creativity and tech.”
– Forbes