Fundraising FoxEMBRAPII
Government fundBrasília · Pre-Seed–Growth
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Investment thesis
EMBRAPII is a Brazilian innovation-funding agency operating under a management contract with the federal government. It co-finances applied R&D projects by sharing economic risk with companies, providing non-reimbursable funding alongside company contributions to accelerate industrial innovation. Through a nationwide network of accredited Scientific, Technological and Innovation Institutions (ICTs), it connects industry with research infrastructure and multidisciplinary expertise, offering agility, flexibility and reduced bureaucracy. Its work spans five main areas: biotechnology, materials and chemistry, mechanics and manufacturing, information and communication technology, and applied technologies, supporting projects for companies of all sizes including startups.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 3 portfolio companiesBiotech ×1Climate Tech ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:Brazil×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFuture Cow uses precision fermentation to produce animal-free dairy proteins with the taste and texture of milk, sold as an ingredient to food industries.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesAntler
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does EMBRAPII invest at?
- EMBRAPII invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does EMBRAPII focus on?
- EMBRAPII focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Energy, Healthtech, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics.
- Where is EMBRAPII located?
- EMBRAPII is headquartered in Brasília, BR.
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