# Alicerce Educação

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/alicerce-educacao-s-a

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Website: www.alicerceedu.com.br
- Total disclosed funding: $38M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 1, 2023)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Brazil, Alicerce Educação S.A. provides comprehensive educational services aimed at various demographics, including early childhood education, after-school programs, and professional reskilling for adults.Alicerce Educação S.A. specializes in educational services, focusing primarily on early childhood and further education. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The firm has completed five significant deals, with the most recent being a Series A funding round on September 1, 2023, led by Rise Life-Centered Investments. Founders Antonio Cunha, Frederico Melo, and Urano Klock have a history of commitment to social impact through education. The total amount raised by the firm amounts to BRL 40.000 mn, correlating with the latest funding round.Alicerce Edu provides high-quality educational services catering to individuals of all age groups. Their offerings encompass early childhood education for children under five, after-school programs for school-aged children, and professional reskilling programs for youth and adults. The organization emphasizes holistic development, focusing on cognitive, sensory, and socio-emotional skills. Their services are mainly directed at low-income families, educational institutions, and corporations engaged in social impact initiatives, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity, particularly for underrepresented communities.Alicerce Edu operates on a revenue model involving partnerships with businesses and institutions, enabling subsidized educational programs funded through corporate sponsorships. Clients are encouraged to fund educational scholarships, facilitating access to classes covering core subjects and essential life skills in a supportive environment. The financial model typically requires a monthly contribution starting at R$500, allowing companies to support educational initiatives while earning recognition through the Aliados da Educação seal, reflecting their commitment to social transformation through education.In September 2023, Alicerce Educação S.A. raised BRL 40.000 mn in Series A funding, led by Rise Life-Centered Investments, which the company will use to establish reinforcement schools in communities in Curitiba. This initiative aligns with their strategy to expand their services into new geographic regions, enhancing educational access for underprivileged populations.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 1, 2023, $8.1M — Rise Life-Centered Investments
- Seed, Jun 28, 2021, $5M — Wayra, Valor Capital Group, Canary
- Seed, Sep 30, 2019, $25M — Valor Capital Group, Canary

## Investors

- Valor Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-capital-group) — Seed
- Canary (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canary) — Seed
- Wayra (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wayra) — Seed
- Rise Life-Centered Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rise-life-centered-investments) — Series A