OUR SERVICES
Tailored solutions for public institutions, international organizations, and companies operating between Brazil and global markets.
Government Affairs & Institutional Relations
Build trusted, long-term relationships with key public and private stakeholders in Brazil and abroad.
International Market Access for Brazilian Companies
Navigate international expansion with strategic guidance on regulations, partners, and opportunities.
Brazil & Latin America Market Access
Guide your market entry and growth across Brazil and Latin America with local insight and global perspective.
Strategic Missions
Design and execute high-impact technical visits and institutional missions that open doors and deepen cooperation.
Market Analysis & Strategic Projects
Turn market intelligence into actionable strategic projects that support informed decisions and long-term value.
Custom Solutions
Not sure which service fits your needs? Contact us for a custom solution.
Our Legacy & Mission
With over a decade of business activities, Matchmaking Brazil has been a trusted partner for institutions and companies navigating Brazil–global relations.
Why us:
We combine deep Brazilian institutional knowledge with global experience to design strategies that actually move the needle.
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10+ years connecting Brazilian and international stakeholders
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Experience with governments, multilateral organizations, and private sector
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Based in Brasília with strong presence in São Paulo and abroad
Some of our CLIENTS
SUCCESS STORIES
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We empower elite global and domestic institutions through high-stakes missions (technical and business oriented) in Agribusiness, Tech, ESG, Infrastructure, and Smart Cities (among other topics), delivering the strategic influence required to navigate complex cross-border markets. The map highlights the key regions where we have already led successful initiatives.
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Executive training programs delivered in partnership with leading international universities through the Matchmaking International platform, held onsite in Europe, the United States, and across the African continent. Highlights include: Harvard University, Université Paris Nanterre (France), University of West Attica (Greece), and Kenyatta University (Kenya), among others.
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We deliver high-impact market intelligence, combining in-depth analyses, comparative policy research, and strategic studies on international market access. Our work supports reports, publications, and decision-making processes that help leaders dismantle trade barriers, identify emerging opportunities, and design evidence-based strategies for expansion in Brazil and worldwide.
MATCHMAKING BRAZIL: PAST & FUTURE
Matchmaking Brazil: a decade of institutional, government, and international affairs
Established in Brasília (Brazil) in 2013 by Dr. Bernhard J. Smid, Matchmaking Brazil emerged as a pivotal gateway for international collaboration. For over ten years, we have served as a trusted partner in bridging global commerce and institutional affairs, navigating the complexities of the world market with excellence.
Beyond our core advisory, our team is deeply embedded in high-level working groups and influential organizations like the Amazon Environmental Restoration Alliance. Our commitment to these critical dialogues is long-standing, having previously contributed directly to the Strategic Coordination Council of the Alliance.
Matchmaking Brazil maintains extensive international relationships with both public and private entities, which enabled the provision of services to foreign public bodies, such as the Government of Bangladesh. This network facilitated the execution of multiple official missions to various countries for strategic meetings with public and private organizations, serving as benchmarking and a knowledge base for the subsequent implementation of public policies in Bangladesh. We focus on fundamental themes such as smart cities, the re-signification of urban spaces, the use of technology to expand citizen access to government services, and environmental best practices, including wastewater treatment and recycling.
Our evolving perspectives have transformed deep-rooted client and institutional relationships into entirely new business ventures. This innovation led to the launch of Vulica Brasil, a project originally conceived at the Brazilian Embassy in Belarus to revitalize urban spaces, which was successfully brought to its first domestic territory in Brasília. Additionally, we supported the establishment of Nature Invest, a collective financing platform for socio-environmental projects created to address the funding gap for small local solutions that are frequently overlooked by national and international ESG resources in favor of larger-scale initiatives.
Beginning in 2023, as Matchmaking Brazil celebrates its 10th anniversary, we launched a transformative strategic era marked by revamped governance and the appointment of a new executive director, Angelina, who brings extensive diplomatic experience supporting Brazil and U.S. relations.
Under this new leadership, Matchmaking Brazil has evolved into a premier boutique consultancy, dedicated to executing high-stakes international ventures that leverage deep market intelligence and elite networking to foster global innovation. Furthering this commitment, our firm is an active member of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). We contribute directly to pivotal thematic committees and maintain a robust presence at high-level sectoral events, serving as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue and collaboration between Brazilian market leaders and international stakeholders.
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