Mapping of social business and similar organizations in Brasil

Abstract

This study aimed to develop a mapping of social business in Brazil, in order to create a database and then analyze the companies found. It is an exploratory research, in which we identified the actors of this field that contribute to social improvement. After a systematic survey, we found 200 social business spread across Brazil and 23 accelerators/investors. Results indicate that these companies are at an early stage of business and 92% have no restrictions for the distribution of profits. Regarding the business models, there were: 6 Cooperative Companies (3%); 13 ‘Base of the Pyramid’ Companies (6.5%); 17 Inclusive Business (8.5%); 3 ‘Model B Corp’ Companies (1.5%); and 161 Social Business (80.5%). Academic literature indicates the need to include more cases and concrete examples of social business in future research. Therefore, an empirical database will help the development of new articles and dissertations on the subject.

Keywords

• negócios sociais
• mapeamento
• impacto social