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Your soft-landing investment buddy in Brazil

1604 Group sets up part or all of your business operations in Brazil, supports you with strategic tax planning, promotes alliances and joint ventures in the territory, and outsources salesforce and collaborators, among many other activities within sports, technology, entertainment, and the startup ecosystem.

Our Proprietary Brands

Opportunities in Brazil

Soccer Corporations
& Sports Project
Youth Soccer Academy

1604 Sports guides the transformation of Brazilian Soccer Clubs into Soccer Corporations (SAFs). We also connect them with US-based  investors, managing and representing talents.

We bridge Brazil’s sports market with international opportunities, targetting $3B in investments by 2028.

Acceleration Programs
Startup Accelerator

1604 Startups helps startups succeed by addressing funding, talent, and market-fit challenges through tailored mentorship and scalable solutions. We focus on building 10x better products using first-principles thinking and offer comprehensive support from ideation to growth.

Audiovisual Productions
Filmmaking

1604 Films produces documentaries and audiovisual content with Brazilian narratives for global audiences. Combining storytelling with edutainment, we focus on impactful themes like diversity and social change while seeking strategic partnerships for co-productions. Our movies speak English!

Business Consulting
Mentorship

1604 Group provides tailored services, from tax and financial planning to international business development in Brazil. It has proven expertise in adapting products to the local market, optimizing operations, and reducing red tape.

1604 Group was born from the meeting of two creative minds, both passionate about narratives that inspire transformation (and about each other, they’re married in real life).

Aya and Beto

Aya Nakai Cardoso is an architect and Designer with over 20 years of experience. Artistic by nature, she has been a visionary throughout her career. Aya brings a perspective that celebrates feminine strength and gender issues, urban art and culture, and the empowerment of minorities.

Beto Cardoso is a corporate lawyer with 25 years of experience in legal counseling. He is also an educator, Storyteller, Tech Entrepreneur, and Soccer Aficionado. His drive for the intersection between technology, sports, and education has inspired the creation of the 1604 Group.

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