BNDES
BankingRio de Janeiro, Brazil1001-5000 Employees
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is a federal public company in the banking sector, based in Rio de Janeiro and linked to Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade. It provides long-term resources to support projects that contribute to national development, with outcomes including stronger economic competitiveness and an improved quality of life for people. Its scope covers strengthening the capital structure of private companies, developing capital markets, facilitating trade in machinery and equipment, and supporting exports. Since its founding in 1952, BNDES has supported large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects and provided resources for activities across agriculture, commerce, services, and small- and medium-sized private businesses. It also supports social programs in education and health, family agriculture, basic sanitation, and mass transportation, while upholding ethical and environmental principles and sustainable development. The bank operates through partnerships with financial institutions across the country to broaden access to its resources, and in 2024 launched a platform focused on development and climate objectives.