Olabi
Brazilian social organization that democratizes access to technology and promotes diversity & inclusion in tech through education, training, and consulting.
- CEO / Founder
- Gabriela Agustini
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $200K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Ford Foundation
Technology & Products
Key Products
Makerspace access; Technology education programs; Digital fabrication tools (3D printers, CNC, electronics)
Technological Advantage
Community network and educational programs that lower barriers to entry for digital fabrication, though not a defensible technological moat.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Promotes technology with diversity and innovation for inclusion - transforms access to technologies and creation processes, with focus on DEI, training, and consulting for social impact.
How They Differentiate
Strong social mission focused on inclusivity and diversity in technology education, unlike more commercially oriented makerspaces.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Individuals, students, and communities seeking technology education and project development resources.
Industry Verticals
Education; Social Innovation; Community Development
Competitors
FabLab Rio; MakerSpace São Paulo
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Impacted more than 1 million people directly and indirectly over 12 years (2014-2025), operated in 17 countries across 5 continents, 25+ projects, 200+ actions, 4000+ hours of workshops.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2014 as part of the FabLab network; Operational makerspace in Rio de Janeiro