While Google’s new offices on Faria Lima Avenue were only inaugurated a few weeks ago, they are already competing for a top spot among São Paulo’s coolest workplaces. As a matter of fact, the company is bringing its high standards to Brazil, while mixing them with local elements, such as hammocks.
The offices occupy a whopping 9,000 square meters, split on two and a half floors. They include a restaurant that can accommodate 200 people, as well as four micro-kitchens – in total, the company can serve up to 1,000 meals a day to its employees and guests.

Brazilian Web intelligence company Predicta has been operating for more than a decade, and joined Grupo RBS’ holding e.bricks Digital one year ago, but it still maintains a startup culture and work environment. While it recently expanded to San Francisco, most of its staff is based in its São Paulo offices.
Located in the Vila Olimpia neighborhood alongside several other tech companies, its two-floor space hosts 150 employees, which the company calls ‘Predictors.’ Each of them can personalize their desks, as Predicta insists they have to feel at home to boost creativity and productivity.
To limit stress to its minimum, the office also features a ‘decompressing room’ where the team can find gaming consoles, snacks, fruits and drinks – all free of charge. If they prefer to relax on their own, they can also choose to go read a book in the company’s library.

Kekanto is a social city guide startup that has recently raised $5.5 million from VC firm W7 Brazil Capital to finance its expansion across Latin America. The company’s main force is its community of users, known as Kekanteiros, whose culture flows through its São Paulo offices.
Like Google and Buscapé, it decided to equip it with hammocks, from where employees can also choose to work. In addition, Kekanto commissioned graffiti from local artists to decorate its walls, for instance in the yard where the team occasionally plays tennis. Sports aside, the team can also play games or even music – several workers belong to rock bands and can rehearse at work.