Avenida do Brasil: brasileiro quer abrir 50 escolas em Portugal e Espanha

Maple Bear aims to open 50 schools in Portugal and Spain over seven years, focusing on acquiring existing institutions. Fred Gabrielli, the expansion director, emphasizes the education sector's attractiveness for Brazilian investors. Since entering Portugal in 2025, the group has already purchased two schools, investing 2.5 million euros. The brand, originally from Canada, is now owned by Brazilian Chaim Zaher.