Accenture Acquires Brazil’s Verum Partners

Accenture has agreed to acquire Verum Partners, strengthening its infrastructure and capital projects capabilities in Latin America at a time when Brazil’s investment cycle is accelerating.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Verum Partners employs more than 180 professionals with hands-on expertise in managing complex industrial and infrastructure projects across mining, metals, chemicals and energy. Following the deal’s closure, the team will join Accenture’s Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice.

Rodolfo Eschenbach, Market Unit Lead – Latin America at Accenture, said Brazil is witnessing renewed momentum in mining expansion, grid modernization, energy transition initiatives and transportation upgrades. He emphasized that AI-enabled project management tools are becoming critical in addressing chronic issues such as budget overruns and schedule slippages.

The acquisition comes against the backdrop of structural inefficiencies in large capital programs. Projects in mining, energy and transport often span more than a decade and involve multiple contractors, suppliers and engineering firms, creating operational complexity. Accenture’s research indicates that nearly 90% of such projects fail to meet their initial cost and timeline targets.

Infrastructure and capital projects have emerged as a strategic growth pillar for Accenture globally. The firm recently reinforced this focus by acquiring a majority stake in U.S.-based data center developer DLB Associates. Since 2023, it has expanded its global footprint through acquisitions including Anser Advisory in the United States and Comtech in Canada.

Further additions — including the UK’s Soben, Spain’s BOSLAN, Australia’s Partners in Performance, Italy’s IQT Group and France’s Orlade — have broadened its ability to support clients executing large, capital-intensive transformation programs worldwide.