Publications
Publications
- March 2006 (Revised April 2009)
- HBS Case Collection
Tecsis: A Global Cleantech Venture Based in Brazil
Abstract
Bento Koike, founder and CEO of Tecsis Ltda., is facing a number of important decisions. With ups and downs typical of self-funded start-ups, Tecsis has grown to about 1,500 people and over $50 million in revenues with one major customer. Tecsis, located in Brazil, is one of the world's few independent suppliers of blades for wind turbines. The company has one major customer, Green Energy, with one major market, the United States. Given the market volatility, should Tecsis diversify, despite the fact that this might jeopardize its relationship with Green? If so, how and to which markets?
Keywords
Globalized Firms and Management; Cost vs Benefits; Diversification; Emerging Markets; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Sustainability; Volatility; Green Technology Industry; Brazil; United States
Citation
Isenberg, Daniel J., and Ventura Pobre. "Tecsis: A Global Cleantech Venture Based in Brazil." Harvard Business School Case 806-135, March 2006. (Revised April 2009.)