AFYA

Afya Limited operates in the consumer discretionary sector, within the diversified consumer services industry, focusing on medical education and technology solutions for healthcare professionals.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Nova Lima, Brazil, the company was created through the consolidation of multiple educational institutions specializing in medical training. Its business model combines traditional medical education with digital platforms designed to support physicians throughout their professional careers.

Afya provides an integrated ecosystem of educational services and digital tools aimed at medical students and healthcare practitioners.

Its main areas of activity include:

• Undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.
• Continuing education and specialization courses for physicians.
• Digital learning platforms and adaptive education technologies.
• Software and mobile applications supporting medical practice and clinical decision-making.

The company’s operations are primarily concentrated in Brazil, where it manages a network of medical schools, educational centers and digital platforms.

Industry dynamics are influenced by the growing demand for healthcare professionals, expansion of medical education programs and the increasing adoption of digital learning technologies in higher education.

Shares of Afya Limited trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker AFYA.

History and Development

Afya Limited was founded in 2019 through the merger of educational institutions already active in the medical-training segment in Brazil. The objective was to create an integrated platform combining in-person medical education with digital solutions supporting physicians throughout their careers.

In 2019, the company completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq, raising capital to expand its educational network and invest in technology-driven medical learning platforms.

Over time, Afya expanded its portfolio through acquisitions of medical schools and the development of digital platforms focused on medical education and professional support tools.

In recent years, the company has continued to strengthen its integrated model by expanding its academic network, increasing the adoption of digital learning solutions and investing in technology designed to support medical professionals across different stages of their careers.