The aim of this paper is to identify the origins of entrepreneurs, such as nationality and the genesis of capital to start the activity in the machinery and equipment industry in Sao Paulo and developments in the sector over the period 1870 to 1900. We will try to identify the entrepreneurs of the industry and its relation to the import and export trade, the farmers of products for export (mainly coffee), immigrants traders and immigrants who have some technical knowledge.
industry; machinery and equipment; entrepreneurs; São Paulo
