Best Retail Chains Companies in Brazil
The 45 best Retail Chains companies in Brazil in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição.
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Ranked: Best Retail Chains companies in Brazil
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | App-install YoY | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição Retail chain of food, clothing and electronics | $448M | 90 mo ago | Public | Ronaldo Labrudi Pereira CEO | 1948 | — | — |
| 2 | Lojas Renner Provider of financial services for a credit card program | $139M | 87 mo ago | Series C | — | 1912 | +13% | — |
| 3 | Cobasi Provider of products and services for pets, home, and garden | $54M | 64 mo ago | Late Stage | Paulo Nassar CEO | 1985 | +31% | — |
| 4 | Cresci e Perdi Franchise specializing in circular fashion for childrens clothing and accessories | $6M | 32 mo ago | Series A | Elaine Alves Founder & CEO | 2014 | — | — |
| 5 | InHouse Market Retail chain of grocery stores | $2M | 35 mo ago | Series A | Yan Franca Co-Founder | 2020 | — | — |
| 6 | Magazine Luiza Chain of department store | — | 29 mo ago | Public | — | 1957 | +13% | — |
| 7 | Marisa Chain of multi-category fashion-wear store | — | 89 mo ago | Public | Marcelo Pimentel CEO | 1950 | — | — |
| 8 | St Marche Chain of supermarkets | — | 116 mo ago | Late Stage | — | 2002 | — | — |
Top 11 Retail Chains companies in Brazil
#1
Series A · Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo · founded 2014$6.2Mraised▾
Cresci e Perdi is a franchise in the circular fashion industry that specializes in children's clothing and accessories. They offer a range of products and have multiple locations across different states.
- Dec 2023Series A$6.2M
#2
Series A · Fortaleza, State of Ceara · founded 2020 · 21 employees$2Mraised▾
Provider of mini-market services based in Ceará, Brazil. The company offers an autonomous mini-market segment to facilitate quick purchases where stores are installed within condominiums and businesses, enabling people to avail of self-service smart markets within private spaces.
- Sep 2023Series A$1.6M
- Feb 2022Seed$360.7K
#3
Public · Sao Paulo, Brazil · founded 1948 · 160000 employees$447.8Mraised▾
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao is a retailer of food, clothing, home appliances, and electronics. The company operates a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets, specialized stores, and department stores under trade names including Pao de Acucar, Minuto Pao de Acucar, Extra Hiper, and more. It operates retail stores across more than 20 states in Brazil. In 2020, the company recorded annual revenues of $9.9 B and a net profit of $422.4 M.
#4
Late Stage · Barueri, Sao Paulo · founded 1985 · 6000 employees$54.3Mraised▾
Provider of products and services for pets, home, and garden. It offers a range of categories, including dog, cat, birds, fish, and other pets, as well as services such as pet grooming, sitting, and veterinary care.
- Apr 2021PE$54.3M
#5
Series C · Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul · founded 1912 · 26233 employees$139Mraised▾
Provider of financial services for a credit card program. It offers support services related to its credit card product. Customers can access information and assistance through various channels, including WhatsApp and a collect call service. The services are designed to provide information and support to cardholders.
#6
Public · Louveira, State of Sao Paulo · founded 1957 · 37678 employees—raised▾
In 2020, the company recorded annual revenues of $5.7 B and a net profit of $75.9 M.
#7
Public · Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo · founded 1950 · 15412 employees—raised▾
Chain of multi-category fashion-wear store
#8
Late Stage · Sao Paulo, Brazil · founded 2002 · 853 employees—raised▾
Chain of supermarkets
- Nov 2016PE—
#9
Late Stage · Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro · founded 1981 · 836 employees—raised▾
Manufacturer of Ayurvedic medicines and herbal supplements. It produces a wide variety of products, including pain relief oils, diabetic treatments, and supplements addressing various health concerns. The manufacturing process emphasizes high-quality raw materials and is divided into specialized units for management, quality control, research and development, and production. The company focuses on creating natural remedies to address a range of health issues, aiming for effective treatments with minimal side effects. Products are designed to manage conditions such as uric acid levels, joint pain, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
#10
Late Stage · Brazil · founded 2010 · 9000 employees—raised▾
CSD is a regional supermarket chain, with primary focus on regional approach to customers' preferences, they are able to provide a full food solution.
- Sep 2010PE—
#11
Series A · Maringa, State of Parana · founded 1977—raised▾
Regional supermarket chain
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