About Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil
The Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil comprises 93 companies, including 10 funded companies having collectively raised $74M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 7 are Series A+ funded.
Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil has seen 4 acquisitions and 1 IPO. This represents almost 5.4% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies dealing in the sale of beauty and personal care products through an online first model.
Online first Beauty and personal care brands, retailers, marketplaces, product discovery platforms, etc. are included. Offline first or majorly offline beauty and personal care brands/manufactures as well as retailers are excluded.
Top Beauty E-Commerce Companies in Brazil
There are 93 Beauty E-Commerce startups in Brazil which include Beleza na Web, Sallve, Natura Cosmeticos, Epoca Cosmetics, Avec Shop. Out of these, 10 startups are funded, with 7 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 4 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard Business School.
Here is the list of top Beauty E-Commerce startups in Brazil
Beleza na Web is an online retailer of beauty products for men and women. Product catalog includes fragrances, skincare items, makeup products, body & bath, and more. The company provides brands like Acquaflora, Balenciaga, Dior, Gucci, Hugo Boss, and others.
Key facts about Beleza na Web
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $45M
- Investors: Tiger Global Management and Kaszek
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 15, 2015, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 29 Competitors

2. Sallve
Internet first brand of skincare cosmetics. Product sold is an antioxidant moisturizer which is a serum & gel for greasiness, enlarged pores, fine lines, tired dark circles and uneven tone. The moisturizer is made from a combination of hyaluronic acid, 10% nano vitamin C, vitamin E, resveratrol, caffeine, and niacinamide.
Key facts about Sallve
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $20.2M
- Investors: Waldencast, Atlantico Capital Partners and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 03, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1 Competitors
Online retailer offering cosmetics for men and women. The product catalog includes color cosmetics, lotions, toners, fragrances, hair care, etc.
Key facts about Natura Cosmeticos
- Founded Year: 1969
- Location: Cajamar (Brazil)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 29 Competitors
Online retailer offering multi-category beauty products. The product catalog includes facial care, skincare, eye care, nail care, makeup, perfumes, and more. The company offers beauty appliances like hair dryers, hair curlers, hair straighteners, etc.
Key facts about Epoca Cosmetics
- Founded Year: 1990
- Location: Extrema (Brazil)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 45/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 29 Competitors
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5. Avec Shop
Avec Shop is an online retailer of beauty care prodcust. The product catalog includes hair, skin & body care items like creams, moisturizers, shampoos & conditioners, make-up for eyes, lips, nails & face and perfumes. Top brands are Loreal, Clinique, Maybelline and Pinkcheeks.
Key facts about Avec Shop
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Sao Paulo Do Potengi (Brazil)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 40/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 29 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil
10 Beauty E-Commerce startups in Brazil were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 4 |
2021 | 6 |
2020 | 5 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 10 |
2017 | 7 |
Stage-wise distribution of Beauty E-Commerce sector companies in Brazil
Out of the total 93 Beauty E-Commerce companies in Brazil, 10 have secured funding. Among them, 7 have reached Series A or higher, and 6 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 93
Funded - 10
Series A+ - 7
Series B+ - 6
Series C+ - 5
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 93 |
Funded | 10 |
Series A+ | 7 |
Series B+ | 6 |
Series C+ | 5 |
Funding Trends in the Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil
Recent Funding Rounds in Beauty E-Commerce in Brazil
In the year 2022, till October 2022, Beauty E-Commerce companies in Brazil have raised $1.45M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2021), Beauty E-Commerce companies in Brazil had raised $20.2M across 1 round.
So, 2022 has seen a 92.81% drop in funding in Beauty E-Commerce companies in Brazil as compared to 2021.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Beauty E-Commerce companies in Brazil:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 5562 | Oct 20, 2022 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 9294 | Dec 2021 | - | |
Series B | 7663 | May 03, 2021 | ||
Seed | 2178 | Mar 03, 2020 | ||
Series A | 2665 | Apr 25, 2016 |
Top Investors in Beauty E-Commerce in Brazil
L Catterton is the top investor in Beauty E-Commerce companies in Brazil based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Beauty E-Commerce companies in Brazil:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Greenwich (United States) | - | |
New York City (United States) | - | |
New York City (United States) | - | |
Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Beleza na Web and Sallve | |
Menlo Park (United States) | - |
M&A activity in Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil
In the year 2021, till October 2021, 1 acquisition happened in Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 06, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 12, 2019 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 26, 2018 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Nov 06, 2011 |
Acquisition trends in Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil
Here are the acquisition trends in Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | - |
IPOs in Beauty E-Commerce in Brazil
In the year 2004, till May 2004, 1 IPO happened in Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Beauty E-Commerce sector in Brazil:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
May 26, 2004 | Brazil Stock Exchange (B3) |
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