How many total Retail Chains companies are there in Philippines?

As of May 2026, Philippines has 34 active Retail Chains companies.

How many Retail Chains companies in Philippines are funded?

As of May 2026, 7 companies have received funding in this sector.

What is the total funding raised by Retail Chains companies in Philippines?

Retail Chains companies in Philippines have collectively raised $777M in funding till date.

Which is the highest funded Retail Chains company in Philippines?

As of May 2026, DALI has raised $25M in funding, highest among the funded Retail Chains companies in Philippines.

List of 35 Retail Chains Startups in Philippines & Market Trends (May 2026)

Q: Who are the top investors in Retail Chains companies in Philippines?

The top investors in Retail Chains companies in Philippines by number of investments are Creador and Navegar.

The Retail Chains sector in Philippines comprises 35 companies, including 7 funded companies having collectively raised $777M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 6 are Series A+ funded.

Retail Chains sector in Philippines has seen 4 IPOs. This represents almost 11.4% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.

Key Metrics

Total Companies

Top Companies

SM Investments Corporation, Robinsons & more

Total Funding

$777M

Funded Companies

Series A+ Companies

Series C+ Companies

IPOs

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There are 35 Retail Chains startups in Philippines which include SM Investments Corporation, Robinsons, Puregold Price Club, SM Markets, Shopsm. Out of these, 7 startups are funded, with 6 having secured Series A+ funding.

1. SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is a department stores holding company. It invests in retail, banking, and properties in the Philippines. The company operates through business segments such as property, retail, financial services, and others. Their clientele includes individuals and businesses. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $9.62B and a net profit of $0.8B.

Key facts about SM Investments Corporation

Founded Year: 1958
Location: Pasay (Philippines)
Stage: Public
Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 09, 2016, $*****
Tracxn Score: 55/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 4 of 7 Competitors

2. Robinsons

Key facts about Robinsons

Founded Year: 1980
Location: Quezon City (Philippines)
Stage: Public
Tracxn Score: 49/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 5 of 7 Competitors

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3. Puregold Price Club

Puregold is a chain of hypermarket and supermarket stores. Product catalogue includes grocery items, food & beverages, beauty & health and others. It is based in Manila, Philippines.

Key facts about Puregold Price Club

Founded Year: 1998
Location: Manila (Philippines)
Stage: Public
Investors: Cosco Capital
Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jan 11, 2017, $*****
Tracxn Score: 45/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 2 of 10 Competitors

4. SM Markets

SM Retail Inc is a chain of Hypermarkets, supermarkets and stores. It has 310 stores with 53 The SM Stores, 45 SM Supermarkets, 44 SM Hypermarkets, 136 Savemore stores and 32 WalterMart stores as of 2015. It is part of SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), which also runs banking and real estate business. It reported growth of seven percent in sales to P211.4 billion, while net income rose 17 percent to P6.8 billion in 2015.

Key facts about SM Markets

Founded Year: 1958
Location: Pasay (Philippines)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 41/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 6 of 7 Competitors

5. Shopsm

Online grocery and general merchandise retailer. This company offers a wide selection of products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, frozen goods, bakery items, dairy, pantry staples, and snacks. Customers can conveniently shop for their daily needs online and utilize services such as click and collect. The platform provides access to various product categories, aiming to fulfill a broad range of consumer requirements.

Key facts about Shopsm

Location: Philippines
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 35/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 169 of 800 Competitors

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Companies founded year-on-year in the Retail Chains sector in Philippines

1 Retail Chains startup in Philippines were founded in 2023 - 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	-
2023	1
2022	-
2021	-
2020	-
2019	1
2018	-
2017	-

Stage-wise distribution of Retail Chains sector companies in Philippines

Out of the total 35 Retail Chains companies in Philippines, 7 have secured funding. Among them, 6 have reached Series A or higher, and 5 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 35

Funded - 7

Series A+ - 6

Series B+ - 5

Series C+ - 5

Company Stage	No. of companies
Founded	35
Funded	7
Series A+	6
Series B+	5
Series C+	5

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Recent Funding Rounds in Retail Chains in Philippines

In the year 2024, till July 2024, Retail Chains companies in Philippines have raised $50M in equity funding across 3 rounds. In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2023), Retail Chains companies in Philippines had raised equity funding across 1 round.

Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Retail Chains companies in Philippines:

Company	Round Raised	Amount Raised	Funding Date	Investors
DALI DISCOUNT	Series C	6628	Jul 15, 2024	Navegar and 3 more
DALI DISCOUNT	Series B	3246	Apr 04, 2024	Venturi Partners and 1 more
DALI	Series A	2719	Mar 27, 2024	Venturi Partners
DALI	Seed	9480	Mar 07, 2023	Asian Development Bank
Rags2Riches	Seed	6207	2009	LGT

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Creador is the top investor in Retail Chains companies in Philippines based on number of companies invested.

Here are some top investors in Retail Chains companies in Philippines:

Investor	Location	Top Portfolio Companies
Creador	Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	DALI
Navegar	Makati (Philippines)	DALI DISCOUNT and DALI
Cosco Capital	Manila (Philippines)	Puregold Price Club and S&R Membership Shopping
Asian Development Bank	Mandaluyong (Philippines)	DALI DISCOUNT and DALI
Berjaya Philippines	Makati (Philippines)	-

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In the year 2013, till November 2013, 2 IPOs happened in Retail Chains sector in Philippines.

Here are some recent, important IPOs in Retail Chains sector in Philippines:

Company	IPO Date	Exchange Symbol
Robinsons	Nov 11, 2013	Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE)
SM Investments Corporation	Mar 05, 2013	OTC Markets (OTCMKTS)
Puregold Price Club	Oct 01, 2011	Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE)