About Cencosud Ventures

Cencosud Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of Cencosud, creates, funds, and accelerates startups that shape the future of retail. We aim to leverage and accelerate startups regionally, and strategically important to our business units, by generating and strengthening core competitive advantages. We pursue strategic returns by investing in disruptive technologies that accelerate the future of retail, payments, mobile experience, fintech, logistics and the supply chain. Cencosud is one of the largest multi-format retailers in the Americas. It operates in Chile, the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Peru. Additionally, it has offices in Uruguay and China. Its main business units are supermarkets, department stores, home improvement and financial retail.

Investment Details

Investment Range
Not specified
Investment Stage
Various stages
Industry Focus
AI/ML, Fintech, Manufacturing (+4 more)
Investor Type
Corporate Venture Capital

Investment Focus

Focus Areas
AI/ML Fintech Manufacturing Mobile Retail +2 more
Investment Stages
Early Stage, Late Stage Venture, Seed