# 30 leading corporate groups and holding companies in São Paulo

Tamtam tracks 182 corporate groups and holding companies headquartered in São Paulo. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Magalu, RD Saúde and Centro de Excelência Votorantim BR. Their median headcount is 11,615. Half of them were founded in 1962 or later.

This selection of large corporate groups and holding companies in São Paulo showcases a diverse economic landscape. Companies like Magalu, a major retail ecosystem, and RD Saúde, a holistic health ecosystem, highlight the strong consumer market. Financial services are well represented by Centro de Excelência Votorantim BR, managing a diverse portfolio, and Safra, a global financial services firm with extensive experience.

The companies here are predominantly large, established entities, with many founded mid-20th century. For instance, Grupo GPS, established in 1962, provides facilities services, and Suzano, founded in 1924, is a global leader in sustainable natural resources. The presence of firms like Cosan (Oil and Gas) and CSN (Mining) indicates a significant role for traditional industries alongside modern sectors like IT Services, exemplified by Stefanini Group.

🇧🇷 São Paulo · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Magalu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/magalu) (magazineluiza.com.br)<br>Largest Brazilian retail ecosystem combining physical stores, online brands, marketplace sellers, and a super app with millions of users. | Retail | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 44,409 | 1957 |
| 2 | [RD Saúde](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rd-saude) (rdsaude.com.br)<br>We are a holistic health ecosystem with thousands of pharmacies nationwide, dedicated to promoting a healthier society through technology and human warmth | Retail | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 37,584 |  |
| 3 | [Centro de Excelência Votorantim BR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centro-de-excelencia-votorantim-br) (votorantim.com.br)<br>Manages a diverse portfolio across multiple economic sectors, focusing on financial returns, leadership development, and sustainable solutions for long-term growth and impact. | Financial Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 37,000 | 1918 |
| 4 | [Cosan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cosan) (cosan.com.br)<br>Portfolio management firm investing in Brazil's key areas, maximizing unique assets with agile execution, balancing boldness and responsibility for sustainable relationships and results | Oil and Gas | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 36,235 | 1936 |
| 5 | [Raízen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/raizen) (raizen.com.br)<br>A global leader in bioenergy, driving the energy transition with an integrated model from production to distribution, focusing on sustainability and innovation | Retail Gasoline | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 28,835 | 2011 |
| 6 | [Grupo GPS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-gps) (gpssa.com.br)<br>Provides security, facility management, flexible logistics, and eco-efficient services across Brazil, serving over 1,000 clients with 50,000 employees. | Facilities Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 25,439 | 1962 |
| 7 | [Stefanini Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stefanini-group) (stefanini.com)<br>A global company offering a wide range of innovative services such as automation, cloud, IoT, UX, AI, consulting, and marketing solutions | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 24,358 |  |
| 8 | [Porto](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/porto) (portoseguro.com.br)<br>Provider of insurance, health, financial products, and services with embedded technology, serving millions across Brazil with innovation. | Insurance | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 24,338 | 1945 |
| 9 | [Suzano](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suzano) (suzano.com.br)<br>Global leader in sustainable use of natural resources, producing eucalyptus pulp and paper, with innovative solutions promoting renewable bio-based materials worldwide | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 23,529 | 1924 |
| 10 | [CSN - Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/csn-companhia-siderurgica-nacional) (csn.com.br)<br>One of the most efficient integrated steel complexes globally, operating in five key sectors: steelmaking, mining, logistics, cement, and energy | Mining | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 20,603 | 1941 |
| 11 | [Smart Fit](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/smart-fit) (smartfit.com.br)<br>Largest fitness network in Latin America, democratizing high-standard fitness across 15 countries with over 1400 gyms, serving 4 million+ students | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 15,094 | 2009 |
| 12 | [Alpargatas S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alpargatas-s-a) (alpargatas.com.br)<br>A Brazilian multinational leading in open footwear industry, owning Havaianas and Rothy's brands, with a focus on global, digital, innovative, and sustainable growth | Manufacturing | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 14,743 |  |
| 13 | [XP Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/xp-inc) (xpinc.com)<br>We are dedicated to transforming the financial market to improve people's lives by challenging the dominance of major banks in Brazil | Financial Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 13,142 | 2001 |
| 14 | [Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S/A](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cruzeiro-do-sul-educacional-s-a) (cruzeirodosuleducacional.com.br)<br>A leading education group dedicated to providing high-quality education experiences, connecting people to build a better world through knowledge and respect | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 12,601 | 1965 |
| 15 | [Safra](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/safra-sao-paulo) (safra.com.br)<br>Global financial services firm with 180 years of experience in investments, credit, and wealth management, focusing on long-term client relationships and risk management. | Financial Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 11,615 | 1955 |
| 16 | [Grupo Brasanitas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-brasanitas) (grupobrasanitas.com.br)<br>Offers specialized services like cleaning, environmental conservation, building maintenance, internal logistics, facilities management, hospital hygiene, bed management, support, pest control, and gardening. | Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 11,573 | 1962 |
| 17 | [Lopes Consultoria de Imóveis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lopes-consultoria-de-imoveis) (lopes.com.br)<br>Leading integrated real estate solutions provider across multiple Brazilian states, specializing in property sales, financing, and consulting for new and used properties | Real Estate | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 10,579 | 1935 |
| 18 | [Marfrig Global Foods](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marfrig-global-foods) (marfrig.com.br)<br>Leading beef producer with operations in South and North America, offering fresh beef, further processed products, and lamb, focused on sustainable practices. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 10,016 | 2000 |
| 19 | [Votorantim Cimentos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/votorantim-cimentos) (votorantimcimentos.com.br)<br>A leading international provider of construction materials, with a diverse portfolio including cement, concrete, and aggregates Also active in agricultural inputs and waste management | Construction | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 9,998 | 1936 |
| 20 | [Grupo CCR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-ccr) (grupoccr.com.br)<br>Administrates highways in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Paraná, operates São Paulo Metro Line 4, and facilitates infrastructure investment and service solutions. | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 9,909 | 1999 |
| 21 | [Grupo Habib's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-habib-s) (habibs.com.br)<br>Connecting people through memorable dining experiences, offering quality products and opportunities for growth with a democratic and Brazilian approach Serving thousands across the country | Food and Beverage Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 8,106 | 1983 |
| 22 | [Rede Santa Catarina](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rede-santa-catarina) (redesantacatarina.org.br)<br>With 120 years of experience in Brazil, this organization manages 19 social entities in the Health and Education sectors, prioritizing human care and dignity | Non-profit Organizations | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 7,921 |  |
| 23 | [Petz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/petz) (front.petz.com.br)<br>The company is the largest and most comprehensive pet ecosystem in Brazil, with a omnichannel strategy combining physical stores and digital channels | Retail | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 7,542 |  |
| 24 | [União Química Farmacêutica Nacional](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uniao-quimica-farmaceutica-nacional) (uniaoquimica.com.br)<br>A pharmaceutical company in Brazil with a strong focus on innovation, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability, offering various benefits to employees | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 7,519 | 1936 |
| 25 | [Grupo Haganá](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-hagana) (hagana.com.br)<br>A security group with a mission, values, and philosophy, providing protection services with a smile for people's most valuable asset - life | Security and Investigations | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 7,346 | 1997 |
| 26 | [Ultra](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ultra) (ultra.com.br)<br>A leading Brazilian company with over 85 years of experience, operating in energy, oil, infrastructure, liquid bulk storage, retail, and digital payment services | Financial Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 7,046 |  |
| 27 | [Aegea Saneamento](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aegea-saneamento) (aegea.com.br)<br>A leading provider of sanitation services in Brazil, focusing on efficient solutions tailored to each municipality, with a commitment to sustainability and improving people's quality of life | Environmental Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 6,664 |  |
| 28 | [Progen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/progen) (progen.com.br)<br>Leading engineering consulting firm in Brazil with operations in over 21 countries With 2,500 employees, they design the future across various sectors | Civil Engineering | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 6,372 |  |
| 29 | [Dexco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dexco) (dex.co)<br>We provide aesthetic and functional solutions through our brands, focusing on environmental and social issues, with a strong presence in the Brazilian market | Construction | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 6,195 |  |
| 30 | [Cyrela](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cyrela) (cyrela.com.br)<br>We strive to transform spaces, create joyful experiences, and anticipate market trends Our innovative and sustainable approach promotes sustainable solutions in the real estate ecosystem | Construction | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 5,921 | 1962 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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