Cayena

Cayena is a Brazilian B2B FoodTech startup based in São Paulo, founded in 2020.

The company aims to digitize and streamline the wholesale food supply chain in Latin America. It operates an asset-light, drop-ship platform that connects wholesale food suppliers with food service buyers, optimizing supplier combinations based on availability and budget. Cayena is known for its efficiency, offering next-day delivery to over 100 cities, with a high percentage of orders delivered within one business day. Cayena provides a digital procurement marketplace where buyers can browse and purchase from a network of qualified suppliers. Its services include intelligent quoting, real-time pricing, integrated payment solutions, and an AI-driven credit system that supports small and medium enterprises. The platform features a catalog of 50,000 to 60,000 products, including food items, drinks, packaging, and cleaning supplies. Cayena primarily serves food service businesses such as restaurants, bars, hotels, and catering companies, with plans for expansion across Latin America.