In December 2015, Patria founded and invested in Delly’s, a Brazil-based food distributor that manages storage, transportation and product inventory for food retailers.

With Patria’s support, Delly’s acquired and integrated 15 regional distributors, unifying operations across 17 warehouses and a fleet of 700 delivery trucks. The company also broadened its distribution network to include local retailers that had previously been excluded due to low order volumes and high logistics costs. By 2023, these small businesses accounted for 40% of Delly’s sales, driving economic activity in lower-income regions and generating formal employment opportunities. As of 2025, Delly’s processes over 18,000 orders daily, serving 190,000 customers per year and covering 46% of Brazilian municipalities.

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