Vendomatica

What Vendomatica does

Vendomática S.A. is a Chilean smart vending and workplace refreshment company headquartered in Huechuraba, Santiago, that delivers vending machines, office coffee services, smart micro-markets, and employee benefit solutions to large Chilean corporations. The company has operated for over 40 years under the Vendomática S.A. legal entity and claims to be the #1 vending and office coffee service operator in Chile, with national coverage spanning from Antofagasta and Calama in the north through the Metropolitan Region and Regions V, VI, and VII to Concepción, Los Ángeles, and Chillán in the south. Its enterprise customer base spans healthcare (Clínica Las Condes, Clínica Dávila), banking (Banco de Chile, Banco Santander), mining (Codelco), telecommunications (Entel), retail (Cencosud, Kovacs Chevrolet), consumer goods (Unilever, CCU, Acros), manufacturing (Electrolux), airlines (LATAM), occupational health (ACHS, Mutual de Seguridad), education (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), and biotech (Botanical Solution).

The company's product portfolio is built around five interconnected lines: traditional smart vending machines for snacks, beverages, and coffee; Office Coffee Services (OCS) including Lavazza and Wild Coffee machines plus Lavazza Corner customized coffee stations; the Paussa SmartCooler, a refrigerated micro-market with QR-code door access and open-shelf checkout; Paussa Box, a subscription home-delivery service sending curated snack and coffee packs to remote employees; and the Vendowallet mobile payment application available on iOS, Android, and Huawei AppGallery, integrated with Transbank's WebPay and OneClick for cashless transactions. Technology differentiation centers on the QR-code unlock and account-linked payment flow, georreferential tracking for logistics, and the exclusive Lavazza partnership for premium coffee positioning rather than proprietary AI or machine-learning systems.

Vendomática operates a managed-services revenue model. Primary revenue is generated through enterprise service contracts tailored to employee count, machine type, and service scope, billed as monthly subscriptions on a per-employee or per-machine basis, with Vendomática handling equipment installation, restocking, and preventive/corrective maintenance. A secondary subscription stream is Paussa Box benefit delivery for distributed workforces, and a smaller e-commerce storefront on vendomatica.cl/tienda sells individual snack, beverage, and coffee products with unit prices ranging from CLP $2,000 to CLP $64,998. Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales targeting HR and People Experience leaders, supported by content marketing on the corporate blog, active social presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, conference participation in HR events, and WhatsApp as a direct customer channel. The company is private, closely held with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent-company affiliation, and reports no funding history, no acquisitions, and no revenue figures.

Name

Vendomatica

Legal name

Vendomática S.A.

Website

https://vendomatica.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vendomática is a Chilean smart vending and workplace refreshment company that delivers vending machines, office coffee services, smart micro-markets, and employee benefit solutions to large Chilean corporations across banking, mining, healthcare, retail, and consumer goods, operating through a national managed-service distribution model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vending and Workplace Refreshment Services

NAICS

Vending Machine Operators (445132), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Vending & Micro-Markets (EDALADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate/Office Catering & Group Ordering Platforms (CRAFAFAJ), Breakfast & Coffee QSR (THAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Vending machine services
• Office coffee service
• Workplace refreshment
• Micro-market solutions
• Corporate vending

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Vending Services: Full-service vending and office coffee solutions where Vendomática provides machines, restocking, maintenance, and technical support as an integrated service. Revenue is generated through service contracts with enterprise clients, typically bundled as a per-employee or per-machine monthly fee.
2. Paussa SmartCooler Subscriptions: Paussa Box enables companies to send curated snack/coffee packs to remote or hybrid employees. Companies can choose preset product packs or subscribe to monthly benefit allocations delivered to employee homes.
3. E-commerce Product Sales: Online store selling individual snack, beverage, and coffee products directly to consumers and corporate buyers. Products are priced per unit or in multi-pack bundles, with prices ranging from CLP $2,000 to $64,998.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vendomática provides managed workplace vending, office coffee service (OCS), and micro-market solutions to companies in Chile. The company places, restocks, and maintains intelligent vending machines, Lavazza-branded office coffee machines, and Paussa SmartCooler open-shelf fridges on customer sites, and supports cashless payment via the Vendowallet mobile app. It also operates a B2C online store and a Paussa Box home delivery service for remote/hybrid employee benefits.

Product overview

Vendomatica is a Chilean smart vending and workplace refreshment company offering an integrated portfolio of solutions: vending machines (snacks, beverages, coffee), Office Coffee Services (OCS) with on-desk machines including Lavazza and Wild Coffee partnerships, Paussa smart cooler (QR-access refrigerated micromarket) and Paussa Box (home delivery of benefit packs), Vendowallet mobile payment app, and an online store. The company positions itself as a B2B employee benefits provider with national coverage in Chile, serving corporate clients with hybrid and remote workforce solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Paussa: Smart cooler solution offering grab-and-go snacks, beverages, and food with QR code access. Includes Paussa Box for remote worker benefits.
• Vendowallet

Products and services

• Vending (Managed Vending Machines) Managed placement, restocking, and maintenance of intelligent vending machines dispensing snacks, beverages, and coffee at corporate and public locations in Chile. Includes regular coffee machines and premium coffee machines (19 selections, coffee beans and capsules) with cashless payment via Vendowallet app and Transbank terminals. Target buyer is enterprise clients, including HR/People & Culture and Facilities teams.
• Office Coffee Services (OCS) On-desk and shared office coffee solutions including VITRO S1 by Azkoyen, RHEA, Vitale Instantaneo, Lavazza capsule machines, Wild Coffee machines, water dispensers, and customized Corner Lavazza coffee stations. Sold as managed service contracts to corporate clients.
• Paussa SmartCooler Open-shelf smart refrigerator with QR-code unlock and self-checkout, operating 24/7 with no checkout lines; employees self-select products and are charged only for items taken. Offered to enterprise clients as a workplace micromarket.
• Paussa Box Remote employee benefit delivery service that sends curated snack and coffee packages to employees' homes or chosen locations. Companies can choose preset product packs or subscribe to monthly benefit allocations.
• Vendowallet App Mobile payment application (iOS and Android) that enables users to pay for snacks, beverages, and coffee at Vendomática vending machines and the online store via QR-code scanning and Transbank WebPay/OneClick card payments. Supports balance recharge and corporate benefit accounts.
• Tienda Online (Online Store) Online store at vendomatica.cl/tienda selling individual snack, beverage, and coffee products (including capsules priced CLP $2,000–$64,998) directly to consumers and corporate buyers. Supports payment via Vendowallet and Transbank WebPay; Santiago Province delivered directly, inter-region shipping via buyer-selected logistics.
• Corner Lavazza (Premium Coffee Stations) Customized premium Italian coffee corner stations installed in client offices, featuring Lavazza coffee beans and capsules with flexible plans and pricing tailored to workspace characteristics. Sold as a managed service to enterprise clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Not disclosed with specific figures in available sources

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LavazzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVendomática holds an exclusive partnership with Lavazza for distributing and serving Italian espresso coffee in office environments across Chile. This includes Corner Lavazza customized coffee stations, Lavazza capsule systems, and Lavazza branded coffee beans served through Vendomática's office coffee machines. Lavazza espresso is positioned as a premium differentiator in their OCS offerings.
• EMPRENDE (Fundación Emprende Mensaje)minorOthersEMPRENDE (emprendetumente.org) is shown as a partner organization on Vendomática's website, appearing alongside Marca Chile as a supporting partner/association.
• TransbankcoreTechnology or IntegrationTransbank powers payment processing for Vendomática's vending machines and e-commerce store, enabling debit/credit card payments via Webpay and OneClick services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food, facilities, and uniform services provider with vending and workplace refreshment offerings as part of a broader portfolio. Comparable as a competitor for large enterprise contract bids and as a benchmark for workplace services scale economics.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services provider offering workplace refreshment and vending-adjacent services as part of integrated facility management contracts. Relevant as a broad-incumbent competitor in enterprise RFPs that bundle vending with wider FM scopes.
• Sodexo: Global workplace and food services company with significant presence in LATAM and a micro-market offering under its Workplace Experience portfolio. Comparable as a multinational competitor in Chile for tier-1 corporate contracts.
• Compass Group (including Canteen): Global workplace food services conglomerate that owns Canteen, one of the largest US vending/micro-market operators. A meaningful competitor at the corporate contract level with the scale to challenge Vendomatica for multinational accounts operating in Chile.

Direct peers

• Pelican Rouge: European office coffee and vending operator serving corporate clients with full-service managed refreshment including bean-to-cup machines, traditional vending, and micro-market formats. Highly comparable to Vendomatica's combined vending/OCS/Pausa SmartCooler offering.
• Selecta Group: Pan-European B2B vending and office coffee services operator offering managed workplace refreshment solutions across multiple geographies. Most directly comparable to Vendomatica in business model (managed services, subscription), target segment (large enterprise workplaces), and product mix (vending + OCS + micro-markets).
• Eurest (Compass Group): Dedicated workplace dining and refreshment brand within Compass Group focused on corporate office environments. Direct match to Vendomatica's enterprise focus, B2B model, and bundled food/coffee service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Vendomaticacl-101363838864596
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vendom-tica-s.a.
• Instagraminstagram.com/vendomatica.cl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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