Colombo y Magliano S.A.

What Colombo y Magliano S.A. does

Colombo y Magliano S.A. is an Argentine family-controlled corporation (Sociedad Anónima) headquartered on Av. de Mayo 580 in Buenos Aires, operating in the agricultural and livestock intermediation sector for more than 85 years (trajectory dating to approximately 1938; firmographic data also references 1915). The company runs three core business lines: Hacienda (cattle auctions covering breeding stock, fattening cattle, and slaughter cattle including Hilton Quota and EU export categories), Cereales (grain brokerage as corredores y acopladores), and Campos (farmland purchase-sale and rental intermediation).

Its technology stack is centered on a hybrid auction platform that combines physical auctions at Sociedad Rural venues across at least nine Argentine provinces with live-streaming video and chat participation, plus a Pre-oferta (pre-bid) self-serve system for advance offers. The firm distributes through dedicated auctioneers (martilleros), regional coordinators for Pampa Húmeda, NEA, and NOA, and an outsized back-office including billing, collections, payments, procurement, marketing, legal, and HR functions.

The revenue model is transaction-fee-based across all three lines, with commission percentages on auction GMV, grain brokerage spreads, and land deal closings. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with relationships as the primary sales mechanic, complemented by event participation at Expoagro, La Rural Palermo, and regional rural society events. The firm is privately held, family-led (multiple Colombo family members in Director and Martillero roles), and operates exclusively in Argentina with no international footprint identified.

Name

Colombo y Magliano S.A.

Legal name

Colombo y Magliano S.A.

Website

https://colomboymagliano.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colombo y Magliano S.A. is an Argentine livestock auction house and grain brokerage operating for over 85 years, serving ranchers, grain producers, and farmland buyers/sellers across Argentina through physical, streaming, and pre-bid auction channels on a commission-based revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Auction Services

NAICS

Livestock Merchant Wholesalers (42452), Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (424590)

SIC

Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Land & Farm/Ranch Real Estate Auctions (BPAJAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Virtual Real Estate Auctions (Marketplace Platforms) (BPAJAEAJ), Real Estate Auction Services (FSAEAJAL)

Keywords

• Livestock auction services
• Cattle brokerage
• Grain brokerage
• Rural real estate
• Agricultural commodities

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Hacienda Auctions (Remates): Commission-based livestock auctions including cattle for breeding (reproductores), fattening (invernada), slaughter (faena), and breeding stock (cría). Auctions held at rural societies and farms across Argentina with live streaming options.
2. Cereales (Grain Trading): Brokerage and intermediary services for grain commercialization, acting as corredor y acoplador (broker and matcher) for cereals transactions.
3. Campos (Land Transactions): Purchase and sale (compraventa) and rental (arrendamientos) of agricultural land and farms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colombo y Magliano S.A. is an Argentine auction house operating three core business lines: Hacienda (cattle and livestock auctions), Cereales (grain brokerage for agricultural commodities), and Campos (rural land and farm real estate transactions). The firm connects livestock producers, grain farmers, and rural property owners with buyers through in-person auctions augmented by live streaming for remote participation.

Product overview

Colombo y Magliano S.A. is a traditional Argentine livestock auction house with 85+ years of history. The company operates three core business lines: (1) Hacienda – cattle auctions for various cattle categories including breeding stock, fattening, and slaughter cattle; (2) Cereales – grain brokerage and trading services; and (3) Campos – agricultural land purchase and rental services. The company offers multiple auction formats including physical presence auctions, streaming video auctions, and television broadcasts, complemented by pre-offer capabilities for advance bidding. The company has a nationwide presence through representatives across Argentina's main agricultural regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hacienda (Cattle and Livestock Auctions) Auction services for cattle and livestock, conducted at physical venues and live-streamed for remote participants, intermediating sales between Argentine livestock producers, ranchers, and feedlot operators and commercial buyers.
• Cereales (Grain Brokerage) Brokerage services for cereals and grain commodities, intermediating transactions between Argentine grain producers and industrial buyers, exporters, and processors, including coordination of negotiations, logistics, and settlement.
• Campos (Rural Land and Farm Real Estate Transactions) Intermediation services for rural land and farm real estate transactions, connecting owners of campos (farms, ranches, and rural estates) in Argentina with buyers and investors seeking to acquire or divest agricultural property.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Sociedad Rural ArgentinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership with Sociedad Rural for auction venue access and industry event participation. The company conducts regular auctions at Sociedad Rural locations including La Rural (Palermo) and regional societies throughout Argentina.
• Mercado Agroganadero de CañuelascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary auction venue for fattening and slaughter cattle auctions. The company conducts regular 'Especial Faena' and 'UE y Cuota Hilton' export-focused auctions at this market.
• Regional Rural SocietiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local Sociedad Rural locations across Argentina including Olavarría, Saladillo, Ayacucho, Chascomús, Lincoln, Rauch, Trenque Lauquen, Corrientes, Formosa, Salta, and others for auction venue hosting.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Rosgan: Digital livestock marketplace created by Argentine consignatarias, streaming auctions online. Represents the digital-native evolution of the same hacienda auction model and a partial substitute for Colombo y Magliano's streaming channel.

Broad incumbents

• Bunge Argentina: Subsidiary of global agribusiness Bunge, active in Argentine grain origination and trading. Represents the scaled, international counterparty that Colombo y Magliano's Cereales division competes against for producer relationships.
• ACA (Asociación de Cooperativas Argentinas): Large Argentine agricultural cooperative with grain commercialization, exports, and farmer services. Overlaps with Colombo y Magliano's grain brokerage business and competes for producer mindshare in commercialization.

Regional players

• Lartirigoyen & Cía. S.A. Argentine grain broker (corredor de cereales) with nationwide reach. Comparable to the Cereales division of Colombo y Magliano in intermediating grain transactions between producers and buyers.

Direct peers

• Monasterio Tattersall S.A. One of Argentina's largest traditional livestock auction houses, also active in farmland and agribusiness. Directly competes with Colombo y Magliano for cattle remates, breeder (cabaña) clients, and physical auction venues at rural societies nationwide.
• Consignataria Manuel Ocampo: Mid-sized Argentine livestock consignataria running physical auctions at rural society locations. Comparable in gtm motion (field-based remates, regional representatives) and customer segments (productores ganaderos, cabañas).
• Alfredo S. Mondino S.A. Consignataria and livestock auction firm operating across central Argentina with a similar mix of physical remates, breeder sales, and field representation. Comparable in scale and regional coverage to Colombo y Magliano.
• Casa David S.A. Argentine consignataria focused on cattle commercialization across multiple provinces, with presence at rural society events. Direct competitor in the hacienda auction segment with a comparable field-sales and physical-auction model.
• Sáenz Valiente, Bullrich & Cía. S.A. Long-established Argentine livestock auction house operating physical and TV auctions, including at Mercado Agroganadero de Cañuelas. Closely comparable in business model (commission-based hacienda auctions) and customer base (cabañas, invernadores, frigoríficos).

Others

• Mercado Agroganadero de Cañuelas S.A. Operator of Argentina's flagship physical cattle market where Colombo y Magliano conducts Especial Faena and Hilton quota auctions. Not a direct competitor but a critical venue partner and infrastructure provider for the firm's remates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/colombomagliano
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCre8ZZIykhnEFbK0R8nFdEg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/colomboymagliano
• Instagraminstagram.com/colomboymagliano/?hl=es-la
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colomboymagliano

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