SmartStorage Self Storage has been named to EXAME magazine's Negócios em Expansão ranking for the third consecutive year, reinforcing the company's position among Brazil's fastest-growing businesses.
In the 2026 edition, SmartStorage ranked No. 48 in the category for companies with annual net operating revenue between R$5 million and R$30 million. The company reported 65.9% growth in net operating revenue from 2024 to 2025.
EXAME's fifth annual ranking recognized a record 491 Brazilian companies across seven categories. Companies are ranked by percentage growth in net operating revenue and grouped by revenue range, enabling comparisons among businesses at similar stages of development.
"Being recognized for a third consecutive year is especially meaningful because it shows that our growth is consistent, not isolated," said André Kovesi, partner and CSO of SmartStorage. "We have continued to invest in owned facilities, technology, adaptive reuse, and a carefully structured franchise platform. Our goal is to expand responsibly while preserving the operating standards that built the SmartStorage brand."
The company's next major owned development, the approximately 5,000-square-meter (54,000-square-foot) Anhanguera facility in São Paulo, is planned to become the largest SmartStorage location. The network also reports average occupancy of approximately 85% to 90% across its facilities.
SmartStorage's operating model combines real estate intelligence with the adaptive reuse of urban buildings, modular storage systems, solar energy, 24-hour monitoring, and app-enabled access. The company serves households and businesses with flexible storage units ranging from approximately 1 to 500 square meters.
The 2026 recognition follows SmartStorage's inclusion among EXAME's Top 10 New Entrants in 2024 and its No. 38 ranking in 2025. The three-year sequence reflects the company's continued expansion in Brazil's developing self-storage market.
About SmartStorage
Founded in 2020, SmartStorage Selfstorage is a Brazilian self-storage operator focused on secure, flexible, and technology-enabled space for individuals and businesses. The company develops and operates owned facilities in São Paulo and is expanding nationally through a franchise model. SmartStorage prioritizes adaptive reuse, modular construction, solar energy, digital access, and professional operations. For more information, visit www.smartstorage.com.br.
About EXAME Negócios em Expansão
Negócios em Expansão is an annual ranking published by EXAME, one of Brazil's leading business publications. The 2026 ranking evaluates annual growth in net operating revenue from 2024 to 2025 and organizes participating companies by revenue range. The full ranking and methodology are available at exame.com/negocios-em-expansao