Private company

Chilli Beans

Brazilian sunglasses and watches brand

Chilli Beans is a Brazilian brand of sunglasses, wristwatches and eyeglasses founded in 1997 by the businessman Caito Maia. It ranks as the second-largest company in the sunglasses segment, trailing only the Luxottica Group.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Caito Maia
Photo: Marcela Soares Cardoso Silva, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Chilli Beans is a Brazilian brand of sunglasses, wristwatches and eyeglasses founded in 1997 by the businessman Caito Maia. It ranks as the second-largest company in the sunglasses segment, trailing only the Luxottica Group.2

The story

Founded by Caito in 1997.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • sunglasses

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1997Founded Founded1

Sources

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