Murostar

What Murostar does

Murostar is a German B2B wholesale distributor of professional tattoo, piercing, and permanent makeup (PMU) supplies, operating under the legal entity Mabuti GmbH from a logistics center in Chemnitz. The company curates a multi-brand portfolio of over 100 manufacturers spanning tattoo machines, needles, REACH-compliant pigments, hygiene supplies, piercing jewelry in various materials (titanium, stainless steel, Bioflex, PTFE), and PMU equipment. It serves licensed tattoo studios, piercing studios, PMU artists, individual professional artists, retail shops, and resellers across the DACH region and internationally, with no named end customers disclosed in the available data.

Name

Murostar

Legal name

Mabuti GmbH

Website

https://murostar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Murostar is a German B2B wholesale distributor (Mabuti GmbH) supplying professional tattoo, piercing, and permanent makeup equipment from 100+ brands to studios, artists, and resellers across Europe via e-commerce, field sales, and a Chemnitz warehouse offering 95% same-day shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chemnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Distribution: Murostar generates revenue through wholesale distribution of tattoo equipment, piercing supplies, and PMU products to professional studios, artists, shops, and resellers. Products include tattoo machines, needles, inks, hygiene supplies, and studio equipment. Pricing is B2B with volume discounts available (up to 30% quantity discounts).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Murostar is a B2B wholesale distributor supplying professional tattoo, piercing, and permanent makeup (PMU) equipment, consumables, and studio supplies from more than 100 brands to licensed studios, artists, shops, and resellers. The company combines a multi-language e-commerce platform, iOS/Android ordering apps, and field-sales coverage in Germany and Austria, fulfilling 95% of orders the same day from its Chemnitz warehouse, with a focus on REACH-compliant tattoo inks and a compliance-documented ink supply service.

Product overview

Murostar is a B2B wholesale supplier of professional tattoo and piercing equipment founded in 2004, operating as an international supplier. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized into main categories: Tattoo Colors (featuring over 30 ink brands like Kokkai, World Famous, Intenze, Kuro Sumi, all REACH-compliant), Tattoo Needles (cartridge systems from Kwadron, Cheyenne, EZ, and others), Tattoo Machines (from manufacturers like Bishop, Dragonhawk, FK Irons), Tattoo Accessories, Hygiene & Aftercare products, Piercing Jewelry (in materials including titanium, stainless steel, Bioflex), and PMU (Permanent Make-Up) supplies. Additional services include the Tattoo Ink Supply Service offering compliance documentation. The company operates exclusively B2B, serving tattoo studios, artists, shops, and resellers across multiple European countries with fast shipping from their German warehouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tattoo Colors (Tattoo-Farben)
• Tattoo Needles (Tattoo-Nadeln)
• Tattoo Machines (Tattoo-Maschinen)
• Tattoo Accessories (Tattoo-Zubehör)
• Hygiene & Aftercare
• Piercing Jewelry (Piercing)
• PMU (Permanent Make-Up)
• Studex Products
• Schwangerschaftspiercing (Pregnancy Piercing)
• Tattoo Ink Supply Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of orders shipped same day

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bundesverband-TattoocoreOthersMurostar is a member of the Bundesverband-Tattoo (German Tattoo Association), demonstrating commitment to industry standards and professional practices in Germany.
• DOT e.V. TattoocoreOthersMurostar holds membership in DOT e.V. Tattoo, an industry organization supporting professional tattoo artists and studios.
• Alliance of Professional TattooistscoreOthersInternational membership in the Alliance of Professional Tattooists, supporting professional standards and ethical practices in tattooing worldwide.
• Global Tattoo AssociationcoreOthersMembership in the Global Tattoo Association, connecting Murostar with international industry standards and professional tattoo community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Painful Pleasures: US-headquartered wholesale distributor of tattoo and piercing supplies serving professional studios worldwide. Direct competitor in the same B2B multi-brand wholesale category, with overlapping brands and similar field-sales plus e-commerce model.
• Kingpin Tattoo Supply: US-based wholesale distributor of professional tattoo supplies, machines, and inks to studios and resellers. Direct peer with comparable catalog breadth and B2B pricing tier structure.
• Killer Ink Tattoo: UK-based B2B wholesale distributor of professional tattoo equipment, inks, needles, and piercing supplies. Closest direct peer in Europe — same multi-brand wholesale model, similar professional studio customer base, and overlapping brand portfolio (Cheyenne, Kwadron, Intenze).
• Bloodline Tattoo Supply: US professional tattoo supply distributor offering machines, needles, inks, and consumables to licensed studios. Direct B2B peer in the same professional wholesale category.
• Tommy Tattoo Supply: US wholesale supplier of professional tattoo and piercing equipment. Direct peer in B2B multi-brand distribution to professional studios, primarily serving North America.
• Worldwide Tattoo Supply: US wholesale tattoo supply distributor serving professional studios with machines, inks, needles, and piercing jewelry. Comparable multi-brand wholesale model, broader Americas footprint, similar customer profile.

Peers

• Cheyenne Professional Tattoo Equipment:

Regional players

• Barber DTS: UK-based distributor focused on piercing and body jewelry supplies, with overlapping but narrower scope than Murostar's full tattoo/piercing/PMU portfolio. Comparable customer base but limited geographic overlap with Murostar's DACH focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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