Gambea

What Gambea does

Gambea is a Spanish direct-to-consumer e-commerce fashion brand operating under the legal entity GAMBEA COLLECTIVE, SL (NIF: B40534828), headquartered in Valencia, Spain, and founded in 2019. The company designs, sources, and sells football-inspired apparel and accessories — including t-shirts (camisetas, €29.95), sweatshirts and hoodies (sudaderas, €44.95–€49.95), socks (calcetines, €9.95), boxers, polos, caps (gorras, €19.95), and curated packs — built on official licensing partnerships with 13+ European football clubs, including Valencia CF, Villarreal, Real Zaragoza, Deportivo La Coruña, Sporting de Gijón, Real Oviedo, Levante, Real Mallorca, Racing Santander, CD Tenerife, Real Valladolid, CD Castellón, and SL Benfica. Product collections also extend to Liga Inglesa (Premier League) and Liga Italiana (Serie A) themed lines, as well as retro and World Cup sub-collections. Manufacturing uses 100% combed ecological cotton (220g/m2 premium gramage) with OEKO-TEX and EVE VEGAN certifications, produced in the EU.

Gambea's business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) DTC e-commerce sales via gambea.com with 24-hour shipping, 30-day free returns, free shipping above €40, and a pay-in-3-installments payment option; (2) B2B wholesale through the GAMBEA RETAIL portal with a €200 minimum order at reduced wholesale pricing; and (3) an affiliate marketing program offering 10% commission per sale. The company also operates Club GAMBEA (a customer loyalty program) and a custom jersey personalization service. The customer base of 50,000+ and a 4.9/5 Google rating anchor brand credibility, while aggressive promotional discounting (6–70% off) and bundled pack SKUs are used to drive volume. Operational scale is modest, with 1–10 employees and no disclosed external funding, M&A, or institutional ownership.

Name

Gambea

Legal name

GAMBEA COLLECTIVE, SL

Website

https://gambea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gambea is a Valencia-based Spanish e-commerce fashion brand that designs and sells football-inspired apparel and accessories under official licensing partnerships with 13+ European football clubs, serving individual football fans through DTC, B2B wholesale, and affiliate channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Football-inspired licensed apparel

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail (CRAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soccer Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAC), Customized & Personalized Fan Gear Retail (CRAMAOAJ), Sporting Goods & Outdoor Inventory-led Online Retailers (CRAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Football-inspired apparel
• Licensed sportswear
• Fan culture clothing
• Club merchandise retail
• Sports lifestyle fashion

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Primary revenue stream from direct-to-consumer online sales of football-inspired fashion products including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, socks, caps, and boxers. Products are sold at fixed unit prices with occasional promotional discounts.
2. B2B Wholesale (GAMBEA RETAIL): Wholesale distribution to retailers through dedicated B2B portal with minimum order of €200, offering reduced pricing for bulk purchases.
3. Affiliate Program: 10% commission revenue share for affiliates who promote Gambea products through their websites, social media platforms, or email marketing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gambea designs and sells football-inspired fashion apparel and accessories, including t-shirts, socks, hoodies, sweatshirts, boxers, polos, caps, and curated bundles under official licensing partnerships with more than 12 Spanish football clubs plus English Premier League and Italian Serie A coverage. The company retails through its own direct-to-consumer e-commerce store (gambea.com) and a dedicated B2B wholesale portal (GAMBEA RETAIL) serving retailers, with an affiliate marketing channel layered on top.

Product overview

Gambea is a football-inspired fashion e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive range of apparel and accessories centered around football culture. The core product lineup includes Camisetas (t-shirts), Calcetines (socks), Sudaderas (sweatshirts), Sudaderas con Capucha (hoodies), Bóxers (boxer shorts), Polos, Gorras (caps), and Packs (bundles). The platform operates through a direct-to-consumer online store with additional channels including a B2B wholesale portal (GAMBEA Retail), an affiliate marketing program, and a loyalty program (Club GAMBEA). Product collections are organized around football leagues (Spanish, English, Italian), specific clubs and regions, special themes (Legends, World Cup, Retro Classics), and official partnerships with clubs including Valencia CF, Sporting de Gijón, Real Oviedo, Levante UD, Real Mallorca, Racing de Santander, Tenerife, Real Valladolid, Castellón, Real Zaragoza, Deportivo de La Coruña, and Villarreal CF. The company also offers custom jersey printing services and operates from Valencia, Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GAMBEA RETAIL: B2B wholesale division of GAMBEA offering bulk purchases to retailers.

Products and services

• Camisetas (T-Shirts) Cotton t-shirts featuring football-inspired designs, including retro matchday jerseys, animal prints, oversize fits, and Denominación de Origen collections across Spanish, English, and Italian football clubs. Priced at €29.95, made with 220g/m2 premium combed cotton and reinforced seams.
• Calcetines (Socks) Mid-calf socks made from premium combed cotton with reinforced heel and cuff, available in football-themed designs including club tributes, legends, international team collections, and motor-inspired lines. Sold individually at €9.95 or in packs.
• Sudaderas y Sudaderas con Capucha (Hoodies and Sweatshirts) Pullover sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts featuring football fan-inspired designs in various team colors and matchday patterns, priced at €44.95 for sweatshirts and €49.95 for hooded versions.
• Bóxers (Boxer Shorts) Football-inspired boxer shorts featuring team-specific designs and colors for various Spanish football clubs including Valencia CF, Real Zaragoza, and Deportivo de la Coruña.
• Polos Polo shirts with football-themed designs including national team selections, legends, club-specific, and basketball collections.
• Gorras (Caps) Six-panel cotton caps with adjustable silver buckle closures and 260g/m2 gramage, featuring football-inspired designs. Priced at €19.95 with EVE VEGAN certification.
• Packs (Bundles) Curated product bundles combining t-shirts, socks, hoodies, and boxers at discounted prices, including team-specific packs (e.g., Hoodie + T-shirt from €74.95 to €79.95), mega packs, and customizable pack options.
• Camisetas Personalizadas (Custom Jerseys) Customized football jersey printing service allowing customers to personalize t-shirts with names, numbers, or design elements.
• GAMBEA Retail (B2B Wholesale) B2B wholesale platform for sports retailers, fashion boutiques, and gift shops offering bulk purchasing with minimum orders starting at €200, 24-48 hour shipping, and access to the full licensed product catalog at wholesale pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ satisfied customers with 4.9/5 Google rating

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Valencia CFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial provider partnership. GAMBEA produces licensed merchandise for Valencia CF fans including t-shirts, socks, caps, and boxers featuring club branding and historical designs.
• Real ZaragozacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial merchandise partner producing club-branded apparel including t-shirts, socks, and boxers for Real Zaragoza supporters.
• Deportivo de la CoruñacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial licensing partnership producing Deportivo La Coruña (Blanquiazules) merchandise including socks, boxers, and t-shirts.
• Real OviedocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial merchandise partner for Real Oviedo fans with dedicated product lines.
• Sporting de GijóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial provider partnership for Sporting de Gijón merchandise including socks and apparel.
• Levante CFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial merchandise partner producing Levante CF branded products.
• Real MallorcacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial provider partnership for Real Mallorca merchandise.
• Racing de SantandercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial merchandise partner for Racing de Santander fans.
• CD TenerifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial provider partnership for CD Tenerife merchandise.
• Real ValladolidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial merchandise partner for Real Valladolid fans.
• CD CastellóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial provider partnership for CD Castellón merchandise.
• Villarreal CFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial merchandise partner producing Villarreal CF (Groguets) branded socks, t-shirts and apparel. Products include Tango socks collection.
• SL BenficacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewest partnership launching SL Benfica collection including Matchday and Águia t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hummel International: Danish sportswear brand with deep football heritage, holding official kit rights for several European clubs and producing lifestyle ranges. A broader incumbent in the football-apparel space that competes with Gambea at the lifestyle-fashion end of licensed fan wear.
• Lonsdale London: British heritage sportswear brand with football and boxing DNA, selling lifestyle and licensed sportswear. Comparable to Gambea in the lifestyle-footwear/apparel positioning with football-culture roots, but with a much longer operating history.
• Footasylum: UK high-street and online sportswear retailer carrying football fashion, sneakers, and streetwear. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Gambea in football-inspired streetwear and licensed club product, but with a much larger footprint and brand portfolio.

Emerging players

• COPA90: Football-culture media and merchandise brand producing fan-driven apparel, documentaries, and content. Comparable to Gambea in the lifestyle/football-culture positioning but leans more on content and brand collaborations than on official club licensing.
• Panenka Magazine / Panenka Store: Spanish football-culture brand and editorial publication that sells a curated range of football-themed apparel and accessories. A thematically adjacent peer in the Spanish football-lifestyle space with overlap in audience and aesthetic.

Direct peers

• Score Draw: Heritage retro football shirt brand with official heritage/retro rights to many classic kits, selling direct to fans globally. Closely comparable to Gambea in the retro football-shirt space, serving the same fan-driven demand for non-current-season designs.
• Futbol Emotion: Spanish football-specialist retailer operating online and physical stores with a broad catalog of club merchandise, boots, and fan gear. A direct regional peer given overlap on Spanish football focus, official club product, and multi-channel (D2C + retail) distribution.
• Football Culture: UK online retailer of new and classic football shirts, training wear, and boots, with multi-league coverage. Comparable to Gambea as a digitally native football-fashion retailer with multi-league catalogs, B2C focus, and licensed product mix.
• Classic Football Shirts: UK-based online retailer specializing in vintage and retro football shirts from clubs and national teams worldwide. Directly comparable to Gambea as a digitally native football-fashion retailer that monetizes fan culture and nostalgia beyond official club channels.

Regional players

• Marathon Sports: Spanish multi-brand sports retailer (physical + online) with a strong football and running assortment, including official La Liga club merchandise. A regional peer operating in the same Spanish market as Gambea with overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gambeashop
• Facebookfacebook.com/gambea.shop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gambea

Compliance3 records

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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