CEFERP | Centro de Fertilidade de Ribeirão Preto

What CEFERP | Centro de Fertilidade de Ribeirão Preto does

CEFERP (Centro de Fertilidade de Ribeirão Preto) is a private Brazilian fertility clinic operating as a limited liability company (LTDA, CNPJ 31.265.542/0001-10) from a 400m²+ facility inside Centro Médico RibeirãoShopping in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. The clinic delivers a comprehensive assisted reproduction service line, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), artificial insemination, egg and sperm cryopreservation, preimplantation genetic testing (PGS/PGT), surrogacy (Doação Temporária do Útero), LGBTQ+ family building (including the ROPA method), male fertility treatment under the Homem CEFERP sub-brand, post-tubal ligation pregnancy, and single-parent family planning. Its laboratory stack comprises vitrification (cited at up to 95% post-thaw egg survival), ICSI, micro-surgical sperm retrieval (MESA, PESA, TESE, TESA), assisted hatching, and the use of imported embryo culture media such as OVOIL and EmbryoGlue.

The clinic serves six primary patient segments: heterosexual couples with infertility, same-sex couples, single individuals seeking parenthood, male-factor infertility cases (notably azoospermia), women seeking elective or medical fertility preservation, and post-tubal ligation patients. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer through WhatsApp booking, on-site consultation, a content ecosystem (blog "Fertilidade em Pauta", podcast "Papo de Tentante", fertility calculator tool, free workshops), and earned media (SBT news coverage). Payer mix combines out-of-pocket patients with multiple Brazilian health plans (Unimed, SulAmérica, São Francisco, Santa Casa, Bradesco Saúde), and revenue is diversified across treatment cycles, diagnostics (spermiogram, hormone testing), recurring cryopreservation storage, and the shared-cost "Sonhar Juntos" egg donation program.

CEFERP's commercial moats rest on the Qmentum International Quality and Safety Accreditation at Diamond level — stated as the first and only such credential in Latin America — together with a multidisciplinary team led by Senior Embryologist and Executive Director Marcelo Rufato (USP-trained) and Technical Medical Director Dr. Anderson Sanches de Melo. The clinic operates five sub-brands (Homem CEFERP, Sonhar Juntos, Bem Estar CEFERP, CEFERP Abraça, EcoVida CEFERP) that layer patient support, wellness, and sustainability programs atop the core medical offering. A cross-border partnership with U.S.-based Fairfax Cryobank supplies international donor sperm samples with extended genetic and psychological profiling. The clinic cites success metrics — including vitrification survival rates, ICSI fertilization rates (30–45%), and pregnancy rates after programmed intercourse (50–70% over 6 cycles) — and states that outcomes consistently exceed ANVISA-reported national averages.

Name

CEFERP | Centro de Fertilidade de Ribeirão Preto

Legal name

CEFERP Centro de Fertilidade de Ribeirão Preto - LTDA

Website

https://ceferp.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEFERP is a private Brazilian fertility clinic in Ribeirão Preto offering IVF, artificial insemination, cryopreservation, LGBTQ+ family building, and male fertility services, distinguished by Latin America's only Qmentum Diamond-level quality accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Medicine / Fertility Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (62141)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC), Prenatal, Newborn & Reproductive Diagnostics (NIPT, IVF/PGT, newborn screening) (HLAAALAJ)

Keywords

• Assisted reproduction services
• In vitro fertilization
• Fertility clinic
• Reproductive medicine
• Fertility preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ribeirão Preto

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Assisted Reproduction Medical Services: Revenue from fertility treatments including IVF, artificial insemination, egg and sperm freezing, embryo transfer, and related medical procedures. Services provided in a complete clinic setting with multidisciplinary team.
2. Diagnostic Services: Revenue from diagnostic testing including sperm analysis (spermiogram), fertility assessments, hormone testing, and diagnostic imaging.
3. Cryopreservation Storage: Revenue from long-term storage of frozen eggs, sperm, and embryos in nitrogen liquid, stored indefinitely until patient decides to use them.
4. Shared Egg Donation Program: Cost-sharing model where egg donors receive free egg freezing in exchange for donating a portion of collected eggs, reducing costs for recipients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CEFERP is a private fertility clinic that provides a complete range of assisted reproduction medical services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF/FIV), artificial insemination, egg and sperm freezing, embryo genetic evaluation, surrogacy coordination, LGBTQ+ family-building treatments, and male fertility care. The clinic combines a multidisciplinary medical team with a 400m²+ embryology laboratory using advanced techniques such as vitrification, ICSI, OVOIL, EmbryoGlue, and microsurgical sperm retrieval to deliver outcomes that exceed national averages per ANVISA reports.

Product overview

CEFERP is a fertility clinic offering comprehensive assisted reproduction services in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The clinic provides a full spectrum of treatments including Fertilização in Vitro (FIV), Inseminação Artificial, egg and sperm freezing, egg donation programs, surrogacy, LGBTQ+ fertility services, and male fertility treatments through its specialized HomemCEFERP program. The clinic distinguishes itself with international Qmentum accreditation as the only clinic in Latin America with this quality certification, operates a modern laboratory exceeding 400m² within Centro Médico RibeirãoShopping, and maintains high success rates exceeding national averages according to ANVISA reports. Additional offerings include preimplantation genetic testing, assisted hatching, and advanced embryo culture technologies using premium imported materials. The clinic also operates social initiatives including EcoVida (environmental sustainability), Sonhar Juntos (egg donation cost-sharing), Bem Estar (patient wellness), and CEFERP Abraça (relationship management).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoVida CEFERP: Sustainable project that unites birth and nature: for each baby born with CEFERP's assistance, a tree is planted.
• Homem CEFERP
• Sonhar Juntos - Doação de Óvulos
• Bem Estar CEFERP
• CEFERP Abraça

Products and services

• Fertilização in Vitro (FIV) - In Vitro Fertilization
• Inseminação Artificial - Artificial Insemination
• Congelamento de Óvulos (Egg Freezing) - Sonhar Juntos
• Banco de Sêmen - Sperm Bank Services
• Avaliação Genética Embrionária (PGS/PGT) - Embryo Genetic Evaluation
• Doação Temporária do Útero - Gestational Surrogacy
• HomemCEFERP - Male Fertility Program
• Preservação da Fertilidade - Fertility Preservation
• Doação e Recepção de Óvulos - Egg Donation and Reception
• Gravidez Homoafetiva - LGBTQ+ Fertility Treatments
• Produção Independente - Independent Reproduction for Single Individuals
• Ausência de Espermatozoides (Azoospermia) Treatment
• Namoro Programado - Timed Intercourse Program
• Gravidez Após Laqueadura - Tubal Ligation Reversal & Post-Ligation IVF
• Assisted Hatching

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% egg survival rate after vitrification and thawing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fairfax CryobankcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with the world's largest international sperm bank, headquartered in the United States. Provides access to extensive donor selection including childhood photos, audio interviews, detailed family history, personality profiles, and psychological assessments. Offers advanced genetic testing with over 86 mutations tested for Cystic Fibrosis and exclusive HPV and HSV testing. Sample transport to Brazil takes 40-60 days.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IVI-RMA Global: Global fertility powerhouse with Spanish/Latin American roots now operating in Brazil. Provides a useful broader-incumbent benchmark for international-quality accreditation, lab scale, and donor-program breadth—areas where CEFERP positions itself competitively via Qmentum and Fairfax.

Direct peers

• Huntington Reprodução Humana: One of Brazil's largest fertility clinic chains with multiple units across São Paulo state and beyond. Competes head-to-head with CEFERP for IVF, ICSI, egg freezing, and male factor infertility cases, and offers the most direct comparison on scale, outcomes reporting, and pricing in the Ribeirão Preto/São Paulo catchment.
• Gera - Centro de Fertilidade: Reproductive medicine provider in Brazil offering IVF, ICSI, and fertility preservation. Comparable as a specialized fertility clinic with multidisciplinary team and emphasis on outcomes reporting; relevant competitive benchmark for CEFERP's São Paulo-adjacent catchment.
• Pro-Doctor Fertility Center: Mid-sized Brazilian reproductive medicine specialist offering IVF, ICSI, egg donation, and LGBTQ+ family building in the São Paulo region. Comparable in size and positioning to CEFERP and operates similar direct-to-consumer marketing with cost transparency messaging.
• Fertility Medical Group (Grupo Fertec): Mid-market Brazilian fertility group operating multiple clinics with full embryology labs. Competes with CEFERP on IVF volume and on integrated partner-donor services, and serves as a relevant comparison on how to scale beyond a single site.
• Reprofertil - Clínica de Reprodução Humana: Brazilian fertility clinic offering IVF, ICSI, and male infertility treatments including microsurgical sperm retrieval. Comparable service set (TESE/MESA, PGT, egg donation) and patient population makes it a useful regional cost-and-outcome peer.
• Vida - Centro de Fertilidade: Brazilian fertility clinic network operating reproductive medicine centers with full IVF labs, PGT, and donor programs. Directly comparable to CEFERP on service menu (IVF, IUI, egg/sperm donation, cryopreservation) and target patient segments across Brazil.

Others

• Fairfax Cryobank: Partner and strategic supplier to CEFERP for donor sperm and genetic screening. Included as an OTHERS peer because it is explicitly integrated into CEFERP's product offering (sperm bank access) rather than a competitor, but shapes CEFERP's positioning in LGBTQ+ and donor-recipient segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTlY1q3fZ58ifxOte3RNupg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ceferp
• Instagraminstagram.com/ceferp_clinicadefertilidade
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceferp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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