Mauro Ribeiro Sports

What Mauro Ribeiro Sports does

Mauro Ribeiro Sports, legally Mauro Ribeiro & Cia Ltda (CNPJ 04.955.049/0001-59), is a Brazilian technical sportswear company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná. Operating with approximately 38 employees, the company designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance apparel for three endurance sports: cycling, running, and triathlon. Its portfolio spans 30+ sub-brands and product lines (Carbon Racing, Velox, Breeze, Air, Linea, Audace, Airflex, Gravel, Fiber 2.0, Ergo Optimize, Donna, Trimless, and others) covering jerseys, bib shorts, full-body suits (macaquinhos), running t-shirts and shorts, wind-resistant jackets, and accessories such as gloves, socks, caps, and arm/leg warmers. The company is named after former professional Brazilian cyclist Mauro Ribeiro, which underpins brand authenticity in the domestic endurance sports market.

The company's underlying technology is concentrated in fabric engineering and garment construction rather than software or AI. Documented technical features include wind tunnel-tested aerodynamic construction, UPF 50+ UV protection, QUICKDRY membrane chamois technology for triathlon suits, compressive foam cushioning (6mm platform), moisture-wicking fabrics, bacteriostatic anti-odor treatments, and open-weave breathable panels. The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer, combining an owned e-commerce storefront (loja.mauroribeirosports.com.br) on the Nuvemshop platform, two physical retail locations in Curitiba, and a network of authorized partner retailers (lojistas) across Brazil. A B2B team customization program serves cycling teams, running clubs, and triathlon squads with dedicated catalogs across all three sports. Revenue is generated from one-time unit sales priced in Brazilian reais (approximately R$100 to R$1,600+ per SKU, with premium Carbon Racing and triathlon macaquinho items at the upper end), supported by payment options including Pix (with a 5% discount), credit card installments up to 12x, and boleto bancário. The company markets through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Strava, email newsletters, and WhatsApp for customization inquiries. No external investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Mauro Ribeiro Sports

Legal name

Mauro Ribeiro & Cia Ltda

Website

https://mauroribeirosports.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mauro Ribeiro Sports is a Brazilian technical sportswear company founded in 2002, designing and selling high-performance cycling, running, and triathlon apparel to athletes and sports teams through D2C e-commerce, physical retail in Curitiba, partner retailers, and team customization services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Sportswear

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Athletic / Performance & Activewear Brands (CRAAAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail (CRAMAHAC), Athletic Footwear & Sport Apparel Retail (CRAMABAC)

Keywords

• Cycling apparel
• Running apparel
• Triathlon suits
• Technical sportswear
• Custom team kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of high-performance sportswear including cycling jerseys, bib shorts, running shirts, shorts, and triathlon suits through e-commerce and retail stores. Products range from approximately R$100 to R$1,600+ depending on product line and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mauro Ribeiro Sports designs, manufactures, and retails high-performance technical apparel for cycling, running, and triathlon athletes, sold under its own brand and sub-lines (Carbon Racing, Velox, Breeze, Fiber 2.0, Gravel, etc.) through e-commerce, company-owned stores, partner retailers, and a custom team/club apparel service. The portfolio covers men's and women's jerseys, bib shorts/bretelles, jackets, running shirts, shorts, full-body triathlon suits (macaquinhos), and accessories, with prices ranging from approximately R$100 to R$1,600+.

Product overview

Mauro Ribeiro Sports is a Brazilian sportswear company offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance apparel for cyclists, runners, and triathletes. The product ecosystem spans three core categories: Ciclismo (cycling apparel with sub-lines including Carbon Racing, Velox, Fiber 2.0, Gravel, Pocket, System Damping Evolution, High Performance Evolution, Tecno 2.0, Donna, Versatile, Light Tour 2.0, Trimless, Freedom 2.0, Linea, Audace, Airflex, and Ergo Optimize for summer/winter); Corrida (running apparel including Breeze, Air, Line/Short Line, and Flow sub-lines); and Triathlon (multi-sport suits combining cycling and running features). Accessories include bandanas, caps, booties, scarves, gloves, socks, arm warmers, and base layers. The company also offers personalized/custom products for teams and individuals. Products emphasize technology including wind tunnel testing, UPF 50+ protection, moisture wicking, QuickDry membranes, bacteriostatic fabrics, and aerodynamic construction using premium materials like carbon-infused fabrics, polyester, polyamide, and elastane blends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carbon Racing: Premium cycling apparel line featuring carbon technology fabrics for high-performance cyclists
• Velox
• Linea
• Audace
• Airflex
• Breeze
• Flow
• Line
• Veloce
• IronMan Racing
• Speed
• Trimless
• Pocket
• System Damping Evolution
• Intense
• Gravel
• AERO
• Fiber 2.0
• Ergo Optimize
• Ergo
• Donna
• Freedom 2.0
• Light Tour 2.0
• MR Tecno 2.0
• High Performance Evolution
• Versatile
• Hybrid
• Vibrant
• Carbon Evolution
• Colors

Products and services

• Ciclismo (Cycling Apparel) High-performance cycling apparel for male and female cyclists across road, gravel, and competitive segments, including short- and long-sleeve jerseys, bretelles/bib shorts, bermudas, tights (calças), wind-resistant vests and jackets (jaquetas e coletes), and full-body suits (macaquinhos). Features aerodynamic wind tunnel–tested construction, UPF 50+ UV protection, moisture-wicking fabrics, QUICKDRY chamois technology, and compressive foam cushioning; priced from approximately R$329.90 to R$1,618.90.
• Corrida (Running Apparel) Running-specific apparel for male and female runners, including bermudas (shorts), t-shirts (camisetas), tank tops (regatas), running pants (calças), and wind-resistant jackets and vests. Features open-weave breathable fabrics, moisture-wicking finishes, aerodynamic bands, and strategic storage pockets; priced from approximately R$107.90 to R$413.90.
• Triathlon Apparel One-piece triathlon suits (macaquinhos) designed for swimming, cycling, and running transitions, available in men's and women's cuts under sub-lines such as IronMan Racing and Speed. Features QUICKDRY chamois membranes that dry quickly, aerodynamic construction, UPF 50+ UV protection, and elastic breathable fabrics suited for sprint to Ironman distances; the Macaquinho Triathlon Racing is priced at R$1,618.90.
• Acessórios (Sports Accessories) Sports accessories for cycling, running, and triathlon, including bandanas, caps (bonés), booties (botinhas), scarves (lenços), gloves (luvas), socks (meias), arm warmers (manguitos), leg warmers (pernitos), base layers (segunda pele), headbands (testeiras), and sports tops (tops).
• Personalizados (Custom Team and Club Apparel Service) B2B customization service offering branded apparel for sports teams, running clubs, triathlon squads, and individual customers across cycling, running, triathlon, and accessories. Catalog-based quotation process conducted via WhatsApp (wa.me/5541997973360), supporting team identity, bulk orders, and consistent sizing for groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested and optimized in wind tunnel facilities for aerodynamic performance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Asics: Japanese performance athletic brand with strong running heritage and technical apparel including shirts, shorts, and tights. Overlaps with Mauro Ribeiro Sports in the running apparel category but at much larger scale with broader global distribution.
• Adidas Running: Global sportswear incumbent with performance running apparel including technical shirts, shorts, and jackets. Comparable to Mauro Ribeiro Sports' running line (Breeze, Air, Flow, Line) in product category, though at significantly larger scale and broader assortment.
• Nike Running: Global athletic apparel leader with broad running, training, and cycling product lines. Overlaps with Mauro Ribeiro Sports' Corrida (running) line in target customer, though Nike operates at vastly greater scale and broader category footprint.

Direct peers

• Orca: Triathlon-focused apparel and wetsuit brand producing one-piece racing suits (macaquinhos) for triathletes. Directly comparable to Mauro Ribeiro Sports' Triathlon line (IronMan Racing, Speed macaquinhos) in product category and target athlete.
• 2XU: Australian performance compression and triathlon apparel brand focused on running, cycling, and triathlon disciplines. Direct competitor in triathlon suits and technical endurance apparel with overlapping aerodynamic and compression technologies.
• Santini: Italian heritage cycling apparel manufacturer producing jerseys, bib shorts, and skinsuits with technical fabric innovation. Direct competitor in technical cycling apparel with similar premium tier offerings and Made-in-Europe positioning.
• Pearl Izumi: Performance cycling and running apparel brand with technical fabrics, compression fits, and tri-sport coverage. Closely aligned to Mauro Ribeiro Sports in cycling bib shorts, running shorts, and triathlon product categories.
• Rapha: Premium cycling apparel brand offering performance jerseys, bib shorts, and accessories for road cyclists. Comparable to Mauro Ribeiro Sports in premium performance cycling segment, though Rapha operates globally with much broader distribution.
• Castelli: Italian premium cycling apparel brand with aerodynamic, race-focused jerseys, bib shorts, and skinsuits. Directly comparable to Mauro Ribeiro Sports' Carbon Racing and Velox cycling lines in target customer (competitive cyclists) and premium price positioning.

Emerging players

• Gobik: Spanish cycling apparel brand offering premium jerseys and bib shorts with custom team programs. Comparable to Mauro Ribeiro Sports in cycling apparel niche, customization services, and emerging regional brand positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK_aYh0elIVhFZaOBu3ZBkQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/mauroribeirosportsoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/mauroribeirosports
• TikToktiktok.com/@mauroribeirosports
• Pinterestbr.pinterest.com/mauroribeirosports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mauroribeirosports

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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