Risca

What Risca does

Risca (legal entity Risca Brasil, CNPJ 27673212000196) is a privately-held Brazilian manufacturer and direct-to-consumer e-commerce company headquartered in Santo André, São Paulo. Operating under the trade name "Industria Risca," the company designs, manufactures, and sells waterproof PVC-coated rubberized cotton backpacks through its own online storefront (risca.com.br), cutting out distributors and resellers to sell factory-direct to end consumers.

The product portfolio consists of a single product family — the "Risca Original" backpack — across seven model series (9073, 9076, 9077, 9078, 9079, 9080, 9081) differentiated primarily by color variants (solid black, black with blue, black with purple, black with pink). All SKUs share identical core specifications: 23-liter capacity, 44.5 x 31 x 16.5 cm dimensions, PVC rubberized waterproof cotton fabric, one main compartment, one front pocket, and one mesh side pocket. Products are priced between R$320 and R$470 BRL and carry a 12-month manufacturer warranty on stitching.

The business model is purely transactional hardware sales: one-time purchases with no subscription or recurring revenue. Payment processing is handled exclusively by Mercado Pago, which provides buyer protection and installment options up to 12 months. Orders placed before 12:00 are shipped same day. The customer base is horizontal — individual Brazilian consumers purchasing for school, gym, travel, outdoor, or work-commute use — with no enterprise or B2B contracts and no named customer accounts. Marketing is limited to organic search via the e-commerce storefront and Pinterest share integration.

Name

Risca

Legal name

Risca Brasil

Website

https://risca.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Risca is a Brazilian manufacturer ("Industria Risca") selling PVC rubberized waterproof backpacks direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce store, serving individual Brazilian consumers across school, gym, travel, and outdoor use cases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo André

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Backpack Product Sales: One-time purchase model for physical backpack products. The company sells directly to consumers through their e-commerce platform, positioning as a factory-direct seller. No subscription or recurring revenue streams mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Risca is a Brazilian manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells waterproof rubberized cotton backpacks (the Mochila Risca Original line) directly to end consumers through its own e-commerce store. All products share the same PVC-coated waterproof cotton fabric construction, 23-liter volume, and 12-month manufacturer warranty, and are offered in multiple color and model variants priced between R$320 and R$470 BRL.

Product overview

Risca is a Brazilian backpack manufacturer and direct-to-consumer e-commerce company selling waterproof rubberized cotton backpacks. The product portfolio consists of a single product line—the Risca Original backpack—with multiple color variants (solid black, black with blue, black with purple, black with pink, black with pink) across different model series (9073, 9076, 9077, 9078, 9079, 9080, 9081). All backpacks share the same core construction: PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric, 23-liter capacity, 1 main compartment, 1 medium front pocket, and 1 mesh side pocket. Products are priced from R$320 to R$470 BRL and carry a 12-month manufacturer warranty. The company operates as a direct manufacturer selling through its e-commerce platform, with same-day shipping for orders placed before noon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mochila Risca Feminina e Masculina Preta 9079-01 Unisex Mochila Risca Original 9079-01 backpack made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric in solid black. Approximate dimensions 44.5 x 31 x 16.5 cm with 23-liter volume, 1 main compartment, 1 medium front pocket, and 1 mesh side pocket. Includes a 12-month manufacturer warranty on stitching. Priced at R$320.00.
• Mochila Risca Masculina Preta com Azul 9079-02 Male Mochila Risca Original 9079-02 backpack made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric in black with blue accents. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration (1 main compartment, 1 medium front pocket, 1 mesh side pocket). Priced at R$340.00.
• Mochila Risca Feminina Preta com Roxa 9079-03 Female Mochila Risca Original 9079-03 backpack made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric in black with purple accents. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$340.00.
• Mochila Risca Feminina e Masculina Preta 9076-01 Unisex Mochila Risca Original 9076-01 backpack in solid black, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration.
• Mochila Risca Masculina Preta com Azul 9076-02 Male Mochila Risca Original 9076-02 backpack in black with blue accents, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration.
• Mochila Risca Feminina Preta com Roxa 9076-03 Female Mochila Risca Original 9076-03 backpack in black with purple accents, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$350.00.
• Mochila Risca Feminina Preta com Pink 9076-04 Female Mochila Risca Original 9076-04 backpack in black with pink accents, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$350.00.
• Mochila Risca Feminina e Masculina Preta 9077-01 Unisex Mochila Risca Original 9077-01 backpack in solid black, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration.
• Mochila Risca Masculina Preta com Azul 9077-02 Male Mochila Risca Original 9077-02 backpack in black with blue accents, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$400.00.
• Mochila Risca Feminina e Masculina Preta 9078-01 Unisex Mochila Risca Original 9078-01 backpack in solid black, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$360.00.
• Mochila Risca Masculina Preta com Azul 9078-02 Male Mochila Risca Original 9078-02 backpack in black with blue accents, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration.
• Mochila Risca Feminina Preta com Roxa 9078-03 Female Mochila Risca Original 9078-03 backpack in black with purple accents, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$370.00.
• Mochila Risca Feminina e Masculina Preta 9080-01 Unisex Mochila Risca Original 9080-01 backpack in solid black, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$390.00.
• Mochila Risca Feminina e Masculina Preta 9081-01 Unisex Mochila Risca Original 9081-01 backpack in solid black, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$470.00 (the highest-priced SKU in the catalog).
• Mochila Risca Feminina e Masculina Preta 9073-01 Unisex Mochila Risca Original 9073-01 backpack in solid black, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration.
• Mochila Risca Feminina Preta com Rosa 9073-04 Female Mochila Risca Original 9073-04 backpack in black with pink accents, made from PVC-coated rubberized waterproof cotton fabric. 23-liter volume, three-pocket configuration. Priced at R$400.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping for orders placed before 12:00
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mercado PagocoreTechnology or IntegrationMercado Pago is used as the primary payment processor for all transactions on the Risca e-commerce platform. Provides buyer protection guarantee for customers. Supports installment payments up to 12 months.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Thule: Swedish brand specializing in backpacks, bags, and outdoor/travel gear with premium pricing and global DTC. Comparable to Risca as a backpack specialist emphasizing durable, water-resistant materials and multi-use (commute, travel, outdoor) functionality.
• Fjällräven (Fjallraven): Swedish outdoor brand famous for its Kånken backpack and durable outdoor materials, with strong DTC channels and active presence in Brazil. Directly comparable to Risca as a durable-material, design-led backpack brand targeting school, outdoor, and everyday use.
• JanSport: Iconic American backpack brand sold globally including Brazil, offering student and everyday backpacks at price points overlapping Risca's R$320-R$470 range. Directly comparable as a backpack-first brand competing for the same consumer occasions (school, gym, travel).
• Herschel Supply Co. Design-forward backpack and bag brand sold worldwide with strong direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Directly comparable as a premium DTC backpack brand with similar use cases (school, work, travel) and a similar go-to-market emphasis on style and material quality.

Regional players

• Mormaii: Brazilian action-sports and lifestyle brand with a backpack line sold across surf/sport retail in Brazil. Comparable as a Brazilian brand offering backpacks and bags, though broader product portfolio (wetsuits, apparel, accessories).
• Bagaggio: Major Brazilian backpack and bag brand sold through department stores and own e-commerce, focused on school and casual backpacks. Highly comparable as a Brazilian backpack specialist with overlapping school/family target customers.
• Coast (Maricultura/Coast Brasil): Brazilian surf and beach lifestyle brand that sells bags, backpacks, and accessories through its own stores and e-commerce. Comparable as a Brazilian-origin bag/backpack brand targeting casual everyday use with strong DTC positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Oakley: Global sports and lifestyle brand with a backpack line sold in Brazil through retail and DTC. Comparable as an established backpack seller overlapping Risca's gym, travel, and outdoor use cases, though operating within a much broader portfolio.
• The North Face: Global outdoor apparel and backpack giant with deep Brazil distribution. Comparable as a major backpack incumbent whose technical and everyday lines overlap with Risca's outdoor and travel use cases, though it operates across a much wider product portfolio.
• Quechua (Decathlon): Decathlon's in-house outdoor brand offering hiking and everyday backpacks at value price points in Brazil. Comparable as a backpack line addressing outdoor/school/travel use cases, but sold as part of Decathlon's broader sporting goods assortment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/risca

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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