Taicorama

What Taicorama does

Taicorama is a privately held Brazilian equipment-rental operator founded in 1992 and headquartered in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro. The company rents arcade game machines and vending machines to commercial establishments under three contract structures: commissioned rental (locação comissionada), where the venue provides space and Taicorama supplies machines with revenue shared via commission; monthly rental (aluguel mensal), where the client handles restocking and cleaning; and Comodato, a full-service free-loan model in which Taicorama manages stocking, cleaning, hygiene, and maintenance. Target customer segments span restaurants and self-service food outlets, video game retail stores, children's party venues, shopping centers, corporate offices with 50+ daily visitors, and high-traffic public locations such as universities, schools, call centers, and hospitals.

The company's core technology stack centers on vending machine hardware with online monitoring (real-time inventory, sales, and status telemetry), drop sensors for reliable product dispensing, customizable product grids, and multi-payment acceptance (cards, vouchers, banknotes, coins). The arcade line includes racing simulators, fighting games, family bowling, soccer games, and children's-oriented titles. All maintenance, parts, repairs, and software updates are bundled into contracts under a "100% functional systems guarantee." Geographic footprint covers four Southeast Brazilian states (Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, São Paulo) following a 2010 expansion, with vending machines added to the portfolio in 2014. The company is operated by an undisclosed ownership team with no recorded external funding, and the firm reports 7 employees, indicating a lean, owner-operated organizational structure.

Name

Taicorama

Legal name

Taicorama

Website

https://taicorama.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Taicorama is a privately held Brazilian operator, founded in 1992 and based in São Gonçalo, that rents arcade and vending machines to restaurants, game stores, party venues, shopping centers, and corporate offices across Southeast Brazil under commissioned, monthly, and full-service Comodato contract models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amusement and Vending Machine Rentals

NAICS

Amusement Arcades (713120), Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators (44513)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAEAJAD

Amusement/Redemption Arcade Machines (Ticket & Prize)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Gaming Machines & Amusement Gaming (Slots, VLTs, Arcades)

SECONDARYMPAEAJAF

Coin-Operated Entertainment (Pinball, Crane/Claw, Jukebox, Darts/Billiards)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Gaming Machines & Amusement Gaming (Slots, VLTs, Arcades)

Keywords

• Vending machine rentals
• Arcade machine leasing
• Amusement machine rental
• Automated retail solutions
• Snack station services

Headquarters

HQ city

São Gonçalo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commissioned Rental (Locação Comissionada): Partnership model where the location owner provides commercial space and Taicorama supplies arcade machines. Revenue is generated through commission on usage. Suitable for shopping centers, bars, restaurants, game stores, and bakeries.
2. Monthly Rental (Aluguel Mensal): Monthly rental payment for arcade and vending machines. Customer handles restocking and cleaning. Suitable for party houses, events, and open areas.
3. Comodato (Commodatum): Full-service vending machine model where Taicorama handles restocking, cleaning, hygiene, and maintenance. Customer pays nothing for these services. Ideal for high-volume corporate environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Taicorama rents arcade game machines and snack/beverage vending machines to commercial establishments and high-traffic venues in Brazil. Core offerings include arcade machines (racing simulators, fighting games, family bowling, kids' games) and the Snack Station vending line featuring natural juices, cereal bars, and whole-grain products. The company provides three commercial models — commissioned partnership, monthly rental, and full-service "comodato" — to suit restaurants, game stores, party houses, shopping centers, universities, schools, hospitals, and corporate offices.

Product overview

Taicorama is a Brazilian company (based in Rio de Janeiro since 1992) that operates a dual-core product portfolio: (1) Arcade machine rentals (Arcades) — classic and modern arcade games such as racing simulators, fighting games, and VR experiences — offered via commission-based partnerships or monthly rental; and (2) Vending Machine rentals (Vending Machines / Snack Station) — automated snack and beverage dispensers with online monitoring, customizable product grids, and multi-payment support — offered via Comodato (full-service free loan) or direct monthly rental. Both product lines share a unified go-to-market: commercial establishments (restaurants, bars, malls, game stores, party venues) and high-traffic areas (universities, schools, call centers, hospitals, commercial buildings).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arcade Machines (Arcades) Rental of arcade game machines (racing simulators, fighting games, family bowling, kids' games) to commercial establishments, events, residences, party venues, and shopping centers. Available through commission-based partnerships (where the venue provides space and Taicorama provides machines) or monthly rental.
• Vending Machines (Snack Station) Rental of automated snack and beverage vending machines offering snacks, natural juices, cereal bars, and whole-grain products. Features include drop/fall sensors for reliable product dispensing, customizable product grids, online monitoring, and acceptance of multiple payment methods (cards, vouchers, bills, coins). Targeted at high-traffic corporate and institutional locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% functional systems guaranteed through comprehensive maintenance coverage
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cirsa: Spanish operator of gaming, amusement, and slot-route businesses with a substantial Latin American footprint. Comparable as a broader incumbent in amusement/gaming machine operations across Spain and LatAm.
• Dave & Buster's: US-based chain of entertainment centers combining full-service restaurants with extensive arcade game floors. Comparable as a broader entertainment/arcade venue operator, though consumer-facing at scale rather than B2B machine placement.
• Chuck E. Cheese (CEC Entertainment): US family entertainment center chain offering arcade games, rides, and food. Overlaps with Taicorama's party-house and family-kids arcade use cases, though at much larger venue scale.

Direct peers

• Selecta Group: Pan-European vending and coffee operator running unattended retail machines in workplaces, transport hubs, and public venues. Comparable to Taicorama's Comodato full-service model and corporate/high-traffic customer segments.
• Bandai Namco Amusement: Japanese operator of arcade game machines and amusement facilities, with a deep catalog of racing, fighting, and medal games. Closely aligned with Taicorama's arcade product mix (racing simulators, fighting games, family/kids games).
• IVS Group: Italian B2B vending machine operator with automated snack and beverage machines placed across commercial venues in Europe. Closely comparable to Taicorama's vending business in business model (placement-based recurring revenue) and customer type (offices, public venues).
• GENDA SEGA Entertainment: Operator of SEGA-branded amusement centers and arcade machines across Japan and Asia. Directly comparable to Taicorama in arcade game offerings and venue-based entertainment placements.

Others

• Crane Merchandising Systems: Global manufacturer of vending machines and payment systems that supplies operators worldwide. Comparable as an ecosystem supplier — Taicorama's vending fleet depends on similar hardware/payment technology providers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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