Made in Brazil

Founding and Early Years

Made in Brazil was founded on March 1, 2003, in Rio de Janeiro. The organization was created when Brazilian businessman Paulo Velloso decided to invest in his son's dream of building a professional esports team. This early investment laid the foundation for what would become one of Brazil's best known esports brands.

MIBR operated for nearly a decade before being dissolved in 2012. The organization remained inactive for several years, leaving a significant gap in the Brazilian competitive scene. Its history, however, continued to resonate with fans and players alike.

Revival and Acquisition by Immortals

In January 2018, the MIBR brand was acquired by the North American organization Immortals. This acquisition marked the beginning of a new chapter. The organization officially announced its return in March 2016 and returned to active competition in June 2018.

The revival was immediately impactful. In June 2018, MIBR reformed its Counter-Strike roster with the core members of the Luminosity Gaming and SK Gaming lineup. This was the same group of players that had won the MLG Columbus Major in 2016 and ESL One Cologne in 2016, bringing immediate championship pedigree to the revived MIBR name.

Expansion into New Titles

Under Immortals' ownership, MIBR expanded beyond Counter-Strike. On August 3, 2019, the existing Immortals Rainbow Six: Siege team was transferred to compete under the MIBR banner, just days before the Six Major Raleigh 2019. This move established MIBR as a multi-game organization.

Further expansion came with the rise of VALORANT. MIBR joined the Valorant Champions Tour as a partner team in the Americas League starting in 2023, securing a permanent spot in the region's premier competition. The organization also fields a team in Rocket League, competing in the South American region.

Challenges and Roster Turmoil in Counter-Strike

The organization faced significant competitive and internal challenges in 2020. In September, CSGO coach Ricardo 'dead' Sinigaglia was banned from nearly all notable tournaments by the Esports Integrity Commission for exploiting a bug that gave his team an unfair advantage.

Later that month, following a period of poor results, the organization removed coach dead and players Fernando 'fer' Alvarenga and Epitácio 'TACO' de Melo. This decision was met with public disagreement from star player Gabriel 'FalleN' Toledo, who announced his self-benching from the active lineup, and teammate Vito 'kNgV-' Giuseppe. This left only the two newest members on the active roster, marking a major upheaval for the flagship team.

A New Era with Spun Mídia

In a major ownership change in October 2025, Brazilian media company Spun Mídia acquired MIBR from Immortals Gaming Club. The acquisition was part of Spun Mídia's launch of a new esports vertical named EZOR. The deal represented a return of the well known brand to full Brazilian ownership and control.

This new chapter aims to leverage traditional media expertise to further develop the MIBR brand and its competitive teams across all its titles, including Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Rainbow Six: Siege, and Rocket League.

Legacy and Place in Esports

MIBR holds an important place in Brazilian esports, particularly for its connection to the country's first Counter-Strike Major championship wins. The organization was also a member of the G7 Teams, a now defunct association of leading esports organizations.

Despite periods of inactivity and roster instability, MIBR's brand has endured for over two decades. Its story reflects the growth of Brazilian esports, from a father's investment in 2003 to a media-backed enterprise in 2025, consistently fielding teams that compete at the highest international levels.