AILUIN (umbrella)
AILUIN is an Asia to Latin America trade operation. We source products directly from Asian factories, verify and quality-control them physically, import them into Latin America, and build our own consumer brands on that pipeline.
The name AILUIN combines AI, because the operation is deliberately AI-first, with LUIN, the Sindarin (Tolkien) word for blue. As a trade operator, AILUIN owns the full chain — supplier research, verification, sampling, quality control, import and launch — instead of brokering between parties. We sell our own brands, not other people's.
What we do
- Sourcing — direct relationships with Asian factories, not brokers.
- Verification and quality control — export customs records, third-party signals, physical samples and in-person material tests. Every batch passes physical QC.
- Import and logistics — importing into Latin America, starting with Brazil.
- Distribution — launching through major marketplaces such as Mercado Livre, with owned channels later.
Operating thesis
We own our inventory and are not a dropshipping business. We do not offer sourcing as a service; our focus is our own brands. Founder: Anıl Akdeniz, a Turkish entrepreneur based in Latin America who lived in Shanghai, speaks functional Mandarin, works directly with Asian factories, and personally runs quality control.
Why Latin America
Brazil has one of the largest surf communities in the world and a premium gap for imported hardware. The first brand is built for the Atlantic — Brazil is where it starts.
Partners and contact
Factory and partnership proposals: send a short company profile with export record and main products to hello@ailuin.com. Based in Uruguay. Contact: hello@ailuin.com.
LUIN — premium surf hardware
LUIN is AILUIN's first brand: premium surf hardware built for the Atlantic coast of Latin America. Positioning: Built for the Atlantic.
Products
- Surf leash — German TPU cord, 316 marine-grade stainless steel hardware.
- Traction pad — genuine 3M adhesive.
- Fins.
Quality
Imported premium materials, physical QC on every batch, and a design language that does not shout. Engineering over hype.
Atlantic culture
The ocean does not care about hype; it respects what lasts. LUIN is built for surfers of the Atlantic.
About and shop
Backed by AILUIN. Launch: August 2026, Brazil, starting on Mercado Livre. Instagram: @luinsurf. Pricing is announced at launch — join the newsletter to be notified.
SOAM — Korean skincare
SOAM is AILUIN's Korean beauty and skincare brand: serums, essences, masks and moisturizers with an emphasis on ingredient transparency and Korean skincare heritage. Backed by the same sourcing and quality-control model as AILUIN.
Products
- Serums
- Essences
- Masks
- Moisturizers
Ingredients and heritage
Formulated in the Korean skincare tradition with a focus on transparent, effective ingredients.
About and shop
Backed by AILUIN. Join the newsletter for launch updates. Contact: hello@ailuin.com.