What Biorizon Biotech does

Biorizon Biotech is a Spanish biotechnology company founded in 2010 and headquartered at the Almería Science and Technology Park (PITA) in El Alquián, Spain, that develops and commercializes microalgae-based biostimulants, biopesticides, and nutritional products for sustainable agriculture. The company serves commercial growers across multiple crop segments, with primary focus on fruit tree operations (stone and pome fruits) and berry producers (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), and secondary focus on citrus, horticultural, cereal, olive grove, and vineyard producers. Its products are sold in Spain, Italy, Mexico, and India through a combination of wholly-owned subsidiaries and distribution partnerships.

The company's core technology platform is Trietech©, a proprietary system that combines microalgae, bacteria (including Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria, or PGPR), and plant extracts to identify and deliver bioactive molecules such as phytohoromones, polyphenols, antioxidants, auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, active peptides, and synergistic signaling compounds. The portfolio comprises four product families: Biostimulants and Bioenhancers (e.g., Algafert Eco, Biofat 600, Photopower, Biopower Eco, Reforzax H/S, Biobalance), Bioshields/Bioprotectors (e.g., Agribest, StopSpi, Spidor, Tisstop), Nutricionales (e.g., Levoamin, Kolor series, Biobloom 10-10, Micromix Basic), and Microbiales (Duobiotic Alpha). The proprietary microalgal metabolite BIOX31® is registered and used as a natural chemical signal to enhance PGPR-plant interaction. Biorizon has secured four Official European Certifications for its biostimulant products — reportedly the highest count of any single company — and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 56001 certifications alongside CAAE and USDA NOP organic accreditations.

Biorizon operates a sales-led go-to-market model anchored by technical inquiry forms on its website and active participation in major agricultural trade shows (Fruit Attraction, Fruit Logistica, MACFRUT, BioAg World Congress). The company distributes via direct sales from its Almería headquarters, regional subsidiaries in Mexico (Biorizon.mx) and Italy (Biorizon.it), and a distribution partnership with AgroStar to enter India (October 2024). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are quote-based and reformulated to comply with country-specific agricultural regulations. The company is privately held, raised a €10 million investment from Moira Capital in December 2021 to fund product registration, microalgae production capacity, and international expansion, and has additionally secured over €3.6 million in European Commission grants (H2020-SABANA, EMFF-ALGAENAUTS, Horizon Europe REALM) over the past five years. Reported sales doubled in 2022 and grew by over 150% in the subsequent year.

Name

Biorizon Biotech

Legal name

BIORIZON BIOTECH S. L

Website

https://biorizon.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biorizon Biotech is a Spanish biotechnology company that develops and sells microalgae-based biostimulants, biopesticides, and nutritional products for commercial fruit, berry, and horticultural growers, distributing via subsidiaries and channel partners across Europe, Latin America, and South Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biotechnology / Crop Biological Inputs

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG), Enzymes & Industrial Biotechnology Inputs (Enzymes, Microbial Strains, Fermentation Aids) (EUAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural biotechnology
• Microalgae biostimulants
• Biological crop protection
• Microbial biofertilizers
• Plant growth promotion

Headquarters

HQ city

Almería

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bioestimulantes y Biopotenciadores (Biostimulants and Bioenhancers): Sale of liquid bioestimulant products based on microalgae extracts, including Algafert Eco, Biofat 600, Photopower, Biopower Eco, and other formulations. These products provide natural plant signals that improve physiological processes, promote root development, and help plants overcome stress.
2. Bioshields/Bioprotectores (Biopesticides): Sale of biological crop protection products including Agribest, Agribest Plus, StopSpi, Spidor, Tisstop, Maggofin, Crop Protect, Minarwor Eco, Cupractive Eco, Acid3Control, and Phostrot 95. These products protect crops from pests and diseases using biological mechanisms.
3. Nutricionales (Nutritional Products): Sale of nutritional fertilizers including Levoamin, Kolor Neutro, Kolor Plus, Kolor Basic, Biobloom 10-10, Biohumic 16, Soil Active NK Eco, Ligno+CA, Bmag+CA, Borocomplex Eco, and Micromix Basic.
4. Microbial Products: Sale of microbial-based products including Duobiotic Alpha, a biofertilizer based on plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) enhanced with microalgal metabolites.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biorizon Biotech develops and manufactures microalgae-based biological agricultural inputs sold to commercial growers. Its product range covers biostimulants and bioenhancers, biological crop protection (bioshields/bioprotectores), nutritional fertilizers, and microbial biofertilizers, all produced through the proprietary Trietech© platform that integrates microalgae, bacteria, and plant extracts. The company sells directly from its Almería headquarters and through subsidiaries in Mexico and Italy, plus distributor agreements in other international markets.

Product overview

Biorizon Biotech is a biotechnology company specializing in microalgae-based agricultural solutions. The product portfolio consists of physical biological products organized into four main categories: (1) Bioestimulantes y Biopotenciadores (Biostimulants and Bioenhancers) including Algafert eco, Biofat 600, Photopower, Biopower Eco, Algafert, Biosupergrow N+, Mixelamin, Biobalance, Reforzax S, Reforzax H, Boratech, and Microtech variants; (2) Bioshields/Bioprotectors including Agribest, Agribest Plus, StopSpi, Spidor, Tisstop, Maggofin, Crop Protect, Minarwor Eco, Cupractive Eco, Acid3Control, and Phostrot 95; (3) Nutricionales (Nutritional products) including Levoamin, Kolor variants, Biobloom 10-10, Biohumic 16, Micromix Basic, Borocomplex Eco, and other micronutrient blends; (4) Microbiales including Duobiotic Alpha, a microbial biofertilizer. All products are powered by the proprietary Trietech© technology combining microalgae, bacteria, and plant extracts. The company also offers products for Regenerative Agriculture under the same platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trietech: Exclusive technology based on microalgae, bacteria, and plant extracts for agricultural solutions.

Products and services

• Algafert Eco Liquid biostimulant formulated with microalgae extract, P2O5 (0.15%), N (1.5%), and K2O (3.4%) that provides essential natural signals to improve physiological processes, promoting root development and plant health. Certified by the EU and USDA for organic farming, aimed at commercial fruit, berry, citrus, and horticultural growers.
• Duobiotic Alpha Microbial biofertilizer based on Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) enhanced with the proprietary BIOX31® microalgal metabolite. Promotes synergistic microorganism-plant action, improves soil fertility, enhances nutrient assimilation, strengthens plant defense systems, and is certified for organic farming. Targeted at commercial growers seeking biological soil and plant health solutions.
• Reforzax H and Reforzax S (Optimum line) Osmoprotector/biostimulant solutions from the 'Optimum' product line designed to buffer saline and hydric stress in crops. Built on Biorizon's microalgae-based Trietech© technology and intended for growers facing water scarcity, salinity, or heat stress.
• Biobalance New-generation biotechnological bioenhancer designed from specially selected microalgae strains to optimize crop absorption of macro and micronutrients. Targeted at growers seeking improved nutrient use efficiency.
• Algafert (original biostimulant line) Original liquid biostimulant formulated with microalgae extract and essential nutrients, the founding product of the Algafert family. Sold to commercial agricultural growers as part of Biorizon's core biostimulant range.
• Agribest / Agribest Plus (Bioshield crop protection) Biological crop protection (bioshield) products designed for pest and disease control using biological mechanisms rather than synthetic chemistry. Sold to commercial fruit, berry, citrus, and horticultural growers seeking reduced-residue crop protection.
• Cupractive Eco (copper-based bioprotector) Eco-certified copper-based biological fungicide used for crop disease management. Aimed at commercial growers that need fungal control compatible with organic and residue-reduction programs.
• Biobloom 10-10 and Biohumic 16 (nutritional fertilizers) Nutritional fertilizer products including the balanced NPK 10-10 formulation (Biobloom 10-10) and humic-acid-based Biohumic 16. Targeted at commercial growers seeking biological and organic-compatible nutritional inputs.
• Micromix Basic Liquid micronutrient fertilizer with Boron (B) 0.3%, Copper (Cu) 0.5%, Iron (Fe) 2.3%, Manganese (Mn) 1.5%, Zinc (Zn) 1.5% and Molybdenum (Mo) 0.1% at pH 3.2. Provides an effective source of micronutrients, optimizes nitrogen metabolic pathways, promotes budding and flowering, and improves fruit setting for commercial crops.
• Regenerative Agriculture Solution Set (Algafert Eco, Duobiotic Alpha, Reforzax S, Reforzax H, Biobalance) Integrated regenerative-agriculture offering combining Algafert Eco, Duobiotic Alpha, Reforzax S/H, and Biobalance to provide biological bioestimulation, microbial biofertilization, and stress mitigation as a coordinated program for commercial growers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150% sales growth in one year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• AgroStarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 October 2024Partnership to introduce Biorizon Biotech's biological products in the Indian market. AgroStar, as a leading agritech platform in India, will distribute advanced biologicals including biostimulants and bioprotectors to Indian farmers.
• NectoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Necton, a Portuguese company, is the coordinator of the €11 million REALM project and co-leads the demonstration units for microalgae production with Biorizon Biotech. Both companies received over €5 million (50% of project budget) for developing microalgae-based biostimulants and biopesticides.
• University of AlmeríacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Academic partner in the Horizon Europe REALM project and holder of the Biorizon Biotech-UAL Chair in Regenerative Agriculture 4.0. Professors José Luis Guzmán and Gabriel Acién are key researchers in the consortium, contributing expertise in microalgae cultivation and biotechnology.
• European Research Consortium (REALM Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 202216-member consortium including universities (Wageningen, Twente, Turku), research institutions, and companies from across Europe working on the REALM project to develop microalgae-based agricultural solutions through circular economy processes. Total budget of €11 million over 4 years.
• H2020-SABANA Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious European research project (H2020 framework) focused on microalgae production from agricultural effluents, contributing to Biorizon's circular economy approach.
• EMFF-ALGAENAUTS Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Maritime and Fisheries Fund project focused on circular economy and blue economy applications of microalgae technology.
• Fundación CajamarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch foundation collaborating on technical jornadas and agricultural research, providing expertise in sustainable agriculture and crop science.
• SMT AgrotechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in technical jornada on microalgae and microbacteria in sustainable agriculture at Fruit Attraction 2022.
• Grupo La CañadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural company participating in the European R&D consortium REALM alongside Biorizon Biotech and University of Almería.
• Duwest Drokasa PeruminorOthersPeruvian company providing field trial results and testimonials on the use of Biorizon products in berry cultivation, presenting findings at Fruit Attraction 2022.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AlgaEnergy: Spanish microalgae biotechnology company producing microalgae-based biostimulants and biofertilizers for agriculture. Most direct competitor given shared microalgae platform, Spanish base, and overlapping crop focus.
• Seipasa: Spanish company specializing in biopesticides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers derived from botanical and microbial sources. Closest direct competitor in product category and Spanish/European market.
• Kimitec: Spanish agribiotech developing natural biostimulants, biocontrol, and nutrition products using biotechnology and microbiome science. Competes in the same specialty biologicals category with European certification focus.
• Atlántica Agrícola: Spanish manufacturer of biostimulants, fertilizers, and crop nutrition products with significant European and Latin American presence. Overlapping portfolio of biostimulants and nutrition products for fruit and vegetable growers.
• Tradecorp (Rovensa): Spanish-origin biostimulant and crop nutrition specialist now part of Rovensa group. Direct competitor in biostimulants for fruit, vegetable, and row crops across European and global markets.
• Bioibérica: Spanish life sciences company with a Plant Health division producing amino acid-based biostimulants and crop nutrition products. Competes in similar biostimulant categories, especially in fruit and vegetable segments.
• Biolchim: Italian biostimulant manufacturer (now part of FMC/JM Huber) producing specialty plant nutrition and biostimulant products. Operates in the same European biostimulant market with overlapping fruit and vegetable focus.

Broad incumbents

• Valagro (Syngenta Biologicals): Italian-origin biostimulant leader acquired by Syngenta. Larger incumbent offering a broad portfolio of biostimulants and specialty plant nutrition. Comparable in crop focus but with vastly greater scale and distribution.
• Syngenta Biologicals: Global agribusiness with growing biologicals portfolio following Valagro acquisition. Represents the deep-pocketed incumbent threat with full distribution channels and R&D budget orders of magnitude larger than Biorizon.
• Corteva Agriscience: Global agribusiness with biologicals business unit (including Bioceres partnership) competing in biostimulants and biopesticides. Incumbent threat offering integrated solutions across crop protection, seeds, and digital agriculture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BiorizonBiotech

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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