What Activ'Inside does

Activ'Inside is a privately held French nutraceutical company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beychac-et-Caillau, near Bordeaux, with an additional sales office in Bangkok, Thailand. The company develops and commercializes proprietary patented active ingredients (Memophenol™, SkinAx²™, Safr'Inside™, AiFlex'inside™, Hair'inside™, Belight³™, Celluvine™) and botanical extract lines (Signature Grape™, Signature Saffron™, Signature Mushroom™), supported by 17 patent families, 31 scientific publications, and 10+ clinical studies conducted annually. R&D infrastructure includes a 500m² sub-critical water extraction unit, a 100m² application laboratory, four UHPLC units, and one UHPLC MS-MS-MS, with a team of 6 doctors, 2 engineers, 1 pharmacist, and 3 technicians.

The company's revenue model is built on five streams: licensing of patented active ingredients, contract manufacturing of powders/sticks, gummies, and HPMC capsules at its 2023-opened manufacturing plant, three tiers of private label supplements (Essential, Premium, Custom), formulation services anchored by the patent-pending Fast Track Formulation™ digital configurator, and additional analytical/regulatory/marketing services. Pricing spans from €4.20–€5.50 per unit for private label Starter Packs down to MOQs of 1,000 units for gummies and 2,500 for premium private label.

Activ'Inside targets B2B customers exclusively — nutraceutical manufacturers, wellness brands, e-commerce startups, and healthcare practitioners — and does not sell to end consumers. Go-to-market relies on a direct sales team, multilingual website (5 languages), and regular presence at major industry trade shows including SupplySide Global (Booth #66222 in 2025), Vitafoods Europe/Asia, and in-cosmetics Global. The company has raised approximately $4.86 million in disclosed funding (2020, AQUITI Gestion and Bpifrance) and employs 93 people across France and Thailand.

Name

Activ'Inside

Legal name

ACTIV'INSIDE

Website

https://activinside.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Activ'Inside is a privately held French nutraceutical company that develops patented active ingredients, botanical extracts, and full-service contract manufacturing and private label solutions for B2B nutraceutical brands, wellness companies, and e-commerce startups across global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredients and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Functional Foods & Supplement Formats (Gummies, Chews, Powders, Shots) (CRADAGAI), Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE)

Keywords

• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Botanical extracts
• Contract manufacturing
• Private label supplements
• Dietary supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Active Ingredients Sales: Sale of proprietary patented active ingredients (Memophenol™, SkinAx²™, Safr'Inside™, Belight³™, Hair'inside™, AiFlex'inside™) and botanical extracts to nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service manufacturing of dietary supplements including powder (sticks, bulk), gummies (drop, berry formats, vegan), and capsules (size 0, HPMC). Manufacturing in France using European equipment.
3. Private Label Products: Sale of ready-to-launch private label supplement products (Essential, Premium, Custom ranges) with customizable branding, formulations, and packaging options. Products available as 'product only' or with service packs.
4. Formulation Services: Expert formulation services using Fast Track Formulation™ digital configurator and application laboratory. Includes regulatory support and documentation services.
5. Additional Services: Analytical and stability studies, regulatory documents, product registration, and marketing support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Activ'Inside manufactures and supplies patented botanical active ingredients (Memophenol™, SkinAx²™, Safr'Inside™, AiFlex'inside™, Hair'inside™, Belight³™, Celluvine™) and standardized botanical extracts, and offers full-service contract manufacturing of dietary supplements in powder/stick, gummy, and HPMC capsule formats. The company also provides private label supplement ranges (Essential, Premium, Custom) and formulation services via its Fast Track Formulation™ digital configurator, serving nutraceutical and dietary supplement brands globally.

Product overview

Activ'Inside is a French nutraceutical full-service partner offering a vertically integrated portfolio spanning proprietary active ingredients, botanical extracts, digital formulation tools, contract manufacturing, and private label supplement services. Its core offering consists of patented branded ingredients — Memophenol™ (cognitive performance), SkinAx²™ (skin/nutricosmetics), Safr'inside™ (mood/sleep), AiFlex'inside™ (joints), Hair'inside™ Grape (hair), Belight³™ (skin tone), and Celluvine™ (body shaping) — alongside Signature botanical extract lines (Grape™, Saffron™, Mushroom™). These ingredients feed into contract manufacturing capabilities (powders/sticks, vegan/sugar-free gummies, HPMC capsules) and three private label tiers: Essential Range (entry-level formulations like multivitamin gummies and magnesium gummies), Premium Range (science-backed formulations like SkinAx²™ Skin Glow and Memophenol™ Cognitive Performance capsules), and Custom Range (modifiable from the other tiers). The Fast Track Formulation™ patent-pending digital configurator anchors the formulation service, enabling customers to design custom formulas in ~20 minutes by processing ingredient selection, dosing, health claims, and scientific evidence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Memophenol™ Patented blend of French grape (Vitis vinifera L.) and Canadian wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium A.) extracts rich in naturally occurring polyphenols. Clinically proven to support cognitive performance, memory, concentration, and information processing across studies in students, adults, and seniors.
• SkinAx²™ Patented nutricosmetic ingredient combining grape (Vitis vinifera L.), melon (Cucumis melo L.), Vitamin C, and Zinc. Clinically proven for skin benefits including radiance, complexion evenness, and anti-aging effects.
• Safr'Inside™ Proprietary saffron (Crocus sativus L.) extract using Tech'Care™ proprietary extraction process. Supports mood, stress management, sleep, digestive health, and menopause-related applications.
• AiFlex'inside™ Proprietary ingredient combining Crocus sativus L., Filipendula ulmaria L., and Vitamin C for joint and muscle support. Targets sport vitality and joint health applications.
• Hair'inside™ / Hair'inside™ Grape Proprietary hair revitalizing ingredient combining Camellia sinensis L., Bambusa vulgaris S., and Saccharomyces cerevisiae (with Grape variant adding Vitis vinifera). Supports hair and nail health.
• Belight³™ Proprietary blend of Vitis vinifera L., Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Viniferin, and Vitamin C for skin tone evening and brightening applications.
• Celluvine™ Proprietary ingredient featuring grape seed extract for body shaping and skin appearance applications, particularly for managing skin orange peel appearance.
• Signature Mushroom™
• Signature Grape™ Grape-based botanical extracts including grape seed, grape skin, whole grape, grape pomace, trans-resveratrol, and red vine leaf for cardiovascular, skin, and venous health applications.
• Signature Saffron™ Saffron-based extracts derived from Crocus sativus L. stigmas, using proprietary extraction process for consistent safranal concentration, supporting mood, sleep, and stress applications.
• Fast Track Formulation™ Innovative patent-pending digital configurator enabling customers to create food supplement formulations in approximately 20 minutes. Processes parameters including nutraceutical ingredients, daily dose, health claims, and scientific evidence to generate custom formulas.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Full-service nutraceutical manufacturing from Activ'Inside's facility in Beychac-et-Caillau, France. Offers three galenic forms: powder (including stick packs and bulk), gummies (vegan, sugar-free, multiple flavors and shapes), and HPMC capsules (size 0). Equipped with European-manufactured machinery and sub-critical water extraction unit.
• Private Label Supplements — Essential Range Entry-level private label food supplements using key branded ingredients and formulations dedicated to main health segments. Includes pre-formulated products such as multivitamin gummies, magnesium gummies, and hair/skin/nails gummies. Low MOQ starting at 1,008 units for gummies.
• Private Label Supplements — Premium Range High-end private label supplements using exclusive, science-backed formulations that are regulation-compliant and consumer-approved. Includes products such as Vitamin D3 Activator capsules (ImprovD³™), Skin Glow capsules and gummies (SkinAx²™), Cognitive Performance capsules (Memophenol™), and Anti-Pollution Shield capsules.
• Private Label Supplements — Custom Range Customizable private label supplements selected from Premium and Essential ranges, allowing modification of additional ingredients, forms, and flavors to meet specific client needs.
• R&D and Analytical Services Comprehensive research and development support including process/product/analysis expertise, objectivation studies, clinical and preclinical studies, bioaccessibility/bioavailability assessment, stability studies, regulatory documentation, product registration, and scientific marketing support. Operates with 4 UHPLC units, 1 UHPLC MS-MS-MS, spectrophotometers, and a 100m² application laboratory.
• Brain Booster Sticks On-the-go mental performance boost in a stick format combining Memophenol™, guarana, and vitamins B6 and B12. Ginger-orange flavor, designed for students and professionals for sustained mental performance, concentration, and reduced mental fatigue.
• Energy & Glow Sticks Ube Flavor Daily wellness stick combining ube (purple yam), ginseng root extract (10:1), and vitamin C (100% NRV) for energy support and antioxidant action. Vegan, gluten-free, allergen-free. Available in bulk or boxes of 14 or 30 sticks.
• Vitality Gummies Cappuccino Flavor Morning wellness vitality gummies featuring Cordyceps sinensis and Vitamin C in a cappuccino flavor. Vegan, designed for energy metabolism support and sport vitality.
• Multivitamin Gummies Tutti Frutti Family-friendly multivitamin gummies with vegan and sugar-free formula. Contains at least 60% NRV for all vitamins plus zinc. Supports energy metabolism, immune function, cognitive performance, muscle and bone health, and oxidative stress protection. Super Dome shape, 60 gummies per 250ml bottle.
• Memophenol™ Kids Extension of the Memophenol™ patented grape and blueberry polyphenol-rich extract targeting children. A peer-reviewed real-world study (2025) demonstrated significant improvement in global cognitive performance within 2 hours of intake and sustained benefits after 14 and 28 days of supplementation in children at 150mg dose.
• Red Vine Leaf Extract Line Standardized red vine leaf extract products targeting cardiovascular and venous health applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cognitive performance improvement demonstrated in clinical studies within 90 minutes of intake for Memophenol™
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University and Industrial Research PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than 20 partnerships and collaborations with university and industrial entities forming the research network. Collaborations provide access to expertise, laboratories, research advancement, and industry networking. University partnerships access cutting-edge research and subject matter experts.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sabinsa: US/India-based manufacturer of patented, clinically-studied botanical extracts for nutraceutical applications with global B2B sales. Comparable in emphasizing branded, science-backed ingredients (Curcumin C3 Complex, BioPerine) sold to supplement manufacturers.
• Nexira: French-headquartered supplier of botanical and nutraceutical ingredients with overlapping focus on plant-based extracts for cognitive, joint, and beauty applications. Directly comparable in geography, customer base (B2B nutraceutical brands), and botanical-ingredient focus.
• Herbonis: European developer of proprietary plant-based active ingredients for the nutraceutical and animal nutrition markets. Comparable as a similarly-sized botanical-ingredient specialist selling patented branded actives to B2B customers.
• Euromed: Spanish producer of standardized botanical extracts for the nutraceutical and phytopharmaceutical markets. Comparable as a European mid-sized competitor focused on clinically-substantiated fruit, vegetable and plant extracts.

Broad incumbents

• Symrise (Diana Division): Global German flavors and nutrition ingredients major with a Diana division focused on natural, science-based ingredients for pet food, aqua, and human nutrition. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering botanical and nutritional extracts to supplement manufacturers.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Global ingredient major with Health & Biosciences division serving nutraceutical and food supplement manufacturers. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping ingredients (probiotics, botanical extracts, fermentation-derived actives) to supplement brands.
• Naturex (Givaudan): Originally a French botanical extract specialist (now part of Givaudan), serving nutraceutical and food customers with a broad botanical portfolio. Comparable as a French-rooted botanical ingredient supplier that scaled globally and was acquired by a flavor/ingredient major.
• Givaudan: Global Swiss flavor and fragrance major with significant nutraceutical ingredient business including Naturex. Comparable as the largest incumbent in botanical and nutritional ingredients, setting the scale benchmark for Activ'Inside.
• ADM Nutrition: Global agricultural processor and ingredient supplier with a Human Nutrition business offering plant-based extracts, flavors, and nutraceutical components. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the nutraceutical ingredient supply chain.

Emerging players

• BioActor: Netherlands-based ingredient supplier developing proprietary bioactive ingredients for metabolic health, joint health, and sports nutrition applications. Comparable as a smaller European ingredient specialist with branded, science-backed actives sold to supplement brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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