Laboratoires Ineldea

What Laboratoires Ineldea does

Laboratoires Ineldea is a French family-founded natural health company established in 2003 in Carros, France, by Sylvia and Nicolas Cappelaere. The company formulates, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of more than 400 dietary supplements, natural cosmetics, and hygiene products organized under eight branded ranges — Pediakid (children), Olioseptil (essential oils with proprietary L-Vcaps micro-emulsified capsule technology), Vitamin 22 (vitamins and minerals), ISN (micronutrition), Naturfit (women's wellness and weight management), STC Nutrition (sports nutrition compliant with NF EN 17444 anti-doping standard), Nutriexpert (general wellness), and Effiderm (dermatological cosmetics). Its core technology assets are formulation-based: clinical study-backed product development, patented L-Vcaps capsule delivery, and micro-emulsification of essential oils, rather than software or AI-driven capabilities.

The company generates revenue through one-time product sales distributed via a selective pharmacy and parapharmacy network served by a field sales force, an open health food store channel, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront. Its customer base spans general population segments from infants to seniors, with secondary focus on women seeking weight management solutions and athletes requiring anti-doping-certified sports nutrition. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 13485 certifications, is a member of SYNADIET and Alliance 7/SFNS, and operates across France, Monaco, and Andorra. In 2017 it received its first institutional capital (approximately $11.77M from Mérieux Equity Partners), and it has since launched a corporate rebranding (2023), a medical representative network (2018), and a content platform called Ma Culture Santé Durable to deepen direct consumer engagement.

Name

Laboratoires Ineldea

Legal name

Laboratoires INELDEA

Website

https://ineldea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Laboratoires Ineldea is a French natural health company formulating and distributing 400+ dietary supplements, cosmetics, and hygiene products across eight branded ranges (Pediakid, Olioseptil, Vitamin 22, ISN, Naturfit, STC Nutrition, Nutriexpert, Effiderm) via European pharmacies and direct e-commerce, serving consumers from infants to seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dietary Supplements & Natural Cosmetics

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB), Children’s Vitamins & Supplements (CRADAGAJ), Women’s Health Supplements (Prenatal, Menopause, Hormonal) (CRADAGAK), Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF), Functional Foods & Supplement Formats (Gummies, Chews, Powders, Shots) (CRADAGAI), Weight Management & Metabolic Supplements (CRADAGAG)

Keywords

• Dietary supplements
• Natural cosmetics
• Nutritional health products
• Children's supplements
• Sports nutrition products

Headquarters

HQ city

Carros

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nutritional Health Supplements: Sale of branded dietary supplements across multiple product ranges including Pediakid (children), Olioseptil (essential oils), ISN, Naturfit, and STC Nutrition (sports nutrition). Sold through pharmacies, parapharmacies, health food stores, and direct e-commerce. Primary revenue stream spanning infant, general, and athletic population segments.
2. Natural Cosmetics: Development and sale of natural cosmetic products under brands including Effiderm, targeting dermatological and skin health needs. Distributed through pharmacy and parapharmacy channels.
3. Hygiene and Personal Care Products: Range of hygiene and personal care products sold alongside nutritional supplements through the same retail and pharmacy distribution network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Laboratoires Ineldea formulates, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of over 400 natural dietary supplements, vitamins, micro-emulsified essential oil products, sports nutrition, women's wellness formulations, and natural cosmetics across 8 brands (Pediakid, Olioseptil, Vitamin 22, ISN, Naturfit, STC Nutrition, Nutriexpert, Effiderm). Products are sold primarily through pharmacies, parapharmacies, health food stores, and the company's own e-commerce platform to consumers from infants to seniors.

Product overview

Laboratoires Ineldea is a French natural health and cosmetics company operating a multi-brand portfolio strategy with 400+ product references across 8 ranges, serving consumers from babies to seniors. The product portfolio centers on natural health products (dietary supplements and cosmetics) distributed under distinct sub-brands targeting different market segments: Pediakid for children's health, Olioseptil for aromatherapy, Vitamin 22 for vitamins and vitality, ISN for advanced micronutrition, Naturfit for women's weight management, STC Nutrition for sports nutrition and weight loss, Nutriexpert for general wellness and beauty, Effiderm for natural cosmetics, and Medicafarm for natural care products. The company positions itself as a pioneer in sustainable health, offering preventive and personalized natural health solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PediaKid: The number 1 brand of natural health for children, offering 36 references for various physiological conditions from baby to pre-adolescent
• Olioseptil
• Vitamin 22
• ISN
• Naturfit
• STC Nutrition
• Effiderm
• Medicafarm
• Nutriexpert
• Efficolor
• Ma Culture Santé Durable

Products and services

• Pediakid Leading brand of natural health products for children, with 36 references addressing immunity, intestinal balance, care, hygiene, development, and well-being of infants and pre-adolescents; sold through pharmacies, parapharmacies, and direct e-commerce.
• Olioseptil Aromatherapy range offering micro-emulsified essential oils in vegetable capsules using patented L-Vcaps technology; targets respiratory comfort, natural defenses, digestive comfort, sleep, and daily ailments for adult consumers.
• Vitamin 22 Complete range of vitamins and minerals combined with natural actives for vitality and immunity, featuring formulas with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant extracts, and probiotics.
• ISN (Ineldea Santé Naturelle) Micronutrition range with modern formulas covering sleep, emotional balance, immune defenses, metabolism, digestive comfort, anti-aging, and women's health including fertility and endometriosis.
• Naturfit Innovative weight management and wellness range designed for women, addressing weight loss through global formulas targeting micro-nutritional, hormonal, and emotional imbalances.
• STC Nutrition Sports activity and weight loss support with targeted actives for weight loss goals (fat burning, calorie blocking, water retention) and athletic performance (endurance, performance, strength); all products comply with the NF EN 17444 European anti-doping standard.
• Nutriexpert Natural health, wellness, and beauty products range preserving the health, well-being, and beauty of each individual naturally; sold through pharmacies and health food channels.
• Effiderm Natural cosmetics product line including skincare and body care products with natural active ingredients, positioned as the natural cosmetic brand of the Ineldea portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 product references and 8 product ranges
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SOS PrémaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOS Préma is a charitable association supporting premature infants and their families. Laboratoires Ineldea partners with SOS Préma, providing support that may include product donations, financial contributions, or health education initiatives for the supported population.
• Fondation LenvalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondation Lenval is a pediatric hospital foundation in Nice, France. The company partners with Fondation Lenval to support pediatric healthcare initiatives, likely through product or financial support for the foundation's work with children.
• 8 Supported AthletesminorOthersThe company supports 8 athletes through its sports nutrition program, providing NF EN 17444 anti-doping certified supplements to support their athletic performance and nutritional needs.
• 8 Supported Sports ClubsminorOthersThe company provides sports nutrition support and sponsorship to 8 sports clubs, building brand presence in the athletic community and supporting club health and performance programs.
• 1 Supported Sports FederationminorOthersThe company maintains a sponsorship relationship with 1 sports federation, providing anti-doping certified sports nutrition products to support athletes within the federation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arkopharma: France's largest natural health supplements company specializing in phytotherapy, aromatherapy, and nutritional supplements distributed primarily through pharmacies. Direct competitor to Ineldea across Olioseptil's essential oils range and broader micronutrition categories.
• Nutergia: French family-owned nutritional supplements laboratory (part of LGPI group) selling through pharmacies and health practitioners. Closely comparable in size, channel strategy, and natural-micronutrition positioning to Laboratoires Ineldea.
• Pileje: French micronutrition and phytotherapy laboratory distributing through healthcare professionals and pharmacies. Overlaps directly with Ineldea's ISN and Naturfit ranges on functional supplementation and women's health.
• Forté Pharma: Monaco-headquartered nutritional supplements and wellness company selling across Europe (France, Belgium, Italy, Iberia) through pharmacy and parapharmacy channels. Comparable size and multi-channel strategy to Ineldea.
• Laboratoires Gilbert: French family-owned laboratory producing dermo-cosmetic, pediatric, and natural health products (including Mustela brand). Comparable in size, family-owned heritage, and pharmacy-channel distribution model.
• Biocodex: French family-owned pharmaceutical laboratory expanding into microbiota, women's health, and nutritional supplements (e.g., Flore, Saforelle). Overlaps with Ineldea on women's health (Naturfit, ISN) and digestive products (Pediakid).
• Boiron: French global leader in homeopathic medicines distributed through pharmacies. Comparable French pharmacy-channel infrastructure and complementary positioning in natural/alternative health categories.

Broad incumbents

• Pierre Fabre: Large French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic group with significant pharmacy-channel presence across health and beauty. Overlaps with Ineldea's Effiderm cosmetics and broader pharmacy strategy at much larger scale.
• Nestlé Health Science: Global nutrition giant (Nestlé subsidiary) covering vitamins, sports nutrition, and medical nutrition. Competes with Ineldea's STC Nutrition and Vitamin 22 ranges with substantially larger R&D and marketing budgets.
• Sanofi Consumer Healthcare: Global pharmaceutical major with a sizable consumer health division (vitamins, minerals, probiotics) sold across European pharmacies. Overlaps broadly with Ineldea's portfolio and sets competitive pricing and shelf-share dynamics in France.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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