What Roelmi HPC does

ROELMI HPC Srl is an Italian functional ingredients supplier founded in 2009 and headquartered in Origgio (VA), operating under the ROELMI Group umbrella. The company designs and produces sustainable, high-performance active and functional ingredients for two end-markets: Personal Care (skincare, hair/scalp care, color cosmetics, sun care) and Nutraceutical (dietary supplements and functional foods). It serves B2B customers — cosmetics manufacturers, formulators, and nutraceutical brands — across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America.

The company's core technology is a biotechnology and green chemistry platform that combines precision microbial biofermentation with upcycling of Mediterranean agricultural by-products (Vitis vinifera leaves, Opuntia ficus-indica, olives). Key proprietary platforms include SeidoTech® (patent-pending precision biofermentation), HA Tech 2.0® (full-spectrum hyaluronans), EquiBiotics® (postbiotics via tyndallization), ExceptionHYAL® (biotechnological hyaluronan line), SelectSIEVE® (botanical complexes), and EMotion® / ColorGLAM® / ColorEST® (sustainable esters and pigments). The SynBalance spin-off supplies probiotic strains (e.g., Lactobacillus plantarum PBS067) used in SeidoTech® Lux fermentation. Clinical evidence underpins ingredient claims, with documented outcomes including +11.1% hair density improvement (Beaulixir®) and 18.9% dark spot pigmentation reduction (SelectSIEVE® Glitter).

Commercially, Roelmi HPC operates an enterprise field sales motion complemented by extensive global trade show participation (in-cosmetics, Vitafoods, SupplySide, PCHi) and technical seminars. Revenue is generated through B2B ingredient sales on negotiated quote-based pricing. The group expanded in 2024 with three new entities (Roelmi Korea, Roelmi Botanicals, Roelmi Biotech) and the merger of Brasca Industrial, and opened a new biofermentation plant at Insubria BioPark in January 2026. FY2024 consolidated turnover was €16.9 million. The company has held EcoVadis Platinum status (top 1%) in 2021–2022 and adopted Benefit Company legal status under its NIP® sustainability programme.

Name

Roelmi HPC

Legal name

ROELMI HPC Srl

Website

https://roelmihpc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ROELMI HPC Srl is an Italian B2B supplier of sustainable functional ingredients for the personal care and nutraceutical industries, built on precision microbial biofermentation and upcycled Mediterranean botanical extracts, serving cosmetics and supplement manufacturers globally with proprietary branded platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic and Nutraceutical Specialty Ingredients

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emulsifiers & Stabilizer Systems (Lecithin, Mono/Diglycerides, Blends) (CRADAOAE), Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD), Fats, Oils & Lipid Ingredients (Specialty Oils, MCTs, Structured Lipids) (CRADAOAL)

Keywords

• Cosmetic active ingredients
• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Biotech fermentation
• Upcycled botanical extracts
• Hyaluronic acid ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Origgio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Sales: B2B sales of proprietary functional and active ingredients to cosmetics and nutraceutical manufacturers. Ingredients are sold directly to formulators and brands for use in their product formulations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Roelmi HPC designs, develops, and manufactures sustainable active and functional ingredients for the cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceutical markets. Its portfolio includes biotech actives produced via precision microbial fermentation (SeidoTech®), full-spectrum hyaluronan ingredients (HA Tech 2.0®, PrincipHYAL®, ExceptionHYAL®), postbiotics (EquiBiotics®), botanical complexes (SelectSIEVE®), sustainable esters (EMotion®) and pigment systems (ColorGLAM®, ColorEST®), with manufacturing operated through the Roelmi Biotech fermentation plant at Insubria BioPark.

Product overview

ROELMI HPC is a functional ingredients company serving the Health and Personal Care markets. The company offers a portfolio of sustainable, bio-based ingredients organized into two main markets: Personal Care (including SeidoTech® Lux for eye contour care, SeidoTech® Capillys for scalp/hair care, EquiBiotics® postbiotic ingredients, PrincipHYAL® hyaluronic acid solutions, EMotion® sustainable esters, ColorEST® and ColorGLAM® pigment technologies, and various wax and functional ingredients) and Nutraceutical (including ExceptionHYAL® hyaluronan-based ingredients for joint, eye, vaginal and skin health, SelectSIEVE® botanical complexes for metabolic, cardiovascular, weight management and mood applications, and Beaulixir® hair wellness supplement). The company operates through subsidiaries including Roelmi Biotech (biofermentation), Roelmi Botanicals (botanical extracts), Roelmi Korea, and partner company SynBalance (probiotics). Products emphasize sustainability, upcycling, and circular economy principles with biotechnology and green chemistry approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EquiBiotics: Postbiotic ingredients line developed for cosmetic applications, designed to rebalance skin microbiota and provide benefits to the skin while preventing alterations.
• SeidoTech
• ExceptionHYAL
• SelectSIEVE
• EMotion
• PrincipHYAL
• ColorGLAM
• ColorEST
• Abwax
• SynBalance
• Beaulixir
• Nipseal
• CeraFluid
• Idrawax

Products and services

• SeidoTech® Lux High-performance biotechnological active ingredient for eye contour care, created through precision fermentation of upcycled Vitis vinifera leaf extracts; clinically proven to reduce dark circles, puffiness and visible signs of aging while restoring radiance.
• SeidoTech® Capillys Next-generation cosmetic active ingredient for hair and scalp care, derived from upcycled Italian prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) pruning byproducts via precision bio-fermentation, supporting scalp health and hair vitality with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
• EquiBiotics® Line Range of postbiotic cosmetic active ingredients developed through the tyndallization process for rebalancing skin microbiota and providing skin benefits while preventing alterations; includes variants such as EquiBiotics® LA.
• PrincipHYAL® Signal-10 Eco-friendly full-spectrum hyaluronic acid developed via HA Tech 2.0® precision fermentation, providing multi-target healthy aging through dual-action hydration, fibroblast proliferation and elastin synthesis, and protection of the matrix from enzymatic breakdown.
• PrincipHYAL® Cube3 Full-spectrum biotechnological sodium hyaluronate targeting short- and long-term anti-aging effects, providing immediate lifting, reducing wrinkles, boosting collagen synthesis and acting as an efficacy booster for water-soluble active ingredients.
• EMotion® Line Sustainable esters from European renewable crops for cosmetic formulations, with outstanding solubilization and dispersion properties for UV filters and pigments; suitable for sun care and make-up applications as a biodegradable alternative to silicones (including EMotion® Light).
• ColorEST® Portfolio of olive oil ester-dispersed pigments (TiO2, YellowOx, RedOx, BlackOx, Red7) engineered for superior color release, ease of use and full regulatory compliance; based on upcycled esters from non-edible fractions of olive oil.
• ColorGLAM® Portfolio of ester-coated pigments (TiO2, YellowOx, RedOx, BlackOx, Red7) functionalized with Tripelargonin, offering superior color release, enhanced formulation stability and full regulatory compliance; based on sustainable ester green chemistry technology.
• ExceptionHYAL® Star Nutricosmetic biotechnological ingredient belonging to the next generation of hyaluronans (full-spectrum, via HA Tech 2.0®), for skin health and aging; decreases wrinkles and increases elasticity and smoothness for a younger-looking skin aspect; won NutraIngredients Asia 2021 Ingredient of the Year (Beauty from Within) via the Beaulixir® platform.
• ExceptionHYAL® Wink Biotechnological hyaluronic-acid-based ingredient for eye well-being and visual performance support; improves eye moisturization and reduces discomforts from blue light, focusing difficulties, eye pain and tearing.
• ExceptionHYAL® Relief Biotechnological ingredient promoting gastro-oesophageal and oral health by reducing discomforts from gastric acid reflux, protecting oral and gastric mucosae from pathogens and supporting tissue regeneration.
• ExceptionHYAL® Jump
• ExceptionHYAL® Blossom Biotechnological ingredient providing a complementary approach to menopause discomforts, ameliorating vaginal dryness, itching, pain, urinary urgency and bone fragility typical for menopausal women.
• SelectSIEVE® HopE Nutraceutical botanical ingredient designed to support metabolic health and management of obesity and metabolic syndrome; targets diabesity by reducing visceral fat, improving insulin resistance and reducing chronic inflammation using bioactive components from hop cones extracted via supercritical CO2.
• SelectSIEVE® Glitter Eco-sustainable nutraceutical/cosmetic complex of polyphenols from olive by-products and licorice root extracts, clinically shown to even out skin complexion with a brighter, more youthful appearance, reducing dark-spot pigmentation by 18.9% and surface area by 19.9% and increasing skin radiance by 21.2% after 8 weeks.
• SelectSIEVE® Zen Eco-sustainable nutraceutical phytochemical complex from Holy Basil, Lemon Balm and Elderberry, providing a mental relaxation and mood improvement approach by improving sleep quality and inducing a relaxation sensation.
• SelectSIEVE® OptiChol Eco-sustainable nutraceutical approach to cardiovascular health and cholesterol management, based on a phytochemical complex from olive fruit polyphenols that reduces LDL cholesterol and modulates glycaemia and blood pressure.
• SelectSIEVE® Libra Natural nutraceutical ingredient that balances hunger and satiety sensations, supporting compliance with dietary and weight-loss plans, derived from the synergy of Sage and Mulberry leaves.
• Beaulixir® Hair wellness dietary supplement with plant-derived oils and phytosterols from Linseed, Wheat, Saw Palmetto, Borage, Pine and Rye; clinically shown to improve hair density (up to +11.1%), thickness, shine and to reduce shedding in subjects with Telogen Effluvium.
• PrincipHYAL® Aurora Personal care PrincipHYAL®-line hyaluronic acid variant included in the company's active ingredients portfolio, leveraging HA Tech 2.0® full-spectrum hyaluronan technology.
• Idrawax® Revo Wax-based functional ingredient in the Idrawax® line for cosmetic applications, part of the company's portfolio of natural wax ingredients for formulation use.
• NIPSEAL® Personal care ingredient line included in the company's active ingredients portfolio on the website.
• CeraFluid® Versatile active ingredient for functional make-up, skin care and hair care formulations, listed in the company's personal care ingredients portfolio.
• SelectSIEVE® Apple Nutraceutical ingredient variant in the SelectSIEVE® botanical complex line, listed on the company website portfolio.
• SelectSIEVE® Rainbow Nutraceutical ingredient variant in the SelectSIEVE® botanical complex line, listed on the company website portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinical studies show SeidoTech® Lux reduces dark circles, puffiness, and signs of aging with proven efficacy on eye contour area
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SynBalancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynBalance is a spin-off of ROELMI HPC that has also adopted Benefit Company legal status. The two companies share booth space at major trade shows including Vitafoods Europe and Vitafoods Asia, combining expertise in microbiome health and sustainable ingredient solutions. SynBalance provides probiotic strains including Lactobacillus plantarum PBS067 used in SeidoTech Lux fermentation.
• Insubria BioParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsubria BioPark hosts ROELMI HPC's advanced biofermentation plant for Roelmi Biotech subsidiary. The facility is designed to boost production capacity and reinforce focus on sustainable and circular economy practices.
• SynBalance (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PBS067)coreTechnology or IntegrationSynBalance supplies proprietary probiotic strain PBS067 used in the fermentation process for SeidoTech Lux, which is developed by ROELMI Group using upcycled Vitis vinifera leaves.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vytrus Biotech: Spanish biotech company specializing in plant stem-cell-derived active ingredients for cosmetics. Directly comparable in biotech platform approach and focus on sustainable, science-driven cosmetic actives for the same brand customer base.
• Provital Group: Spanish specialty ingredient manufacturer focused on natural, biotech-derived active ingredients for personal care and cosmetics. Comparable mid-sized European peer serving similar cosmetic and nutraceutical brand customers with proprietary natural actives.
• Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (IFF): Developer and supplier of cosmetic actives and phospholipid-based delivery systems acquired by IFF. Highly comparable in offering high-performance, science-backed active ingredients to cosmetic formulators, including biotech-derived actives.
• Bio-Botanica: US-based manufacturer of botanical extracts and natural ingredients for personal care and nutraceutical applications. Comparable in offering botanical complexes and customized ingredient blends to cosmetic and supplement formulators.
• Mibelle Biochemistry: Swiss specialty B2B ingredient supplier developing biotech and plant-cell-derived cosmetic actives for skincare, haircare and nutricosmetics. Closely comparable to Roelmi HPC in scale, biotech/upcycling positioning, and target customer base of cosmetic and nutraceutical formulators.
• CODIF International: French specialty supplier of marine biotech and natural active ingredients for cosmetics. Comparable in approach (biotech-derived actives) and customer base (cosmetic brands), though focused on marine rather than Mediterranean upcycled sources.
• Seppic (Air Liquide): Specialty ingredients subsidiary of Air Liquide producing cosmetic actives, excipients, and polymer-based delivery systems. Direct competitor in the cosmetic active ingredients space with overlapping biotech and natural positioning, though larger and broader in scope.

Broad incumbents

• Givaudan Active Beauty: Global fragrance and beauty ingredients powerhouse and division of Givaudan, offering a broad portfolio of cosmetic actives including biotech-derived and natural ingredients. Far larger than Roelmi HPC but overlaps in cosmetic active ingredient supply with sustainability and biotech themes.
• DSM-Firmenich Personal Care: Major personal care ingredients platform post DSM-Firmenich merger, covering vitamins, hyaluronic acids, probiotics/postbiotics and skin actives. Overlaps with Roelmi HPC across several ingredient families (notably ExceptionHYAL-style hyaluronans and postbiotics).
• Symrise Personal Care: Global specialty ingredients supplier with a Personal Care division offering cosmetic actives, micro-protection, and botanical ingredients. Broad incumbent competitor with sustainability and biotech positioning, overlapping customer base with Roelmi HPC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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