Pharmactive
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersAlcobendas, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Pharmactive firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pharmactive
- Legal name
- Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L.
- Website
- https://pharmactive.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pharmactive industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Botanical Nutraceutical Ingredients
- NAICS
- Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)
- SIC
- Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK), Condition-Specific Bioactives (Glucosamine/Chondroitin, Plant Sterols, Melatonin, Lutein/Zeaxanthin) (AFAJAKAK), Specialty & Condition-Specific Nutraceuticals (e.g., Liver, Eye, Endocrine) (HLAMALAO), Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)
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Where Pharmactive is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alcobendas
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Pharmactive business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Premium Botanical Ingredient Sales: Pharmactive develops and manufactures differentiated natural ingredients (branded botanical extracts) and sells them to nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and veterinary companies for incorporation into their finished products. Revenue is generated through ingredient sales, likely on a per-kilogram or per-unit basis with B2B contracts. The company operates globally with primary markets in Europe, USA, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Pharmactive product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pharmactive develops and manufactures premium branded botanical ingredients standardized to specific biomolecules and backs them with proprietary processes, clinical studies, and regulatory approvals. The company sells these differentiated natural extracts (e.g., Affron® saffron, Abg10+® aged black garlic, Liboost® damiana, Kyoh® rocket leaf) to nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and veterinary companies for incorporation into their finished products. The portfolio spans mental wellness, cardiovascular, immune, metabolic, sexual, hair, skin, eye, digestive, and prostate health applications.
Product overview
Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L.U. is a privately-owned Spanish company that develops and manufactures differentiated natural ingredients supported by scientific evidence for the Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Industries. The company offers a portfolio of Premium Branded Ingredients including Abg10+® (aged black garlic for cardiovascular health), Affron® (saffron for mood and sleep), Affroneye® (saffron for eye health), Csat+® (carob for satiety), Isenolic® (olive leaf for immune support), Kwd+® (kiwi for digestion), Kyoh® (rocket leaf for hair follicle health), Liboost® (damiana for sexual health), Olivactive® (olive leaf for immunity), Plasys300® (prostate health), and Xorialyc® (olive leaf for skin inflammation). All ingredients are all-natural, scientifically studied, and standardized to specific biomolecules with proven benefits. The company also offers a DELTA+ product line.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Abg10+® Aged black garlic extract standardized to S-Allyl-L-Cysteine (SAC) with cardioprotective and immunoregulatory properties, sold to nutraceutical and pharmaceutical companies for cardiovascular health formulations. Produced via the proprietary ABG Cool-Tech™ aging and extraction process with full crop-to-product traceability.
- Affron® Standardized saffron extract (Crocus sativus L.) sold to nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturers for mood improvement, stress relief, relaxation support, and sleep quality enhancement. First saffron ingredient to receive South Korean MFDS Individual Approval for Stress Relief.
- Affroneye® Saffron extract standardized for eye health support and visual function strengthening, sold to nutraceutical manufacturers for ocular health formulations.
- Csat+® Standardized carob extract designed to deliver a satiating metabolic effect and modulate the microbiome-satiety pathway, sold to nutraceutical manufacturers for weight management and metabolic health formulations.
- Isenolic® Olive leaf extract leveraging Mediterranean botanical traditions, sold to nutraceutical manufacturers for immune support formulations aimed at preventing cold and flu symptoms.
- Kwd+® Innovative kiwi extract standardized for digestive health support and protein absorption, sold to nutraceutical manufacturers for digestive health formulations.
- Kyoh® Rocket leaf (Eruca sativa) extract standardized to 1.5–3.0% flavonol glycosides for hair follicle function and growth support, sold to nutraceutical and nutricosmetic manufacturers as Pharmactive's first nutricosmetic ingredient.
- Liboost® Turnera diffusa (damiana) extract sold to nutraceutical manufacturers for men's sexual health formulations and sexual performance enhancement. Distributed exclusively in Brazil through Pnfarma.
- Olivactive® Olive leaf extract standardized to strengthen the immune system with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, sold to nutraceutical manufacturers for immune support formulations.
- Plasys300® Botanical ingredient for improving symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and supporting prostate health, sold to nutraceutical manufacturers for men's urological health formulations.
- Xorialyc® Next-generation olive leaf extract providing natural relief for skin inflammation, including psoriasis-prone and sensitive skin, sold to nutraceutical and dermatological product manufacturers.
- DELTA+ Specialized product line within the Pharmactive biotech portfolio, distinct from the Premium Branded Ingredients collection, listed on the company's biotech product page.
Quantifiable outcome
- Affron 12-week placebo-controlled trial: 72% of saffron group showed improvement vs 54% placebo; 53% reduction in low mood symptoms
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Pharmactive
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Pharmactive technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Pharmactive partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- PnfarmacorePnfarma is the exclusive distributor of Liboost in Brazil. This strategic partnership focuses on sexual wellness innovation and addresses real consumer needs in the Brazilian market through exclusive distribution rights.
- Gencor PacificcoreGencor Pacific serves as the distributor for Affron saffron extract in North American markets. This channel partnership enables localized market penetration and customer support for the flagship Affron ingredient in the important US market.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Pharmactive competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sabinsa: Sabinsa is a leading manufacturer of standardized botanical extracts and nutraceutical ingredients with a globally branded portfolio. It is the most direct comparator to Pharmactive given its emphasis on patented/standardized ingredients backed by clinical studies.
- Indena: Indena is an Italian developer and manufacturer of high-quality botanical extracts for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. It is comparable to Pharmactive in its premium, science-driven positioning and standardized botanical ingredient portfolio.
- Euromed: Euromed is a Spanish/European standardized botanical extract manufacturer serving pharmaceutical and nutraceutical customers. As a Spain-based peer, it competes head-to-head with Pharmactive for European formulation customers and shares the same Mediterranean botanical supply base.
- Gencor Pacific: Gencor Pacific is both a Pharmactive distribution partner and an independent developer of branded nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., Libifem, Tesnor). It competes in the same premium botanical ingredient space, particularly in women's health and sexual wellness adjacencies.
- OmniActive Health Technologies: OmniActive develops and supplies science-backed, naturally sourced ingredients including lutein, saffron and other botanical extracts to the nutraceutical industry. It directly competes with Pharmactive's Affron and Affroneye franchises in premium mood and eye-health ingredients.
Emerging players
- Applied Food Sciences: Applied Food Sciences is a smaller US-based supplier of branded botanical extracts and functional ingredients for the supplement industry. It competes with Pharmactive in supplying premium, clinically supported extracts to nutraceutical formulators.
- BioActives: BioActives supplies standardized plant-derived bioactives to the dietary supplement and functional food industries. Comparable to Pharmactive in the supply of science-backed, standardized botanical extracts to nutraceutical formulators.
- NutraLife BioMed: NutraLife BioMed develops and commercializes clinically validated, branded nutraceutical ingredients targeted at specific health outcomes. Its portfolio model and go-to-market approach closely mirror Pharmactive's branded ingredient strategy.
Broad incumbents
- Givaudan (Naturex): Givaudan acquired Naturex to build a large natural ingredients platform spanning flavors, colors and botanical extracts. While much broader than Pharmactive, its Natural Ingredients division overlaps directly with Pharmactive's standardized botanical offering.
- Kemin Industries: Kemin is a global ingredient manufacturer with a sizable wellness and botanical extraction business serving nutraceutical and animal-health customers. Comparable as a science-led branded ingredient supplier serving overlapping end-markets.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Pharmactive social profiles
Digital presencePharmactive financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Pharmactive leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Pharmactive funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Pharmactive M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Pharmactive
What does Pharmactive do?
Pharmactive develops and manufactures premium branded botanical ingredients standardized to specific biomolecules and backs them with proprietary processes, clinical studies, and regulatory approvals. The company sells these differentiated natural extracts (e.g., Affron® saffron, Abg10+® aged black garlic, Liboost® damiana, Kyoh® rocket leaf) to nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and veterinary companies for incorporation into their finished products. The portfolio spans mental wellness, cardiovascular, immune, metabolic, sexual, hair, skin, eye, digestive, and prostate health applications.
Is Pharmactive a public or private company?
Pharmactive is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Pharmactive founded?
Pharmactive was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Pharmactive based?
Pharmactive is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Pharmactive make money?
One revenue line is on record: premium Botanical Ingredient Sales.
Who are Pharmactive's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sabinsa, Indena, Euromed, Gencor Pacific and OmniActive Health Technologies. Emerging players are Applied Food Sciences, BioActives and NutraLife BioMed. Broad incumbents are Givaudan (Naturex) and Kemin Industries.
Does Pharmactive have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pharmactive.
What industry is Pharmactive in?
Pharmactive's product category is Botanical Nutraceutical Ingredients. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAJAKAD, Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts), with a secondary code of EUAAAIAK, Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives. Its NAICS code is 325411 and its SIC code is 2833.