What Finzelberg does

Finzelberg GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of botanical extracts and proprietary branded ingredients, headquartered in Andernach and founded in 1875. The company operates as a B2B supplier to the pharmaceutical industry and the dietary supplement industry, producing plant-based extracts used in tablets, capsules, and modern dosage forms, and is a member of The Nature Network (MB-Holding GmbH & Co. KG), a fourth-generation family-owned group. Finzelberg holds GMP-certified manufacturing facilities, documents quality through numerous independent certifications, and is led by CEO Michael Braig.

The core technology is botanical extraction, applied across a portfolio of more than 150 raw materials sourced from over 60 countries via The Nature Network's network of more than 400 raw material partners. Finzelberg has built a proprietary branded ingredients portfolio of seven clinically positioned actives — RECOVERA (prickly pear), CONCENTAL (Greek mountain tea), AGILIROSE JOINT and AGILIROSE BEAUTY (artichoke and rosehip), APHRODANA (Damiana), FIREROOT (red ginseng), and MENTALIFY — alongside RHODIOLA by Finzelberg, which is backed by over 20 years of proprietary Rhodiola rosea cultivation know-how and a 2004 double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial. The sustainability programme commits the company and the wider network to climate neutrality across all operations and the supply chain by 2030.

Finzelberg generates revenue through direct enterprise sales to pharmaceutical manufacturers developing plant-based medicines and phytopharmaceuticals, and to dietary supplement manufacturers producing functional foods, sports nutrition, beauty-from-within, and natural health products. Pricing is quote-based and determined through direct customer relationships rather than public price lists, and the company distributes globally through The Nature Network's more than 30 locations across four continents. Headcount is in the 251-500 band and the company is privately held, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or public shareholders.

Name

Finzelberg

Legal name

Finzelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://finzelberg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Finzelberg GmbH & Co. KG, founded 1875 in Andernach, Germany, manufactures botanical extracts and seven proprietary branded ingredients for pharmaceutical companies and dietary supplement manufacturers worldwide as part of The Nature Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Botanical Active Ingredients

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fortification Ingredients (Vitamins, Minerals, Nutrient Premixes) (CRADAOAM), Sports & Performance Nutrition Foods Manufacturing (Protein Foods, Energy Gels/Bars) (AFAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Botanical extracts manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical active ingredients
• Dietary supplement ingredients
• Herbal extract production
• Phytopharmaceutical raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Andernach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Botanical Extract Ingredients: Finzelberg generates revenue by supplying botanical extracts and branded ingredients to pharmaceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers. Products are sold as ingredients for tablets, capsules, and various modern delivery formats. The company collaborates with customers to develop and optimize plant-based products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Finzelberg develops, optimizes and manufactures plant-based active ingredients for the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries. The portfolio includes a broad range of botanical extracts for tablets, capsules and modern dosage forms, plus seven-plus proprietary branded ingredients (RECOVERA, CONCENTAL, AGILIROSE JOINT/BEAUTY, APHRODANA, FIREROOT, 360GUT, MENTALIFY, RHODIOLA by Finzelberg) produced in GMP-certified facilities and supplied to customers globally.

Product overview

Finzelberg is a globally operating manufacturer of active botanical extracts for pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, founded in 1875. The company's product portfolio comprises a range of branded proprietary ingredients (RECOVERA, CONCENTAL, AGILIROSE JOINT, AGILIROSE BEAUTY, APHRODANA, FIREROOT, and RHODIOLA by Finzelberg) positioned for physical and mental performance, joint health, beauty, and stress reduction applications. These branded ingredients complement a broader portfolio of botanical extracts for tablets, capsules, and modern dosage forms. All products feature documented quality and independent certifications, with manufacturing in Germany and sustainable sourcing through The Nature Network's global supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RECOVERA: Branded ingredient for muscle recovery, quick recuperation, training effectiveness, sustainable performance, blood sugar control, and weight management.
• CONCENTAL
• 360GUT
• MENTALIFY
• APHRODANA
• AGILIROSE JOINT
• AGILIROSE BEAUTY
• RHODIOLA by Finzelberg

Products and services

• RECOVERA Branded botanical ingredient derived from Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear cactus) cladodes and fruits, positioned for muscle recovery, quick recuperation, training effectiveness, sustainable performance, blood sugar control and weight management in sports-nutrition and supplement applications.
• CONCENTAL Branded botanical ingredient based on Sideritis species (Greek Mountain Tea) targeting concentration, focus, mental strength, performance in mentally demanding situations and anxiety reduction in supplement and functional food applications.
• AGILIROSE JOINT Branded botanical ingredient combining cynara scolymus (artichoke) with rosehip, targeting flexibility, mobility, joint comfort, active lifestyle support and anti-inflammatory benefits in joint-health supplement applications.
• AGILIROSE BEAUTY Branded botanical ingredient variant built on the same cynara scolymus (artichoke) and rosehip combination as AGILIROSE JOINT, targeted at beauty-from-within, skin health and beauty supplement applications.
• APHRODANA Branded botanical ingredient containing Damiana, positioned for stress reduction, emotional serenity, stamina, improved blood flow and sexual health support in supplement applications.
• FIREROOT Branded botanical ingredient based on red ginseng, positioned for physical and mental performance, energy, endurance, reaction time improvement and anti-fatigue effects in sports-nutrition and supplement applications.
• RHODIOLA by Finzelberg Sustainable Rhodiola rosea extract from Finzelberg's own proprietary cultivation, backed by over 20 years of know-how and a 2004 double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial showing improved endurance exercise capacity (VO2max) from Day 1; positioned for adaptogen and stress-relief supplement applications.
• 360GUT Branded botanical ingredient positioned for digestive health and gut wellness in dietary supplement applications.
• MENTALIFY Branded botanical ingredient positioned for cognitive support and mental performance in dietary supplement applications.
• Botanical Extracts Portfolio Comprehensive portfolio of effective plant extracts for herbal medicines and dietary supplements, including classic extracts for tablets and capsules as well as products for various modern dosage forms, featuring documented quality and independent certifications and supported by raw material sourcing from over 60 countries.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Nature NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinzelberg is a member of The Nature Network, a fourth-generation family business (MB-Holding GmbH) focused on botanical expertise. The network provides shared resources, sustainability infrastructure, and a global presence spanning more than 30 locations across four continents, enabling coordinated operations and supply chain management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kemin Industries: Global ingredient manufacturer serving human nutrition, animal nutrition, and health sectors with botanical and bioactive ingredients — a broader incumbent with partial overlap in plant-based ingredient supply.
• ADM Nutrition: Global agricultural processor and ingredient supplier with a Human Nutrition division covering plant-based bioactives and botanical extracts — a much larger broad incumbent competing in similar B2B nutrition and supplement channels.
• Döhler: German-headquartered producer of natural ingredients, flavors, and ingredient systems for food, beverage, and nutrition customers — broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in plant-based extracts.
• Frutarom (IFF): Now part of International Flavors & Fragrances, Frutarom historically supplied botanical extracts and natural ingredients for flavors, nutrition, and pharma — a broader incumbent with overlapping capability in plant-based ingredient supply.

Direct peers

• Sabinsa: US- and India-based manufacturer of standardized herbal extracts, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceutical ingredients with proprietary branded ingredients and clinical backing — overlapping customer base in dietary supplements and functional foods.
• Euromed: Spanish manufacturer of standardized botanical extracts for pharmaceutical and dietary supplement companies, with a similar European heritage and B2B ingredient-supply model to Finzelberg.
• Naturex (Givaudan): Originally a French botanical extract specialist now integrated into Givaudan's Active Beauty and Health & Nutrition divisions — competes directly in plant-based ingredients for pharma, supplement, and functional food customers.
• Indena: Italian manufacturer of high-quality botanical extracts for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, with proprietary branded ingredients and clinical evidence — directly comparable in product mix, B2B go-to-market, and regulatory positioning.
• Martin Bauer Group: Germany-based global supplier of botanical extracts and tea-based ingredients for the food, beverage, pharma, and nutraceutical industries — the closest direct competitor to Finzelberg in both product portfolio and customer base.

Emerging players

• BioGaia: Swedish probiotic and gut-health ingredient company — adjacent to Finzelberg's 360GUT branded ingredient and broader gut-health category, with overlap in clinically validated B2B supplement ingredients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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