Nanovetores Group

What Nanovetores Group does

Brazil-based Nanovetores Group (Nanovetores Tecnologia S.A.) is a specialty cosmetic ingredients company founded in 2008 in Florianópolis, with a regional office in Bern, Switzerland. The company builds a proprietary nanoencapsulation platform using liposomes and biopolymeric particles to protect sensitive active ingredients, control particle size for deeper skin permeation, and enable triggered, prolonged release via enzymes, water, temperature, pH, and friction. Manufacturing relies on green-chemistry, water-based processes that are solvent-free and produce monodisperse, biodegradable particles larger than 200 nm. The catalog spans roughly 60 nanoencapsulated active ingredients and 35-plus finished SKUs (creams, serums, lotions, masks, sprays, in-pearls) grouped into skincare, haircare, bodycare, and functional-makeup verticals, with named in-clinic claims such as wrinkle reduction in 7 days for Creme NV DMAE + NV Up Lift and 8-hour repellent protection for Nanoicaridina.

The business runs on a B2B ingredients model with two complementary revenue streams: (1) nanoencapsulated actives sold to formulation laboratories and cosmetic brands with a 5-liter minimum volume, and (2) finished products supplied to brands at a 25-liter minimum, both priced by quote. Givaudan, the global leader in fragrances and flavors, is a strategic partner-investor, and Nanovetores reaches 150+ countries through Givaudan's distribution network and direct sales from Brazil and Switzerland. Sales is technical and consultative: the company provides full technical dossiers for regulatory, formulation, and product-positioning support, and is led by co-founder and President Dra. Betina Zanetti Ramos, supported by a team of PhDs and Masters in nanoscience and pharmaceutics.

Name

Nanovetores Group

Legal name

Nanovetores Tecnologia S.A.

Website

https://nanovetores.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nanovetores Group is a Brazilian-founded specialty cosmetic ingredients company that develops and supplies proprietary nanoencapsulated active ingredients and finished cosmetic products to cosmetic industries, formulation laboratories, and beauty brands worldwide, with distribution to 150+ countries via Givaudan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cosmetic Ingredients

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging) (CRABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Delivery Systems & Encapsulation (Microencapsulation, Liposomes, Emulsions, Beadlets, Spray-Dried) (AFAJAKAL), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

Keywords

• Nanoencapsulated cosmetic actives
• Cosmetic active ingredients
• Nanoencapsulation technology
• Skincare haircare formulations
• Encapsulated beauty ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Florianópolis

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nanoencapsulated Actives: Sale of nanoencapsulated active ingredients for cosmetic formulations. Provides actives for companies developing their own formulations with high-performance ingredients.
2. Finished Products: Sale of finished products developed with nanoencapsulation technology ready for packaging. Accelerates go-to-market for companies without compromising technical quality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nanovetores develops and supplies nanoencapsulated active ingredients for cosmetic formulations, plus finished cosmetic products ready for packaging (skincare, haircare, bodycare, and functional makeup). Offerings include encapsulated actives, finished serums/creams/lotions/masks, and tailored encapsulation services, with complete technical documentation and formulation support for B2B customers.

Product overview

Nanovetores Group is a Brazilian company (with headquarters in Brazil and Switzerland) founded in 2008, pioneering nanoencapsulation technology for cosmetic actives in Brazil. They are invested by Givaudan and offer two main product pathways: (1) nanoencapsulated active ingredients for formulation teams who want to develop their own products, and (2) finished products developed with their nanoencapsulation technology. Their portfolio spans multiple product categories: Skincare (Facial) products including NV Ascorbic Acid, NV Age Freeze, NV Hyalocollagreen Eco, NV Hyaluronic Acid Eco, NV Caffeine Eco, NV Niacinamide, NV Pep Botulin, NV Retinol, NV VitC-MAP, and various serums and creams; Haircare (Capilar) products including NV Argan, NV Glossy, NV Grayless, NV Liss, NV R-Growth Hair, NV Smooth; Bodycare (Corporal) products including Nanoicaridina, Nano 3C, NV Cellulight, NV Cellulitech Eco, NV Arnica Montana; and finished products including various serums, creams, gels, and lotions. The company specializes in nanoencapsulation technology with three pillars: Efficacy (protection, permeation, controlled release triggers), Safety (biocompatible, biodegradable, monodisperse particles >200nm), and Sustainability (green chemistry, water-based system free of organic solvents).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NV Ascorbic Acid Nanoencapsulated ascorbic acid (vitamin C) active ingredient in its purest form, providing antioxidant and despigmenting action, skin tone uniformization, dark spot reduction, hydration, and improved firmness. Sold to cosmetic formulation teams and beauty brands for incorporation into skincare products.
• NV Hyalocollagreen Eco Award-winning (FCE Cosmetique 2022) innovative multifunctional nanoencapsulated active that promotes wrinkle filling, deep hydration, and increased skin firmness, reduces sagging and enhances collagen synthesis. Sold to formulation teams and beauty brands for facial antiaging skincare.
• NV Hyaluronic Acid Eco Nanoencapsulated hyaluronic acid active ingredient providing deep hydration, wrinkle filling, and increased skin firmness, with antiaging, tensing, and antioxidant action. Sold to formulation teams and brands for antiaging skincare.
• NV Retinol Nanoencapsulated retinol active ingredient with high stability, controlled permeation, and prolonged release, acting on collagen and elastin synthesis to promote epidermal renewal and reduce fine wrinkles. Sold to cosmetic formulation teams and beauty brands for antiaging skincare.
• NV Caffeine Eco Nanoencapsulated caffeine active ingredient that stimulates microcirculation, improves skin firmness, reduces dark circles and bags via vasoconstrictor action, and provides antioxidant photoprotection and collagen synthesis. Sold to formulators and beauty brands for skincare and bodycare.
• NV Cysteamine 15 Nanoencapsulated cysteamine active ingredient effective in treating hyperpigmentation and melasma by inhibiting essential melanogenesis enzymes and reducing melanin production. Sold to cosmetic formulation teams and beauty brands for depigmenting skincare.
• NV Kojic Acid Nanoencapsulated kojic acid active ingredient with whitening and antiaging action, indicated for treating hyperchromias and skin tone uniformization; inhibits melanogenesis without causing irritation, allowing daytime use. Sold to cosmetic formulators.
• NV Tranexamic Acid Nanoencapsulated tranexamic acid active with potent whitening action, indicated for treating melasma and preventing UV-induced pigmentation. Sold to cosmetic formulators and beauty brands for depigmenting skincare.
• NV Niacinamide Nanoencapsulated niacinamide active ingredient that strengthens skin barrier, stimulates cell renewal, prevents photoaging, and aids in treating acne vulgaris and uniformizing skin tone. Sold to cosmetic formulators and beauty brands for sensitive-skin skincare.
• NV Vitamin B12 Nanoencapsulated Vitamin B12 active ingredient with soothing and repairing action that strengthens skin barrier, protects against external aggressions, aids cell regeneration, and is a coadjutant in care for atopic dermatitis and rosacea. Sold to cosmetic formulators and brands.
• NV DMAE Nanoencapsulated DMAE active ingredient providing tensing effect and firming action, with antioxidant and hydrating properties and vegan collagen to improve skin firmness and elasticity. Sold to cosmetic formulators for antiaging skincare.
• NV Age Freeze Nanoencapsulated active that promotes skin rejuvenation by smoothing wrinkles and expression lines through muscle relaxation, temporarily inhibiting signal transmission between nerves and muscles in the dermal layer. Sold to cosmetic formulators and brands as a natural alternative for skin firmness and texture.
• NV Pep Botulin Advanced biotechnological nanoencapsulated active with biomimetic peptide technology that aids in smoothing expression lines and improving skin texture. Sold to cosmetic formulators and beauty brands for premium antiaging skincare.
• NV PLLA Biocompatible polymer active based on poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), recognized for stimulating collagen production, promoting firmness, skin restructuring, and gradual reduction of sagging. Sold to cosmetic formulators and brands.
• NV HXP Mineral nanoencapsulated active based on calcium hydroxyapatite, naturally present in the organism, promoting skin support, improved firmness, and filling effect associated with collagen biostimulation. Sold to cosmetic formulators and brands.
• NV RetinUP BP Retinol-based nanoencapsulated active developed to offer high performance with greater sensory versatility, maintaining classic vitamin A benefits in more transparent and light formulations using VectorHyal technology, free of BHT/BHA. Sold to cosmetic formulators.
• NV Glutathione Nanoencapsulated glutathione antioxidant active ingredient that protects cells, helps uniformize skin tone, and combats hyperpigmentation; nanoencapsulation reduces characteristic odor and increases stability and absorption. Sold to cosmetic formulators and beauty brands.
• NV PhytoGlow Exclusive nanoencapsulated blend of botanical extracts that stimulates microcirculation, favors drainage, and reduces toxin accumulation, promoting visible reduction of swelling and facial bags. Sold to cosmetic formulators.
• NV Resveratrol Eco Nanoencapsulated trans-resveratrol active with potent antioxidant and regenerating action, stimulating collagen synthesis, improving elasticity, and contributing to hydration. Sold to cosmetic formulators for antiaging skincare.
• NV R-Growth Hair Set of nanoencapsulated actives that act on anti-hair loss effect, growth, and hair thickening, bringing vitality and vigor to strands. Sold to cosmetic formulators and brands for hair growth haircare.
• NV Grayless Nanoencapsulated active that stimulates hair follicle stem cells to promote natural repigmentation of strands, protecting against oxidation and activating melanogenesis. Sold to cosmetic formulators for haircare launches.
• NV Liss Versatile multifunctional nanoencapsulated active for hair, with protective action that increases hair mass, disciplining effect, color protection, and hair modeling. Sold to cosmetic formulators and brands for haircare.
• NV Argan Nanoencapsulated argan active with hydrating and smoothing action that reduces volume and frizz, protecting hair against breakage and dryness. Sold to cosmetic formulators for haircare.
• NV Glossy Nanoencapsulated active that provides intense shine and high hair substantivity, promoting deep hydration, elasticity, and softness. Sold to cosmetic formulators for haircare.
• NV Smooth Nanoencapsulated active that reduces frizz and provides high substantivity to hair strands; when heat-activated, cuticle sealing promotes strand shielding, favoring hydration, softness, and shine. Sold to cosmetic formulators for haircare.
• NV Cellulight Nanoencapsulated active with draining action that reduces swelling caused by cellulitis inflammation, stimulates microcirculation, promotes skin firmness, and aids in body measurement reduction. Sold to cosmetic formulators for bodycare.
• NV Cellulitech Eco Nanoencapsulated active that reduces localized fat and improves cellulitis appearance, combating orange peel aspect, with draining, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant action. Sold to cosmetic formulators for bodycare.
• Nano 3C Nanoencapsulated active with anticellulite and body slimming action that stimulates metabolism and aids fat burning, with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and thermogenic effect. Sold to cosmetic formulators for bodycare.
• NV Relief Eco Nanoencapsulated active providing immediate relief from muscle pain, arthritis, and rheumatism; stimulates skin regeneration and improves blood microcirculation. Sold to cosmetic formulators for bodycare pain relief.
• NV Arnica Montana Nanoencapsulated arnica active that improves circulation and reduces inflammation, aiding recovery from strains and muscle pain and accelerating bruise discoloration. Sold to cosmetic formulators for bodycare.
• Nanoicaridina Nanoencapsulated repellent active ingredient with prolonged action of up to 8 hours, highly effective against Aedes aegypti (transmitter of Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya). Sold to cosmetic formulators and brands for repellent products.
• NV Rose Hips Eco Nanoencapsulated regenerating active that aids in wound and burn healing, stimulates cell renewal, prevents premature aging, and helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Sold to cosmetic formulators for bodycare.
• Nanoicaridina em Base Ultra Fluida Repellent finished product with 25% nanoencapsulated icaridin and ultra-fluid base providing prolonged protection for up to 8 hours against Aedes aegypti. Sold as a ready-to-package finished product to beauty brands and distributors.
• Creme NV DMAE + NV Up Lift Finished antiaging cream product that combines encapsulated NV DMAE and NV Up Lift actives for intensive wrinkle treatment; clinical tests showed smoothing of facial and neck wrinkles in 7 days of use. Sold to beauty brands and distributors as a ready-to-package finished cosmetic product.
• Sérum NV Caffeine Eco + NV Pep Botulin Finished facial serum that combines the revitalizing action of NV Caffeine Eco with the smoothing effect of NV Pep Botulin, reducing dark circles, swelling, and fatigue signs. Sold to beauty brands and distributors as a ready-to-market finished product.
• Loção NV Tranexamic Acid + NV Pep Botulin Finished lotion that combines skin tone uniformizing action of NV Tranexamic Acid with the expression-line smoothing effect of NV Pep Botulin, promoting firmer and luminous skin. Sold as a ready-to-market finished product.
• Sérum NV Hyalocollagreen Eco + NV Pep Botulin Finished facial serum that combines intense hydration and filling effect of NV Hyalocollagreen Eco with the smoothing action of NV Pep Botulin, promoting firmer and more uniform skin without invasive intervention. Sold as a ready-to-market finished product.
• Nano Ageless Ultra + NV Pep Botulin Finished antiaging product that combines the tensing effect of Nano Ageless Ultra with the progressive action of NV Pep Botulin to reduce expression lines biomimetrically without invasive intervention. Sold as a ready-to-market finished cosmetic product.
• Máscara NV Squalife + NV Hyalocollagreen Eco Finished haircare hair mask that combines NV Squalife and NV Hyalocollagreen Eco to provide intense hydration and restoration of hair fiber, reduce frizz, and protect against damage. Sold as a ready-to-market finished haircare product.
• Sérum Booster Capilar Finished hair serum with encapsulated actives that act on anti-hair-loss effect, growth, and thickening, with clinically visible results in 30 days. Sold as a ready-to-market finished haircare product.
• Spray NV Liss Finished multifunctional leave-in hair spray providing intense hydration, hair strengthening, and thermal protection up to 230°C; reduces frizz and promotes intense shine. Sold as a ready-to-market finished haircare product.
• Loção NV Cellulitech Eco Finished anti-cellulite body lotion with powerful anti-inflammatory action, providing better skin appearance from first application and in long-term treatment. Sold as a ready-to-market finished bodycare product.
• Instants Collection Finished haircare collection bringing together versatile and innovative formulas that provide hydration, softness, intense shine, and strand alignment using high-compatibility nanoencapsulation technology. Sold as a ready-to-market finished haircare collection.
• Sérum NV Caffeine Eco Finished facial and body serum with light texture that effectively reduces dark circles and wrinkles, with lipolytic action and microcirculation improvement. Sold as a ready-to-market finished cosmetic product.
• Fortalecedor de Unhas Finished nail strengthening product for nails with fungus and spots; strengthens, repairs, and revitalizes, promoting healthy growth, aiding in healing, and hydrating nails and cuticles. Sold as a ready-to-market finished cosmetic product.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of wrinkles in 7 days of use (NV DMAE + NV Up Lift cream)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lipotec (Lubrizol Life Science Beauty): Lipotec, now part of Lubrizol Life Science, is a Spanish pioneer in bioactive and peptide-based cosmetic active ingredients with a B2B model selling to global formulation teams. It is directly comparable to Nanovetores as a specialty ingredients innovator with deep scientific IP serving skincare and personal care brands worldwide.
• Sederma (Croda International): Sederma is a French manufacturer of bioactive cosmetic ingredients, now part of Croda International. It mirrors Nanovetores' B2B model of selling innovative actives (peptides, biomimetic compounds, anti-aging actives) to global cosmetic formulators and brands, with similar emphasis on clinical efficacy claims.
• Mibelle Biochemistry: Mibelle Biochemistry is a Swiss company specializing in high-tech, science-based cosmetic actives including encapsulation and plant-cell culture-derived ingredients. It is highly comparable to Nanovetores as a niche specialist selling innovative active ingredients to premium personal care brands across skincare and haircare.

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Personal Care: Evonik's Personal Care division is a major German specialty chemicals supplier with a broad portfolio including proprietary encapsulation technologies (e.g., Spheromers for controlled release). It competes with Nanovetores in encapsulation-based actives but serves a far broader portfolio of personal care customers and applications.
• Croda International: Croda is a UK-listed global specialty chemicals leader with a substantial Personal Care business spanning actives, emulsifiers, and delivery systems. It is comparable as a large incumbent supplying cosmetic ingredient innovation to global brands, and is the parent of direct peer Sederma.
• Givaudan Active Beauty: Givaudan Active Beauty is the beauty division of Nanovetores' strategic partner and investor Givaudan. It develops and supplies bioactive cosmetic ingredients with global reach. It is comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping encapsulation and biotech active offerings, but also serves as Nanovetores' channel partner.
• BASF Personal Care: BASF's Personal Care division is one of the world's largest suppliers of cosmetic ingredients including UV filters, actives, polymers, and encapsulation systems. Comparable to Nanovetores as a broad incumbent serving global cosmetic brands, though with a much wider product portfolio and deeper R&D infrastructure.
• DSM-firmenich Personal Care: DSM-firmenich (now merged) supplies vitamins, bioactive ingredients, and personal care specialty chemicals globally. It is comparable to Nanovetores as a broad incumbent active ingredients supplier serving the cosmetic and personal care industry, particularly in vitamins and skin bioactives where Nanovetores also competes.
• Symrise (Cosmetic Ingredients): Symrise is a global supplier of fragrance, flavor, and cosmetic ingredients including bioactive and encapsulated actives. It is comparable as a broad incumbent serving cosmetic brands with innovation in actives, though its core strength lies in fragrances and flavors rather than nanoencapsulation specifically.
• Ashland Personal Care: Ashland is a US-listed specialty chemicals supplier with a Personal Care division offering bioactive ingredients, polymers, and delivery systems for cosmetics. It is comparable as a broad incumbent supplying innovative actives and formulation technology to global personal care brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nanovetores

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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