What SCD Probiotics does

SCD Probiotics (legally SCD Probiotics, formerly Sustainable Community Development) is a privately-held biotechnology company founded in 1998 by Matt Wood and headquartered at 1724 Garfield Ave in Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district. The company operates as a subsidiary of Probiotic Holdings, which holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. SCD Probiotics has pioneered microbiome science for 22+ years using a proprietary patented fermentation technology that grows 11 compatible species of beneficial microbes together as a synergistic living community, in contrast to industry-standard isolated and freeze-dried probiotic strains. This co-culture approach yields both live probiotics and naturally fermented postbiotics (antioxidants, organic acids, short-chain fatty acids) in a single bottle, with claimed 16x stomach acid survivability versus leading competitors and 2-year shelf stability without refrigeration. The company holds US Patent 9,096,836 B2 (canine/feline digestive health formula), a separate patented fermentation process, and patent-pending ProBio Act surfactant technology.

SCD Probiotics sells a portfolio of 25+ SKUs across five verticals: (1) Human Health & Nutrition — SCD Essential Probiotics, Xtra Immunity, and the Teem Defense sub-brand with elderberry; (2) Agriculture & Soil Health — SCD Bio Ag (OMRI-Listed, CDFA-registered), ProBio Balance Original/Plus, and ProBio Act; (3) Animal Health & Livestock — SCD Bio Livestock, Equine Plus, and Digestive Health/Coat Care/Breath Spray products for dogs and cats; (4) Home Cleaning & Garden — Probiotic All-Purpose Cleaning Concentrates, Lavender Air Refresh Spray, TEEM Probiotic Cleaning Wipes, and Tank ReVive products; and (5) Industrial & Wastewater — SCD ScentGuard and commercial composting/wastewater applications. Approximately 97% of products are fermented, manufactured, packaged, and quality tested at partially solar-powered Kansas City facilities.

SCD Probiotics operates four distinct revenue streams: (1) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce via scdprobiotics.com Shopify storefront with subscriptions and one-time purchases; (2) Wholesale/distributor sales requiring $30,000+/year minimum purchases across a global network spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America; (3) Technology licensing to exclusive-territory licensees who manufacture and brand products using SCD Mother Cultures, with BioSyntropy Solutions (B2S) providing production know-how transfer; and (4) An affiliate program. The company sells in 55+ countries, holds OMRI, USDA BioPreferred, and CDFA certifications, and is governed by a five-member board with backgrounds spanning BRF, FS Bioenergia, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, PwC, and AT Kearney.

Name

SCD Probiotics

Legal name

SCD Probiotics

Website

http://www.scdprobiotics.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SCD Probiotics is a Kansas City-based biotechnology company that develops proprietary live multi-strain probiotic and postbiotic products using patented fermentation technology for human health, agriculture, animal health, home cleaning, and industrial applications, distributed across 55+ countries via direct-to-consumer, distributor, and licensing channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Probiotic Supplements & Microbial Products

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Probiotics (Human & Animal Strains, Spore-Formers, Synbiotic Bases) (AFAJAJAE), Probiotic, Prebiotic & Gut-Health Foods Manufacturing (Fermented Functional Foods, Synbiotics) (AFAKAJAH)

Keywords

• Probiotic supplements
• Soil inoculants
• Microbial fermentation
• Agricultural probiotics
• Probiotic cleaners

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Sells probiotic products for human health, home cleaning, and pet care directly to consumers via its e-commerce storefront scdprobiotics.com. Products include subscriptions with auto-renewal, one-time purchases, and free shipping on orders over $100.
2. Wholesale / Distributor Sales: Sells products in bulk to approved distributors globally. Distributors must purchase $30,000+ per year to maintain wholesale pricing privileges. Multiple distributors listed across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
3. Technology Licensing: Licenses proprietary SCD Mother Cultures and fermentation technology to licensees who can manufacture and distribute products under their own brand in exclusive territories. Includes exclusive rights by product line, market segment, or geographic boundaries. Annual training workshops and comprehensive licensee support provided.
4. Affiliate Program: Third-party affiliates earn commissions by referring customers to scdprobiotics.com through the affiliate program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCD Probiotics manufactures and sells probiotic and postbiotic products built on a proprietary, patented fermentation technology that grows multiple compatible microbial species together as a synergistic community. The product portfolio spans five verticals: human health supplements, agricultural soil inoculants, livestock probiotics, probiotic-based home cleaning products, and waste/water management solutions. The company also licenses its fermentation technology and Probiotic Mother Cultures to international partners for exclusive territory manufacturing.

Product overview

SCD Probiotics offers a portfolio of probiotic and postbiotic products built on a proprietary patented fermentation technology platform that grows multiple compatible species of beneficial microbes together. The company operates across five distinct application verticals: (1) Human Health — including SCD Essential Probiotics, Xtra Immunity (postbiotic supplement), and the Teem Defense sub-brand for gut and immune health; (2) Agriculture & Soil — including SCD Bio Ag (microbial soil inoculant), SCD Bio Ag California, SCD Bio Ag With Hose-End Sprayer, ProBio Balance Original, ProBio Balance Plus, and ProBio Act (microbe-based surfactant); (3) Animal Health — including SCD Bio Livestock, Equine Plus, Digestive Health for Dogs and Cats, Coat Care, and Breath Sprays for dogs and cats; (4) Home & Garden Cleaning — including All-Purpose Cleaning Concentrates (Lavender and Lemongrass), Lavender Air Refresh Spray, and TEEM Probiotic Cleaning Wipes; and (5) Waste Management — including SCD ScentGuard, Tank ReVive for Home Septic, and Tank ReVive for RV and Boat. The company's technology is centered on probiotic Mother Cultures — patented, living multi-strain microbial communities grown together via fermentation rather than isolated and freeze-dried, producing both live probiotics and their naturally fermented postbiotics in a single ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCD Essential Probiotics Liquid probiotic supplement for humans containing an ecosystem of 11 live, naturally fermented probiotic strains plus their naturally-occurring postbiotics. Marketed for digestive health, immune support, and gut microbiome balance.
• Xtra Immunity Bio-fermented postbiotic liquid supplement for humans delivering enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals to support healthy immune function.
• Teem Defense Probiotic with Elderberry Liquid probiotic supplement for humans with elderberry, bio-fermented with prebiotics, living probiotics, and postbiotic antioxidants for daily immune and digestive support.
• SCD Bio Ag Microbial soil inoculant and amendment containing Lactic Acid Bacteria, Bacillus spp., Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria, and Yeast. Balances soil microflora, unlocks phosphorus, increases plant resiliency, and builds long-term soil quality. OMRI-Listed for organic use.
• ProBio Balance Original Probiotic Mother Culture and soil inoculant designed to activate and multiply beneficial soil microorganisms for improved soil and plant health.
• ProBio Balance Plus Enhanced probiotic Mother Culture and soil inoculant with higher concentration than ProBio Balance Original; activates into 20x more soil conditioner for soil and plant health.
• ProBio Act Patent-pending microbe-based non-ionic surfactant replacement that is 100% biodegradable, used to support and enhance herbicide and pesticide applications in tank mixes; cost-competitive with existing surfactant technologies.
• SCD Bio Livestock Multi-strain livestock probiotic additive safe for routine use to support animal digestive health and productivity in poultry, piglets, and other livestock.
• SCD ScentGuard Probiotics-based odor remover and wastewater management solution used for commercial composting, livestock operations, sewage, and municipal applications. OMRI-Listed and USDA BioPreferred.
• Probiotic Mother Cultures Patented foundational live probiotic cultures developed at SCD Probiotics' Kansas City headquarters, purchased by distributors and used by licensees to create their own fermented products.
• SCD Probiotics All-Purpose Cleaning Concentrate Probiotic all-purpose cleaning concentrate (available in Lavender and Lemongrass scents) featuring live probiotics that survive on surfaces for up to 7 days, offering bio-based, biodegradable household cleaning.
• SCD Probiotics Lavender Air Refresh Spray Probiotic air freshener spray combining live probiotics and postbiotic cleaners with organic lavender essential oil to naturally neutralize and break down indoor odors.
• TEEM Probiotic Cleaning Wipes Eco-friendly cleaning wipes made from FSC-certified viscose fibers, sold under the TEEM sub-brand, featuring live probiotics and postbiotic cleaning enzymes that survive on surfaces for up to 7 days; home compostable and USDA Certified Bio-based.
• Tank ReVive for Home Septic Probiotic septic tank treatment containing a consortium of 11 live probiotics that liquefies sludge and biomass, eliminates tank and field odors, and keeps septic systems clear for up to a year.
• Tank ReVive for RV and Boat Probiotic cleaning and deodorizing treatment for RV and boat black and gray water holding tanks, using 11 living probiotics to consume and liquefy solids and eliminate odors.
• All Seasons Bokashi Composter starter, accelerator, and odor neutralizer for use with all indoor and outdoor compost bins; designed for more composting with less time and fewer odors.
• All Seasons Indoor Composter Kitchen-friendly indoor composting bin with integrated strainer and spigot for easy drainage of nutrient-rich compost tea. Featured on The Spruce's Best Composters of 2024 list.
• SCD Probiotics Equine Plus Equine probiotic supplement formulated to enhance horse and foal daily health and help them through transitional periods, protecting against gastric and nervous disorders, colic, diarrhea, and stress.
• SCD Probiotics Digestive Health for Dogs Specially formulated probiotic supplement for dogs, promoting healthy digestion and reducing the effects of diarrhea and harmful bacteria in the canine gut. Patent-protected under US 9,096,836 B2.
• SCD Probiotics Digestive Health for Cats Probiotic supplement for cats, safe for daily use to promote healthy digestion, reduce diarrhea, and discourage reemergence of harmful bacteria in the cat gut. Patent-protected under US 9,096,836 B2.
• SCD Probiotics Coat Care for Dogs and Cats Non-toxic, probiotic-packed coat care spray for dogs and cats that promotes healthy skin and a shiny coat.
• SCD Probiotics Breath Spray for Dogs Breath spray for dogs powered by 11 species of live beneficial microorganisms, with approximately 180 sprays per bottle.
• SCD Probiotics Breath Spray for Cats Breath spray for cats powered by 11 species of live beneficial microorganisms, designed for daily use to control bad breath.
• SCD Probiotics Technology Licensing Program Licensing program providing partners access to SCD Probiotics' proprietary fermentation technology and Probiotic Mother Cultures to manufacture and distribute products under their own brand in exclusive territories, with annual training workshops and comprehensive licensee support.

Quantifiable outcome

• SCD Essential Probiotics survive stomach acid 16x better than the leading probiotic brand
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BioSyntropy Solutions (B2S)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB2S is SCD Probiotics' research and manufacturing partner responsible for transferring production know-how to licensees internationally. This includes proprietary formulations, culturing processes, and quality control standards. B2S fermentation experts customize formulations and raw materials to meet local regulatory compliance, marketing preferences, and availability of materials.
• Efficient MicrobescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SCD Probiotics products in South Africa. Market segments include agriculture, livestock feed and additive health, human health and nutrition, and industrial waste and water remediation. Located at 6 Waterfall Avenue, Westville Durban, KZN, 3630.
• SCD Biotech Sdn BhdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Vietnam. Located in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Handles home lawn and garden products.
• Thai nam viet Bioscience Technology Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Vietnam. Located in Ho Chi Minh City.
• InnoGreen Joint Stock CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Vietnam. Located in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Agrocosta, S.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Guatemala (Mazatenango).
• GreenmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Austria for companion animal products. Website: www.greenman.hu.
• EM-EKO s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Czech Republic (Praha 8).
• Greenman KftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Hungary for companion animal products. Located in Veszprém.
• EMVitaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Located in Latvia.
• SCD Eco ProbioticaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Macedonia (Prilep).
• ProBiotics PolskacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Poland for personal consumer care products. Located in Brudzew, Poland. Website: www.probiotics.pl.
• SCD Slovensko, s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Slovakia. Located in Mojmirovce.
• Organic Gardener's PantryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Canada (Victoria, BC).
• Teo SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Florida, USA (Orlando).
• Wooden SpoonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Kansas, USA (Iola).
• AF OrganixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in California, USA (Indio).
• Flat Acre FarmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Montana, USA (South Chester).
• AgriBrewminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Alabama, USA (Auburn).
• BioMinerals TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Utah, USA (Providence).
• SalmixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Brazil (Piedade, SP).
• Global SaudeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) focused on waste management. Website: www.globalbio.com.br.
• OIKOS CHILE Ltda.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Chile (Santiago, Lampa). Website: www.oikos.cl.
• Insumos Biologicos de Colombia SAS (IBICOL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Colombia for environmental and human health segments. Located in Bogota. Website: www.ibicol.com.co.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BioGaia: Swedish probiotics specialist selling Lactobacillus reuteri-based supplements, drops, and pediatric products globally through distributors and licensees — directly comparable technology platform, distribution model, and human/pet health product mix to SCD.
• Ganeden (Kerry Group): Probiotic ingredients company (GanedenBC30) supplying B2B licensees across food, beverage, and animal nutrition — closely analogous B2B culture-licensing business model with multi-vertical applications.
• Seed Health: Premium DTC probiotic supplements brand with patented strain delivery technology and subscription model — comparable direct-to-consumer subscription motion and premium positioning in human gut health supplements.
• Probios (Original Health): US-based probiotics manufacturer offering supplements, pet probiotics, and agricultural probiotics with multi-species distributor network — comparable product breadth across human, animal, and agriculture verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (Novozymes + Chr. Hansen): Global bioscience giant combining enzyme/microbial solutions (Novozymes) with probiotic cultures (Chr. Hansen) for food, agriculture, animal health — overlaps with SCD's fermentation platform across multiple verticals but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Culturelle (Chr. Hansen/iAD): One of the most-recognized DTC probiotic supplement brands worldwide, owned by Chr. Hansen (now Novonesis) — competes directly with SCD Essential Probiotics in retail/DTC probiotic supplement channels.
• Elanco Animal Health: Major animal health company offering probiotics and digestive health products for livestock and companion animals — overlaps with SCD's livestock and pet segments but at vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Locus Fermentation Solutions: Microbial solutions provider for agriculture, animal health, and environmental applications using fermentation-derived biologicals — overlapping target verticals (agriculture, livestock, environmental remediation) with a similar technology-driven B2B approach.
• BioSafe Systems: Provider of bio-based crop protection, water treatment, and animal health products — comparable agricultural biologicals positioning with overlapping distribution channels (organic agriculture retailers).
• Microbe Group: Microbial solutions company developing probiotic products for aquaculture, agriculture, and environmental remediation — overlapping technology platform and cross-vertical go-to-market approach in adjacent segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scd_probiotics
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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