Zorba

What Zorba does

Zorba Group is a Paris-headquartered science communication agency that transforms complex scientific narratives into engaging visual content and immersive experiences for enterprise brands across pharmaceuticals, beauty, nutrition and wellness, and consumer packaged goods. Founded in 2010, the company operates five global offices in Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, Toronto, and Tokyo, serving clients including L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, Danone, Sanofi, Shiseido, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Pierre Fabre, Abbott, and Essilor, as well as selective government engagements such as COVID-19 vaccine education for the Singapore Health Ministry. The core offering is custom scientific storytelling delivered through 360° campaigns that integrate strategy, creative development, and full in-house production under single engagement.

The company's technology stack spans 3D CGI, VFX, motion graphics, live-action shooting, AR/VR experiences, and motion capture, with a proprietary in-house scientific animation facility called MOON STUDIO providing creative control at the intersection of science, art, and technology. Zorba's team is staffed with professionals holding dual degrees in science and marketing, enabling fluent translation between client R&D and Marketing departments. The firm has a documented track record of more than 15 years of trusted relationships with major health and beauty companies, with a portfolio exceeding 100 campaigns across regulated industries.

Commercially, Zorba operates as a B2B professional services firm generating revenue through project-based custom engagements. Each project is custom-quoted based on scope, complexity, and deliverables, with no publicly disclosed pricing or recurring subscription structure. Sales is conducted via direct enterprise engagement with R&D and Marketing departments of global brands, supported by case-study-driven content marketing, industry event presence (VivaTech, SxSW, International Hair Summit), and partnerships with Canal+, ARTE, CNC, and SxSW for credibility and creative distribution. The company is privately held, founder/partnership-based with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding rounds.

Name

Zorba

Legal name

Zorba Group

Website

https://zorba-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zorba is a Paris-based science communication agency that transforms complex scientific narratives into 360° campaigns, immersive AR/VR experiences, and 3D CGI/VFX content for enterprise clients in pharma, beauty, nutrition, and CPG sectors across five global offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Communication Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Graphic Design Services (541430), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Interactive & Immersive Content Production (AR/VR/3D) (BPAFAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare/Pharma Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAJ), 3D/CGI Animation Production (MPADACAB), Graphics, Branding & Character Generation (CG) (MPAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Science communication services
• Creative production agency
• Pharmaceutical marketing content
• 3D animation studio
• AR VR immersive experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Scientific Content Creation: Custom scientific storytelling and content production services for enterprise clients. Projects include 360° campaigns, films, key visuals, interactive experiences, and immersive VR/AR content. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements rather than recurring subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zorba is a global science communication agency that blends science, art, and technology to help brands transform complex scientific stories into interactive, engaging, and memorable content and experiences. From strategy through creation and production, the agency delivers scientific storytelling services for major pharma, beauty, nutrition & wellness, and CPG brands, supported by its in-house MOON STUDIO scientific animation facility and capabilities across 3D CGI, VFX, motion graphics, AR/VR, and live-action shooting.

Product overview

Zorba is a global science communication agency that helps brands transform complex scientific stories into interactive, engaging, memorable content and experiences. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their portfolio consists of science communication services including Brand Scientific Positioning, 360° Science Communication Campaigns, Social Content Strategy, Awareness and Education Campaigns, Superiority Content, Engaging Experiences (congresses, events, press conferences), and Scientific Communication Playbooks. They also operate MOON STUDIO, an in-house scientific animation studio. Their clients include major pharmaceutical, beauty, nutrition, and CPG brands such as L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, Danone, Sanofi, Shiseido, and Unilever. Zorba produces various campaign types including scientific films, key visuals, interactive AR/VR experiences, social media content, and immersive brand activations across their offices in Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, and Toronto.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOON STUDIO: In-house science-dedicated scientific animation studio at the crossroads of science, art and technology

Products and services

• Science Communication Services End-to-end science communication and storytelling services that transform complex scientific stories into interactive, engaging, and memorable content and experiences for pharma, beauty, nutrition, wellness, and CPG brands.
• Brand Scientific Positioning Strategic positioning services that establish and communicate brand authority in scientific territories across the pharma, beauty, nutrition, and CPG categories.
• 360° Science Communication Campaigns Full-spectrum campaign development covering strategy, creation, and production across multiple channels and formats to communicate scientific narratives end-to-end.
• Social Content Strategy Social media content strategy and production centered on scientific storytelling for consumer engagement across digital platforms.
• Awareness and Education Campaigns Educational campaigns designed to raise awareness and communicate scientific concepts to diverse target audiences including consumers, influencers, and healthcare professionals.
• Superiority Content Product superiority demonstration content that showcases scientific differentiation and competitive advantages of branded products through visual storytelling.
• Engaging Experiences Interactive and immersive brand experiences for congresses, events, press conferences, and trade shows featuring science-driven narratives and AR/VR installations.
• Scientific Communication Playbooks Strategic frameworks and guidelines that codify consistent scientific communication across brand touchpoints for enterprise clients.
• MOON STUDIO Zorba's in-house science-dedicated animation studio that produces interactive and immersive experiences at the intersection of science, art, and technology for client scientific visualization needs.
• VR Immersive Experiences Immersive virtual reality experiences produced for enterprise clients across brand activations, charitable initiatives, and consumer-facing campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• +5M Overall reach, +6.4% Engagement rate, +1,200 Followers, +167% Online reviews, +300% Web Traffic for Shiseido Ultimune campaign

Named customers21 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARTE FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARTE France collaborated with Zorba on the Carpenter Brut immersive racing project in Fortnite, part of the ARTE Riff Mountain gamified island. Zorba Production is listed as a production partner alongside SoWhen? and The CreaTech Company.
• SoWhen?coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoWhen? collaborated on the ARTE Riff Mountain immersive project, creating the limited-time Turbo Killer Experience event using Unreal Editor for Fortnite.
• Canal+minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of Zorba's unique network of artists and partners for daring projects and original stories.
• SxSWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival partner for creative projects including the -22.7°C transmedia experience combining music, VR, documentary and 360° performances.
• CNCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench National Center for Cinema support for transmedia and immersive creative projects.
• MOON STUDIOcoreOthersZorba's proprietary in-house scientific animation studio enabling unmatched creativity in scientific visualization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ogilvy Health (WPP): Ogilvy Health is a global pharma, medical, and wellness creative and communications agency within WPP. It competes directly with Zorba for R&D-driven storytelling mandates from L'Oréal, Sanofi, and similar enterprise pharma/beauty clients.
• Real Chemistry: Real Chemistry is a healthcare marketing and data-driven communications agency serving global pharma and consumer health brands. It competes with Zorba's pharma/wellness segments and overlaps on scientific content, AR/VR/immersive experiences, and brand-to-medical storytelling.
• Publicis Health: Publicis Health is the healthcare and wellness arm of Publicis Groupe, providing strategic creative, digital, and medical communications. It is a direct competitor to Zorba for enterprise life sciences and beauty clients seeking integrated scientific communications programs.
• UNIT9: UNIT9 is a global production and innovation studio specializing in interactive, immersive, and brand experience content. It directly overlaps with Zorba's MOON STUDIO and AR/VR production capabilities for brand storytelling.
• Havas Health: Havas Health is the global health and wellness network of Havas Creative Group. It directly competes with Zorba on R&D-driven pharma and beauty marketing mandates that require scientific credibility combined with creative production.
• Framestore: Framestore is an award-winning immersive content and VFX studio producing CGI, AR/VR, and experiential work for brands. Comparable to Zorba on the premium 3D/CGI/VFX storytelling stack and immersive brand activations for beauty, wellness, and consumer clients.
• The Mill: The Mill is a global creative production and VFX company producing cinematic, CGI, and experiential brand content. Directly comparable to Zorba's MOON STUDIO service line for cosmetics, CPG, and pharma storytelling content.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Song: Accenture Song is the experience and creative practice of Accenture, integrating strategy, design, and content production for enterprise brands including life sciences. Broader portfolio than Zorba but directly competes on integrated content and immersive experience engagements.
• Deloitte Digital: Deloitte Digital is the digital and creative consultancy arm of Deloitte, delivering strategy, design, and content production for large enterprise transformations. It competes with Zorba on larger integrated programs from CPG, pharma, and beauty giants.
• Syneos Health Communications: Syneos Health provides clinical, medical affairs, and commercial communications services to global pharma and biotech clients. Its communications practice competes with Zorba for HCP-focused scientific storytelling and brand campaigns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zorbaparis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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