Andermatt Group

Name

Andermatt Group

Legal name

Andermatt Group AG

Website

https://andermatt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Crop Protection Products

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials) (AFABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM), Microbial/Biological Control (Beneficial Bacteria/Fungi/Viruses) (HSAMALAB), Natural/Green Pest Control Products (CRAJAHAK), Crop Protection Formulations (EC, SC, WG, WP, SL) (AFABAIAA)

Keywords

• Biological crop protection
• Biopesticide manufacturing
• Baculovirus insecticides
• Biostimulants production
• Integrated pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Luzern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Biological Crop Protection Products: Sale of biological pesticides including baculovirus insecticides, biofungicides, bionematicides, biostimulants, and related products to professional growers and farmers through distribution partners.
2. Consumer/Home & Garden Products: Sale of biological pest control and plant protection products for home and garden use through Andermatt Biogarten subsidiary.
3. Bee Health Products: Sale of natural solutions for bee health including Varroa mite control products (Formivar, OXUVAR, THYMOVAR, VARROXAL) through Andermatt BioVet.
4. Farm Animal Health Products: Sale of natural-based ingredient solutions for professional livestock use through Andermatt BioVet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Andermatt Group AG researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes biological crop protection products, including baculovirus-based bioinsecticides, microbial biostimulants, biofungicides, beneficial insects, nematodes, biocide products, and rodent control devices. The company's portfolio is organized across four solution areas: Crop Production, Home and Garden, Bee Health, and Specialized Solutions (including farm animal health and pest control). Products are manufactured in-house through specialty manufacturing companies and delivered to professional growers and home users via a global network of subsidiaries and distribution partners in more than 60 countries.

Product overview

Andermatt Group is a global network of biological experts committed to sustainable agriculture, founded in Switzerland in 1988. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of biological products organized across four main solution areas: Crop Production (bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants, microbial products, beneficial insects, nematodes, monitoring and trapping systems, and rodent control devices), Home and Garden (natural alternatives for home gardeners), Bee Health (Varroa mite control solutions including FORMIVAR, OXUVAR, THYMOVAR, and VARROXAL), and Specialized Solutions (pest control biocides like InsectoSec and mechanical rodent traps including topcat, standby, and topsnap). The product portfolio includes renowned baculovirus-based products such as Madex, Madex Twin, Helicovex, Littovir, Loopex, and Loopovir for insect pest control; microbial biostimulants like Nexula-N Easy Flow, RhizoVital P45, and RhizoVital C5 for crop nutrition; and biological fungicides including NatriSan and VitiSan. The company operates through subsidiaries and distribution partners in over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MADEX: Biological control product based on Cydia pomonella granulovirus for codling moth control
• MADEX Twin
• MADEX Plus
• Helicovex
• InsectoSec
• topcat
• topsnap
• standby
• Nexula-N Easy Flow
• RhizoVital
• Biocontrol Academy

Products and services

• Madex Original baculovirus (CpGV) product for biological control of codling moth (Cydia pomonella), a key pest of pome fruit; suitable for use up to harvest for residue-free production.
• Madex Twin Insecticidal virus for combined control of oriental fruit moth and codling moth in stone and pome fruit, based on naturally occurring codling moth virus.
• Helicovex Baculovirus product based on Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearNPV) for control of cotton bollworm, corn earworm and other Helicoverpa species.
• Littovir Baculovirus product based on Spodoptera littoralis nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpliNPV) for control of Spodoptera species including fall armyworm and African cotton leafworm.
• Loopex Insecticidal virus based on Autographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) for control of cabbage looper on vegetables.
• Loopovir Baculovirus product based on Chrysodeixis includens nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChinNPV) for biological control of soybean looper larvae.
• Lymantria dispar MNPV Multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus preparation for biological control of gypsy moth larvae on deciduous hardwood trees.
• Virosoft CP4 Biological preparation based on Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV) for biological control of codling moth (Cydia pomonella), one of the most serious pests of pome fruit.
• NatriSan Biological contact fungicide based on sodium bicarbonate with preventive and curative effects against a wide range of fungal diseases including powdery mildew.
• VitiSan Biofungicide for viticulture applications based on sodium bicarbonate for preventive and curative disease control.
• Curatio Biofungicide product for plant disease control.
• T-77 Biofungicide product for crop protection.
• Nexula-N Easy Flow Next-generation nitrogen-fixing biostimulant formulated with Priestia megaterium strain PHP1706, delivered as a dry powder seed treatment that fixes atmospheric nitrogen throughout the season.
• RhizoVital P45 (Phosbac) Microbial biostimulant containing spores of Bacillus velezensis FZB 45 that stimulates root growth and mobilizes soil nutrients, increasing yield and abiotic stress tolerance.
• RhizoVital C5 Microbial biostimulant containing spores of Bacillus atrophaeus that stimulates root growth, mobilizes nutrients, and increases stress tolerance.
• T-Gro Microbial product containing Trichoderma for plant growth promotion and disease suppression.
• AmyProtec 42 Bacillus-based microbial product for seed treatment and coating applications.
• InsectoSec Dustable biocide made from fossilized diatoms (diatomaceous earth/kieselgur) that controls red fowl mite and other crawling insects through absorption of the lipid layer of arthropod exoskeletons.
• topcat - the vole trap Internationally patented high-quality stainless steel trap that catches voles from both tunnel directions with a sensitive release mechanism, for agriculture, horticulture, and landscape management.
• standby - the vole fence Sophisticated system combining a fence barrier with natural vole predators integrated into standby boxes along the fence, creating a self-governed participatory system for vole management.
• Adalia bipunctata Two-spot ladybird (Adalia bipunctata) beneficial insect for biological pest control in gardens and crops.
• Entomopathogenic Nematodes Naturally occurring parasitic nematodes including Steinernema and Heterorhabditis species for efficient and curative control of key insect pests.
• FORMIVAR Formic acid solution for Varroa mite control in honey bee colonies.
• OXUVAR 5.7% Oxalic acid concentrate for trickling application in Varroa mite control.
• THYMOVAR Ready-to-use strips with thymol for Varroa mite control in bee colonies.
• VARROXAL Oxalic acid powder formulation for Varroa mite control in honey bee colonies.

Quantifiable outcome

• MADEX products can be used up to harvest for residue-free production suitable for export markets and baby food
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ProvivicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 March 2026Exclusive European distribution agreement for Lobesia Eco and Lobesia+ Eupoecilia Eco pheromone-based solutions for vineyards. This collaboration combines Provivi's pheromone expertise with Andermatt's biological solutions leadership, providing European producers with cutting-edge IPM tools.
• HPW (Handwritten Profile Wizards)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPW, a Swiss company founded in 1999, produces sustainable tropical food products. They utilize Andermatt's biological solutions to support sustainable production of tropical fruits and strengthen their commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves24 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Provivi: US-based pheromone-based pest control specialist. Direct recent partner of Andermatt for European vineyard distribution; comparable as a biocontrol inputs provider targeting specialty crops.
• Suterra: Global leader in pheromone-based mating disruption for tree fruit, nuts, and vines. Comparable to Andermatt's pheromone-plus-baculovirus strategy for orchard and vineyard IPM.
• BioWorks: US-based biological crop protection company offering biofungicides, bioinsecticides, and biostimulants to greenhouse and specialty crop growers. Comparable mid-sized peer in biocontrol product categories.
• Bioline AgroSciences: European producer of beneficial insects and mites (part of InVivo group). Directly comparable to Andermatt's Adalia bipunctata, nematodes, and macrobial product lines.
• Certis Biologicals: US-based biopesticide manufacturer (now majority-owned by Mitsui & Co.) with a broad bioinsecticide, biofungicide, and bionematicide portfolio. Most direct US-market and crop protection chemistry overlap with Andermatt.
• Biobest Group: Belgian biocontrol specialist in bumblebee pollination, beneficial insects, and biopesticides. Highly comparable in target customer (horticulture growers), product mix (macrobials + microbials), and global distribution model.
• Koppert: Dutch-headquartered global leader in biological crop protection, beneficial insects, and pollination. Directly comparable to Andermatt across bioinsecticides, microbials, and IPM solutions serving professional growers worldwide.
• Bioceres (Marrone Bio Innovations): Latin-American agricultural biotech group that acquired Marrone Bio Innovations, combining bioinsecticides, biofungicides, and biological inputs. Comparable in product category and growing footprint across Americas.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (Novozymes): Global enzyme and microbial solutions giant with a large bioagriculture division. Operates at significantly larger scale but overlaps directly with Andermatt's Bacillus/Trichoderma microbial biostimulants.
• Syngenta Biologicals: Global agrichemical incumbent (now part of Sinochem) with a dedicated biologicals platform including biostimulants and biocontrol. Represents the strategic competitive threat from large-scale integrated players expanding into biologicals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries30 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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