Atens

What Atens does

Atens (legal name: AGROTECNOLOGIAS NATURALES, SL) is a Spanish agricultural biotechnology company founded in 1994 and headquartered in La Riera de Gaia, Tarragona, Spain. The company develops and manufactures microbial-based agricultural inputs, including arbuscular mycorrhizae, Trichoderma, plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), and plant extract biostimulants, organized around four technology platforms: Mycorrhiza, Trichoderma, Bacteria, and Plant Extracts. Atens holds a portfolio of over 1,200 microbial strains with multiple exclusive proprietary strains (BEG72, TK7, AT10, MV1, MHBM77/MHBM06) protected by more than 20 patents, and operates proprietary production technologies including in vivo mycorrhiza greenhouse cultivation, solid-state bioreactors for Trichoderma, and liquid fermentation for bacteria.

The company sells through direct technical sales, an online store (shop.atens.com), and a network of distribution partners in over 25 countries across Europe, the Americas, and Latin America. Its Industrial Services division offers OEM/ODM custom manufacturing, while NGAlab provides multi-omics laboratory services (metagenomics, metabolomics, pathogen PCR) with ISO 17025 accreditation. Atens serves six primary agricultural segments — fruit trees, extensive crops, horticulture, vineyards, forestry, and seed companies — with named flagship products including Aegis (mycorrhiza), Condor Shield (Trichoderma), Bactrium (PGPB), Covenant (seed treatment), and Tricoten WP (biological fungicide). The company is privately held under CEO Veronica Cirino, who acquired the business in 2008, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Atens

Legal name

AGROTECNOLOGIAS NATURALES, SL

Website

https://atens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atens is a Spanish agricultural biotechnology company that develops and manufactures microbial-based biofertilizers, biocontrol agents, and biostimulants built on exclusive mycorrhiza, Trichoderma, and PGPB strains, serving farmers, cooperatives, distributors, and OEM partners across more than 25 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biological Products (Biofertilizers and Biostimulants)

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK), Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM), Biological Seed Treatments & Inoculants (within Biologicals) (AFABAEAL), Crop Protection Formulations (EC, SC, WG, WP, SL) (AFABAIAA), Fertilizer & Micronutrient Formulations (NPK blends, chelates, suspensions) (AFABAIAB)

Keywords

• Microbial agricultural inputs
• Biofertilizers and biostimulants
• Mycorrhiza products
• Biological fungicides
• Plant growth promoting bacteria

Headquarters

HQ city

La Riera

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Microbial-based Agricultural Products: Sale of proprietary microbiological products including mycorrhizae, Trichoderma, bacteria, and plant extract-based biostimulants and biofertilizers for agriculture. Products sold in various formulations (powders, tablets, gels, granules) for different application methods.
2. Industrial Services (OEM/ODM): Custom manufacturing services for businesses seeking customized microbiological products. OEM manufacturing for businesses with defined product requirements and ODM co-development services for new solution creation.
3. Laboratory Services: NGAlab provides soil analysis, metagenomics, and metabolomics services to help farmers optimize agricultural practices. ISO 17025 accredited testing for mycorrhizal fungi spore quantification and mold plate counts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atens manufactures and supplies microbial-based agricultural products, including mycorrhiza-based biofertilizers, Trichoderma-based biocontrol fungicides, Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB), plant extract biostimulants, and microbial seed treatments. The company sells finished formulations in multiple formats (powders, tablets, gels, granules, microgranules, liquids) directly to farmers, agricultural cooperatives, distributors, and OEMs, complemented by NGAlab multi-omics laboratory services and OEM/ODM custom manufacturing.

Product overview

Atens is a biotech company offering a comprehensive portfolio of biological products for sustainable agriculture organized around three core technology platforms: Mycorrhiza-based products (Aegis, Team Horticola, Asir Fruit, Asir Horto, Asir Forestal, Aegis Microgranule, Aegis Sym Gel, Aegis Sym Irriga, Aegis Sym Pastilla), Trichoderma-based products (Tricoten WP, Condor Shield, Covenant, Covenant Trichoderma), and Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria products (Bactrium). The portfolio also includes Microbial Mixed Formulations combining multiple microorganisms (Team Extensivo, Asir Fruit, Asir Horto, Asir Forestal), Plant Extract Biostimulants (Heptabiol Rad, Tigre, Tucan Plus, T-Cobra, CAPXIUM Essence), and Seed Treatment products (Covenant, Covenant Arroz, Covenant Soja, Covenant Trichoderma). The company operates through two service divisions: NGAlab providing multi-omics laboratory services (metabolomics, metagenomics, soil analysis, PCR pathogen detection), and Industrial Services offering OEM/ODM manufacturing capabilities for custom microbial products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tricoten WP Registered biological fungicide based on exclusive Trichoderma atroviride AT10 strain (5x10^8 CFU/g) providing natural protection against soil-borne diseases including Fusarium and Sclerotinia through multimodal action: mycoparasitism, antibiosis, competition for soil resources, and induced systemic resistance. For agricultural producers.
• Aegis Sym Irriga Arbuscular mycorrhiza and rhizosphere bacteria product applied through irrigation water, containing Rhizoglomus irregulare BEG72 (1400 spores/g) and Bacillus megaterium MHBM06/MHBM77 (10^7 CFU/g). Recommended dose 0.5-1 kg/ha in early cultivation stages. For agricultural producers applying via fertigation.
• Team Horticola Mycorrhiza and bacteria product formulated for extensive crops and application through irrigation water, with Rhizoglomus irregulare BEG72 (500 spores/g), Funneliformis mosseae BEG234 (500 spores/g), and Bacillus megaterium (1x10^7 CFU/g). For extensive crop growers.
• Condor Shield Trichoderma and rhizosphere bacteria product for plant growth promotion applied through irrigation water, based on Trichoderma koningii TK7 (1x10^9 CFU/g) and Bacillus megaterium (1x10^7 CFU/g). Recommended 2 kg/ha across crop cycle. For growers seeking biocontrol and biostimulation.
• Bactrium Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) product based on Bacillus megaterium strains MHBM06 and MHBM77 (5x10^9 CFU/g each) that optimizes phosphorus and iron fertilizer use, solubilizes locked phosphorus, and fights iron chlorosis. Applied through irrigation at 2 l/ha. For growers seeking nutrient efficiency.
• Asir Fruit Tablet-format product combining arbuscular mycorrhiza (Rhizoglomus irregulare BEG72, Funneliformis mosseae BEG234), Trichoderma koningii TK7, rhizosphere bacteria, and plant fiber with NPK fertilizer for direct application in transplant hole at 1 tablet per fruit tree. For fruit tree growers.
• Covenant Industrial seed treatment based on mycorrhiza (Rhizoglomus irregulare BEG72, Funneliformis mosseae BEG234), Trichoderma koningii TK7, and rhizosphere bacteria in powder format for industrial coating (wheat/sunflower/rice/onion at 150g/100kg seeds; corn/soy at 200g/100kg seeds). For seed companies and industrial seed treaters.
• Aegis Sym Gel Concentrated mycorrhiza gel for direct application on bare roots, with Rhizoglomus irregulare MV1 (100 spores/g) and rhizosphere bacteria (10^7 CFU/g). Doses: horticultural crops 4-8 cc/plant, vineyard 10 cc/plant, fruit trees 15 cc/plant. For nursery and transplant applications.
• Aegis Microgranule Granulated (1-2mm) mycorrhizal product with Rhizoglomus irregulare BEG72 and Funneliformis mosseae BEG234, containing patented plant fiber (WO2018134465A1). Applied at 4-12 kg/ha via microgranulator. Registered in Europe (FB 007773 001). For arable crop growers.
• Aegis Sym Pastilla Arbuscular mycorrhiza tablet product (Rhizoglomus irregulare BEG72 at 300 spores/unit) for direct application in transplant hole. For nursery and transplant applications.
• Asir Forestal Comprehensive tablet product for forest species combining arbuscular mycorrhiza, ectomycorrhiza (Pisolithus, Scleroderma, Rhizopogon at 1x10^6 spores/tablet), Trichoderma koningii TK7, rhizosphere bacteria, and NPK fertilizer. For forest regeneration and disease prevention.
• Asir Fruit Bio Organic tablet product for fruit trees combining mycorrhiza, Trichoderma, and rhizosphere bacteria with NPK fertilizer (3% N organic, 3% P2O5). For organic fruit tree growers.
• Asir Horto Bio Organic tablet product for horticultural species combining mycorrhiza, Trichoderma, rhizosphere bacteria, and NPK fertilizer (2% P2O5). For organic horticultural growers.
• Asir Horto Tablet product for horticultural species combining mycorrhiza (Funneliformis mosseae BEG234), Trichoderma, and rhizosphere bacteria with fertilizer for direct application in transplant hole. For horticultural growers.
• Heptabiol Rad Biostimulant from seven botanical extracts promoting root development, flowering, and fruit formation; contains 1,061 plant compounds increasing auxins, gibberellins, jasmonates, and brassinosteroids, with quercetin content favoring mycorrhization. For crop growers seeking biostimulation.
• Tigre Biostimulant from botanical extracts for recovery of plants damaged by aerial pathogenic fungi. Anti-stress solution for crop development.
• Tucan Plus Biostimulant from botanical extracts that recovers plants in stressful situations. Anti-stress solution for adverse weather conditions and abiotic stress.
• T-Cobra Biostimulant from botanical extracts for recovery of plants damaged by pathogenic bacteria. Anti-stress solution for biotic stress situations.
• Covenant Arroz Seed treatment formulated specifically for rice, combining Trichoderma, arbuscular mycorrhiza, and rhizosphere bacteria with biofertilizing and biostimulant effect. For rice seed processors.
• Covenant Soja Seed treatment for soy combining arbuscular mycorrhiza, Trichoderma, and rhizosphere bacteria. For soy seed processors.
• Covenant Trichoderma Trichoderma-emphasized seed treatment combining arbuscular mycorrhiza and rhizosphere bacteria for biofertilizing and biostimulant effect. For seed processors seeking Trichoderma-dominant coating.
• Team Extensivo Microbial mixed formulation combining arbuscular mycorrhiza, Trichoderma, and rhizosphere bacteria with biofertilizing and biostimulant effect, designed for extensive crops with dry application directly into the hopper. For extensive crop growers.
• Team Microgranulo Arbuscular mycorrhiza microgranule formulation with biofertilizing and biostimulant effect, formulated for agricultural microgranulator applications. For arable crop growers.
• Keiron Nutritional biostimulant enhancer of nitrogen and plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB). Combined product for enhanced nutrient efficiency. For growers seeking nitrogen-use efficiency.
• Nematens Microflora promoter and plant activator; complex of natural plant extracts that repels nematodes and promotes beneficial soil microflora. For growers facing nematode pressure.
• CAPXIUM Essence Non-microbial biostimulant based on Pantoea agglomerans SC1 extract designed to boost fruit set, improve fruit size, and optimize quality in high-value crops. Acts on plant hormonal balance to promote uniform flowering and fruit development. For high-value crop growers.
• NGAlab Multi-omics laboratory services platform providing soil analysis, metagenomics, and metabolomics services. Offers quantification of mycorrhizal fungi spores, plate count of moulds, elemental analysis, pathogens PCR detection, and metabolic diversity analysis. ISO 17025 accredited (ENAC). For farmers, agronomists, and research institutions.
• Industrial Services OEM and ODM manufacturing services for custom microbial-based products, offering customized manufacturing, labeling, packaging, global logistics, and technical training. Capabilities include in vivo mycorrhiza greenhouse production, solid-state Trichoderma bioreactor, and liquid fermenter for bacteria. For agribusinesses seeking private-label or co-developed microbial products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% yield improvement in extensive crops under pathogen conditions
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• LIFE FAGESOS Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022European project consortium including: Comune di Monte San Biagio, Ente Parco Naturale Regionale dei Monti Ausoni, Regione Lazio, Università degli Studi della Tuscia (Italy); Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Portugal); La Almoraima SA SME, Universidad de Cordoba, Centro De Investigaciones Aplicadas Al Desarrollo Agroforestal (Spain).
• 15 International Researchers from 5 Renowned OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaborative research network for development of Bactrium PGPB product based on exclusive MHBM77 and MHBM06 strains. Result of 5 years of R&D and investment of more than 1.5 million euros.
• IRTA (Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Founding partnership with IRTA from Barcelona for isolation of exclusive Rhizoglomus irregulare BEG72 strain. Continued collaboration for Aegis product development after 7 years of R&D.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Symborg: Spanish (Murcia-based) manufacturer of microbial agricultural inputs including mycorrhiza, Trichoderma and bacterial products. Closest direct competitor to Atens with overlapping geographies, product formats and target crops.
• Koppert Biological Systems: Dutch global leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination; directly comparable as a biologicals specialist serving horticulture, broadacre and greenhouse growers worldwide.
• Lallemand Plant Care: Business unit of Lallemand specializing in microbial-based products for agriculture including mycorrhiza, Trichoderma and Bacillus strains. Directly comparable product portfolio and distribution model to Atens.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (Novozymes BioAg): Largest pure-play enzyme and microbial solutions company globally with a substantial agricultural biologicals portfolio. Competes in biostimulants, biocontrol and inoculants but as part of a much broader specialty ingredients platform.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global agrochemical and seed major that has built a biologicals portfolio through acquisitions (e.g., Biagro, AgraQuest). Competes with Atens via bundled chemistry-plus-biologicals offers across all major crops.
• Corteva Agriscience: Global seed-and-crop-protection major whose biologicals arm (including Bioceres-derived assets and recent acquisitions) competes in the same inoculant and biocontrol categories as Atens.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global agrochemical leader with a growing biologicals line (e.g., Poncho/VOTiVO biocontrol seed treatments). Competes with Atens in biocontrol and biostimulant categories at global scale.

Emerging players

• Bioceres Crop Solutions: LatAm biologicals and seed company with proprietary microbial inoculants and biostimulants. Comparable as a publicly-traded emerging specialist focused on biological inputs for extensive crops.
• Indigo Ag: US-based ag-tech company commercializing microbial seed treatments and digital agronomy. Comparable as a younger specialist building a microbial inputs business with backing from external capital.
• Agrinos: Biological crop input company offering microbial consortia and biostimulants for row crops and horticulture. Comparable as a niche biologicals specialist competing in similar crop segments to Atens.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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