Elements Biotech

What Elements Biotech does

Elements Biotech is an India-based B2B specialty chemical distributor that sources personal care and cosmetic ingredients from global manufacturers and resells them to Indian personal care and cosmetic formulators. The company maintains a catalog of approximately 16 product categories covering actives (skin lighteners, antioxidants, anti-aging compounds), skin barrier ingredients (ceramides), water-restoring humectants, hair care actives, amino acids, conditioning agents, surfactants, rheology modifiers and emulsifiers, silicones, peptides (in powder and liquid forms), probiotics and biofermented lysates, AHA/BHA/PHA exfoliants, exosomes and liposomes, hydrolyzed extensin proteins, and marine extracts. It has built proprietary branded product lines including SPECPED, SPECWHITE, SPECKARE, BIORAN, iPLANT, and UNIMELL, with branded claims such as the 'World's First 5 Ceramide Complex' (iACTIVE CERAMIDE) and 'World's Most Ultra Skin Whitening Peptide' (SPECPED N1P, Nonapeptide-1).

The company is headquartered in Mumbai (Malad West, Kemp Plaza, Mindspace) and operates a Personal Care Lab in Amravati, Maharashtra, providing formulation and technical support alongside ingredient supply. It aggregates supply from at least six globally recognized upstream suppliers, including Inkos, Kimika, SC Group, McKinley, GSI Creos, and SQ, and reaches customers through direct enterprise field sales, phone (+91 90961 01889), email ([email protected]), a WhatsApp Business chatbot for requirement capture and quotation, and LinkedIn presence from founders Pankaj Shinde (Managing Director) and Amruta Gaherwar (Director). The company claims 100+ happy clients, 5+ trusted partnerships, and 10+ globally recognized suppliers.

Elements Biotech operates a quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing model with no public price list, generating revenue through margin on bulk ingredient transactions to Indian personal care manufacturers. Its customer base spans personal care and cosmetic manufacturers, hair care formulators, and skin care formulators, with horizontal segmentation across formulation use cases rather than vertical specialization. The company is privately held, bootstrapped with no external funding rounds disclosed, and operates solely within India with global supplier relationships but no disclosed international customer footprint.

Name

Elements Biotech

Legal name

Elements Biotech

Website

https://elementsbiotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elements Biotech is an India-based B2B specialty chemical distributor that sources personal care and cosmetic ingredients from global suppliers and resells them in bulk to Indian personal care and cosmetic manufacturers across approximately 16 product categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commodity Surfactants & Detergent Base Chemicals (IMAEAAAI)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical distribution
• Personal care ingredients
• Cosmetic raw materials
• Hair care actives
• Skin care peptides

Headquarters

HQ city

Surat

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Distribution: Elements Biotech operates as a specialty chemical distributor, sourcing ingredients from global suppliers (Inkos, Kimika, SC Group, McKinley, GSI Creos, SQ) and distributing to Indian cosmetic and personal care manufacturers. Revenue is generated through product sales margins on bulk ingredient quantities. Products are sold with custom quotations based on quantity, specification, and delivery requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elements Biotech is a specialty chemical distribution company based in India that sources personal care and cosmetic ingredients from global suppliers and distributes them in bulk to Indian cosmetic, skin care, and hair care manufacturers. The portfolio spans 16+ ingredient categories including actives, peptides, ceramides, surfactants, probiotics, exosomes, marine extracts, and conditioning agents, sold via custom B2B quotations with technical specification support.

Product overview

Elements Biotech is a specialty chemical distribution company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of personal care ingredients for hair and skin care formulations. The product range is organized into distinct categories including Actives (skin lighteners, antioxidants, anti-aging compounds), Skin Barrier (ceramide complexes), Water Restoring (humectants), Hair Care Active (proteins, repair agents), Amino Acids, Conditioning Agents, Surfactants, Rheology Modifiers & Emulsifiers, Silicones, Peptides (both Powder and Liquid forms), Probiotics, AHA/BHA/PHA exfoliants, Exosomes and Liposomes (delivery systems), Hydrolyzed Extensin, and Marine Extracts. The company operates as a distribution house connecting global ingredient manufacturers with Indian personal care formulation companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Actives A comprehensive range of active ingredients including skin lighteners, antioxidants, anti-aging compounds, and specialty chemicals like Alpha Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Bakuchiol for skin care formulations.
• Skin Barrier Ceramide-based ingredients that create protective barriers on skin, improve moisture retention, and enhance skin health including products like iACTIVE CERAMIDE B, DS-CERA MIX V, and UNIMELL-CF1.
• Water Restoring Humectants and moisturizing agents including Hyaluronic Acid, D-Panthenol, Betaine, and Sodium PCA that restore and maintain skin hydration.
• Hair Care Active Active ingredients for hair care formulations including Biotin, keratin proteins, rice and wheat proteins, and specialized hair repair compounds like iREPAIR HAIR and BIOLISS A3.
• Amino Acid Individual amino acids for cosmetic formulations including Arginine, Cysteine, Carnosine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, and Lysine with conditioning and anti-aging properties.
• Conditioning Agent Hair conditioning ingredients including Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, and Reosin that provide softening, detangling, and lubricating effects.
• Surfactant Surface-active agents including APGs (Coco Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, and Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate for cleansing and foaming applications.
• Rheology Modifier & Emulsifying Texture and stability agents including Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG derivatives, and Polysorbates that control viscosity and create stable emulsions.
• Silicones Silicone-based ingredients including PEG-12 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone variants, and Silicone Gum Blends for smooth feel and hair/skin conditioning.
• Peptides (Powder) Peptide ingredients in powder form including Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Botox alternative), Copper Tripeptide-1, Decapeptide-4, and specialized peptides for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and hair growth applications.
• Peptides (Liquid) Peptide ingredients in liquid form including multi-peptide complexes, neurotransmitter inhibitory peptides, and specialized blends like SPECPED WA and SPECPLEX GPS for anti-aging and skin care.
• Probiotics Fermented ingredients and probiotic-derived compounds including Bifida Fermented Lysate, Ectoine, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, and specialized blends for skin barrier support and anti-aging.
• AHA/BHA/PHA Exfoliating acids including Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, and Lactobionic Acid for skin renewal, brightening, and anti-aging formulations.
• Exosomes and Liposomes Delivery systems for active ingredients including BIORAN EXOSOME and BIORAN LIPOSOME products that enhance penetration and effectiveness of skin care actives.
• Hydrolyzed Extensin Plant-derived extensin proteins including Carrot Extensin, Sea Staghorn Extensin, Bamboo Extensin, and others with anti-aging, antioxidant, and skin barrier benefits.
• Marine Extracts Sea-derived ingredients including Dead Sea Salt, Pelvetiane, Sea Fennel, Laminaria, Spirulina, and Fucus extracts with antioxidant, hydrating, and skin-brightening properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ happy clients and 500+ clientele recognized globally for excellence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• InkoscoreOthersGlobal ingredient supplier partner recognized for excellence, featured as one of Elements Biotech's 10 prestigious suppliers.
• KimikacoreOthersGlobal ingredient supplier partner recognized for excellence, supplying specialty chemicals to Elements Biotech.
• SC GroupcoreOthersGlobal ingredient supplier partner recognized for excellence, providing specialty chemical ingredients.
• McKinleycoreOthersGlobal ingredient supplier partner recognized for excellence, supplying ingredients to Elements Biotech.
• GSI CreoscoreOthersGlobal ingredient supplier partner recognized for excellence, featured in Elements Biotech's supplier portfolio.
• SQcoreOthersGlobal ingredient supplier partner recognized for excellence, part of Elements Biotech's supplier network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company with significant personal care and cosmetics presence in Asia-Pacific; competes with Elements Biotech on the same Indian customer base while also serving pharma, food, and industrial chemicals, giving it broader portfolio and pricing power.
• Univar Solutions: North American-headquartered chemical and ingredient distributor with a personal care & beauty specialty line; competes for the same Indian and global personal care manufacturer accounts and offers a broader chemical distribution portfolio.
• DKSH: Swiss-based market expansion services company with a substantial specialty chemicals and personal care ingredients business across Asia; comparable as a regional distribution partner for global ingredient suppliers targeting Indian and Southeast Asian personal care manufacturers.
• Connell Bros (Wilbur-Ellis): Asia-Pacific specialty ingredients distributor focused on personal care, food, and industrial markets; shares the supplier-distributor-to-formulator model with Elements Biotech and operates in overlapping Asian geographies.

Direct peers

• Barentz: Specialty chemical and ingredient distributor with a dedicated personal care division offering actives, botanical extracts, and peptides to formulators; closely comparable to Elements Biotech in product mix and supplier-distributor business model.
• IMCD: Leading global specialty chemicals distributor with a personal care vertical offering actives, peptides, ceramides, and conditioning agents to formulators—mirrors Elements Biotech's product positioning and supplier-distributor model, but with global scale and dedicated technical centers.
• Azelis: Global specialty chemicals distributor with a strong personal care and cosmetics ingredients portfolio across Asia-Pacific; directly comparable to Elements Biotech as both source from global principals and distribute specialty ingredients to personal care formulators, though Azelis operates at significantly larger scale.
• Vivion: Specialty ingredient distributor serving personal care and cosmetics manufacturers with botanicals, actives, and conditioning agents; shares the supplier-aggregation, B2B distribution model with Elements Biotech, though primarily serving Western customers.

Regional players

• Rossari Biotech: India-based specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier serving personal care, home care, and textile markets; comparable as a domestic Indian peer competing for the same personal care formulation customers, though Rossari is also a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• Galaxy Surfactants: Indian-listed manufacturer of surfactants and specialty ingredients for personal care and home care; competes with Elements Biotech's surfactant and conditioning agent offerings while being based in India, providing a regional benchmark for the same end customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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