Olene Life Sciences

What Olene Life Sciences does

Olene Life Sciences is a Chennai, India-based nutraceutical and agrifoods company founded in 2015 that researches, develops, and manufactures clinically validated specialty ingredients for the dietary supplement and functional food industries. Its core product portfolio centers on curcumin-based formulations and has expanded into adjacent formats including liposomal oral powders and GLP-1 active ingredient formulations targeting the metabolic health category. The company operates a B2B ingredient manufacturing model, supplying specialty ingredients to nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers rather than selling finished consumer products.

The company goes to market through established ingredient distribution channels rather than direct sales. Its most significant channel relationship is with Brenntag, the global chemicals and ingredients distributor, which featured Olene as a partner manufacturer at Vitafoods India 2026 for Asia Pacific market distribution. Olene also pursues research visibility through industry events such as AIDP Innovation Day 2025, where it presented clinical research alongside other health and wellness ingredient companies. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a contract-manufacturing or specialty-ingredient B2B model. The company is led by co-founders Vivek Anand Parachur (CEO & MD) and Somashekara Nirvanashetty (CSO), with a team of 51-100 employees. No patents, certifications, funding rounds, or revenue figures were disclosed in the available data, and the company's website was not accessible during data collection, limiting deeper verification of operating details.

Name

Olene Life Sciences

Website

https://olenelife.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Olene Life Sciences is a Chennai-based nutraceutical ingredient manufacturer founded in 2015 that develops and supplies clinically validated specialty ingredients, including curcumin, liposomal oral powders, and GLP-1 actives, to B2B supplement and functional food manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredients

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extracts, Oleoresins & Essential Oils (Spice Extracts for Flavoring) (AFAJANAJ), Lipid-Based Emulsions & Encapsulated Oils (Spray-Dried Oils, Microencapsulation) (AFAJALAM)

Keywords

• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Functional food ingredients
• Dietary supplements
• Curcumin formulations
• B2B ingredient manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nutraceutical Ingredient Sales: B2B supply of specialty nutraceutical ingredients including curcumin formulations to distribution partners and supplement manufacturers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Olene Life Sciences is a B2B nutraceutical ingredient manufacturer that researches, develops, and manufactures clinically validated specialty ingredients including curcumin formulations, liposomal oral powders, and GLP-1 active ingredient formulations. The company supplies these specialty ingredients to nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers for use in dietary supplements and functional beverages, primarily through distribution partners such as Brenntag across the Asia Pacific region.

Product overview

Olene Life Sciences is a nutraceutical ingredient manufacturer and supplier, featured as a partner manufacturer in the nutraceuticals and functional ingredients space. The company was highlighted at Vitafoods India 2026 through Brenntag's exhibition and participated in AIDP Innovation Day 2025 featuring research presentations. No specific named product portfolio, individual product modules, or detailed product/service descriptions are available in the provided sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curcumin-based nutraceutical ingredients Specialty curcumin formulations developed for use as ingredients in dietary supplements and functional foods, supplied to nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers.
• Liposomal oral powder formulations Liposomal oral powder ingredient formulations designed for incorporation into dietary supplements and functional food applications.
• GLP-1 active ingredient formulations Innovative GLP-1 active ingredient formulations developed as specialty nutraceutical ingredients for supplement and functional food manufacturers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrenntagcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 February 2026Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredient distribution, featured Olene Life Science as one of its ingredient manufacturing partners at Vitafoods India 2026. The partnership involves supplying nutraceutical ingredients including curcumin formulations for the Asia Pacific market through Brenntag's distribution network.
• AIDPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Olene Life Sciences participated as a research presenter at AIDP Innovation Day 2025, presenting clinical research alongside other health and wellness ingredient companies. The event covered applications in cognitive health, metabolic support, gut health, and women's health.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Givaudan Active Beauty: Global flavors and fragrances giant with a major nutraceutical ingredients division; broader portfolio and deeper R&D budget than Olene, overlapping in botanical extracts for supplements.
• Indena SpA: Italian botanical extracts and phytochemicals manufacturer with deep patent portfolio and global regulatory dossiers; competes with Olene in premium nutraceutical ingredient categories.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company supplying functional ingredients to food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers; broad incumbent competing with Olene in functional food ingredient space.

Direct peers

• AIDP: US-based specialty ingredient supplier that hosted Olene at Innovation Day; comparable in clinical-research-led B2B ingredient distribution to nutraceutical and functional food manufacturers.
• OmniActive Health Technologies: India-headquartered B2B nutraceutical ingredient manufacturer offering carotenoids, curcumin, and botanical extracts; closely comparable in geography, customer base, and ingredient portfolio.
• Arjuna Natural: India-based BCM-95 curcumin and botanical extract manufacturer; directly comparable in curcumin specialization, clinical research focus, and B2B nutraceutical supply model.
• Sabinsa: Global leader in curcumin (C3 Complex) and standardized botanical extracts; the most direct competitor to Olene in clinically-validated nutraceutical ingredients, especially for curcumin-based formulations.

Emerging players

• Nutralliance: US-based nutraceutical ingredient distributor and formulator; comparable in B2B ingredient channels and customer segments, especially for specialty botanical actives.
• DolCas Biotech: Specialty botanical extract supplier focused on curcumin and clinically-validated nutraceutical actives; overlapping ingredient portfolio with Olene, comparable scale.

Others

• Brenntag Specialties Nutrition: Olene's named distribution partner for Asia Pacific; while not a direct competitor, its Specialties Nutrition platform aggregates similar ingredient suppliers and represents both an enabler and a channel competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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