RESPILON

What RESPILON does

RESPILON is a privately held nanofiber technology company founded in 2013 in Brno, Czech Republic, by Roman Zima without venture capital. Headquartered in the Czech Republic (with offices in Úvaly, Prague, London, Chengdu, Topoľčany, and Mexico), the company designs, engineers, and manufactures electrospun nanofiber membranes with fiber diameters of 50–500 nm across multiple performance verticals: defence (InfraHex stealth, CBRN protection, tactical WBT textiles), pharma (NUENEX drug delivery platform), consumer health/life (DrySerum cosmetics, RNF respirator membranes, RWM window membranes, VK RespiPro, A/C filters), automotive R&D (cabin filtration, acoustic and thermal insulation for EVs), industrial filtration, and outdoor/performance textiles (WBT membranes). Its core technology stack is proprietary: in-house nanofiber production machinery developed since 2022 enables full vertical integration from material science to scalable manufacturing, with capability to capture particles as small as 0.1 microns, achieve 99.9% filtration efficiency at ≥0.3 µm, and deliver up to 5x higher breathability than ePTFE laminates at equivalent water resistance, with mechanical (non-electrostatic) filtration that does not degrade in humidity.

The product portfolio is structured around registered sub-brands — DrySerum®, NUENEX, InfraHex (spun off as an independent company in 2025), RNF, RWM, and OCTOPUS — each of which addresses a distinct use case while sharing the common electrospinning manufacturing backbone. DrySerum, a water-activated dry serum delivered via NUENEX nanoencapsulation, supports active ingredient concentrations up to 100% versus an industry standard of ~10%. RESPILON also operates the OCTOPUS AI data orchestrator, developed internally for 12+ months, which connects enterprise ERP/CRM/e-commerce systems and is sold as a B2B software service via its wholly owned RESPILON Trade s.r.o. subsidiary.

The business combines five revenue streams: B2B hardware/material sales of membranes to OEM and lamination partners, contract R&D and custom development services, technology licensing and IP transfer (full IP transfer or co-ownership), consumer product sales via shop.respilon.com, and software services through OCTOPUS. Distribution spans direct enterprise field sales (defence, pharma), OEM/embedded channels (automotive, aerospace, filtration, textiles), regional distribution partnerships (Europe, Asia, North America), and consumer e-commerce. The company has secured over €10 million in non-dilutive EU funding across Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, Eurostars, and national programs, and counts YouTuve Technology (Hong Kong), Vanish (USA), EkoOkna (Poland), and Ferdinand Menzel Medizintechnik (Austria) among named commercial partners and customers.

Name

RESPILON

Legal name

RESPILON Group s.r.o.

Website

https://respilon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RESPILON develops and commercializes proprietary electrospun nanofiber membranes (50–500 nm) for filtration, drug delivery, cosmetics, defence stealth, waterproof textiles, and automotive applications, serving defence, pharma, consumer, automotive, and industrial buyers via direct B2B sales, OEM/lamination partners, and consumer e-commerce across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nanofiber Materials & Membranes

NAICS

Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Membrane Treatment (UF/NF/RO for Potable) (EUANABAC)

Keywords

• Nanofiber membranes
• Air filtration membranes
• Waterproof breathable textiles
• Pharmaceutical drug delivery
• Cosmetic delivery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nanofiber Material & Membrane Sales: RESPILON sells nanofiber membranes and materials (RNF, RWM, WBT membranes) directly to B2B partners and through e-commerce to consumers. Products range from industrial filtration media to consumer window screens and wearable textiles.
2. Contract R&D & Custom Development: RESPILON provides custom nanofiber material and product development services, working with partners who bring defined challenges. Services span from concept to scalable manufacturing, including material development, product design, prototyping, testing, and validation. IP arrangements are flexible — can remain with RESPILON or transfer to the partner.
3. Technology Licensing & IP Transfer: RESPILON licenses its proprietary nanofiber technologies and can transfer IP rights to partners, enabling them to manufacture, scale, and commercialize solutions independently or through contract manufacturing arrangements with RESPILON.
4. Consumer Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer sales through shop.respilon.com including DrySerum skincare products, RWM window membranes, RNF respirators, A/C filters, and outdoor WBT textiles.
5. OCTOPUS AI Platform & Software Development: B2B AI and software solutions including custom development, system integration, AI chatbots, automated data processing, and business intelligence tools for enterprise clients.

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RESPILON develops and manufactures electrospun nanofiber membranes and finished products for B2B partners and B2C consumers. The company operates a vertically integrated nanofiber technology platform spanning cosmetic delivery (DrySerum), pharmaceutical drug delivery (Nuenex), defense (InfraHex), air filtration (RNF, RWM 6.0), and waterproof breathable textiles (WBT membranes). It also offers contract R&D services and an AI data orchestration platform (OCTOPUS).

Product overview

RESPILON is a nanofiber technology platform that develops and commercializes advanced materials across multiple industries. The core offering centers on electrospun nanofiber membranes serving four main platforms: DRYSERUM (cosmetic delivery), NUENEX (pharmaceutical delivery), INFRAHEX (thermal/EM shielding for defense), and RNF/RWM (air filtration products). These share a common manufacturing infrastructure built on proprietary nanofiber production machines. The company also operates OCTOPUS, an AI data orchestration platform. Key products include DrySerum skincare, Nuenex drug delivery, InfraHex stealth technology, RNF respirator membranes, and RWM window filtration membranes, complemented by contract R&D services for custom nanofiber solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InfraHex: Advanced thermal and electromagnetic shielding technology for defence and security applications. Proprietary nanofiber-based material designed for thermal signature management and electromagnetic shielding.
• Nuenex
• RNF
• RWM
• DrySerum
• OCTOPUS

Products and services

• DrySerum Revolutionary cosmetic delivery platform using water-activated electrospun nanofibers to encapsulate active ingredients in dry format. Enables up to 100% active ingredient concentration (vs. ~10% standard), combining water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients without excipients. Targeted at cosmetic brands and consumers via shop.respilon.com and B2B partners.
• Nuenex Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery Platform Pharmaceutical-grade nanofiber platform that encapsulates active pharmaceutical ingredients within nanofiber matrices for targeted, controlled, and programmable drug release. Applications include oral films, transdermal patches, and wound care. Powers the DrySerum cosmetic delivery. Targeted at pharma and medtech partners under co-development, licensing, or joint venture models.
• InfraHex Defence Material Proprietary nanofiber-based material for thermal signature management and electromagnetic shielding. Provides military-grade stealth technology, thermal signature reduction, EMF protection, and Faraday cage solutions for defence and security applications. Separated as an independent spin-off company in 2025.
• RNF Respirator Nanofiber Membranes Nanofiber membranes for air filtration achieving 99.9% filtration efficiency for particles ≥0.3 micrometers with high breathability, low pressure drop, and ultra-lightweight properties. Used in FFP2/FFP3 respirators, HVAC filtration, and medical-grade filtration. Mechanical (non-electrostatic) filtration maintains stable efficiency in high humidity.
• RWM 6.0 Window Membrane 6th generation window filtration membrane that transforms any window into an air purification system, filtering pollen, dust, smog, and allergens while allowing fresh air. Features UV stability, insect barrier capability, noise reduction, and long-lasting durability. Sold through shop.respilon.com and bulk B2B orders.
• WBT Waterproof Breathable Textile Membranes Nanofiber waterproof breathable textile membranes with ~3B+ pores per cm², ~100nm fiber diameter, and RET 1-2 extreme breathability. Achieves up to 5x higher breathability than traditional ePTFE-based laminates at equivalent water resistance. Available in PFAS-Free and High-Performance (with trace fluorine) variants. Supplied to lamination partners for functional clothing, footwear, outdoor gear, and military/law enforcement equipment.
• VK RespiPro Consumer Respirators Consumer respirators for respiratory protection using nanofiber filtration technology, sold through shop.respilon.com to individual consumers and via distribution partners.
• OCTOPUS AI Data Orchestrator AI-powered data orchestration platform that connects company systems (ERP, CRM, e-commerce, marketing tools, databases), collects and structures data in real time, interprets via AI, and automates processes, workflows, and decisions. Includes custom web applications, AI chatbots, automated reporting, and intelligent marketing automation. Sold as a B2B solution through direct sales with custom development and integration projects.
• Contract R&D and Custom Development Services Custom nanofiber material and product development services from concept to mass production. RESPILON partners with companies across automotive, aerospace, healthcare, filtration, industrial, and consumer products that bring defined challenges. Services span material development, product design, prototyping, testing, validation, and scalable manufacturing, with flexible IP arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% filtration efficiency for particles ≥0.3 μm with RNF nanofiber membranes
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• RESPILON Slovakia s. r. o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Subsidiary of RESPILON Group based in Topoľčany, Slovakia. Main integrator for the ULO (Unified Lead, Order & DocFlow Orchestrator) project financed by the Slovak Recovery and Resilience Plan. Project focused on experimental development of software platform for business automation.
• Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatisation of SlovakiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Government body overseeing the Slovak Recovery and Resilience Plan (NextGenerationEU) under which RESPILON Slovakia is implementing the ULO software development project. Project aligned with RIS3 priority 3-2 for digital transformation.
• Jana Zimová Foundation (Nadační fond Jany Zimové)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESPILON's exclusive CSR partner. Through this partnership, projects are created that connect technology, education, and social responsibility with concrete help for people and communities. Jana Zimová leads RESPILON's CSR activities and can be contacted at [email protected].
• RESPILON Trade s.r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and delivery entity for the OCTOPUS AI platform within the RESPILON group. Planned transformation into Respilon AI Solutions s.r.o. Responsible for developing and delivering AI and software solutions to B2B clients.
• Pharmaceutical or MedTech Strategic Partner (Seeking)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESPILON is actively seeking a pharmaceutical or medtech company with clinical trial and regulatory expertise to co-invest in and execute clinical studies for the NUENEX nanofiber drug delivery platform, to bring it into regulated pharmaceutical markets. Partnership models include co-development, licensing, or joint ventures.
• Lamination Partners (Textile Industry)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRESPILON supplies nanofiber WBT membranes to lamination partners who transform them into finished waterproof breathable textile products including functional clothing, footwear, outdoor gear, and military/law enforcement equipment. Partners include companies with their own lamination capabilities as well as those receiving ready-to-use custom laminates.
• YouTuve Technology (Hong Kong)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term commercial partner distributing DrySerum technology products. Cooperation described as consistently reliable and commercially successful since 2024, with RESPILON providing both products and support for expanding business.
• EkoOkna (Poland)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term, dependable supplier relationship for RWM window filtration solutions. Characterized by high quality standards, consistent performance and delivery, professional approach, and adaptive capability.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Elmarco: Czech-based pioneer in industrial-scale electrospinning equipment for nanofiber production. Directly comparable because it operates in the same core electrospinning technology domain as RESPILON and serves overlapping filtration, textile, and energy customers.
• Finetex EnE: Korea-based manufacturer of nanofiber filtration media and meltblown nonwovens. Directly comparable as it supplies nanofiber filter media for face masks, HVAC, and industrial filtration — overlapping RESPILON's RNF product line.
• Hollingsworth & Vose: US manufacturer of filtration media, battery separator materials, and industrial nonwovens. Comparable as it supplies specialty filtration substrates to OEMs in HVAC, respiratory, and industrial markets — directly adjacent to RESPILON's RNF and RWM products.

Emerging players

• Nanofiber Solutions: US-based developer of nanofiber scaffolds for regenerative medicine and organ/tissue applications. Comparable as a specialty nanofiber platform focused on pharma/medical end markets, similar to RESPILON's Nuenex and InfraHex product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Global filtration solutions provider serving industrial, engine, and defense markets. Comparable because it competes with RESPILON's RNF and OEM membrane offerings, though at much larger scale and with broader product breadth.
• 3M: Diversified materials and filtration giant with respirator, HVAC, and PPE product lines. Comparable as it competes in the same consumer filtration and PPE categories as RESPILON's RNF respirators and RWM window membranes, though as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Toray Industries: Japanese advanced materials and membrane manufacturer serving filtration, water, textile, and medical markets. Comparable because it develops and sells specialty fiber/membrane technologies — including high-performance breathable textiles — that overlap RESPILON's WBT and pharma applications.
• Asahi Kasei: Diversified Japanese materials company with membrane, separation, and medical product divisions. Comparable because it serves pharma/bioprocessing, filtration, and advanced materials markets that overlap with RESPILON's Nuenex and membrane offerings.
• Parker Hannifin: Global industrial manufacturer of filtration, motion, and control technologies. Comparable because it competes in industrial and aerospace filtration and advanced material applications that intersect with RESPILON's OEM membrane business.

Regional players

• Lintec of Sweden (Nanofiber-filtered): Sweden-based developer of nanofiber-based air filter technology (e.g., Nanofilter). Comparable as a regional peer in Europe developing nanofiber filtration media for HVAC and consumer applications, overlapping RESPILON's RNF/RWM offerings but with Nordic market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/respilon

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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