What Cepham does

Cepham is a privately held B2B manufacturer of evidence-based nutraceutical ingredients, founded in 1978 in India and now headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. The company supplies standardized botanical extracts, specialty chemicals (e.g., Alpha-GPC, Citicoline, Collagen), and a proprietary branded portfolio of 15+ ingredients including Alfabin, Furosap, Fenudioscin, GCB70, OLEANO35/85, CogniUP, and SheVari4 to dietary supplement, functional food, and nutritional beverage manufacturers globally. Its technology stack centers on proprietary extraction and fermentation processes, advanced standardization to specified active-constituent percentages, and in-house controlled/timed-release pelletizing and fluidized-bed coating capabilities that enable site-specific (gastric, colonic) and multiphasic delivery of natural actives.

Cepham operates a vertically integrated supply chain with 207,000+ square feet of manufacturing and QC capacity across four facilities in India (Haryana, Punjab, Telangana, and a 22-acre organic farm in Himachal Pradesh), a pilot plant in Piscataway, NJ, an R&D lab in Fulton, MD operated through subsidiary Cepham Life Science Inc., and crop collection points in 12+ countries across Africa, Europe, and South America. The company funds human clinical research through partnerships with four US universities and produces to NSF, GMP, and ISO standards, supporting customers' GRAS and NDI regulatory pathways.

The company's revenue model is B2B ingredient sales on a quote-basis (no public pricing), augmented by branded proprietary ingredients, contract manufacturing services (blending, encapsulation, tableting, identity confirmation, final product testing), and novel ingredient sourcing. It reaches customers through a direct sales team led by COO/CCO Sameer Joshi and VP Commercial Strategy Chris Lamb, an online product catalog of 100+ SKUs, and participation in SupplySide Global, Expo West, and Vitafoods. Ownership is founder-led under President Dr. Anand Swaroop, with no disclosed institutional or PE/VC investment, and the company recently extended its commercial footprint via a January 2026 strategic partnership with Cypress Minerals and a March 2026 LOI with EDERRA.

Name

Cepham

Legal name

Cepham Inc.

Website

https://cepham.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cepham is a privately held B2B manufacturer founded in 1978 that develops and supplies standardized botanical extracts, proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients, and novel delivery systems to dietary supplement, functional food, and nutritional beverage companies worldwide, with manufacturing in India and R&D in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredients

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO), Proteins & Functional Nutrition Ingredients (Plant/Animal Proteins, Collagen, Amino Acids) (CRADAOAJ)

Keywords

• Botanical extract manufacturing
• Nutraceutical ingredient supply
• Standardized herbal extracts
• Dietary supplement ingredients
• Ayurvedic ingredient sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Botanical Ingredients Sales: Sale of standardized botanical extracts including Ashwagandha, Boswellia, Turmeric, Bacopa, Berberine, and 30+ other ingredients to dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers. Ingredients are sold in various potencies and forms (powder, granular, water-soluble).
2. Branded Proprietary Ingredients: Sale of proprietary branded ingredient products including Alfabin, Blamus, Fenudioscin, Furosap, GCB70, CogniUP, SheVari4, and others with enhanced formulations and standardization targeting specific health outcomes.
3. Contract Manufacturing Services: Comprehensive manufacturing services including ingredient identity confirmation, unique product blending, final product testing, encapsulation and tableting for customers at various stages of product development.
4. Novel Ingredient Sourcing: Sourcing of novel ingredients from highly monitored growers and harvesters worldwide, including sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and South America in addition to India.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cepham manufactures and globally supplies standardized botanical extracts (Ashwagandha, Boswellia, Turmeric, Bacopa, Berberine, Green Coffee Bean, Coleus, Garcinia, and 30+ others), proprietary branded ingredients (Alfabin, Furosap, Fenudioscin, GCB70, CogniUP, Oleano, SheVari4, LutEVOO, ZeaEVOO), specialty nutraceutical chemicals (Alpha-GPC, Citicoline, Collagen), and proprietary controlled/timed-release pellet delivery systems. The company sells these ingredients B2B to dietary supplement manufacturers, functional food producers, and nutritional beverage companies, and offers contract manufacturing services including blending, encapsulation, tableting, identity confirmation, and final product testing.

Product overview

Cepham is a manufacturer of evidence-based nutraceutical ingredients for the dietary supplement and alternative medicine industry, offering a portfolio of botanical extracts, specialty chemical products, and branded proprietary ingredients alongside innovative delivery systems. The product portfolio includes over 30 botanical extracts (such as Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Berberine, Boswellia, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Green Coffee Bean), specialty products (Alpha-GPC, Citicoline Sodium, Collagen, Choline Bitartrate), and branded products (Alfabin, AdoniXYen, Blamus, Cocoteanol, CogniUP, Fenudioscin, Furosap, GCB70, GyngerLean, Oleano 35/85, SheVari4, Testncrease, Tri-Rosen, Zenova, LutEVOO, ZeaEVOO). The company also provides controlled/timed-release pellet delivery systems and has expanded into Sustainable Aging/Senolytics products. Current product development focuses on metabolic health, women's health, cognitive health, cellular longevity, men's health, and life phases and stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Furosap: Water-soluble protodioscin for men's health blends, increasingly sought-after as a single ingredient product.
• Fenudioscin
• GCB70
• Blamus
• CogniUP
• Alfabin
• AdoniXYen
• Cocoteanol
• Oleano 35
• Oleano 85
• SheVari4
• Testncrease
• Tri-Rosen
• GyngerLean
• Zenova
• Furocyst
• LutEVOO
• ZeaEVOO

Products and services

• Ashwagandha Extract Withania somnifera root and whole plant extract standardized to multiple withanolide potencies (1.5%-30%) for stress support and cognitive health, sold to dietary supplement manufacturers.
• Boswellia Extract Boswellia serrata gum resin extract standardized to 10%, 20%, and 30% AKBA or 65% total Boswellic Acids for joint and inflammatory support applications.
• Turmeric Extract Curcuma longa rhizome extract with 3-Peak, C14, and 95% curcuminoids available in powder and granular forms for anti-inflammatory support.
• Berberine Berberis aristata bark extract with 97% berberine (as HCl) in powder and granular forms for metabolic health support.
• Bacopa Extract Bacopa monnieri leaf extract standardized to 20% and 50% total Bacosides by HPLC USP for cognitive function and memory support.
• Green Coffee Bean Extract (GCB70) Green Coffee Bean extract containing 70% chlorogenic acids with high 5-CQA for healthy weight management and glucose support.
• Coleus (Forskohlii) Extract Coleus forskohlii root extract available in Forskolin 10%, 20%, 40%, and 95% concentrations for metabolic and weight management support.
• Green Tea Extract Camellia sinensis leaf extract standardized to EGCG 45%, 50%, 60%, and 90%, and Epicatechin 90% for antioxidant and metabolic support.
• Alfabin Proprietary branded alpha-yohimbine extract from Rauwolfia vomitoria standardized to 90% purity, protected by US Patents US10,730,869 and US2020/0385378A1, for men's vitality support.
• Furosap Proprietary branded water-soluble protodioscin from fenugreek seed extract for men's health blends and as a standalone single-ingredient product in liquids, capsules, and tablets.
• Fenudioscin Proprietary patented fenugreek extract standardized to 22.5% protodioscin and 70% furostanol saponins for men's health including vitality, hormonal balance, and physical performance.
• Blamus Proprietary branded testosterone-boosting ingredient enriched in 30% curculigosides from Curculigo orchioides rhizome, validated by an independent university study to boost free testosterone.
• CogniUP Proprietary branded combination of Huperzia serrata, Convolvulus pluricaulis, and Celastrus paniculatus functioning as a natural acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor for neurological impairment and dementia support.
• Oleano 35 / Oleano 85 Proprietary branded oleanolic acid (and maslinic acid in Oleano 85) formulations from olive providing antioxidant support, vascular health, cellular apoptosis regulation, and balanced cholesterol maintenance.
• SheVari4 Proprietary branded extract of Ayurvedic Shatavari using a proprietary extraction process to deliver full-spectrum Shatavarins for women's hormonal balance, mood restoration, and focus support.
• AdoniXYen Comprehensive proprietary men's health formula designed to enhance energy, stamina, vitality, lean muscle mass, hormonal balance, hair health, and healthy libido.
• Cocoteanol Proprietary branded stimulant-free and caffeine-free pre-workout ingredient rich in polymeric R-oligomer flavonoids, natural theobromine, catechins, and epicatechins for clean energy formulations.
• GyngerLean Proprietary branded thermogenic blend of three ginger species (Alpinia galangal/Red Ginger, Kaempferia parviflora/Black Ginger, and Zingiber officinale/Yellow Ginger) for thermogenesis support.
• Testncrease Proprietary branded combination of Curculigo orchioides and Trigonella foenum-graecum extracts achieving multi-path activation for comprehensive men's health goals.
• Tri-Rosen Proprietary branded rosemary extract standardized to three triterpenes (ursolic acid, carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid) for cardiovascular health, athletic recovery, and balanced lipid metabolism support.
• Zenova Proprietary branded fenugreek seed extract designed to restore the body's natural rhythm by harmonizing hormones, metabolism, and emotional well-being, including support for infertility-related symptoms.
• LutEVOO (Lutein) and ZeaEVOO (Zeaxanthin) Proprietary branded lutein and zeaxanthin supplements using extra virgin olive oil enriched with oleocanthal as a natural stabilizer for eye health and age-related vision support.
• Controlled/Timed-Release Pellet Delivery System Proprietary pelletizing technology enabling controlled and timed-release delivery of natural ingredients (melatonin, caffeine, valerian, yohimbine, BCAA, vitamins) with extended release, zero order, first order, multiphasic, and site-specific (gastric, colonic) capabilities.
• Specialty Nutraceutical Chemicals (Alpha-GPC, Citicoline Sodium, Collagen) Specialty nutraceutical chemicals including L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine (50% and 99% powder on DCP), Citicoline Sodium (CAS 33818-15-4) for neuroprotection and cognitive health, and Collagen (Bovine Hydrolysate and Fish Low Molecular Weight) for skin, joint, and connective tissue support.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Contract manufacturing services including ingredient identity confirmation, unique product blending, final product testing, encapsulation, and tableting for customers at various stages of product development, leveraging Cepham's NSF-, GMP-, and ISO-certified facilities.
• Sustainable Aging Senolytics Product Line Expanded branded product line of plant-based senolytic compounds derived from Ayurveda and TCM traditions targeting senescent cells for graceful aging across mitochondrial function, neuroprotection, hair/skin aging, DNA stability, cellular signaling/autophagy, and microbiome sustainability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ square feet of research and manufacturing facilities in India with robust R&D Lab in Fulton, MD
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EDERRAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Letter of Intent with Dr. Anand Swaroop of Cepham for strategic manufacturing and production partnership to support EDERRA's functional superfood product line including flagship formula EMPWR+. Cepham would provide production and operational support to scale manufacturing in phases, strengthen sourcing and packaging execution, and accelerate product innovation.
• Cypress MineralscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Strategic partnership for solutions-based ingredients and social impact, building on long-standing relationship. Aims to enhance innovation, transparency, supply chain excellence, and social responsibility with further initiatives planned for 2026.
• Cypress MineralscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Strategic partnership to combine botanical and specialty ingredients with mineral ingredients for the nutraceutical industry. Focus on innovation, scientific integrity, supply chain excellence, and social impact. Both companies share presence at major industry events throughout 2026. Collaboration builds on prior non-profit work with A Thousand Plus.
• Texas Southern UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences for product safety and clinical studies.
• University of WyomingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with School of Pharmacy for product safety and human clinical research support.
• Adelphi UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership in Garden City, New York for product safety and human clinical research.
• University of California DaviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology for product research and validation.
• A Thousand PlusminorOthersPrior non-profit collaborative work that informed the Cypress Minerals partnership and social impact initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sabinsa: Sabinsa is a leading manufacturer of standardized botanical extracts and branded nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., Curcumin C3 Complex, BioPerine, ForsLean). It is the most direct comparable to Cepham given its portfolio of patented, clinically-validated herbal ingredients sold globally to dietary supplement manufacturers.
• Indena: Indena is an Italian manufacturer of high-quality botanical extracts and active ingredients for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Comparable to Cepham given its standardized, clinically-studied botanical portfolio, branded ingredients, and global B2B ingredient supplier model.
• OmniActive Health Technologies: OmniActive develops and supplies science-based, branded nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., Lutemax, CurcuWin) to supplement brands globally. It is a direct comparable to Cepham's branded-ingredient strategy, and notably Cepham's VP Commercial Strategy Chris Lamb previously held a role there.
• Gencor: Gencor is a branded ingredient supplier specializing in clinically-studied botanical extracts (e.g., Libifem, Fenugreek, Ashwagandha). Comparable to Cepham given its focus on standardized herbal ingredients targeting men's health, metabolic, and cognitive categories with clinical backing.
• PLT Health Solutions: PLT Health Solutions markets branded, science-backed botanical and nutritional ingredients to supplement and functional food manufacturers. Direct comparable to Cepham given its branded-ingredient portfolio and B2B distribution to the same dietary supplement customer base.
• Euromed: Euromed is a European manufacturer of standardized botanical extracts and natural active ingredients for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Comparable to Cepham given its standardized extracts, clinical validation emphasis, and B2B ingredient supplier model.

Broad incumbents

• Kemin Industries: Kemin is a global ingredient manufacturer serving dietary supplement, food, and animal nutrition markets with a much broader portfolio than Cepham. Broadly comparable as a B2B ingredient supplier, though it operates at significantly larger scale and is not a botanical specialist.
• Naturex (Givaudan): Naturex, now part of Givaudan, is a major global supplier of plant-based ingredients for food, health, and personal care. Broadly comparable to Cepham as a botanical extract and natural ingredient supplier, but at a much larger scale and with a much broader portfolio.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a large global taste and nutrition company supplying ingredients to food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Comparable to Cepham as a B2B ingredient supplier with a global footprint, though it operates at significantly larger scale and is not a botanical specialist.

Emerging players

• AlgaeCal: AlgaeCal is a smaller, vertically-integrated supplier of plant-based calcium and bone health ingredients with its own clinical research and direct-to-consumer brand extensions. Comparable to Cepham in vertical integration and clinical-research emphasis, though it is a niche player focused on bone health rather than the broader botanical extract category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cephaminc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cepham-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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