What Jongerius ecoduna does

Jongerius ecoduna GmbH is an Austrian producer of premium microalgae — primarily Spirulina and Chlorella — operating from Bruck an der Leitha in Lower Austria. The company was founded in 2010 as ecoduna by Franz Emminger and Martin Mohr, opened Austria's first industrial-scale continuous algae plant (the 1-hectare "eparella" facility) in 2018, and was refounded under new owner/CEO Nico Jongerius in May 2021, adopting its current name. Its core asset is a worldwide-patented closed photobioreactor (PBR) system that combines 32 independent vertical glass modules, a pump-free hydrostatic transport mechanism, dynamic light management, and continuous 24/7, 365-day cultivation using Austrian drinking water and selected nutrient salts.

Name

Jongerius ecoduna

Legal name

Jongerius ecoduna GmbH

Website

https://jongerius-ecoduna.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jongerius ecoduna GmbH is an Austrian producer of premium Spirulina and Chlorella microalgae grown in a patented, closed, pump-free photobioreactor system, serving health-conscious consumers, food/cosmetics manufacturers, and agriculture customers across the DACH region and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microalgae Products

NAICS

Aquaculture (1125), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Seaweed & Algae Aquaculture (incl. microalgae) (AFAEAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Algae & Seaweed Proteins (Microalgae/Spirulina, Macroalgae) (AFAJAHAF), Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Microalgae production
• Spirulina supplements
• Chlorella products
• Photobioreactor technology
• Algae ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruck An Der Leitha

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2C Product Sales: Direct sales of microalgae products (Spirulina, Chlorella) to end consumers via e-commerce webshop. Products sold as powder, tablets, capsules, and specialty items. One-time purchase model with repeat purchase potential.
2. B2B Ingredients & Raw Materials: Sales of microalgae biomass and ingredients to food, cosmetic, and supplement manufacturers. Targets industry customers for use in their formulations.
3. B2B Reseller Program: Partnership model where resellers purchase products at wholesale prices for resale. Minimum order quantity of €1,000 per consignment for resellers.
4. Specialty Algae Products: Value-added products including algae-based cosmetics (soaps, bath bombs), beverages (algae gin), and plant fertilizers sold through webshop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jongerius ecoduna produces premium microalgae (Spirulina and Chlorella) in Austria using a patented closed photobioreactor system and sells them as raw biomass ingredients to industrial customers and as finished consumer products (powders, capsules, tablets, formulated supplements, cosmetics, algae-infused food, and organic fertilizer) via e-commerce webshops in Austria and Germany. The company operates the first industrial-scale continuous algae production plant in the world, a 1-hectare facility at Bruck/Leitha, with HACCP-certified processes and 100% vegan, GMO-free, additive-free positioning.

Product overview

Jongerius ecoduna produces premium microalgae (spirulina and chlorella) in Austria using a patented closed photobioreactor system. The product portfolio consists of core algae products (powder, capsules, tablets in both spirulina and chlorella varieties), formulated supplements (ENERGY with guarana, IMMUNE with acerola, YOUNG with antioxidant complex), sample/trial products, cosmetics (soaps, bath bombs), food products (algae-infused noodles/pasta), and agricultural products (algae-based fertilizer). All products are vegan, GMO-free, and produced without additives using Austrian drinking water.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spirulina Powder (80g) 100% pure Spirulina microalgae powder for mixing into food and beverages. Contains vegan protein (54%), vitamin K, vitamin B12, and antioxidants including vitamin A and phycocyanin. Targeted at health-conscious consumers seeking natural plant-based nutrition.
• Spirulina Capsules (120 pcs) Spirulina microalgae in vegan capsule shells (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose) for cell protection and energy support. Targeted at consumers who prefer capsules over powder for daily supplementation.
• Spirulina Tablets (360 pcs) 100% Spirulina tablets for cell protection and energy support, recommended at 3x2 tablets daily. Targeted at consumers preferring tablet format for algae supplementation.
• Chlorella Powder (80g) 100% pure Chlorella microalgae powder. Supports detoxification and contains vegan protein (46%), vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid. Targeted at health-conscious consumers seeking natural detox and plant-based nutrition.
• Chlorella Capsules (120 pcs) Chlorella microalgae in vegan capsule shells for detoxification and energy support. Targeted at consumers preferring capsule format for daily algae supplementation.
• Chlorella Tablets (360 pcs) 100% Chlorella tablets for detoxification and energy support. Targeted at consumers preferring tablet format for daily algae supplementation.
• ENERGY Capsules (120 pcs) Formulated supplement combining Spirulina with natural caffeine from guarana for an energy boost. Contains 160 mg caffeine per daily dose (4 capsules). Not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Targeted at adults seeking natural energy support.
• IMMUNE Capsules (120 pcs) Formulated supplement combining Spirulina with natural vitamin C from acerola cherry for immune system support. Targeted at consumers seeking natural immune support.
• YOUNG Capsules (120 pcs) Formulated supplement combining Spirulina with a 4-times antioxidant complex including OPC from grapeseed extract, elderberry extract, rosehip extract (vitamin C), and phycocyanin for cell regeneration. Targeted at consumers seeking natural antioxidant and anti-aging support.
• Try-Out-Box Spirulina (45 pcs) 45-piece Spirulina sample box for first-time trial of the company's algae supplements. Targeted at new consumers wanting to experience Spirulina before buying full-size products.
• Try-Out-Box Chlorella (45 pcs) 45-piece Chlorella sample box for first-time trial of the company's algae supplements. Targeted at new consumers wanting to experience Chlorella before buying full-size products.
• Try-Out-Set LARGE (5 boxes) Bundle of 5 Try-Out-Boxes including Spirulina, Chlorella, Energy, Young, and Immune varieties. Targeted at new consumers wanting to trial the full product range.
• Spirulina Algae Soap (handmade) Handmade vegan soap with Spirulina microalgae, eucalyptus, and spearmint for skin freshness and antioxidant care. Manufactured by partner Lowland Essences. Targeted at consumers seeking natural algae-based cosmetics.
• Chlorella Algae Soap (handmade) Handmade vegan soap with Chlorella microalgae, peppermint, citrus flowers, and coconut for detoxification and freshness. Manufactured by partner Lowland Essences. Targeted at consumers seeking natural algae-based cosmetics.
• Spirulina Bath Bomb (handmade) Handmade bath bomb with Spirulina, eucalyptus, and spearmint for a refreshing bath with antioxidants and vitamin care. Manufactured by partner Lowland Essences. Targeted at consumers seeking natural algae-based cosmetics.
• Chlorella Noodles / Spirulina Pasta (250-330g) Pasta infused with Spirulina or Chlorella for nutritious food applications. Targeted at consumers seeking algae-enriched everyday foods.
• Plant Fertilizer (10 kg) Organic fertilizer made from 100% microalgae. Contains 90% organic substance, 7.5% nitrogen, 6.3% phosphate, and 1.7% potassium. For agriculture, horticulture, vegetable growing, and hobby gardening. Targeted at farmers, gardeners, and agricultural businesses.
• B2B Microalgae Ingredients (OEM/white-label) Bulk Spirulina and Chlorella biomass ingredients and OEM/private-label services sold to food, beverage, cosmetic, dietary supplement, pet food, and animal feed manufacturers. Includes formulation partnerships. Minimum order €1,000 per consignment, VAT ID required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Continuous production capability: 24 hours/day, 365 days/year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VattenfallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Senftenberg partnership for pilot algae production system in Germany. First demonstration of ecoduna technology at external energy facility.
• Novo NordiskminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Kalundborg in Denmark - development of algae-based wastewater treatment application for the Danish pharmaceutical company.
• SCHOTT AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for glass tube systems ('hanging gardens') used in photobioreactors. SCHOTT supplies glass tubing which proved to be smart investment lowering operating expenses and eliminating replacement costs.
• Lowland EssencesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLower Austrian family business manufacturing handmade algae soaps and bath bombs for ecoduna. Produces cosmetics using ecoduna microalgae with special focus on natural ingredients.
• ecoLogicStudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for bio-digital sculptures project using ecoduna algae, showcased at Centre Pompidou Paris exhibition 'la fabrique du vivant'.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Euglena Co., Ltd. Japanese microalgae company cultivating Euglena gracilis (and related strains) for food, supplements and biofuel applications. Comparable as a mass-market microalgae platform spanning nutrition, beverage and ingredient customers with proprietary cultivation IP.
• Heliae Development: US-based algae technology and production company operating proprietary photobioreactor-based cultivation for food/feed/nutrition ingredients. Direct peer along microalgae cultivation technology platform and B2B ingredient go-to-market.
• Olmix Group: French marine biotechnology group producing macroalgae- and microalgae-based ingredients for animal feed, pet food, plant nutrition and cosmetics. Comparable as a European algae-based ingredients platform spanning fertilizer/biostimulant and supplement-adjacent customers.
• Allmicroalgae (Allmicroalgae Natural Ingredients): Portuguese producer of chlorella and other microalgae biomass for B2B food, supplement and feed applications. Comparable as a European microalgae B2B ingredient supplier operating industrial-scale cultivation with overlapping end markets.
• Earthrise Nutritionals: California-based spirulina producer serving both B2B ingredient customers and B2C supplement brands. Direct peer given identical core organism (spirulina), parallel B2B/B2C go-to-market and large-scale cultivation footprint.
• A4F (Algae for Future): Portuguese integrated microalgae biotech operating proprietary photobioreactor and raceway production plus downstream technology services. Direct peer along production technology (closed PBR), B2B customer base (food/feed/cosmetics) and European geography.
• Cyanotech Corp: US (Hawaii) public producer of spirulina and chlorella microalgae powders and capsules for nutraceutical markets. Closest direct competitor along product mix (Spirulina/Chlorella supplements), customer base (B2B/B2C health & wellness) and category (cultivated microalgae ingredients).
• AlgaEnergy: Spanish microalgae biotechnology company producing biomass and extracts for agriculture, food, cosmetics and feed markets. Comparable as a European microalgae platform spanning similar end-use verticals (incl. agriculture biostimulants) and B2B ingredients.

Broad incumbents

• DIC Corporation: Large Japanese chemicals and pigments conglomerate with a dedicated microalgae natural ingredients business (DIC Life) producing astaxanthin and other microalgae-derived nutrients. Broad incumbent competitor with much greater scale, R&D and distribution across food, supplement and color markets.
• Roquette: French global leader in plant-based polyols, proteins and food/feed ingredients with active algae investments and a microalgae protein platform. Broad incumbent offering overlapping protein/algae ingredient capabilities as part of a much wider specialty ingredient portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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