What Seanova does

Seanova is a privately held French B2B ingredient supplier founded in 2015 in Pleuven, Brittany, that develops and commercializes marine and plant-based active ingredients for the nutraceutical, functional food, cosmetics, and infant nutrition industries. The company operates a horizontal ingredient platform spanning the four principal omega-3 molecular forms—triglycerides (fish oils via Epax), phospholipids (Antarctic krill via Aker BioMarine), wax esters (Calanus finmarchicus via Zooca), and plant-based DHA (Schizochytrium sp. microalgae)—complemented by organic astaxanthin (Algamo), marine heme iron (SalmoFer, added in 2025), and a range of minerals, vitamins, and vegetable oils. Products are delivered in three galenic formats: bulk oils, finished capsules, and microencapsulated powders.

The technology backbone comprises the proprietary X.O Process for lipid oxidation stabilization, the L-VITAL liposomal delivery system co-developed with Capsularis and French researchers (100–150 nm liposomes), and microencapsulation using plant-based fats with variable melting points. Proprietary and partner technologies are protected through registered trademarks across at least nine sub-brands (Seamega, SeaAsta, SeaNergy3, SeaAlga, SeaVega, SeaOmega, Krillagen, X.O Process, L-VITAL), ISO 22000 certification (2024), and Friend of the Sea sustainability certification (2019).

Seanova monetizes through bulk ingredient sales, finished formulation products sold in stock for quick product development, and custom R&D formulation services under an enterprise field sales model. It holds exclusive distribution rights for Epax marine omega-3 oils in France, Spain, and Portugal, and co-markets with Aker BioMarine and Zooca through joint trade show presence and conferences. The company employs 20+ collaborators, is a Synadiet member, and operates without disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

Seanova

Legal name

SEANOVA

Website

https://seanova.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French B2B ingredient supplier founded in 2015 that develops and commercializes marine and plant-based active ingredients—primarily omega-3s from fish, krill, Calanus, and microalgae—for nutraceutical, functional food, cosmetics, and infant nutrition manufacturers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredients

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Omega-3 & Specialty Lipids (Fish/Algal Oils, EPA/DHA, MCTs, CLA, Phospholipids) (AFAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Omega-3 & Marine/Algal Lipids (EPA/DHA Oils, Concentrates) (AFAJALAK), Fats, Oils & Lipid Ingredients (Specialty Oils, MCTs, Structured Lipids) (CRADAOAL), Baby Feeding Supplements & Fortifiers (Probiotics, DHA/ARA, Vitamins) (CRADAEAI)

Keywords

• Marine omega-3 ingredients
• Nutraceutical raw materials
• Microalgae DHA oils
• Krill oil distribution
• Microencapsulation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleuven

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Ingredient Sales: Sale of marine and plant-based active ingredients (oils, powders) in bulk quantities to manufacturers of dietary supplements, functional foods, and cosmetics. Products include fish oils, krill oil, Calanus oil, microalgae oils, astaxanthin, and vegetable oils.
2. Finished Formulation Products: Sale of finished products in various galenic forms including capsules (ready-to-use formulas), microencapsulated powders, and flavored oils for brand customers.
3. Custom Formulation Services: R&D support and custom formulation development for specific customer needs, personalized solutions, and unique project development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seanova develops, sources, and distributes marine and plant-based active ingredients for B2B customers in the nutraceutical, functional food, cosmetics, and infant nutrition industries. Products are delivered in three galenic forms — bulk oils (drums), finished capsules, and microencapsulated powders — covering omega-3 fatty acids from fish, krill, Calanus, and microalgae sources, plus astaxanthin, vegetable oils, minerals, vitamins, and marine heme iron. Core technical differentiators include the proprietary X.O® lipid stabilization process and proprietary liposomal and microencapsulation delivery systems developed with French research partners.

Product overview

Seanova is a French nutraceutical ingredient company that develops and commercializes marine and plant-based active ingredients in three primary galenic forms: bulk oils, capsules, and microencapsulated powders. The product portfolio centers on omega-3 fatty acids from diverse sources (fish oils via Epax®, krill oil via Aker BioMarine, Calanus via ZOOCA®, and microalgae via Schizochytrium sp.), complemented by astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis, vegetable oils, minerals, vitamins, and marine heme iron via SalmoFer. The company operates under distinct sub-brands (Seamega® for fish oils, Sea asta® for astaxanthin, SeaNergy3® for omega-3 complexes, SeaAlga® for microalgae, SeaVega® for plant-based omega-3, SeaOmega® for marine combinations, and Krillagen® for skin health), supported by proprietary X.O® stabilization technology and Capsularis microencapsulation/L-VITAL® liposomal delivery systems. Seanova serves B2B customers in dietary supplements, functional foods, cosmetics, and infant nutrition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seamega: Premium marine omega-3 oils - complete range of natural, concentrated and ultra-concentrated premium marine oils. Benefits from the X.O process for high quality and stability.
• SeaAsta
• SeaNergy3
• SeaAlga
• SeaVega
• SeaOmega
• Krillagen
• X.O Process
• L-VITAL

Products and services

• Seamega® marine omega-3 oils Seanova's historic brand offering a complete range of premium fish oils (natural, concentrated, and ultra-concentrated), enriched with the X.O® process for superior stability, targeted at nutraceutical manufacturers.
• SeaAsta® organic astaxanthin capsules The only European organic astaxanthin capsule, containing 8 mg of natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae with a 100% plant-based shell, for nutraceutical and cosmetic manufacturers.
• SeaNergy3® sustained-release omega-3 complex Unique sustained-release marine omega-3 complex combining three forms of omega-3 (triglycerides, phospholipids, and wax esters) from EPAX®, Aker BioMarine®, and ZOOCA® oils for optimized assimilation and progressive release.
• SeaAlga® microalgae omega-3 oils Premium microalgae oils derived from Schizochytrium sp., naturally rich in DHA, offering a sustainable plant-based omega-3 alternative for brain, vision, and cardiovascular health applications.
• SeaVega® plant-based omega-3 complex 100% plant-based omega-3 complex combining ALA from vegetable oils and DHA from microalgae, designed for the whole family, available in capsule or liquid formula.
• SeaOmega® combination marine and microalgae oils Combination of natural microalgae oils and ultra-concentrated premium marine oils offering a balanced and versatile omega-3 solution, including SeaOmega®Boost combining krill phospholipids with microalgae DHA.
• Krillagen® marine skin-health synergy Advanced marine synergy combining Superba™ krill oil (omega-3 phospholipids and astaxanthin) with type I marine collagen peptides for skin health and anti-aging benefits, in highly dispersible powder form.
• Bulk marine lipid oils Premium marine oils including fish oils (EPA/DHA in triglyceride form), krill oils (omega-3 in phospholipid form), and Calanus finmarchicus oils (omega-3 in wax ester form) sold in bulk drums to B2B customers.
• Capsule formulations Ready-to-use capsule formulations including fish oil capsules, krill oil capsules (Superba Boost), Calanus finmarchicus capsules, astaxanthin capsules (organic), and microalgae DHA capsules, with options for personalized formulas for B2B customers.
• Powders and microcapsules Innovative powder range including marine lipid powders, microalgae powders, plant-based active powders, and mineral-based powders, where Capsularis microencapsulation technology protects active ingredients and converts oils to powder form.
• Marine heme iron (SalmoFer partnership) Marine heme iron sourced from Norwegian salmon via the SalmoFer partnership, providing first marine-derived heme iron with high bioavailability and digestive tolerance for nutraceutical manufacturers targeting women, adolescents, athletes, and deficiency at-risk populations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Calanus oil supplementation showed 21% increase in omega-3 index after 12 weeks (Wasserfurth et al., 2021 and Burhop et al. 2022)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SalmoFercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership (June 2025) for marine heme iron from Norwegian salmon. SalmoFer provides first marine-derived heme iron with high bioavailability and digestive tolerance. Targets women, adolescents, athletes, and deficiency at-risk populations.
• AlgamocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership for organic astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. Algamo is the only European producer of organic astaxanthin, using closed photobioreactors and supercritical CO2 extraction. Located in Czech Republic mountains.
• ZoocacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership for Calanus finmarchicus oil - unique omega-3 source in wax ester form. Zooca harvests from North Atlantic and has patented environmentally-friendly plankton trawl technology. Oil approved as Novel Food in Europe (2017).
• CapsulariscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Microencapsulation technology partnership since 2016. Capsularis provides proprietary microencapsulation using plant-based fats for protection and sustained release of active ingredients. Also developed L-VITAL liposomal technology for enhanced bioavailability.
• Aker BioMarinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Long-standing partnership for Antarctic krill oil (Superba Boost and Superba 2). Seanova and Aker BioMarine formalized exclusivity agreement in 2023. Products include omega-3s in phospholipid form, choline, and astaxanthin. Joint conference organized in Paris on nutrition, beauty, and performance.
• EpaxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Premium marine lipids partnership since 2015. Seanova is exclusive distributor of Epax products in France, Spain, and Portugal. Epax provides concentrated omega-3 fatty acids with exceptional purity and full traceability. Joint sponsorship of Nutriform' Business Days.
• IodysseusminorOthersMarine ecology partnership supporting scientific research and exploration of marine biodiversity. Contributes to field study missions and data collection for conservation of marine species and habitats.
• BiohutminorOthersMarine ecology partnership supporting restoration of degraded marine habitats through artificial 'nurseries' that provide refuge for young fish and help regenerate marine populations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• dsm-firmenich: Global nutrition and ingredient major with a large omega-3 (incl. life'sDHA algae) and lipid ingredient portfolio serving food, supplement, and personal care customers. Competes broadly with Seanova across virtually all omega-3 actives but as part of a much larger specialty ingredients business.
• BASF Nutrition & Health: Global ingredients giant with omega-3 offerings (notably through Pronova) and a deep customer base across supplements, food, and personal care. Competes with Seanova at the omega-3 active ingredient level with substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemical and ingredient supplier with a significant Health Care portfolio including lipid-based delivery systems and omega-3 ingredients. Overlaps Seanova on lipid encapsulation technology and nutraceutical customers, but as one of many business lines.

Direct peers

• GC Rieber Oils: Norwegian supplier of marine and algae-based omega-3 oils to global nutraceutical and food customers. Comparable to Seanova in marine lipid sourcing, B2B ingredient distribution, and Nordic/European market focus.
• Epax: Norwegian concentrated EPA/DHA omega-3 manufacturer and Seanova's flagship supply partner for Iberian exclusive distribution. Epax sells directly to global nutraceutical brands, overlapping Seanova's customer base and product category.
• Wiley Companies: US-based B2B omega-3 ingredient supplier with branded fish oils and encapsulated formats sold to nutraceutical and food manufacturers. Closely matches Seanova's B2B specialty ingredient distribution model and target end-customers.
• KD Pharma Group: Contract manufacturer and supplier of high-concentration omega-3 EPA/DHA oils serving supplement, nutrition, and pharmaceutical customers. Overlaps Seanova on fish-oil active ingredients, custom formulation services, and B2B nutraceutical customers.
• Aker BioMarine: Norwegian krill oil producer and a long-standing Seanova partner with formalized exclusivity since 2023. Both sell B2B marine lipid ingredients (krill phospholipids, omega-3, astaxanthin) to supplement and functional food manufacturers, making Aker BioMarine the closest comparable in portfolio and customer base.
• Solutex: Spanish omega-3 ingredient manufacturer and supplier serving European nutraceutical brands. Competes directly with Seanova across Iberia and shares the same active-ingredient (EPA/DHA concentrates) and B2B ingredient distribution model.

Emerging players

• AlgiSys: Smaller European microalgae-derived omega-3 and astaxanthin producer competing in the same plant-based omega-3 niche where Seanova's SeaAlga and SeaAsta brands operate. Niche overlap on microalgae DHA and natural astaxanthin for supplement and cosmetic applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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