Vellsam

What Vellsam does

Vellsam Materias Bioactivas S.L. is a Spanish agricultural biotechnology company founded in 1999 in Almería by María Zamora and Francisco Castillo. The company develops and manufactures biotechnological inputs for agriculture, principally biostimulants, biofertilizers, plant nutrients, and plant defense inducers. Its product portfolio is organized across eight categories, including the BTN (Back to Nature) regenerative agriculture line, the Revital line for crop yield enhancement, the Provite plant defense line, microbiological biofertilizers (Bigprime, Megaprime, Rhyzoprime), soil amendments (Vellhumus, Humivell, Vellstar), specialty correctors, and Plant Power NPK gel fertilizers. Core technology centers on proprietary 100% liquid and biodisponible formulations combining amino acids, fulvic acids, algae extracts, botanical and microbial extracts, biotic and abiotic elicitors, vitamins, and sugars, developed in company-owned laboratories in Almería.

The company operates three production and commercialization centers in Almería province (Tabernas, Roquetas de Mar, and Níjar), all powered by solar energy, and maintains offices in Medellín, Colombia and Kilifi, Kenya. It sells through direct field sales with continuous technical accompaniment and an actively recruited international distributor network, reaching more than 40 countries across five continents. Notable commercial and research partners include Fresh Del Monte (via the De l'Ora Bio joint venture producing biofertilizers from pineapple biomass in Kenya), the University of Granada (three research chairs spanning cancer stem cells, nutrition and health innovation, and tomato cultivation), and the Granada La Palma agricultural cooperative.

Revenue is generated through sale of proprietary biological products to farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and distributors, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The company reports no external institutional funding; ownership remains with the founding families and operations are funded organically. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CAAE and SOHISCERT organic input certification, REACH compliance, and EU certification for the Auxvell Vital biostimulant. Vellsam is a member of the UN Global Compact since 2021.

Name

Vellsam

Legal name

VELLSAM MATERIAS BIOACTIVAS S.L.

Website

https://vellsam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vellsam is a Spanish agricultural biotechnology company that develops and manufactures proprietary biostimulants, biofertilizers, and plant defense products, serving farmers and cooperatives in more than 40 countries via direct field sales and an international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biotechnology / Crop Nutrition

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG), Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ), Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM)

Keywords

• Agricultural biotechnology
• Plant biostimulants
• Biofertilizer products
• Crop nutrition solutions
• Regenerative agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Tabernas

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Biotechnology Products: Vellsam generates revenue through the sale of biotechnological products including bioestimulants, plant nutrients, biofertilizers, correctors, special products, and plant defense solutions. Products are sold directly to farmers, through distributors, and to agricultural cooperatives. The company provides continuous technical advice alongside product sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vellsam researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes biotechnological solutions for agriculture, including biostimulants, biofertilizers, plant nutrients, correctors, and plant defense products. Its proprietary 100% liquid and biodisponible formulations combine amino acids, fulvic acids, algae extracts, microbial extracts, and elicitors to improve crop yields, quality, and soil health across the entire plant life cycle. The company sells these products to farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and distributors across 40+ countries from three production centers in Almeria, Spain.

Product overview

Vellsam is a pioneer in biotechnology solutions (biostimulants and plant nutrients) for agriculture. The product portfolio consists of multiple product lines and categories: BTN (Back to Nature) - a regenerative agriculture line with 100% liquid biodisponible products; Revital - a crop yield enhancement line including Vellca Vital, Radivell Vital, Maxivell Vital, Brixtoner Vital, and Auxvell Vital; Provite - plant health products including Provite Defense (plant vaccines) and Provite Vitamins; Biofertilizers - including Bigprime, Megaprime, Rhyzoprime for soil health; Biostimulants - including Vellamin 14/24, Osmovell Plus, Enraivell, Vellcuaje, Nutrivell, Brotovell, Algavell; Soil Amendments - including Vellhumus, Humivell 16/26, Vellstar; Correctors - including Plant Power NPK gels, Microvell, Velliron, Cuprovell; and Specialty products including Vellpha (pH regulator) and Mojavell (wetting agent). The products are organized across 7 main categories: Revital, Soil, Biostimulants, Correctors, Specials, Biofertilizers, and Provite, addressing all phases of crop development from root formation through harvest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Back to Nature (BTN): Product line focused on regenerative agriculture with 100% liquid biodisponible products for soil care and alternative to conventional farming, exceeding organic farming standards.
• Revital
• De l'Ora Bio
• Vellsam-UGR Chair

Products and services

• Back to Nature (BTN) Regenerative agriculture product line of 100% liquid and biodisponible products for plants, focused on soil care, increasing soil organic carbon, eliminating chemical contaminants, and promoting biodiversity. Exceeds organic farming standards. Targeted at farmers and agricultural operations transitioning to regenerative and organic practices.
• Revital Crop yield enhancement product line launched for Vellsam's 25th anniversary, featuring advanced technological solutions formulated by the R&D department to increase yields across all vegetative phases of crops. Includes Vellca Vital, Radivell Vital, Maxivell Vital, Brixtoner Vital, and Auxvell Vital. Targeted at farmers and growers seeking higher yields and quality.
• Provite Defense Plant vaccine that activates plant defense mechanisms through the production or application of elicitor compounds, stimulating plant immunity to protect against fungal and bacterial diseases. Targeted at farmers seeking to reduce chemical fungicide and bactericide use.
• Auxvell Vital EU-certified biostimulant combining concentrated L-tryptophan and natural-origin glycine betaine (7%). Promotes natural synthesis of auxins (IAA), improving rooting and fruit fattening while reducing the need for exogenous hormones. Targeted at greenhouse and open-field farmers in the reproductive phase of crops.
• Maxivell Vital Fertilizer with amino acids obtained by enzymatic fermentation of yeasts. Promotes fruit set, fruit fattening, and yield, favoring homogeneous flowering with high content of biologically active amino acids, potassium, and phosphorus. Targeted at farmers seeking yield and fruit quality improvements.
• Brixtoner Vital Fertilizer with amino acids that increases sugar levels (Brix) in fruits, improving production and quality. Contains oligosaccharides transported from leaves to fruits during development and ripening. Demonstrated up to +20% Brix in Angelle tomato trials. Targeted at fruit growers seeking sugar accumulation and quality gains.
• Vellca Vital Technical calcium solution with high silicon content in orthosilicic acid form that regulates absorption and transport of essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium in plants. Targeted at farmers managing fruit quality and structural integrity in crops such as tomato, zucchini, and grape.
• Radivell Vital Rooting agent with optimal mixture of enriched amino acids including glutamic acid and tryptophan, improving nutrient and water absorption, promoting more effective rooting, and stimulating natural auxin synthesis. Demonstrated +20% root length and +16% vegetative biomass in zucchini. Targeted at farmers establishing crops needing rapid root development.
• Provite Vitamins Vitamin-based plant health product designed to support plant vitality and resilience. Targeted at farmers seeking to supplement plant nutrition with vitamin-based inputs.
• Bigprime Microbiological consortium biofertilizer for soil health and nutrient availability. Targeted at farmers seeking to improve soil microbial activity and nutrient uptake.
• Megaprime Biofertilizer formulated to enhance soil microbial function and nutrient availability. Targeted at farmers seeking biological soil fertility solutions.
• Rhyzoprime Nitrogen-fixing and phosphorus-solubilizing biofertilizer for soil fertility. Targeted at farmers seeking to reduce dependence on synthetic N and P inputs.
• Plant Power NPK Gels High-technology NPK gel fertilizers in 33-5-5 and 17-17-17 nutrient compositions. Targeted at farmers requiring balanced or high-N fertigation inputs in greenhouse and open-field systems.
• Vellamin 14 / Vellamin 24 Biostimulant products for crop enhancement offered in two concentrations (14 and 24). Targeted at farmers seeking amino-acid-based biostimulation for general crop vitality.
• Osmovell Plus Osmotic regulator biostimulant that increases plant tolerance to abiotic stress (drought, salinity, temperature). Targeted at farmers in regions with challenging climatic or soil conditions.
• Enraivell Root precursor biostimulant for early plant development. Targeted at farmers and nurseries establishing young plants needing rapid root formation.
• Vellcuaje Flowering and fruit set precursor biostimulant. Targeted at fruit and vegetable growers seeking improved flowering uniformity and fruit set.
• Nutrivell Vegetative development biostimulant. Targeted at farmers supporting general vegetative growth across crop cycles.
• Brotovell Defense inducer biostimulant that activates natural plant defense responses. Targeted at farmers seeking to reduce fungicide and bactericide use through induced resistance.
• Algavell Algae-based biostimulant leveraging bioactive compounds from algal extracts. Targeted at farmers seeking natural-source biostimulation for crop vitality.
• Vellhumus NK organic fertilizer derived from organic matter. Targeted at organic and conventional farmers seeking to build soil organic matter and long-term fertility.
• Humivell 16 / Humivell 26 Humic acids products for soil health improvement, offered in two concentrations (16 and 26). Targeted at farmers seeking to enhance soil structure, cation exchange capacity, and nutrient retention.
• Vellstar Salt corrector for soil remediation. Targeted at farmers managing saline soils and seeking to restore productive capacity.
• Vellpha pH regulator specialty product for fertigation systems. Targeted at greenhouse and open-field farmers managing nutrient solution pH.
• Mojavell Wetting agent specialty product for soil and substrate applications. Targeted at farmers and growers managing hydrophobic soils or substrates needing improved water penetration.
• Velliron Iron chelate (EDDHSA) corrector for iron micronutrient deficiency. Targeted at farmers managing iron chlorosis, especially in alkaline or calcareous soils.
• Cuprovell Complexed copper corrector for copper micronutrient deficiency. Targeted at farmers addressing copper deficiency in crops, particularly in horticultural and fruit systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• +14.24% yield increase in cantaloupe melon with combined biostimulation program, +8% higher Brix
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fresh Del MontecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Vellsam and Fresh Del Monte launched De l'Ora Bio, a joint venture opening an innovative factory in Kenya to produce biofertilizers from pineapple processing biomass. The factory is located near Del Monte Kenya and creates different types of biofertilizers for use and sale to other producers in Africa. The partnership aims to maximize waste utilization, improve soil fertility, and meet growing consumer demand for sustainably grown nutritious products. Additional factories are planned globally.
• University of Granada (UGR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2023Vellsam has established three research chairs with the University of Granada: (1) Cancer stem cell research, (2) Innovation in nutrition and health, and (3) Health effects of biotechnological products in tomato cultivation (joint with Granada La Palma). These chairs conduct research on the impact of biotechnological products on human health and crop quality, organize workshops, conferences, seminars, support student theses and internships, and publish scientific content.
• Granada La PalmacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2023Agricultural cooperative joined the Vellsam-UGR research chair on tomato cultivation health effects. Granada La Palma is dedicated to production and commercialization of fruits and vegetables from its members, as well as development of food products. Innovation is present in all areas of the cooperative, working on both new products and new industrial processes.
• United Nations (UN Global Compact)coreOthers · 1 January 2021Since 2021, Vellsam has been a member of the UN Global Compact, committing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The company aligns its business decisions with sustainability principles and contributes to multiple SDGs including No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Affordable Clean Energy, Decent Work, Industry Innovation, Sustainable Cities, Climate Action, and Partnerships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Corteva Agriscience: Major agriscience incumbent with a biologicals portfolio (including Symborg and Stoller acquisitions). Sets competitive baseline against which Vellsam's biostimulant and biofertilizer offerings are evaluated by global growers.
• Syngenta Group: Global agriscience incumbent with deep biologicals presence through Valagro and its own seed-treatment and crop-nutrition lines. Sets the strategic competitive context for niche players like Vellsam in biostimulant and biofertilizer categories.
• UPL: Global crop protection and specialty nutrition company with a growing biologicals and biosolutions business. Competes with Vellsam across biofertilizers, biostimulants, and integrated crop solutions, particularly in Latin America and Africa.

Direct peers

• Valagro (Syngenta Biologicals): Italian biostimulant and specialty plant nutrition specialist, acquired by Syngenta in 2020. Directly comparable to Vellsam in biostimulant formulations (amino acids, seaweed extracts, microbial inoculants) and field-trial evidence across fruit and vegetable crops.
• Biolchim: Italian manufacturer of biostimulants, special fertilizers, and nutritional products for agriculture. Closely comparable to Vellsam's Revital and BTN lines, with similar emphasis on amino-acid-based and plant-defense formulations, and a comparable Mediterranean grower footprint.
• Italpollina / Hello Nature: Italian producer of biostimulants, organic fertilizers, and microbial inoculants. Highly comparable to Vellsam's biofertilizer and biostimulant ranges (Bigprime, Megaprime, Rhyzoprime equivalents) and similarly focused on sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
• Symborg: Spanish agricultural biotechnology company (acquired by Corteva) focused on microbial solutions, biostimulants and soil health. Comparable to Vellsam's biofertilizer and regenerative offerings, with overlapping Iberian and Latin American markets.
• Tradecorp (Rovensa): Spanish/Portuguese-origin specialist in biostimulants, biofertilizers, and crop nutrition now owned by Rovensa. Competes head-to-head with Vellsam across specialty fertilizers, biostimulants, and microelement correctors in Iberia, LATAM, and Mediterranean markets.

Emerging players

• Agrinos: Provider of microbial crop inputs and biological solutions for soil and plant health. Comparable to Vellsam's microbiological consortium biofertilizers (Bigprime, Megaprime) and regenerative agriculture positioning.
• BioAtlantis: Ireland-based developer of biostimulant and biocontrol products derived from seaweed and natural extracts. Comparable to Vellsam's algae-based (Algavell) and elicitor categories, serving specialty and broad-acre crops across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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