Home Algae Biotechnology

What Home Algae Biotechnology does

Home Algae Biotechnology Co., LTD is a Taiwanese university spin-off founded in 2020 in Keelung that produces algae-derived phycobiliproteins — primarily R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE), B-Phycoerythrin (B-PE), Allophycocyanin (APC), and Peridinin Chlorophyll Protein (PerCP) — isolated from newly identified algae species exclusive to Taiwan's coastal region. The company operates vertically integrated facilities (on-site Algae Gene Bank, Indoor Algae Farm, purification and extraction lines) under ISO-9001 certification, and sells both purified fluorophores and ready-to-use activated forms (Sulfo-SMCC activated R-PE, Cross-Linked APC) plus SH-reactive antibody labeling kits targeting life-science researchers in flow cytometry, immunofluorescence microscopy, microarray, and microfluidic biochip applications.

The platform also extends into adjacent applications: a cosmetic-grade ingredient branded Rosy Illumi Algae (RIA, INCI: Phycoerythrin) with anti-oxidizing, cell-proliferation, and UVA-absorption properties, verified by ITRI and SGS Taiwan, and the iReal Antibody line distributed in partnership with iREAL Biotechnology. Founder Li Mengzhou holds 20+ patents and 20+ years of algae-cultivation experience, anchoring the company's intellectual property base.

Commercialization runs through a multi-channel model: direct quote-based enterprise sales (Sales Manager contact) for OEM and custom services via the Phycobillion Platform, alongside a network of authorized distributors — Antibodies.com and Cosmo Bio USA for worldwide delivery, Porphyrin Systems exclusive in Germany/Europe, Mu-bio exclusive in China, and Sciket in Taiwan. Pricing is quote-only, payments accepted in USD/GBP/EUR internationally and TWD domestically. Funding to date is non-dilutive, comprising a USD $1M Taiwanese MOST Value Creation Program grant (2019) and a Keelung City SBIR subsidy (July 2021); no private VC/PE ownership has been disclosed.

Name

Home Algae Biotechnology

Legal name

Home Algae Biotechnology Co., LTD

Website

https://homealgae.com.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Home Algae Biotechnology is a Keelung, Taiwan-based university spin-off that produces algae-derived phycobiliprotein fluorescent reagents (R-PE, B-PE, APC, PerCP), antibody labeling kits, and a cosmetic ingredient (RIA), serving life-science researchers and cosmetics manufacturers globally via a multi-distributor channel model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biotech Research Reagents

NAICS

Aquaculture (11251)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Algae & Seaweed Proteins (Microalgae/Spirulina, Macroalgae) (AFAJAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seaweed & Algae Aquaculture (incl. microalgae) (AFAEAAAE), Botanical Biopesticides & Plant Extracts (Essential Oils, Neem, Pyrethrins) (AFABAEAF)

Keywords

• Phycobiliprotein manufacturing
• Algae-derived fluorescent reagents
• Biotech research reagents
• Flow cytometry fluorescent dyes
• Algae biotechnology ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Keelung

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Phycobiliprotein Products: Sale of fluorescent dyes including R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE), B-Phycoerythrin (B-PE), Allophycocyanin (APC), Peridinin Chlorophyll Protein (PerCP), Sulfo-SMCC activated R-PE, Cross-Linked APC. Products sold in various sizes from mg to gram scale for research and industrial use.
2. Antibody Labeling Kits: Sale of R-PE and APC antibody labeling kits for fluorescent labeling in flow cytometry, immunofluorescence microscopy, microarrays, and other applications. Kits contain pre-activated phycobiliproteins for conjugation with antibodies.
3. Customized Services and OEM: Algae experts and protein extraction/purification specialists offer customized services for industrial and academic clients seeking to outsource product lines. OEM products available through Phycobillion Platform.
4. Cosmetic Ingredients: Sale of Rosy Illumi Algae (RIA) cosmetic ingredient derived from self-cultivated red algae for use in skincare and makeup products. Products include collagen booster serum and foundation. Also provides Green Caviar Glow Mask using Caulerpa Macrophysa extract.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Home Algae Biotechnology manufactures algae-derived phycobiliprotein fluorescent reagents including R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE), B-Phycoerythrin (B-PE), Allophycocyanin (APC), and Peridinin Chlorophyll Protein (PerCP), along with activated forms and antibody labeling kits sold under the Phycobillion Platform. The company operates an on-site Algae Gene Bank, Indoor Algae Farm, and purification/extraction facilities, producing reagents for life sciences research (flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, microarrays) and algae-derived cosmetic ingredients (Rosy Illumi Algae) for skincare and makeup brands.

Product overview

Home Algae Biotech operates the Phycobillion Platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of algae-derived fluorescent reagents and labeling solutions. The core offerings center on four phycobiliprotein fluorophores: R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE), B-Phycoerythrin (B-PE), Allophycocyanin (APC), and Peridinin Chlorophyll Protein (PerCP), available as purified proteins and in activated/conjugated forms (Sulfo-SMCC activated R-PE, Cross-Linked CL-APC). These are complemented by antibody labeling kits (R-PE and APC Antibody Labeling Kits) enabling researchers to create fluorescent conjugates. The platform extends into cosmetic ingredients via Rosy Illumi Algae (RIA) and partnership products through iReal Antibodies, with customized OEM and contract services for industrial and academic clients. The portfolio serves life sciences research (flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, microarrays), cosmetics manufacturing, and health supplement development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phycobillion Platform: Platform for labeling, sorting, and imaging solutions featuring phycobiliprotein products including R-Phycoerythrin, B-Phycoerythrin, Allophycocyanin, and related antibody labeling kits.
• Rosy Illumi Algae (RIA)
• iReal Antibody

Products and services

• R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE)

Quantifiable outcome

• R-PE purity: A566/A280>5.00, A566/A496<1.50, A620/A566<0.01; B-PE purity: A545/A280>5.5, A565/A545>1.05; APC purity: A650/A280>4.00, A650/A620>1.25; Bright Index Level 5 for R-PE with high quantum yield

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Antibodies.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide delivery distributor for Home Algae Biotech products. Provides global reach for R-PE, B-PE, APC, and labeling kits to life science researchers internationally.
• Cosmo Bio USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide delivery through subsidiary of Cosmo Bio Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan). Supports life science researchers worldwide with research reagents consolidated from Japanese and international manufacturers.
• Porphyrin SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Germany and Europe region. Markets phycoerythrin products specifically to European customers.
• Mu-biocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive agency for China customers. Provides localized distribution and support for Chinese market.
• 科研市集 (Sciket)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwan-only distributor for domestic customers. Provides localized sales and distribution within Taiwan market.
• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)minorOthersThird-party inspection partner for validating cosmetic ingredient properties. ITRI conducted testing for cell collagen proliferation, skin irritation, and other efficacy parameters.
• SGS TaiwanminorOthersThird-party inspection organization conducting safety and efficacy testing for cosmetic ingredients including skin sensitivity and anti-inflammatory testing.
• iREAL BiotechnologystrategicTechnology or IntegrationTaiwan-based antibody manufacturer providing high-quality, verified antibodies for research use including Western Blots, IHC, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, and Immunoprecipitation. Home Algae Biotech offers iREAL antibodies through their platform.
• Taiwan Antibody Association (TAA)minorOthersHome Algae Biotech is a member of Taiwan Antibody Association (antibody.org.tw), supporting the local biotech ecosystem and antibody industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Merck (Sigma-Aldrich): Global life-science chemicals and reagents supplier offering phycobiliprotein products and fluorescent labeling reagents; broad incumbent competing on catalog breadth and global supply reliability.
• Abcam: Leading research antibody and reagent supplier offering conjugated primary antibodies including R-PE and APC pre-labeled formats; comparable as a research-use reagent vendor to the same academic and biotech end-users.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: World's largest life-science reagent supplier with broad R-PE, APC, and antibody labeling kit catalog under Invitrogen/Molecular Probes brands; competes in the same fluorescent reagent category but across thousands of SKUs and global logistics.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Major flow cytometry and life-science research reagent supplier with Star Red/APC dyes and Bio-Plex products; broad incumbent serving the same flow cytometry and immunology customers.

Direct peers

• AnaSpec (Kaneka): Now part of Kaneka, AnaSpec supplies peptides, fluorescent dyes including R-PE and APC, and custom synthesis for life-science research; comparable as a phycobiliprotein and fluorescent reagent vendor with global distribution.
• Biotium: US-based fluorescent dye and probe manufacturer offering CF dyes, phycobiliprotein conjugates, and antibody labeling kits for flow cytometry and microscopy; directly comparable product portfolio targeting the same research end-users.
• Cyanagen: Italian manufacturer specializing in phycobiliprotein fluorescent reagents (R-PE, APC) and Western blot/ECL substrates; competes head-to-head with Home Algae in the fluorescent dye space serving life-sciences researchers.

Emerging players

• SETA BioMedicals: Specialty manufacturer of fluorescent probes and europium-chelate labels for diagnostic and research applications; partial overlap with Home Algae's fluorescent reagent portfolio, particularly for diagnostics and bioassays.
• Lumen Bioscience: US-based biotechnology company producing recombinant proteins and engineered algae for therapeutic and reagent applications; partial overlap in algae-derived bioproduct development for research and clinical use.

Regional players

• Cosmo Bio (Japan): Japanese life-science reagent distributor and manufacturer already partnered with Home Algae via Cosmo Bio USA; shares customer base in Asia-Pacific and offers competing fluorescent and immunological reagents in the regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/home-algae-biotechnology

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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