What CAPSULARIS does

CAPSULARIS is a French biotechnology company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Pleuven, Brittany, that provides custom microencapsulation services and ingredients to industrial buyers. The company operates a B2B contract manufacturing model, encapsulating active ingredients using proprietary processes including vegetable-fat encapsulation at melting points between 28°C and 70°C, and a portfolio of differentiated technologies: L-VITAL® liposomal systems (solvent-free and surfactant-free), Lipofibre® powdered liposomes, Combosome® combined liposomal systems, and TEAPLUS-EXPERTISE® for microencapsulated teas delivering up to 38% active content. As of 2020, the company employed 17 people.

CAPSULARIS sells into four primary end markets: nutraceuticals, agri-food, animal nutrition, and animal health, with nutraceutical and agri-food representing the core demand base. Revenue mechanics are project- and contract-based custom formulation work, where customers engage CAPSULARIS to develop and produce encapsulated ingredients for incorporation into downstream branded products. The go-to-market combines direct technical sales with European trade show presence and trade association participation through SYNADIET, the Valorial competitiveness cluster, and Capbiotek.

The company's market access is anchored by a stacked set of quality and safety certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 22000 (achieved 2024), ISO 13485 (medical devices), GMP+ for animal feed, Alim'Confiance's highest rating (2021), and COSMOS certification for organic and natural ingredients including astaxanthin. These credentials qualify CAPSULARIS to serve regulated channels in food, supplements, animal feed, and medical-device-adjacent applications, and have positioned the company for incremental expansion into the cosmetics vertical through participation in events such as In-Cosmetics Global 2026.

Name

CAPSULARIS

Legal name

CAPSULARIS

Website

https://capsularis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAPSULARIS is a French B2B biotechnology company founded in 2008 that provides custom microencapsulation services and proprietary liposomal and fat-based encapsulation ingredients to nutraceutical, agri-food, animal nutrition, and animal health customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microencapsulated Active Ingredients

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Encapsulation & Emulsified Delivery Systems (Spray-dried emulsions, Lipid microencapsulation) (AFAJACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Delivery Systems & Encapsulation (Microencapsulation, Liposomes, Emulsions, Beadlets, Spray-Dried) (AFAJAKAL), Lipid-Based Emulsions & Encapsulated Oils (Spray-Dried Oils, Microencapsulation) (AFAJALAM), Omega-3 & Specialty Lipids (Fish/Algal Oils, EPA/DHA, MCTs, CLA, Phospholipids) (AFAJAKAC), Fats, Oils & Lipid Ingredients (Specialty Oils, MCTs, Structured Lipids) (CRADAOAL)

Keywords

• Microencapsulation services
• Liposomal ingredients
• Nutraceutical encapsulation
• Custom contract manufacturing
• Active ingredient coating

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleuven

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Provides microencapsulation contract manufacturing services from pilot batches to industrial scale (50 kg to 2 tonnes/day). Includes R&D support, industrialization process, and custom production capabilities.
2. Proprietary Ingredient Products: Sells proprietary microencapsulated ingredients including borage oil powder, liposomal formulations (L-VITAL®), and microencapsulated teas (TEAPLUS®). Products sold in various formats including liquid, powder, capsules, and stick packs.
3. Marketing Support Services: Personalized assistance in promoting microencapsulated ingredients for clients, helping with documentation, knowledge sharing and sales force training.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CAPSULARIS develops and delivers proprietary microencapsulation technology that coats active substances with 100% natural vegetable fats at variable melting points (28-70°C) to protect against oxidation, light, and temperature while enabling controlled release. The company offers turnkey custom microencapsulation services from R&D and pilot batches through industrial production (50 kg to 2 tonnes/day), and sells proprietary encapsulated ingredients under brands including L-VITAL® liposomal formulations, TEAPLUS microencapsulated teas, Lipofibre® and Combosome® systems. Target applications span nutraceutical, agri-food, animal nutrition, and animal health manufacturers across Europe.

Product overview

CAPSULARIS offers a portfolio of three core product lines built around microencapsulation technology. The foundational Microencapsulation technology (core product) provides coating with vegetable fats for protection and controlled release of active substances. TEAPLUS Expertise is a specialized sub-brand for microencapsulated tea and herbal tea formulations with up to 38% active content. L-VITAL® is the liposomal sub-brand offering solvent-free phospholipid-based delivery in both liquid and powder formats, with innovations including Lipofibre® (powdered liposomes on plant fiber) and Combosome® (combined liposomal systems). The company also provides custom microencapsulation services encompassing R&D, industrialization, and production from 50kg to 1.5 ton/day capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEAPLUS: Microencapsulated tea product using exclusive TEAPLUS-EXPERTISE process for enrichment of plant supports through 2-phase coating for health benefits, taste pleasure, and technological functionality.
• L-VITAL
• Lipofibre
• Combosome

Products and services

• Microencapsulation Technology Core coating technology that encapsulates active substances (liquid or solid) with vegetable fat layers for protection against oxidation, light, and temperature, and for controlled release upon reaching the melting point or through enzymatic action. Customizable melting points (28-70°C), particle sizes (150 µm to 3mm), and active ingredient levels up to 75%.
• TEAPLUS Expertise® Exclusive two-phase coating process for enrichment of plant supports, enabling up to 38% active content in microencapsulated teas and herbal teas for health benefits, taste pleasure, and technological functionality. Available with organic certification.
• L-VITAL® Liposomal Technology Liposomal technology encapsulating active ingredients within biomimetic phospholipids to enhance protection, transport, and bioavailability. Guaranteed free from solvents and surfactants. Available in liquid and powder formats for nutraceutical applications.
• Lipofibre® Next-generation powdered liposomes where liposomes are deposited onto carefully selected plant fibers with functional properties, enabling more consistent, sustainable, and effective powdered ingredients for nutraceutical formulations.
• Combosome® Functional system combining a liposomal active ingredient with a complementary active within the same coherent formulation, designed to deliver bioavailability, effective dosage, and nutritional complementarity in a single ingredient.
• Custom Microencapsulation Services Full-service offering covering R&D support, industrialization process from pilot batches to industrial scale (50 kg to 2 tonnes/day), custom production with adjustable parameters, and personalized marketing support including documentation, knowledge sharing, and sales force training for clients.
• Organic Borage Oil Powder Proprietary microencapsulated organic borage oil powder containing a minimum of 72 mg/g GLA (gamma linolenic acid), protecting the oil from oxidation, light, and component interactions for nutraceutical applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 38% active content achievable in TEAPLUS microencapsulated products
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Biotech Santé BretagnecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2026Capsularis is attending In-Cosmetics Global 2026 alongside Biotech Santé Bretagne, the key regional biotechnology and health industry association in Brittany. This partnership positions Capsularis within the regional biotech ecosystem and provides access to industry networking and innovation showcases.
• SYNADIETcoreOthers · 2 March 2022Capsularis became a member of SYNADIET, the National Union of Food Supplements, which federates and supports members to preserve and improve consumer health through dietary supplements and natural health products. This membership provides industry representation and regulatory guidance.
• ValorialsupportingOthersMember of Valorial, a competitiveness cluster bringing together companies and research organizations in the agrifood sector to foster innovation and collaborative projects.
• CapbioteksupportingOthersMember of Capbiotek, Brittany's biotechnology and health industry association supporting innovation and development in the regional biotech sector.
• Technopole Quimper-CornouaillesupportingOthersConnected to the Quimper-Cornouaille technopole network supporting technology companies in the region through innovation support and development services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Encapsys (Bain Capital portfolio): US-based microencapsulation specialist serving CPG, food, and personal care customers with proprietary encapsulation technologies. Closest direct competitor in business model (contract microencapsulation) and end markets.
• Microtek Laboratories: US-based microencapsulation service provider offering custom encapsulation for food, nutraceutical and industrial customers. Same contract-manufacturing business model and similar customer profile.
• Coating Place: Wisconsin-based contract manufacturer specializing in Wurster fluid-bed microencapsulation for food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical actives. Directly comparable as a custom encapsulation service provider with similar capacity profile.
• Balchem Corporation: US-listed specialty ingredient company with a dedicated encapsulation platform serving human nutrition, animal nutrition and food markets. Directly comparable to Capsularis as a B2B encapsulation specialist, but at much greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Watson Inc: US contract manufacturer offering microencapsulation, agglomeration and custom nutrient premixes to food, supplement and personal care brands. Overlapping service offering and customer base with Capsularis.

Broad incumbents

• DSM-Firmenich: Global nutrition, health and flavors giant with broad encapsulation and liposomal delivery capabilities across human nutrition, animal nutrition and personal care. Overlaps with Capsularis but operates at vastly greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• Givaudan: World's largest flavors and fragrances company with a significant encapsulation platform serving food, beverage and nutrition customers. Competes with Capsularis in encapsulated actives but as one capability among many.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company with cell-encapsulation and bioavailability technologies serving food, beverage and supplement manufacturers. Comparable overlap in nutraceutical and functional food encapsulation.

Others

• Bühler Group: Swiss equipment and process technology provider offering encapsulation and extrusion solutions to food and feed manufacturers. Comparable technology adjacent to Capsularis but positioned as an equipment/integrator supplier rather than a service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/capsularis1
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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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