TriOptoTec
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersRegensburg, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
TriOptoTec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TriOptoTec
- Legal name
- DYPHOX GmbH
- Website
- https://dyphox.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TriOptoTec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Antimicrobial Surface Coatings
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Anti-Graffiti, Anti-Microbial & Functional Wall Coatings (IMADAKAK), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)
Keywords
Where TriOptoTec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Regensburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TriOptoTec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Antimicrobial Coating Application Services: DYPHOX Universal is yearly applied by trained application specialists for enterprise customers (hospitals, healthcare facilities). Revenue generated from coating application services, with annual reapplication required.
- Product Sales (Coatings, Additives, Formulations): Sales of DYPHOX Universal coating solutions, primers, cleaners, and taylor-made additives for various materials like silicones and varnishes. Also includes plant strengtheners and soil treatment products.
- DIY Kit Sales: New DIY kit offering for smaller objects, sold directly to customers for self-application.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
TriOptoTec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TriOptoTec develops, manufactures, and applies DYPHOX Universal, a patented photodynamic antimicrobial retrofit coating that uses visible light to excite a photocatalyst and generate singlet oxygen from ambient oxygen, continuously killing bacteria, enveloped viruses, coronavirus, and non-enveloped viruses on coated surfaces. The DYPHOX Universal suite (Universal 510-R coating, Cleaner A02 substrate preparation, Primer A09V) is applied yearly by trained application specialists for enterprise customers, with DIY Kits available for smaller objects. The company also sells tailor-made antimicrobial and water-repellant additives for silicones, varnishes, and surface treatment products, plus Phytofortify plant strengtheners and photocatalysis chemistry services.
Product overview
Dyphox is a photocatalysis technology company offering next-generation patented photocatalysts, coatings, applications, and formulations for biocidal and chemical applications. The core technology employs visible light to excite patented photocatalysts, transferring absorbed energy to ambient oxygen to generate singlet oxygen that kills microbes on coated surfaces. The flagship product is DYPHOX Universal (comprising DYPHOX Universal 510-R antimicrobial coating, DYPHOX Cleaner A02 for substrate preparation, DYPHOX Primer A09V for certain surfaces, and a newly available DIY Kit for smaller objects), which is applied to surfaces to provide long-lasting antimicrobial protection. Supporting product lines include Additives for incorporating antimicrobial effects into silicones and varnishes, and a Phytochemicals and Solutions line featuring plant strengthener products under the Phytofortify brand. The company also provides Photocatalysis and Chemistry services for synthesis and purification of organic photocatalysts and development of alternatives to conventional oxidizers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DYPHOX Universal: Antimicrobial retrofit coating for surfaces including plastics, glass, aluminum, and stainless steel. Available as professional application service or DIY Kit for smaller objects.
- DYPHOX Universal 510-R
- DYPHOX Cleaner A02
- DYPHOX Primer A09V
- Phytofortify
Products and services
- DYPHOX Universal Antimicrobial Coating System A patented photodynamic antimicrobial retrofit coating system that uses visible light to excite a photocatalyst and generate singlet oxygen from ambient oxygen, continuously killing bacteria, enveloped viruses, coronavirus, and non-enveloped viruses on coated surfaces. The suite includes the 510-R antimicrobial coating solution, Cleaner A02 substrate preparation, and Primer A09V. Applied yearly by trained application specialists for enterprise customers (hospitals, healthcare facilities); a DIY Kit is also offered for smaller objects. Targeted at healthcare facilities and other organizations seeking continuous antimicrobial surface protection validated to >5,000 washability cycles.
- Antimicrobial and Water-Repellant Additives Tailor-made additives that add antimicrobial effects to materials such as silicones and varnishes, and equip surface treatment products with water-repellant properties as moisture barriers. Targeted at industrial manufacturers of coatings, silicones, varnishes, and surface treatment products seeking antimicrobial and water-repellent functionality for their own branded offerings.
- Phytofortify Plant Strengthener Plant strengthener products under the Phytofortify brand within the company's phytochemicals and solutions portfolio. Designed for agricultural applications including plant strengthening and soil treatment, leveraging phytoalexin-based chemistry. Targeted at agricultural operators and agro-input buyers.
- Photocatalysis and Chemistry Services Specialty chemistry services covering synthesis and purification of organic photocatalysts, exploration of new synthetic routes, breakdown of toxic or odorous substances, development of alternatives to conventional oxidizers, and utilization of phytoalexins. Targeted at industrial and research customers seeking custom photocatalysis chemistry capabilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Kills more than 99.99% of bacteria (tested after modified ISO 22196)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use TriOptoTec
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TriOptoTec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
TriOptoTec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TriOptoTec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Halomine: US-based startup developing antimicrobial coatings designed to extend the residual efficacy of disinfectants on surfaces. Targets hospitals and food-processing with a similar hospital-decontamination value proposition.
- Kastus: Irish startup offering photocatalytic antimicrobial coatings for glass and ceramics activated by indoor light. Most comparable emerging competitor to DYPHOX in mechanism and target use cases.
Broad incumbents
- BASF Coatings: Division of BASF SE producing industrial and automotive coatings, with antimicrobial and functional coating offerings. Relevant incumbent comparable in that DYPHOX targets industrial coatings customers as an additive supplier.
- Microban International: Established antimicrobial additive and coatings technology provider partnering with manufacturers across consumer goods, building products, and healthcare. Comparable chemistry/technology play at much broader scale.
- AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings giant with antimicrobial product lines across architectural, industrial, and healthcare-adjacent segments. Competes with DYPHOX for hospital coatings contracts at much larger scale.
- Sherwin-Williams: Largest North American coatings company with antimicrobial coating offerings in its Performance Coatings and Consumer Brands segments. Competes in the same end-markets as DYPHOX from a position of scale.
- PPG Industries: Major global coatings manufacturer offering antimicrobial paints and specialty coatings for healthcare and industrial customers. Far larger R&D, sales, and certification footprint than DYPHOX.
- RPM International: Holds specialty coating brands (e.g., Rust-Oleum, Stonhard, Carboline) with antimicrobial product lines for institutional and industrial settings. A relevant broad incumbent competing for similar customers.
Direct peers
- Bio-Gate: Germany-based antimicrobial technology company offering silver-based and other antimicrobial coatings and additives for surfaces and materials. Comparable size and German base to DYPHOX, addressing similar verticals.
- Bio-Fence: Israeli developer of photocatalytic antimicrobial coatings for surfaces, using a similar light-activated mechanism to DYPHOX. Targets hospitals and high-touch public surfaces with comparable efficacy claims.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
TriOptoTec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
TriOptoTec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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TriOptoTec M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TriOptoTec
What does TriOptoTec do?
TriOptoTec develops, manufactures, and applies DYPHOX Universal, a patented photodynamic antimicrobial retrofit coating that uses visible light to excite a photocatalyst and generate singlet oxygen from ambient oxygen, continuously killing bacteria, enveloped viruses, coronavirus, and non-enveloped viruses on coated surfaces. The DYPHOX Universal suite (Universal 510-R coating, Cleaner A02 substrate preparation, Primer A09V) is applied yearly by trained application specialists for enterprise customers, with DIY Kits available for smaller objects. The company also sells tailor-made antimicrobial and water-repellant additives for silicones, varnishes, and surface treatment products, plus Phytofortify plant strengtheners and photocatalysis chemistry services.
Is TriOptoTec a public or private company?
TriOptoTec is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was TriOptoTec founded?
TriOptoTec was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is TriOptoTec based?
TriOptoTec is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does TriOptoTec make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Antimicrobial Coating Application Services are the primary driver. The others are product Sales (Coatings, Additives, Formulations) and DIY Kit Sales.
Who are TriOptoTec's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Halomine and Kastus. Broad incumbents are BASF Coatings, Microban International, AkzoNobel, Sherwin-Williams, PPG Industries and RPM International. Direct peers are Bio-Gate and Bio-Fence.
Does TriOptoTec have an API?
No public API is recorded for TriOptoTec.
What industry is TriOptoTec in?
TriOptoTec's product category is Antimicrobial Surface Coatings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAKAM, Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating), with a secondary code of IMADAKAK, Anti-Graffiti, Anti-Microbial & Functional Wall Coatings. Its NAICS code is 325510 and its SIC code is 2851.