Laboratoires Innovi

What Laboratoires Innovi does

Laboratoires Innovi (legal entity SAS INNOVI) is a French experimental research laboratory approved by the French Ministry of Research and certified for Crédit d'Impôt Recherche (research tax credits). Founded in the mid-1990s and headquartered in Layrac (Lot-et-Garonne), the firm operates a horizontal business model spanning five sectors: plant nutrition (herbicides, biostimulants, elicitors, NRV promoters), human food and nutrition (sauces, cheese creams, marinades), dietary supplements (Phycocyanine, Curcumine, Spiruline), hygiene and beauty (personal-care formulas and active ingredients with patented diffusion systems), and bio-sourced materials (thermoplastic films and biodegradable granules under the INNOBIO sub-brand). The company holds an extensive granted patent portfolio including the three diffusion systems (intercellular, transcellular, annexial) for dry-epithelium delivery, GPS-S three-dimensional hydration technology, and the PROTECT CONTROL SPF booster that allows a fourfold reduction in UV-filter concentration while maintaining protection levels.

The firm employs an abductive experimental methodology that transposes principles and mechanisms across scientific fields to overcome technical barriers, supported by Ph.D.-credentialed researchers in plant physiology, animal physiology, and microbiology. Revenue is generated through a combination of B2B contract research and formulation services, sale of proprietary active ingredients and bio-sourced materials, mandatory cosmetic challenge testing (Challenge Test Cosmétiques under NF EN ISO 11930), and direct e-commerce sales of hygiene products including hydroalcoholic solutions, disinfectant wipes, and the patented Secury Pass contactless device. Distribution for the PROTECT CONTROL SPF booster is handled in Europe through BRENNTAG and QUIMICA MASSO. Since 2018, Innovi has operated as a company of the ANJAC Health & Beauty Group, a French platform with 12-14 companies and 20-22 R&D and production sites across France, California, and Spain, and consolidated turnover reported above €400-600 million.

Name

Laboratoires Innovi

Legal name

SAS INNOVI

Website

https://innovi.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laboratoires Innovi is a French Ministry of Research-approved experimental laboratory in Layrac, France, providing cross-disciplinary contract R&D, formulation, patented active ingredients, bio-sourced materials, and microbiological testing services to cosmetics, nutrition, food, agriculture, and plastics manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Research and Development Services

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biologicals Regulatory, Testing & Quality Assurance Services (AFABAEAO)

Keywords

• Contract research services
• Cosmetic formulation
• Proprietary active ingredients
• Bio-sourced materials
• Dietary supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Layrac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Research and Formulation Services: R&D services for cosmetics, nutrition, and agricultural product development. The laboratory works on new concepts, products, or processes for clients seeking specialized formulation expertise.
2. Proprietary Active Ingredients and Materials: Sale of proprietary ingredients including Phycocyanine, Spirulina, Curcuminine, biostimulants, elicitors, and bio-sourced materials (thermoplastic films, granules for injection molding and extrusion blow molding).
3. Cosmetic Testing Services: Challenge Test services for cosmetic products, testing preservative efficacy against 5 mandatory microorganisms according to NF EN ISO 11930 standard.
4. Hygiene Products: Production and sale of hydroalcoholic solutions, disinfectant wipes, and Secury Pass devices for infection control, particularly during COVID-19 pandemic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Laboratoires Innovi is an experimental research laboratory approved by the French Ministry of Research that develops new concepts, products, and processes across five sectors: plant nutrition, food and human nutrition, dietary supplements, hygiene and beauty cosmetics, and bio-sourced materials. The company provides contract R&D and formulation services, manufactures and sells proprietary active ingredients and bio-sourced materials, and offers microbiological Challenge Test services for cosmetics.

Product overview

Laboratoires Innovi is an experimental research laboratory approved by the French Ministry of Research, operating across five main sectors: Plant Nutrition (herbicides, biostimulants, elicitors, NRV promoters), Human Food & Nutrition (sauces, cheese creams, marinades), Food Supplements (phycocyanine, curcumin, spiruline), Personal Hygiene & Beauty (hygiene products, beauty products, active ingredients with patented diffusion systems), and Bio-sourced Materials (thermoplastic films, injection moulding granules, extrusion blow moulding granules). The company also offers testing services including Challenge Test Cosmétiques. Key patented technologies include GPS-S® for three-dimensional hydration and PROTECT CONTROL® for SPF boosting. Products are developed for industrial and commercial clients, with the company operating as part of the ANJAC Health & Beauty Group since 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GPS-S Technology: Three-dimensional hydration technology for cosmetic products combining hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances for rapid and lasting moisturizing effects and reinforced barrier function.
• Protect Control
• INNOBIO

Products and services

• Contract Research and Formulation Services R&D services for cosmetics, nutrition, and agricultural product development. The laboratory works on new concepts, products, or processes for clients seeking specialized formulation expertise, from raw material to finished product.
• Challenge Test Cosmétiques Mandatory microbiological challenge testing service for cosmetic products containing water with AW > 0.75. Complies with NF EN ISO 11930 standard, testing 5 microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger.
• PROTECT CONTROL SPF Booster Patented SPF booster technology that allows reduction of mineral filter concentration by factor of 4 while maintaining same protection level, with antioxidant properties. Distributed in Europe by BRENNTAG and QUIMICA MASSO.
• GPS-S Hydration Technology Patented three-dimensional hydration system combining hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances for rapid and lasting moisturizing effect with reinforced barrier function. Version P enables deep penetration of active ingredients.
• Hygiene Product Line (SHA, GHA, Disinfectant Wipes, Secury Pass) Hygiene products including hydroalcoholic solutions and gels for hand sanitization, multi-purpose disinfectant wipes, and the patented Secury Pass multi-function device for touchless handling. Products comply with EN13727+A1, EN1276, EN 14476+A1, and EN 1650 standards.
• Proprietary Plant Nutrition Ingredients Natural ingredients for plant nutrition including systemic herbicide for field crops (30 litres/hectare dosage), biostimulants for germination and root development, elicitors that stimulate plant defense systems, and NRV promoters that improve nutritional value.
• Dietary Supplement Active Ingredients Proprietary dietary supplement ingredients including Phycocyanine (powerful natural antioxidant, 70x more effective than endogenous SOD), Curcumine (protects cerebral and cardiac tissues), and Spiruline (concentrate of micronutrients in liquid form for improved bioavailability).
• Bio-sourced Materials (Thermoplastic Films, Injection and Blow Molding Granules) Bio-sourced, biodegradable or compostable materials including thermoplastic films (40 to 100 microns) for packaging dry, fresh or wet products, and granules for plastic injection and extrusion blow molding industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• PROTECT CONTROL reduces required UV filter concentration by factor of 4 for same SPF protection
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANJAC Health & Beauty GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In 2018, Innovi became a company of the French ANJAC Health & Beauty Group. The group partners with beauty, wellness, and health laboratories, creating and manufacturing products from raw materials to finished goods. ANJAC encompasses 14 expert companies and 22 R&D and production sites in France, California, and Spain.
• BRENNTAGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean distribution partner for PROTECT CONTROL SPF booster technology. BRENNTAG distributes Innovi's proprietary sun protection enhancement ingredient to cosmetics manufacturers across Europe.
• QUIMICA MASSOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean distribution partner for PROTECT CONTROL SPF booster technology alongside BRENNTAG. Distributes Innovi's proprietary sun protection ingredient to cosmetics manufacturers in Europe.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bioalternatives: French biotech providing in vitro testing services and active ingredient screening for the cosmetics industry. Comparable Challenge Test cosmetic microbiological service and French origin, though smaller in scale.

Direct peers

• Laboratoires Expanscience: French B2B company developing active ingredients from plant raw materials for cosmetics and nutraceuticals. Similar size range, sector overlap (plant-derived actives for skin care), and customer base in European personal care brands.
• Valagro: Italian company producing biostimulants, specialty fertilizers, and natural products for sustainable agriculture. Comparable in the plant nutrition vertical specifically — biostimulants, elicitors, and natural alternatives to synthetic crop inputs.
• Silab: French B2B company developing patented natural active ingredients for the global cosmetics industry. Highly comparable in business model (contract development of proprietary ingredients), sector focus (dry skin, anti-aging), and French origin.
• Indena: Italian company specializing in botanical extracts and active ingredients for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Highly comparable in botanical-derived actives portfolio, customer segments, and B2B contract development model.
• Lucas Meyer Cosmetics: IFF-owned supplier of cosmetic actives and functional ingredients with phospholipid-based and natural product expertise. Direct comparable in B2B cosmetic actives development and distribution.
• Naturex (Givaudan): Specialist in plant-based natural ingredients for food, nutrition, and personal care (now part of Givaudan). Highly comparable in botanical extract sourcing, formulation services, and multi-sector B2B delivery model.

Others

• Givaudan Active Beauty: Global leader in fragrances, flavors, and active beauty ingredients. Comparable product category (proprietary cosmetic actives distributed B2B) but as a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio and global reach.
• Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care: Global testing services conglomerate with dedicated cosmetics and personal care testing division offering challenge tests, stability, and regulatory testing. Overlaps with Innovi's Challenge Test Cosmétiques service but at vastly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Seppic: Air Liquide subsidiary providing specialty ingredients (excipients, actives, polymers) for cosmetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Comparable B2B specialty ingredients model but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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