Woland

What Woland does

Shandong Woland Biology Co., Ltd. (Woland) is a Chinese biotechnology manufacturer founded in 2015 and headquartered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, with production facilities in Juancheng, Shandong. The company develops, produces, and distributes specialty raw materials for three end markets: healthcare products, pharmaceutical raw materials, and cosmetic products. Woland operates two product lines: (1) licorice extract derivatives, including Glycyrrhizin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Mono-potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate, Glycyrrhetin A, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Liquorice Fluid Extract, and Licorice Extract Block; and (2) cosmetic and pharmaceutical peptides and nucleic acid ingredients, including the palmitoyl and acetyl peptide families (e.g., Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Acetyl hexapeptide-8), Snake Venom Peptide, Oligopeptide-1, Tripeptide-1 copper, Carnosine, hyaluronic acid derivatives, Sodium DNA (which Woland exclusively produces in China), and the pharmaceutical peptide Leuprorelin.

The company's technology base is built around a GMP standard peptide production workshop and overseas technical expertise in peptides, proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acid manufacturing, supported by multi-standard regulatory certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, OHSAS 18001, NON-GMO SGS IP, HALAL, KOSHER). Woland monetizes via direct one-time sales of these ingredients to enterprise customers, primarily domestic Chinese cosmetics companies, with export channels into Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas developed through participation in major industry trade shows (CPHI Shanghai, CPHI Tokyo, CPHI Frankfurt, Supply Side West, SSC Guangzhou). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm is privately held, does not disclose revenue or funding, and operates with a small management team led by General Manager Mr. Han.

Name

Woland

Legal name

Shandong Woland Biology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://wolandbiology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shandong Woland Biology Co., Ltd. (Woland) is a Qingdao-based Chinese biotechnology manufacturer producing licorice extract derivatives and specialty cosmetic and pharmaceutical peptides for healthcare, pharma, and cosmetics customers in China and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Biotech Raw Materials

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Antioxidants & Phytochemicals (Carotenoids, Tocopherols, Flavonoids, CoQ10, Resveratrol) (AFAJAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydrocolloid Stabilizers (Xanthan, Guar, Locust Bean, Carrageenan, Alginate, Pectin, Cellulose) (AFAJACAF)

Keywords

• Cosmetic peptide ingredients
• Licorice extract products
• Biopharmaceutical raw materials
• GMP peptide manufacturing
• Skincare active ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Qingdao Shi

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Licorice Extract Products: Licorice extract products including Glycyrrhizin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, and related compounds. Products are exported to Southeast Asia and Europe and America.
2. Peptide Products: Peptide products including various tripeptides, tetrapeptides, and other bioactive peptides for cosmetics and healthcare applications. Products are exported to Southeast Asia and Europe and America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Woland is a biotechnology manufacturer that combines R&D, production, and distribution of natural raw materials for healthcare products, pharmaceutical formulations, and cosmetic products. It operates two distinct product lines — licorice extract derivatives (Glycyrrhizin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Mono-potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate, Glycyrrhetin A, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Liquorice Fluid Extract, Licorice Extract Block) produced from imported raw licorice, and peptide/nucleic-acid ingredients (palmitoyl peptides, acetyl peptides, copper peptides, Snake Venom Peptide, Carnosine, Oligopeptide-1, Sodium DNA, Acetylated sodium hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, and the pharmaceutical peptide Leuprorelin) manufactured in a GMP-standard workshop. Products are sold to enterprise customers in China and exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Product overview

Shandong Woland Biology Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology company combining R&D, production, and distribution of natural raw materials for the health, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. The company operates two distinct product lines: (1) Licorice extract products — a portfolio of licorice derivatives including Glycyrrhizin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Mono-potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate, Glycyrrhetin A, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Liquorice Fluid Extract, and Licorice Extract Block; and (2) Peptide products — a range of cosmetic peptides and ingredients including Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline), Biotin tripeptide-1, Snake Venom Peptide, Myristyl pentapeptide-4, Myristyl hexapeptide-5, Neptide-1, Carnosine, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Acetylated sodium hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-1, Tripeptide-1 copper, Bosin, and Sodium DNA, alongside the pharmaceutical peptide Leuprorelin. Products serve domestic Chinese clients and are exported to Southeast Asia and Europe and America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liquorice Fluid Extract A licorice fluid extract product offered as a raw material for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulation customers.
• Licorice Extract Block A block-form licorice extract raw material supplied to healthcare, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics manufacturers.
• Glycyrrhizin A licorice-derived bioactive compound sold as a raw material ingredient for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate A licorice-derived salt form of glycyrrhizinic acid offered as a raw material ingredient for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and healthcare formulations.
• Mono-potassium Glycyrrhizinate A mono-potassium salt form of glycyrrhizinic acid supplied as a licorice-derived raw material ingredient.
• Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate A monoammonium salt form of glycyrrhizinic acid sold as a licorice-derived raw material for downstream formulation use.
• Glycyrrhetin A Glycyrrhetin A licorice derivative supplied as a raw material ingredient for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
• Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate A stearyl ester of glycyrrhetinic acid offered as a licorice-derived cosmetic and pharmaceutical raw material ingredient.
• Glycyrrhetinic Acid An aglycone of glycyrrhizin supplied as a licorice-derived bioactive raw material for cosmetic and pharmaceutical use.
• Leuprorelin A pharmaceutical peptide ingredient offered as a raw material for pharmaceutical manufacturers producing Leuprorelin-based drug formulations.
• Sodium DNA A cosmetic nucleic acid ingredient produced exclusively by Woland in China, supplied as a specialty bioactive raw material to cosmetics manufacturers.
• Bosin A cosmetic peptide ingredient supplied to cosmetics formulators as a bioactive raw material.
• Tripeptide-1 copper A copper-binding tripeptide (copper peptide) offered as a cosmetic peptide raw material for skincare formulation customers.
• Oligopeptide-1 An oligopeptide (epidermal growth factor-like peptide) sold as a cosmetic active raw material to skincare manufacturers.
• Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate A vitamin C–hyaluronic acid hybrid derivative offered as a cosmetic active raw material for skincare formulations.
• Carnosine A naturally occurring dipeptide supplied as a cosmetic active raw material with antioxidant applications.
• Neptide-1 A cosmetic peptide ingredient marketed as an active raw material for skincare formulation customers.
• Myristyl hexapeptide-5 A myristoyl-modified hexapeptide supplied as a cosmetic peptide raw material for skincare manufacturers.
• Myristyl pentapeptide-4 A myristoyl-modified pentapeptide offered as a cosmetic peptide active raw material for skincare formulation use.
• Snake Venom Peptide A cosmetic peptide ingredient mimicking components of snake venom peptides, supplied as an active raw material for anti-aging skincare formulations.
• Biotin tripeptide-1 A biotinylated tripeptide supplied as a cosmetic peptide raw material used in hair and skincare formulations.
• Acetylated sodium hyaluronate An acetylated derivative of sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) supplied as a cosmetic humectant and active raw material.
• Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline) A well-known cosmetic peptide (Argireline) supplied as an anti-wrinkle active raw material for skincare formulation manufacturers.
• Acetyl tetrapeptide-2 An acetylated tetrapeptide supplied as a cosmetic active raw material for skincare formulation customers.
• Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 An acetylated tetrapeptide offered as a cosmetic peptide active raw material, commonly used in hair and scalp care formulations.
• Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 An acetylated tetrapeptide supplied as a cosmetic peptide active raw material used in anti-eye-puff skincare formulations.
• Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 A palmitoyl-modified tripeptide supplied as a cosmetic peptide active raw material used in anti-aging skincare formulations.
• Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 A palmitoyl-modified tripeptide supplied as a cosmetic peptide active raw material for collagen-supporting skincare formulations.
• Palmitoyl tripeptide-8 A palmitoyl-modified tripeptide supplied as a cosmetic peptide active raw material used in soothing/anti-redness skincare formulations.
• Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 A palmitoyl-modified tetrapeptide supplied as a cosmetic peptide active raw material used in anti-aging skincare formulations.
• Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 A palmitoyl-modified pentapeptide (Matrixyl-like) supplied as a cosmetic peptide active raw material for anti-aging skincare formulations.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Givaudan: Swiss global leader in flavors, fragrances, and active beauty ingredients including peptides and bioactives. Comparable to Woland on the cosmetic active side as a multinational incumbent that buys and supplies similar inputs.
• Croda International: UK-listed specialty ingredient supplier to personal care and pharmaceuticals with deep bioactives and peptide adjacencies. Compares to Woland as an upstream supplier of bioactive cosmetic ingredients into global beauty brands.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals giant with a personal care and peptide portfolio (e.g., collagen peptides, bioactive peptides). Competes with Woland on cosmetic peptide supply but as part of a much broader specialty additives portfolio.
• Symrise: Global flavors & fragrances and cosmetic actives supplier with botanical extract capabilities. Comparable to Woland on the licorice-derived cosmetic active and extract side of the business.
• DSM-Firmenich: Dutch-Swiss leader in personal care and nutrition ingredients, including peptides and skin-bioactive ingredients. A direct comparability anchor for Woland's cosmetic peptide and bioactive portfolio, though with vastly larger scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Lubrizol Life Science (Berkshire Hathaway): Owner of well-known cosmetic peptides including Argireline and Matrixyl — molecules Woland explicitly manufactures. Closest direct product-level peer in the cosmetic peptide active space.
• Spec-Chem Group: Chinese specialty chemical and ingredient supplier with personal care and pharmaceutical intermediates. Closest Chinese comparable to Woland in terms of size, geography, and B2B ingredient model.
• Hunan Sunfull Bio-tech: Chinese manufacturer specializing in tea, botanical, and licorice-derived extracts for cosmetics and nutraceuticals. Closest direct competitor to Woland's licorice extract derivatives business.
• Nanjing Seleno Biotech: Chinese peptide manufacturer focused on cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade peptides. Direct China-based competitor to Woland's peptide product line, particularly Argireline-class and matrixyl-class molecules.

Regional players

• Sinoway Industrial (Hangzhou Sinoway): China-based botanical extract and pharmaceutical raw material exporter with similar licorice and plant extract product lines. Compares to Woland's licorice derivative portfolio from a Chinese export-focused angle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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