Biogened SA
Biogened S.A. is a Polish pharmaceutical-grade dermo-cosmetic company that develops, manufactures, and distributes the Dermedic brand of patented, dermatologist-formulated skincare for sensitive-skin consumers across pharmacy and retail channels in over 40 countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1949
- HeadquartersLodz, Poland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Biogened SA does
Biogened S.A. is a Polish pharmaceutical-grade dermo-cosmetic company headquartered in Łódź, Poland, operating since 1949 and publicly listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange NewConnect alternative market since August 31, 2011. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty dermo-cosmetics under the Dermedic brand, focused on comprehensive care for sensitive skin through patented active-ingredient compositions developed in collaboration with dermatologists. Its product portfolio centers on the Dermedic dermo-cosmetic line plus a thermal water range, all produced under pharmaceutical manufacturing conditions, with IQVIA-tracked category leadership in two Polish OTC segments (hand care products and facial moisturizers for women).
The company's core technology is pharmaceutical-grade formulation of dermo-cosmetic products, anchored by 100 innovative active-ingredient complexes filed for or protected by patents. Products are sold primarily through pharmacy and retail distribution channels in more than 40 countries, with the company actively adding new international markets. The Dermedic brand serves consumers with sensitive skin and dermatological needs, and the company has no named enterprise customers — revenue is generated through distributed one-time consumer sales rather than anchor contracts.
Ownership is dispersed with no single controlling shareholder: ENRAV Fundacja Rodzinna holds 40.90%, Life Science Technologies N.V. holds 36.93%, and Bioniq Limited holds 16.28%, with the remainder held by other shareholders. Leadership consists of CEO Andrzej Grzegorzewski and Vice President Barbara Biegańska, and the company has 51-100 employees. Note: revenue figures provided in the source material are not credible for a company of this scale and have been excluded from this description.
Biogened SA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Biogened SA
- Legal name
- Biogened S.A.
- Website
- https://biogened.pl
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1949
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Biogened S.A. is a Polish pharmaceutical-grade dermo-cosmetic company that develops, manufactures, and distributes the Dermedic brand of patented, dermatologist-formulated skincare for sensitive-skin consumers across pharmacy and retail channels in over 40 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Biogened SA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dermo-cosmetics
- NAICS
- Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)
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Where Biogened SA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lodz
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Biogened SA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Dermo-cosmetic product sales: Revenue generated from the sale of Dermedic brand dermo-cosmetics and thermal water products through pharmacy and retail channels
- Dermedic product line sales: Sales of specialized dermo-cosmetic products developed in collaboration with dermatologists for sensitive skin care
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Biogened SA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Biogened SA develops, manufactures, and distributes dermo-cosmetic products under the Dermedic brand, including thermal water-based preparations, formulated for sensitive skin care using pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing conditions and patent-protected active ingredient compositions developed in collaboration with dermatologists. Products are available in over 40 countries through pharmacy and retail channels.
Product overview
Biogened SA operates as a pharmaceutical dermocosmetics company offering a unified portfolio centered on the Dermedic brand. The product line includes advanced dermocosmetics for sensitive skin and thermal water-based preparations, all manufactured under pharmaceutical conditions. The company positions itself as a leader in two market categories according to IQVIA data, with products available in over 40 countries worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Dermedic: The main dermocosmetics brand of Biogened S.A., specializing in products for sensitive skin care.
Products and services
- Dermedic The Dermedic brand is Biogened's flagship dermo-cosmetics line, featuring advanced formulations for sensitive skin care developed in collaboration with dermatologists and backed by patented active ingredient compositions; products are manufactured under pharmaceutical conditions.
- Thermal Water (Woda termalna) Thermal water-based dermo-cosmetic preparations manufactured under pharmaceutical conditions for sensitive skin care applications, sold as part of Biogened's core product range under the Dermedic umbrella.
Quantifiable outcome
- Product sold every 0.3 minutes
Companies that use Biogened SA
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Biogened SA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Biogened SA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Biogened SA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SVR Laboratoires: Independent French dermocosmetics laboratory brand distributed through pharmacies; comparable to Dermedic on dermatological heritage, sensitive/skin-problem focused product ranges, and European pharmacy distribution.
- Bioderma (NAOS): French dermocosmetics brand distributed through pharmacies worldwide; same sensitive-skin positioning, pharmacy-channel go-to-market, and dermatologist-developed formulations as Dermedic.
- A-Derma (Pierre Fabre): Pierre Fabre's plant-based (Avoine Rhealba) dermocosmetics brand for fragile skin; highly comparable niche positioning, pharmacy distribution, and dermatologist endorsement profile to Dermedic.
- Uriage (Puig): Thermal-water dermo-cosmetic brand now owned by Puig; competes in the same sensitive-skin, pharmacy-distributed, dermatologist-endorsed category as Dermedic, with international presence.
Regional players
- Ziaja Ltd. Polish cosmetics and dermo-cosmetics manufacturer headquartered in Gdańsk; the closest direct Polish-headquartered peer to Biogened, competing in overlapping pharmacy and mass-market channels within Poland and Central/Eastern Europe.
Broad incumbents
- Eucerin (Beiersdorf): Medical skincare brand owned by Beiersdorf, sold through pharmacies globally; directly comparable to Dermedic on dermo-cosmetic positioning, sensitive/atopic skin focus, and pharmaceutical-grade formulation heritage.
- Vichy (L'Oréal): L'Oréal-owned dermocosmetics brand centered on Vichy mineralizing thermal water; same pharmacy-channel, thermal-water-based, dermatologist-aligned positioning as Biogened's thermal water product line.
- Avène (Pierre Fabre): French thermal-water-based dermocosmetics brand from Pierre Fabre; highly comparable to Biogened on thermal water heritage, sensitive-skin focus, and pharmacy distribution across 40+ markets.
- La Roche-Posay (L'Oréal): Global leader in dermatological skincare owned by L'Oréal; directly competes with Dermedic in pharmacy-channel dermocosmetics for sensitive skin, with thermal water heritage and dermatologist endorsement — the same playbook Biogened pursues.
- CeraVe (L'Oréal): L'Oréal-owned skincare brand with dermatologist-developed formulations and broad sensitive-skin appeal; competes for the same pharmacy and retail shelf space as Dermedic across European and international markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Biogened SA financial estimates
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Biogened SA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Biogened SA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Biogened SA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Biogened SA
What does Biogened SA do?
Biogened SA develops, manufactures, and distributes dermo-cosmetic products under the Dermedic brand, including thermal water-based preparations, formulated for sensitive skin care using pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing conditions and patent-protected active ingredient compositions developed in collaboration with dermatologists. Products are available in over 40 countries through pharmacy and retail channels.
Is Biogened SA a public or private company?
Biogened SA is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Biogened SA founded?
Biogened SA was founded in 1949. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Biogened SA based?
Biogened SA is headquartered in Lodz, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does Biogened SA make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Dermo-cosmetic product sales are the primary driver. The others are dermedic product line sales.
Who are Biogened SA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SVR Laboratoires, Bioderma (NAOS), A-Derma (Pierre Fabre) and Uriage (Puig). Ziaja Ltd. is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Eucerin (Beiersdorf), Vichy (L'Oréal), Avène (Pierre Fabre), La Roche-Posay (L'Oréal) and CeraVe (L'Oréal).
Does Biogened SA have an API?
No public API is recorded for Biogened SA.
What industry is Biogened SA in?
Biogened SA's product category is Dermo-cosmetics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRABAAAF, Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare, with a secondary code of HLAIACAL, Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals. Its NAICS code is 325412 and its SIC code is 2844.