Microganic
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersMelle, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Microganic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Microganic
- Legal name
- Microganic GmbH
- Website
- https://microganic.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Microganic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Microalgae Production & Feed/Food Ingredients
- NAICS
- Aquaculture (1125), Aquaculture (11251)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seaweed & Algae Aquaculture (incl. microalgae) (AFAEAAAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Algae & Seaweed Proteins (Microalgae/Spirulina, Macroalgae) (AFAJAHAF)
Keywords
Where Microganic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Melle
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Microganic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Microalgae Biomass and Products: Sale of microalgae biomass as powder in various containers, as well as different extracts such as oils. Products are sold as single feed materials for pet food, horse feed, livestock feed, and food industry applications.
- Trading/Distribution of Algae Species: Trading of various algae species for different requirements, offering quick, flexible, and reliable supply.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Microganic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Microganic produces microalgae biomass (Meller Chlorella) in a closed, patented photobioreactor system in Melle, Germany, and sells it as powder in various packaging sizes, as well as microalgae extracts such as oils, for use in pet food, horse feed, livestock feed, and human food ingredient applications. The company also trades additional algae species and provides expert consulting on species selection, dosage, and product development.
Product overview
Microganic is a microalgae specialist supplier and producer operating a three-part business model: (1) as a microalgae expert and producer of certified microalgae from a patented closed system in Melle, Germany (producing 'Meller Chlorella'), (2) as a trader of various algae species in different forms (biomass powder, extracts, oils), and (3) as a consultant supporting customers in selecting the right microalgae for their products. The company serves the pet food, horse feed, livestock feed, and human food industries. Core products include Meller Chlorella, biomass powder, and algae extracts/oils, complemented by trading of various algae species and expert advisory services for product development.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Tastyplankton: Related brand for microalgae products, operated by Microganic team (tastyplankton.de)
Products and services
- Meller Chlorella Microalgae (Chlorella) produced locally in Melle, Germany, using a patented closed photobioreactor system; certified and sustainably produced for human and animal health applications, including pet food, horse feed, livestock feed, and food ingredients.
- Microalgae Biomass Powder Microalgae biomass offered as powder in various packaging sizes, suitable for use in pet food, horse feed, livestock feed, and human food ingredient applications.
- Microalgae Extracts (Oils) Various microalgae extracts, including oils, providing concentrated bioactive compounds for incorporation into food and feed products.
- Microalgae Trading (Algae Species Assortment) Trading of various algae species for different customer requirements, offering rapid, flexible, and reliable supply from a broad assortment with short delivery times.
- Microalgae Consulting Services Expert consulting on species selection, application recommendation and dosage, scientific studies, and supply chain expertise to support customers in product development with microalgae.
Companies that use Microganic
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Microganic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Microganic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Microganic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Corbion: Global Dutch food ingredients and biochemicals company with algae-derived ingredients (e.g., DHA from microalgae) for food, feed, and nutrition. Broad incumbent in the same end-markets with significantly greater scale and geographic reach than Microganic.
- Roquette: Global French ingredient supplier producing plant-based and microalgae-based food, nutrition, and pharmaceutical ingredients. Broad incumbent in the same food/feed ingredient space with a much larger product portfolio and global distribution.
- dsm-firmenich: Global Dutch-Swiss nutrition, health, and ingredients company with algae-based nutritional ingredients (e.g., DHA/EPA from microalgae) for food, feed, and supplements. Broad incumbent in microalgae-derived ingredients with vastly greater scale, R&D resources, and global reach.
Direct peers
- Allmicroalgae: Portuguese-German microalgae producer cultivating Chlorella and other species for food, feed, and nutraceutical applications. Closely comparable to Microganic in product type (microalgae biomass), target verticals (food/feed ingredients), and European production focus.
- Microphyt: French microalgae producer specializing in cultivated microalgae extracts and biomass for nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic applications. Direct peer in microalgae cultivation technology, ingredient form (biomass, extracts), and European B2B channels.
- Algomed: German producer of microalgae (Chlorella) biomass for food, supplement, and cosmetic applications. Direct peer in microalgae cultivation, primary product form, and German/European B2B market focus.
- Necton: Portuguese microalgae producer focused on Chlorella and other species for food, feed, and aquaculture applications. Direct comparable in microalgae cultivation, primary product categories, and European B2B customer base.
- AlgaEnergy: Spanish microalgae biotechnology company producing microalgae-based ingredients for agriculture, food, and cosmetics. Direct comparable in microalgae cultivation, ingredient supply, and European B2B market focus.
Emerging players
- Subitec: German company developing and licensing photobioreactor systems and producing microalgae biomass. Adjacent peer sharing Microganic's focus on photobioreactor-based microalgae cultivation technology, with overlap in food and feed ingredient applications.
Regional players
- Euglena Co., Ltd. Japanese microalgae company producing Chlorella and Euglena-based food, beverage, and feed products. Comparable in product portfolio (microalgae food/feed ingredients) and consultative B2B2C approach, but operating primarily in Asia rather than Europe.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Microganic social profiles
Digital presenceMicroganic compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Microganic financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Microganic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Microganic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Microganic M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Microganic
What does Microganic do?
Microganic produces microalgae biomass (Meller Chlorella) in a closed, patented photobioreactor system in Melle, Germany, and sells it as powder in various packaging sizes, as well as microalgae extracts such as oils, for use in pet food, horse feed, livestock feed, and human food ingredient applications. The company also trades additional algae species and provides expert consulting on species selection, dosage, and product development.
Is Microganic a public or private company?
Microganic is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Microganic founded?
Microganic was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Microganic based?
Microganic is headquartered in Melle, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Microganic make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Microalgae Biomass and Products are the primary driver. The others are trading/Distribution of Algae Species.
Who are Microganic's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Corbion, Roquette and dsm-firmenich. Direct peers are Allmicroalgae, Microphyt, Algomed, Necton and AlgaEnergy. Subitec is listed as an emerging player. Euglena Co., Ltd. is listed as a regional player.
Does Microganic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Microganic.
What industry is Microganic in?
Microganic's product category is Microalgae Production & Feed/Food Ingredients. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEAAAE, Seaweed & Algae Aquaculture (incl. microalgae), with a secondary code of AFAJAHAF, Algae & Seaweed Proteins (Microalgae/Spirulina, Macroalgae). Its NAICS code is 1125 and its SIC code is 2000.