Bio-Nest Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd

What Bio-Nest Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd does

Bio-Nest Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd is a Taiwan-headquartered, privately-held manufacturer of specialty cosmetic and skincare active ingredients founded in 2000 in Kaohsiung by Mr. Eric Wang. The company operates as a B2B raw material supplier, selling biochemical ingredients (encapsulated UV filters, ceramides, plant extracts, postbiotics, microencapsulated vitamins, and marine-derived actives) to cosmetic and skincare formulation companies globally. It claims to be the first Taiwanese company to manufacture its own skincare ingredients and has been operating for over 24 years.

The company's competitive positioning rests on three core technology platforms: proprietary microcapsule and double-encapsulation technology (SunCat, DermoCapsule, BioTamin series), supercritical fluid extraction (scaled from 1L to 400L extraction tanks since 2001), and microbial fermentation for yeast and lactobacillus derivatives. These capabilities underpin twelve-plus product series covering UV protection, anti-aging, whitening, moisturizing, barrier repair, and anti-inflammatory applications. Notable technical validations include SunCat achieving SPF 30 at less than 2.5% UV protectant concentration, BioStine KSE demonstrating anti-inflammatory efficacy 1–5x that of common agents, and SunCat JCW03 winning the 2023 IN-COSMETICS ASIA Gold Award in the Sustainable Product Category.

Bio-Nest monetizes through direct B2B sales and a regional distribution agent network spanning nine Asian markets (China, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Turkey), supplemented by recurring trade show presence at In-Cosmetics Global, In-Cosmetics Asia, and PCHi. Manufacturing is conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary E&H Biotechnology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. (established 2017, ISO 22716 certified 2018), while R&D and headquarters remain in Taiwan. The company holds ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 22176:2007 Cosmetics GMP certifications and operates OEM/custom formulation services alongside its branded ingredient portfolio.

Name

Bio-Nest Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd

Legal name

Bio-Nest Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd

Website

https://bio-nest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bio-Nest is a Taiwan-based B2B manufacturer of specialty cosmetic active ingredients founded in 2000, serving skincare and cosmetic formulators worldwide with proprietary microencapsulation, supercritical fluid extraction, and fermentation technologies across twelve-plus product series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Specialty Ingredients

NAICS

Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Hydrocolloids, Thickeners & Gelling Agents (Pectin, Xanthan, Carrageenan, Gelatin) (CRADAOAD)

Keywords

• Cosmetic raw materials
• Biochemical active ingredients
• Encapsulated UV filters
• Plant extraction technology
• Skincare formulation ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaohsiung City

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic Raw Material Sales: B2B sales of biochemical ingredients and active additives to cosmetic and skincare manufacturers. Products include UV protection agents, botanical extracts, ceramide ingredients, and microencapsulated active compounds sold in bulk quantities to formulation companies.
2. Custom/OEM Formulation Services: Product design and OEM services offered for specialized formulations including Frozen Crystals Vail and custom active ingredient development based on customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bio-Nest Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd manufactures and sells biochemical active ingredients and specialty raw materials to cosmetic and skincare formulation companies. The portfolio spans encapsulated chemical and physical sunscreens (SunCat, NestDry), fermentation- and extraction-derived actives (BioStine, Plant Extract, Marine), ceramides (CeraSkin), double-encapsulated active ingredient spheres (DermoCapsule), hydrogel polymers (ChcoGum), microencapsulated vitamins (BioTamin), and marine-derived ingredients co-developed with Plaite Biomaterials (Plaite-3GS GUM). Products are sold in bulk to manufacturers for incorporation into sunscreens, anti-aging, whitening, moisturizing, barrier repair, and anti-inflammatory skincare formulations.

Product overview

Bio-Nest Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of cosmetic biochemical ingredients established in 2000. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of active ingredient solutions organized into multiple product series: SunCat Series (encapsulated chemical sunscreens with unique dual-layer technology for UV protection), BioStine Series (active ingredient additives extracted via fermentation and supercritical fluid extraction), CeraSkin Series (ceramide products for skin barrier function), NestDry Series (iron oxide color powders and physical sunscreen powders), DermoCapsule Series (double-encapsulated active ingredient spheres in various colors and EO micro-particles in watery texture), ChcoGum Series (hydrophilic/lipophilic hydrogel polymers for texture enhancement), Plant Extract Series (herbal extracts via supercritical fluid extraction), Marine Series (Corallina Officinalis extracts for anti-aging), BioTamin Series (microencapsulated vitamins A and E), and Plaite Series (marine-derived ingredients co-developed with Plaite Biomaterials). The company utilizes core technologies including microcapsule encapsulation, supercritical fluid extraction, microbial fermentation, and freeze-drying to produce ingredients for cosmetic and skincare manufacturers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SunCat Series encapsulated chemical sunscreens Encapsulated chemical sunscreen line using unique dual-layer granule technology to encapsulate UV protection agent blends; water-based encapsulation stabilizes chemical UV filters for long-lasting SPF, prevents skin absorption of chemical actives, and delivers non-sensitizing, longer-lasting sun protection for cosmetic manufacturers. Variants include SunCat JCW03 (Gold Award winner), SunCat JCW09 with Avobenzone, and SunCat MTA for the European market.
• BioStine Series active ingredient additives Active ingredient additives extracted via microbial fermentation of yeast and lactobacillus derivatives or supercritical fluid extraction of plants at low temperature and high pressure. Includes BioStine HCE (Houttuynia Cordata Extract for anti-pollution, anti-aging), BioStine LB37 (postbiotics with 12 probiotics for skin micro-ecology), BioStine KSE (Kalanchoe Spathulata Extract with anti-inflammatory activity 1-5x benchmark agents), BioStine Galasalate (galactosyl salicylate for skin tone), BioStine Bicach (Lactococcus Ferment Extract for keratinocyte turnover), and BioStine HP(f) (plant polysaccharides with hydrolyzed collagen).

Quantifiable outcome

• SPF 30 achieved with less than 2.5% UV protectant concentration; SPF 50+ achieved with 10% UV protectant in SunCat formulations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• E&H Biotechnology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Wholly-owned subsidiary established in Guangzhou, China in 2017 to produce biochemical raw materials for phytochemicals. Obtained ISO 22716 certification in 2018 for cosmetics manufacturing. Serves as main manufacturing base for Chinese market operations.
• PT. Infinisia Sumber SemestacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized agent in Indonesia organizing local exhibitions including ICI 2022 (Indonesia Cosmetic Ingredients). Promotes Bio-Nest products including SunCat JCW sunscreen ingredients to Indonesian cosmetic manufacturers.
• Plaite Biomaterials Co., Ltd.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership for Plaite Series products. Plaite-3GS GUM, a marine-derived hydrolyzed algin cosmetic ingredient, co-developed by BioNest and Plaite for next-generation skincare formulations with enhanced formulation stability.
• Fenix USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance established in 2005 for technology transfer and marketing of emulsifiers and synthetic oils. Technology cooperation with US-based partner for specialized cosmetic ingredients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Croda International: Global specialty ingredients platform serving personal care with UV filters, actives, and encapsulation technologies (including Sederma) — operates across Bio-Nest's entire portfolio at much larger scale, but is the most relevant broad incumbent benchmark.
• Lubrizol Life Science (Beauty): Specialty polymers and ingredients business serving skincare with encapsulation technologies and active delivery systems — directly comparable encapsulation expertise at significantly larger scale than Bio-Nest.
• DSM-Firmenich (Perfumery & Beauty): Post-merger global leader in beauty ingredients including UV filters, vitamins, and biotech actives — directly competitive with Bio-Nest's SunCat and BioTamin product lines across all major markets.
• Evonik Personal Care: Specialty chemicals major with a Personal Care business covering silicones, actives, and fermentation-derived biotech ingredients — overlaps Bio-Nest's fermentation and skin-barrier active offerings at larger scale.
• BASF Personal Care: Diversified chemical giant with a global Personal Care specialty ingredients portfolio covering UV filters, botanical actives, and polymers — competes with Bio-Nest on multiple active categories across all major regions.

Direct peers

• Seppic: Air Liquide subsidiary specializing in specialty cosmetic actives, polymers, and formulation excipients for skincare, including encapsulated and fermentation-derived ingredients — the closest like-for-like specialty B2B ingredients peer to Bio-Nest.
• Ichimaru Pharcos: Japanese supplier of botanical and fermentation-derived cosmetic actives, including plant extracts and postbiotics for skin barrier and brightening — directly comparable in technology stack (fermentation, plant extraction) and B2B Asia focus to Bio-Nest.
• Gattefossé: Family-owned French manufacturer of botanical extracts, lipid-based actives, and cosmetic ingredients serving global skincare brands — comparable in size profile, specialty positioning, and plant-extraction heritage to Bio-Nest.
• Grant Industries: Specialty supplier of silicone elastomers, microsphere powders, and encapsulated cosmetic ingredients — overlapping product categories in microencapsulated actives and texture-enhancing polymers with Bio-Nest's DermoCapsule and ChcoGum lines.
• Kobo Products: US-based specialty supplier of cosmetic pigments, UV filter dispersions, and encapsulated sunscreen ingredients — directly comparable niche in encapsulated UV protection and surface-treated cosmetic powders overlapping with Bio-Nest's SunCat and NestDry series.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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