What MacBio insumos does

MacBio Insumos is a Chilean circular biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chillán Viejo, Ñuble Region. The company develops and manufactures biological inputs (bioestimulantes) for agriculture by transforming regional agricultural byproducts into high-value biotech solutions through fermentation platforms and applied microbiology. Its operations are anchored by the proprietary MacCycle circular biotechnology platform and a 288 m2 in-house biofactory producing under documented quality and environmental standards.

The product portfolio comprises seven bioestimulant SKUs targeting distinct agronomic functions: MacB (microbial growth promoter containing indoleacetic acid), MacHumus (organic matter degrader with Trichoderma), MacM (microbial prebiotic soil conditioner), MacProtec and its Foliar/Poda variants (100% natural exopolysaccharide protective gels for wounds and pruning cuts), and MacCillus (Bacillus velezensis-based probiotic for phosphorus/potassium solubilization and biofilm-mediated water retention). Products are documented with technical data sheets, safety sheets, and labels, and serve agricultural producers seeking biological alternatives to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, addressing plant growth promotion, soil conditioning, organic matter decomposition, and wound protection.

MacBio operates a B2B sales-led model with no public pricing, distributing products through the Agricola Terra channel partner (Bioinsumos Agrícolas brand) in Chile and engaging enterprise clients directly via phone, email, and website contact forms. Sustainability is integrated into operations: 100% reusable packaging with reverse logistics, reduced water consumption, and minimal external energy input in fermentation. The company participates in the Biocowork collaborative innovation ecosystem and receives support as a Pyme de Ñuble SME. Geographic footprint is Chile-only with no disclosed expansion plans, institutional investors, or external funding.

Name

MacBio insumos

Legal name

MacBio insumos

Website

https://macbioinsumos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MacBio Insumos is a Chilean circular biotechnology company founded in 2013 that develops and manufactures bioestimulant products for agricultural producers through fermentation and applied microbiology, distributed via channel partner Agricola Terra in Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Bioinputs / Biostimulants

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Probiotics (Strains, Spore-Formers, Synbiotic Components) (AFAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Probiotics (Human & Animal Strains, Spore-Formers, Synbiotic Bases) (AFAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Agricultural bioinputs
• Biological stimulants
• Circular biotechnology
• Fermentation technology
• Applied microbiology

Headquarters

HQ city

Chillán Viejo

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bioinput Products Sales: MacBio generates revenue through the sale of biological input products for agriculture, including bio-stimulants, probiotics, prebiotics, and protective gels. Products are manufactured in their own biofabrica and distributed through channel partners in the agricultural bioinputs sector.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MacBio Insumos develops, manufactures, and sells biological inputs (bio-stimulants) for agriculture using fermentation and applied microbiology. Its portfolio includes growth-promoting bioestimulants, organic matter degraders, microbial prebiotics, protective and healing gels, and probiotic products formulated with beneficial microorganism consortia. All products are produced in-house at the company's 288 m² biofabrica and distributed to agricultural producers in Chile.

Product overview

MacBio insumos is a circular biotechnology company (operating since 2013) that develops and manufactures bioinputs for agricultural use. Their product portfolio consists of a platform (MacCycle: Circular Biotechnology Platform) with specialized bioestimulant products including MacB (growth promoter with bacteria, yeast, and phytohormones), MacHumus (organic matter degrader with Trichoderma), MacM (microbial prebiotic soil conditioner), MacProtec (protective and healing gel for wounds and pruning cuts), MacCillus (probiotic with Bacillus velezensis for phosphorus/potassium solubilization and water retention), and their foliar and pruning-cut gel variants. All products are developed through fermentation and applied microbiology platforms and manufactured in their 288 m2 biofactory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MacCycle: Circular Biotechnology Platform of MacBio - focused on transforming organic waste into high-value biotechnological solutions.
• MacBio Cycle Ecosystem
• Biocowork

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of packaging containers reused, reducing plastic waste
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BiocoworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiocowork is a collaborative entrepreneurship and innovation space where MacBio learns, teaches, and forms alliances to generate sustainable products and services. It is an integral part of MacBio's innovation ecosystem connecting I+D+i, companies, technology networks, and circular economy principles.
• Agricola TerracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricola Terra distributes MacBio products through their Bioinsumos Agrícolas channel, serving agricultural producers in Chile. Products are marketed with product labels and technical data sheets available for download.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Symborg: Spanish-origin agricultural biotechnology company (now part of Corteva) producing biostimulants and microbial solutions. Comparable in product category (microbial biostimulants) but operating primarily in European and Latin American markets; serves as a model for how a regional player can scale.

Emerging players

• AgBiome: Agricultural biotechnology company using microbiome-based approaches to develop biological crop protection and growth-promotion products. Shares MacBio's foundational use of beneficial microbes and fermentation for agricultural bioinputs.
• Pivot Bio: US-based agricultural biotechnology company using proprietary microbial strains (probiotics for crops) to fix nitrogen and deliver crop nutrition. Highly comparable to MacBio in using defined microbial consortia for plant growth promotion and soil health, though focused on row crops rather than Chile's specialty crops.
• Indigo Agriculture: Agricultural microbiome company developing microbial seed treatments and biostimulants. Shares MacBio's reliance on beneficial microorganisms (e.g., Bacillus, Trichoderma-class strains) and fermentation-derived products for plant growth and soil conditioning.
• BioConsortia: US-based agricultural biotech using microbial consortia discovery and fermentation to develop biostimulants and biocontrol products. Comparable to MacBio in emphasizing defined microbial consortia and fermentation platforms for crop performance and soil health.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis: Global biosolutions leader (formerly Novozymes) with a large agricultural biologicals portfolio including microbial-based biostimulants and biocontrol products. Comparable to MacBio in the use of fermentation and applied microbiology to produce agricultural bioinputs, but vastly larger in scale and geographic reach.
• Lallemand Plant Care: Division of Lallemand producing yeast, bacteria, and fungal-based agricultural biostimulants and biocontrol products. Directly comparable in fermentation-based microbial technology applied to agriculture, with a much broader product line and geographic footprint.
• Koppert Biological Systems: Established global supplier of biological crop protection and pollination products. Comparable to MacBio in producing microbial-based agricultural inputs (biostimulants, biocontrol) but operating at vastly greater scale and across many geographies.

Direct peers

• Agrinos: Agricultural biologicals company producing microbial-based biostimulants and soil health products. Directly comparable to MacBio in product type (bacterial/fungal biostimulants), B2B go-to-market in agriculture, and emphasis on soil microbiome.
• Biolchim: Italian manufacturer of biostimulants and specialty fertilizers for agriculture. Comparable in product category (biostimulants, soil conditioners) and in combining microbial and organic-matter-based approaches for plant growth and soil health.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mac-bioinsumos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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