Minerva Research Labs Limited

Name

Minerva Research Labs Limited

Legal name

Minerva Research Labs Ltd

Website

https://minervalabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Minerva Research Labs Limited is a London-headquartered nutraceutical company that develops and sells clinically validated, collagen-based liquid beauty and joint-health supplements under the GOLD COLLAGEN, COLLAGEN SUPERDOSE and ARTRON brands, selling direct-to-consumer globally via owned e-commerce sites and a wellness clinic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Collagen Supplements

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK), Gelatin & Collagen Hydrolysates (Animal-Based Gelling Agents) (AFAJABAD), Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL)

Keywords

• Collagen supplements
• Nutricosmetic products
• Liquid beauty supplements
• Anti-aging nutraceuticals
• Joint health supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collagen Supplement Product Sales: Minerva Research Labs generates revenue through the direct sale of its collagen-based liquid supplements and nutraceutical products across multiple brands including GOLD COLLAGEN, COLLAGEN SUPERDOSE, and ARTRON COLLAGEN. Products are sold through e-commerce platforms and retail channels.
2. MyGoldCollagen Loyalty Programme: The company operates a loyalty programme that retains customer information for ongoing engagement and repeat purchases, contributing to recurring revenue through customer retention.
3. Wellness and Health Clinic Services: Minerva offers consultation services at the NutriJuvinate Clinic for nutrition and lifestyle assessment, providing expert consultations and advice on skin, hair, and nail health, generating service-based revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Minerva Research Labs develops and sells collagen-based liquid nutricosmetic supplements and skincare products under brands including GOLD COLLAGEN, COLLAGEN SUPERDOSE, and ARTRON COLLAGEN, targeting skin, hair, nail, and joint health. The company also operates the NUTRIJUVINATE CLINIC, offering nutrition and lifestyle consultations. Products are backed by patented proprietary complexes (NUTRIGLOW, ANTIOXIDANT, WELLCARTILAG) and clinical trial validation.

Product overview

Minerva Research Labs is a health and beauty company offering a portfolio of collagen-based nutritional supplements and wellness services. The core offering centers on GOLD COLLAGEN®, the pioneering liquid collagen brand launched in 2009, supported by three European patents and one US patent. This is complemented by COLLAGEN SUPERDOSE™ (a more accessible brand targeting Millennials), ARTRON COLLAGEN® (focused on fitness and joint health), and the NUTRIJUVINATE CLINIC service (wellness consultations and assessments). All products share a foundation of scientific research, clinical trials, and collaboration with universities and testing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GOLD COLLAGEN®: Pioneering collagen-based liquid beauty supplement brand for skin, hair, and joints. First collagen-based liquid beauty supplement launched in the UK in 2009. Backed by 3 European Patents and 1 US Patent.
• COLLAGEN SUPERDOSE™
• ARTRON COLLAGEN®
• NUTRIJUVINATE CLINIC

Products and services

• GOLD COLLAGEN® PURE The pioneering collagen-based liquid beauty supplement launched in the UK, providing beneficial skin, hair, and nail support along with overall health benefits. Scientifically developed, clinically tested, and backed by 3 European Patents and 1 US Patent covering proprietary complexes including NUTRIGLOW, ANTIOXIDANT, and WELLCARTILAG.
• COLLAGEN SUPERDOSE™ A collagen supplement brand designed for Millennials, emphasizing quality, transparency, and sustainability. Offers balanced nutrition for skin, hair, nails, and body health, positioning nature and science together.
• ARTRON COLLAGEN® A collagen brand specifically crafted for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and active professionals. Focuses on joint health, musculoskeletal function, and performance with clinical rigor.
• NUTRIJUVINATE CLINIC A health and lifestyle wellness clinic offering nutrition and lifestyle consultations. Uses innovative technology and in-house nutritionist expertise to assess health and provide expert advice on body, skin, hair, nails, and overall wellbeing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Skin elasticity improvement observed in clinical trials with 120 volunteers over 12 weeks
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University College London (UCL) - Eastman Dental InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Minerva Research Labs is collaborating with UCL Eastman Dental Institute funding a four-year research programme to investigate the efficacy and safety of GOLD COLLAGEN liquid food supplements on vascular function. A pilot double blind randomised placebo controlled clinical trial is being carried out to prove anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, effects on lipid/glycemic profiles, and endothelial function. Collagen bioavailability and formation is being measured through collagen biomarkers.
• University of PortsmouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on the regulation of elastin and collagen expression by human dermal fibroblasts exposed to collagen peptides in culture. Study includes cell proliferation and antioxidant activity analysis of compounds present in GOLD COLLAGEN products.
• John Moores Liverpool UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch study on interactions of muscle-tendon mechanics during stair climbing and efficacy of GOLD COLLAGEN products for functional improvement.
• UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch study on the benefits of GOLD COLLAGEN products systemic treatment on epidermal/dermal and scalp properties using reflectance confocal microscopy and digital dermatoscope.
• Seconda Università di NapolicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for research on collagen supplement benefits and efficacy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vital Proteins: Leading US-based collagen and ingestible beauty supplement brand offering collagen peptides, liquid collagen, and beauty supplements; directly competes with GOLD COLLAGEN in the same nutricosmetic category.

Broad incumbents

• FANCL Corporation (エンリッチ Collagen):
• Shiseido (胶原蛋白 / Collagen series): Global beauty incumbent with a major collagen drink and supplement line in Japan/Asia; broader portfolio but overlapping ingestible beauty category with Minerva's GOLD COLLAGEN.
• Meiji Holdings (Meiji Amino Collagen): Japanese food and pharma major whose Amino Collagen is a category-defining collagen supplement in Asia; comparable ingestible collagen product targeting beauty and skin health.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minerva-research-labs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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