What PIGM'AZUR does

PIGM'AZUR (PIGM'Azur SAS) is a French specialty pigment manufacturer founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nice, France (RCS Nice B 793785353, registered capital €530,000). The company produces natural pigments based on a patented sepiolite clay matrix encapsulation technology inspired by ancient Mayan techniques, with stated annual production capacity of 50 tonnes across a portfolio of more than 70 pigment references organized into three ranges — Standard, Pearl, and Fluo.

The company's go-to-market is B2B, targeting industrial and cosmetic manufacturers as end customers. Distribution is executed through two named channel partners: Lavollée SA, which routes products into the cosmetics segment, and Italy-based Urai S.p.A., which serves industrial and botanical-extraction customers. The underlying value proposition is natural-origin pigmentation combined with multi-standard compliance — ECOCERT COSMOS (cosmetics), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (quality and environmental management), EN 71-3 (toy safety), and EU 10/2011 (food-contact materials) — allowing a single pigment platform to address cosmetics, food-contact, and toy applications.

Revenue mechanics are not disclosed. Pricing is implicit in the specialty, low-volume, multi-certified nature of the product, with no public ARR, customer logos, or contract values available in the source material. No funding rounds, headcount figures, or growth KPIs are referenced, leaving scale and trajectory materially under-evidenced.

Name

PIGM'AZUR

Legal name

PIGM'Azur SAS

Website

https://pigmazur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PIGM'AZUR is a French B2B manufacturer of natural specialty pigments based on patented sepiolite clay matrix encapsulation, supplying industrial and cosmetic manufacturers via distributors Lavollée SA and Urai S.p.A. across three product ranges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Natural Pigments

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (325130), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Color Lakes & Pigment Preparations (Aluminum Lakes, Encapsulated Pigments) (AFAJAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Color Blends & Formulation Systems (Standardized Blends, Shade Matching) (AFAJAEAF), Mineral & Inorganic Colorants (Titanium Dioxide Alternatives, Iron Oxides, Calcium Carbonate) (AFAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Natural pigments
• Specialty colorants
• Cosmetic pigments
• Industrial colorants
• Sepiolite clay pigments

Headquarters

HQ city

Nice

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Natural Pigment Sales: PIGMAZUR generates revenue through the sale of natural and semi-natural pigments to industrial and cosmetic manufacturers. Products are sold in various formulations suitable for different applications including polymers, paints, cosmetics, building materials, packaging, and detergents. The company offers technical and regulatory support as part of customer engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

PIGMAZUR manufactures and sells natural, non-toxic pigments based on a patented sepiolite clay matrix encapsulation process for cosmetic and industrial applications. The company produces Standard, Pearl, and Fluo pigment ranges, sold to manufacturers in detergency, polymers, paints, building materials, packaging, and cosmetics. Annual production capacity is up to 50 tonnes, with pigments compliant with ECOCERT COSMOS, ISO 9001/14001, EN 71-3, and EU 10/2011 standards.

Product overview

PIGMAZUR produces natural, non-toxic pigments for cosmetic and industrial applications using a patented manufacturing process inspired by ancient Mayan techniques. The company offers three product ranges: Standard Pigment Range (core natural pigments in multiple colors based on sepiolite clay and plant extracts like curcumin, indigo, radish root, and anthocyanins), Pearl Pigment Range (iridescent variants with Mica and Titanium Dioxide), and Fluo Pigment Range (fluorescent pigments for black-light effects). Products are organized by application into Industrial Pigments (for detergency, polymers, paints, building materials, packaging) and Cosmetic Pigments (for makeup, skincare, personal care). Annual production capacity is up to 50 tonnes, with full compliance to European cosmetic and industrial regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Pigment Range Core natural pigment products based on sepiolite clay and plant extracts including curcumin, indigo, radish root extract, and anthocyanins. Provides stable colorants for cosmetic and industrial applications across blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, violet, brown, beige, and grey shades.
• Pearl Pigment Range Pearl-effect natural pigments combining sepiolite clay, natural dyes, Mica, and Titanium Dioxide to create iridescent/pearlescent color effects for premium cosmetic formulations.
• Fluo Pigment Range Fluorescent-effect natural pigments designed to glow under black light for specialty applications, including variants across brown, purple, green, yellow, orange, pink, and red color ranges.
• Industrial Pigments Natural pigments for industrial applications including detergency, polymers, paints, building materials, and packaging, with certifications for toy safety (EN 71-3) and food contact compliance (EU 10/2011). Targets masterbatch, film, molded parts, decorative and technical coatings, concrete, mortars, plasters, tiles, and packaging inks manufacturers.
• Cosmetic Pigments Natural pigments designed for cosmetic use including makeup (lipsticks, eyeshadow, pressed powders), skincare (emulsions, creams, tinted skincare), and personal care (soaps, syndets, balms, butters). Combines botanical ingredients with cosmetic-grade clay for safe, stable, and visually stunning results. COSMOS ECOCERT certified or certifiable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% natural pigment composition
• +3 more outcomes

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lavollée SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Leading raw material distributor that joined forces with PIGMAZUR in 2020 to boost global impact and agility. This partnership combines Lavollée's distribution expertise with PIGMAZUR's pigment technology.
• Urai S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Leading raw material distributor that partnered with PIGMAZUR in 2020 alongside Lavollée SA. The alliance strengthens PIGMAZUR's global market reach and operational agility.
• Botanical Extraction PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationExpert partners in botanical extraction collaborated with for sourcing plant-derived colorants and traceable mineral clays. These partners provide materials with traceability, purity, and complete regulatory documentation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Clariant: Global specialty chemicals major with cosmetic and industrial pigments, colorants, and masterbatch offerings. Competes with PIGM'AZUR across multiple industrial pigment end-markets (plastics, coatings, packaging).
• Sensient Technologies: Large U.S.-listed specialty ingredients company with a dedicated cosmetic and personal-care colors portfolio (Sensient Beauty). Overlaps with PIGM'AZUR across cosmetic pigments and natural color solutions for beauty brands, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sudarshan Chemical Industries: Indian pigment manufacturer with global reach across cosmetics, coatings, plastics, and inks. Competes in similar end-markets and is investing in sustainable and specialty pigment ranges adjacent to PIGM'AZUR's positioning.
• Sun Chemical: World's largest pigment producer, supplying colorants for cosmetics, packaging inks, coatings, and plastics. Competes with PIGM'AZUR in industrial pigment segments (paints, packaging) where compliance, scale, and global supply matter most.
• Merck KGaA (Performance Materials / Surface Solutions): Supplies cosmetic effect pigments under the Ronaflair brand alongside a broad specialty chemicals portfolio. Direct overlap with PIGM'AZUR's pearl and effect pigment ranges targeting premium cosmetics.
• Heubach Group: One of the world's largest pigment manufacturers with strong positions in industrial pigments, coatings, and plastics. Competes with PIGM'AZUR's industrial pigment line, particularly in paints and polymers.

Direct peers

• Oterra (formerly Chr. Hansen Natural Colors): Pure-play natural food and cosmetic colorant company. Most direct competitor in the natural-pigment-for-clean-beauty segment where PIGM'AZUR's COSMOS/ECOCERT positioning competes head-to-head.
• ECKART (ALTANA division): Specialist in effect and metallic pigments for cosmetics, coatings, and printing inks. Direct overlap with PIGM'AZUR's pearl and specialty-effect ranges serving cosmetics and premium industrial customers.
• Kobo Products: Specialty supplier of pigment dispersions and surface treatments for cosmetics, including natural-origin offerings. Closely comparable niche competitor in cosmetic-grade pigments where formulation support and regulatory compliance are decisive.
• Daito Kasei Kogyo: Japanese specialist in treated and surface-modified pigments for cosmetics. Closely comparable to PIGM'AZUR in technology approach (functional mineral-organic hybrids for cosmetic color) and customer base (color cosmetics brands).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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