Microcaps employs a proprietary method for the scalable production of microcapsules and microparticles, allowing for precise control over their size and composition. This technology provides consistent and high-quality delivery systems for pharmaceuticals and other industries, enhancing product efficacy and reliability.
Funding
$16M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutrition, and fragrances, require effective delivery systems for active ingredients to protect them from degradation, control their release, and enhance their performance. Traditional encapsulation methods often lack scalability, precise control over particle size and composition, and the use of natural ingredients.
Solution
Microcaps provides a proprietary microencapsulation technology that enables the scalable production of microcapsules and microparticles with precise control over size and composition, using natural alginate-based formulations. This technology protects active ingredients from environmental factors like UV radiation and oxidation, enhances their stability, and allows for controlled or sustained release in various applications. Microcaps' solutions improve product performance, extend shelf life, and enable new product formulations with enhanced sensory experiences and sustainability claims. The company offers tailored solutions, from formulation development to industrial implementation, to meet specific customer needs across diverse industries.
Target Audience
Microcaps serves companies in the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutrition, and fine fragrance industries seeking advanced microencapsulation solutions to improve product performance, protect active ingredients, and create innovative formulations.
Features
- Scalable production of microcapsules and microparticles
- Precise control over particle size and composition
- Natural, alginate-based formulations for sustainable products
- Protection of active ingredients from UV, oxidation, and gastrointestinal acids
- Enhanced stability and prolonged shelf-life of encapsulated ingredients
- Customizable release profiles for controlled or sustained delivery
- Improved sensory experience through encapsulated ingredients
- Tailor-made solutions from formulation development to industrial implementation