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Making beauty products that stand up to the test

Jinan, ChinaFounded 2018Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2021
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Freda Biological

Shandong Freda Biotechnology Co., Ltd., established in 2008, operates as a key enterprise under the Lushang Freda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. umbrella, focusing on the industrialization of synthetic biology fermentation raw materials. The company directs its research, development, and sales efforts toward creating ingredients for the cosmetics, food, health products, and pharmaceutical sectors. Its business-to-business model serves a global client base, supplying a diverse portfolio of functional active ingredients.

The company's offerings are segmented into two primary categories. For the food industry, Freda Biological produces additives like natamycin, nisin, and ε-polylysine, alongside functional ingredients such as γ-aminobutyric acid and various extracts. In the cosmetics realm, the company leverages synthetic biology and fermentation technology to produce sought-after raw materials including ectoin, sodium polyglutamate, and pro-xylane. Additionally, the firm is advancing its research into recombinant collagen and extracts specialized ingredients like Centella asiatica through proprietary processes. Freda Biological has secured multiple international quality certifications, including ISO9001, ISO22000, BRC, and FDA, underpinning its commitment to global standards.

Strategically, Freda Biological has achieved significant regulatory milestones that enhance its market position. The company's independently developed natamycin received U.S. FDA Drug Master File (DMF) certification, opening pathways in the pharmaceutical space. More recently, in 2024, its sodium polyglutamate for medical devices completed Master File registration with China's NMPA, a first for this type of raw material in the country. These achievements highlight the company's technical capabilities and its focus on high-value, regulated markets.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Jinan, China
Employees
12
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
23.3/100
Industry
Health, Wellness Beauty
Sub-industry
BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biotech and Pharma, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VCOther financing Nov 2021 $101M $406M Vstar Capital · China Merchants Capital —
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Freda Biological website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Freda Biological is 520 monthly website visits, up 26.8% over the last three months. Freda Biological's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits520 3-month web change+26.8% 1-year team growth0%
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  • Vstar Capital
  • China Merchants Capital
Employees 12 total headcount
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