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About EVANIUM
We believe in ingredients that actually work
The benefits of natural ingredients should make a real difference in people’s lives. EVANIUM bridges the gap between what nature offers and what consumers actually experience, with OPTISOLV® Technology developed in Regensburg, Germany.
Founded in Regensburg, Germany
Patent applications
Team members and industry experts
Total funding raised, incl. EUR 2.2 M seed round 2026
Developed in Germany. Produced in France.
From the lab in Regensburg to production at scale
Every OPTISOLV® ingredient is formulated and characterised in our own laboratories before it goes into production with our partners.
Laboratories
Two laboratories and office space at the BioPark Regensburg for formulation and analytics.
Production
Produced in France by partners in a HACCP, ISO 22000 and FDA-registered facility, with a capacity of over 10 t of powder per day.
Markets
Customers and partners in the EU, the US, and Latin America, in nutraceuticals, pharma, functional foods and cosmetics.
Our story
From research project to award-winning ingredients
2019-2021
Fundamental research and development
2022
Technology optimisation, pre-seed funding
2023
Third patent application, first product launch in the US
2024
900 kg of material produced and sold, first customer project, development of a topical system
2025
Launch of 4 products, over 3 tons of material produced and sold, fourth patent application
2026
EUR 2.2 M seed funding, trade fair exhibitions, award “Most Innovative Nutraceutical Ingredient” at Vitafoods Europe
Our team
The people behind OPTISOLV®
Scientists, formulators and industry experts working on one goal: to unlock the full potential of ingredients.
Dr. Andreas Wuzik
Head of Operations
Ludwig d'Heureuse
Formulation Assistant
Niklas Kielkopf
Formulation Assistant
Lea Hoffmann
Formulation Assistant
Board of investors
Experience from pharma, OTC and consumer health
Adrian Friederich
Principal, Head of Investment, FoodLabs
Julius Strauss
Principal, Investment, FoodLabs
Benedikt Stöckert
Managing Partner, Feast Ventures
Dr. Alexander Wiegelmann
Managing Partner, Feast Ventures
Supporters and investors
Backed by investors, programmes and networks
Venture investors, start-up programmes and research networks support EVANIUM on the way from the lab to the market.
FAQ
Questions about EVANIUM
Where is EVANIUM based?
EVANIUM Healthcare GmbH is based at the BioPark Regensburg, Am Biopark 13, 93053 Regensburg, Germany, with two laboratories and office space.
When was EVANIUM founded?
EVANIUM was founded in 2019 in Regensburg by Felix Rolka (CEO), David Ofner (CTO) and Carlo Werkmann.
Where are OPTISOLV® ingredients produced?
OPTISOLV® ingredients are developed in Germany and produced in France by partners in a HACCP, ISO 22000 and FDA-registered facility.
Is EVANIUM hiring?
We are always looking for passionate people to join our mission. Open positions are listed on our careers page.
Join us
We are always looking for passionate people to join our mission.
