Based in Berlin, Germany, Naturcosmo GmbH has formed an experienced team of experts with proven track records in biotech, nutraceuticals, foods, cosmetics and phycology.
Since our inception we've been developing and marketing innovative algae products and ingredients and fostering sustainable partnerships. We conduct market studies, help with European market entry services, support Corporates from various industries to integrate algae as “plug&play” solutions and champion circular economy approaches.
Our clientele spans from algae producers to industries like food, nutraceuticals, construction, automotive and international investors. With our roots firmly planted in the heart of Berlin, we've grown into an internationally recognized medium-sized company.
Join us in shaping a healthier, more sustainable world with algae.
Alexandra Mosch is an experienced biotech executive, founder, and board-level advisor, driven by one purpose: advancing health for people and the planet through innovation. Over more than 25 years, she has shaped business development, corporate growth, capital raising, and strategic partnerships for high-tech biotechnology companies, including PerSeptive Biosystems, Sequenom, and Jerini AG.
For the past 12 years, she has focused on the European algae and bioeconomy sectors. She founded NATURCOSMO GmbH and leads the company as its owner and Managing Director. Through this work, she translates the potential of algae into commercially viable products, partnerships, and projects that advance human and planetary health, strengthen supply-chain flexibility and climate resilience, and foster sustainable growth.
Alongside NATURCOSMO, she has contributed as Vice President and Steering Board Member of the European Algae Biomass Association and as Convenor of the Algae Food Workgroup at NEN, the standardization body within CEN. She serves as a Faculty Member at future/io and Advisor to ProVeg International. Across these roles, she connects biological innovation with market demand, EU regulation, strategic partnerships, and scalable industrial operations.
Dr. Theodor Fahrendorf is a senior innovation executive, scientist, and project leader with more than 30 years of experience in nutraceutical development, bioactive compounds, and algae-based product innovation. His work focuses on advancing anti-inflammatory solutions and translating scientific discoveries into practical applications that support human health and well-being.
Over the course of his career, he has combined expertise in biology, product innovation, and strategic project management, leading the development and scale-up of novel algae-based technologies from concept to commercialization. He brings extensive experience in the design and implementation of algae production systems, including quality management frameworks, certification processes, and the downstream processing of biomass into high-value extracts and finished products.
As Head of Innovation at NATURCOSMO GmbH, he bridges science, biology, technology, and market needs to develop sustainable, evidence-based solutions with tangible benefits for industry, consumers, and society.
We are working with a great team and network of experts from molecular biology, biochemistry, phycology, drug development, foods, plant-based protein production, sales & marketing, corporate finance and international consulting.
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Historically seen, algae have been amongst the first living beings on our planet, they were at the origin of all life on Earth. Therefore, they are naturally containing all the essential building blocks of life. As such, algae are a treasure trove of rare and unique ingredients known for their health-supporting effects. Furthermore, algae can be cultivated under controlled conditions, ensuring upscaling, safety for consumption and consistency.
This makes algae an ideal starting point for a sustainable feedstock across various applications, contributing to circular, bio-based economic initiatives. At NATURCOSMO, we capitalize the enormous potential that algae hold for positive environmental impact across industries and novel products for various industries. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of algae products and services, turning algae innovation into a thriving business.
