# Geltor

has extended its fermentation platform beyond conventional peptides with HumaColl™21 Select, a Type XXI collagen-based matrikine complex for topical beauty, and PrimaColl®, a vegan signaling-collagen ingredient now sold as a ready-to-drink supplement through a partnership with TOSLA.

Source: https://en.bioecon.ru/companies/geltor/
Updated: 2026-07-03

- Country: United States

## Verifiable facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding | $137M total funding raised to date as of August 2025 | https://biobase.whitefordresearch.com/companies/geltor, https://www.specialchem.com/cosmetics/news/geltor-secures-funding-to-expand-its-biodesigned-polypeptide-portfolio |
| Capacity | Hundreds of millions of servings per year | https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/10/16/fda-greenlights-in-demand-vegan-collagen-from-geltor/ |
| Certification | Vegan, Halal, non-GMO, cruelty-free (PETA), USDA certified bio-based, readily biodegradable | https://geltor.com/geltor-introduces-matrikine-technology-with-humacoll21-select/, https://www.specialchem.com/cosmetics/product/geltor-humacoll-21-select |
| Regulatory approval | Received 'no questions' letter from FDA regarding GRAS status for ingestible biotech type 21 collagen (PrimaColl®) | https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/10/16/fda-greenlights-in-demand-vegan-collagen-from-geltor/, https://www.specialchem.com/cosmetics/news/geltor-secures-funding-to-expand-its-biodesigned-polypeptide-portfolio |
| Headcount | Approximately 12 to 18 employees [medium confidence] | https://dealroom.co/companies/geltor/ |

Independent sources: biobase.whitefordresearch.com, dealroom.co, foodnavigator.com, specialchem.com

## Technologies

- [Cosmetics, nutricosmetics & wellness](https://en.bioecon.ru/technology/cosmetics-nutricosmetics-wellness/)
- [Recombinant collagen & gelatin](https://en.bioecon.ru/technology/recombinant-collagen-gelatin/)
- [Recombinant collagen for cosmetics](https://en.bioecon.ru/technology/recombinant-collagen-cosmetics/)