Botanica

Is an award winning, organically certified cosmetic and nutraceutical business, the first and only to commercialize Bulbine Frutescens.

  • Stage $500K in TTM Revenue
  • Industry Agriculture
  • Location Mogalakwena, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Currency ZAR
  • Founded January 2012
  • Employees 15
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website timola.weebly.com

Company Summary

Botanica produces raw ingredients and final products for the cosmetic and nutraceutical sector. It is the only company to commercialize the extraction and usage of the South African plant, Bulbine Frutescens. This plant has extraordinary healing, moisturizing and collagen building attributes, which have been clinically proven to be significantly more effective than other natural active ingredients. It is principally sold in Africa and Europe.

Team

  • Will Coetsee
    Managing Director

    Will has a Bachelor’s degree in Biodiversity and a MBA (cum laude), and has been recognized as a specialist in African social enterprise. He is a member of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Technical Commission on the promotion of Traditional Knowledge in South Africa. He regularly advises government and academia on best practice, policy and regulations regarding commercialisation of indigenous plant products

  • Michel Colson
    Founder & Technical Director

    Michel has more than 45 years’ experience in the personal care industry and brings extensive business acumen to Botanica. He was managing director of Unilever’s European Chemical Division and established a global network of clients and colleagues in the personal care, cosmetic and chemical sectors. His technical background contributes to product development and selling into new markets.

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