Galactic Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1994

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 300

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • PE Growth

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

Galactic General Information

Description

Developer and provider of antimicrobial lactic acid created for the food market. The company offers shelf-life extension, flavor enhancement, texture improvement and natural leavening solutions, providing food, snacks and other confectionery manufacturers with reliable ingredients for production enhancement.

Contact Information

Website
www.lactic.com
Formerly Known As
Bioprocess Technology
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Place d'Escanaffles, 23
  • 7760 Escanaffles
  • Belgium
+32 069
Primary Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Other Industries
Food Products
Vertical(s)
FoodTech
Corporate Office
  • Place d'Escanaffles, 23
  • 7760 Escanaffles
  • Belgium
+32 069

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Galactic Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Galactic Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer and provider of antimicrobial lactic acid created for the food market. The company offers shelf-life extension
Specialty Chemicals
Escanaffles, Belgium
300 As of 2025

New York, NY
 

Brussels, Belgium
 
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Galactic Competitors (9)

One of Galactic’s 9 competitors is International Flavors & Fragrances, a Corporation company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
International Flavors & Fragrances Corporation New York, NY
Puratos Private Equity-Backed Brussels, Belgium
Robertet Corporation Grasse, France
Kerry Group Corporation Naas, Ireland
Mallard Creek Polymers Private Equity-Backed Charlotte, NC
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Galactic Patents

  • 61

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 18

    Granted

  • 2

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Galactic Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20240417659-A1 Method for preparing an extract of herb(s) and/or spice(s) from a vinegar salt Pending 12-Nov-2021
EP-4429479-A1 Process for preparing a herb(s) and/or spice(s) extract from a vinegar salt Pending 12-Nov-2021
WO-2023083907-A1 Process for preparing a herb(s) and/or spice(s) extract from a vinegar salt Inactive 12-Nov-2021
EP-3612636-A1 Method for simultaneously producing lactic acid and alcohol or biogas from cereals Active 20-Apr-2017
WO-2018192952-A1 Method for simultaneously producing lactic acid and alcohol or biogas from cereals Inactive 20-Apr-2017 C12P7/56
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Galactic Signals

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Galactic Investors

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Galactic FAQs

  • When was Galactic founded?

    Galactic was founded in 1994.

  • Where is Galactic headquartered?

    Galactic is headquartered in Escanaffles, Belgium.

  • What is the size of Galactic?

    Galactic has 300 total employees.

  • What industry is Galactic in?

    Galactic’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.

  • Is Galactic a private or public company?

    Galactic is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Galactic?

    The current valuation of Galactic is .

  • What is Galactic’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Galactic is .

  • How much funding has Galactic raised over time?

    Galactic has raised $4.75M.

  • Who are Galactic’s investors?

    Finasucre Group and Wallonie Entreprendre have invested in Galactic.

  • Who are Galactic’s competitors?

    International Flavors & Fragrances, Puratos, Robertet, Kerry Group, and Mallard Creek Polymers are some of the 9 competitors of Galactic.

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