CAPSERO AG transforms plant-based ingredient production with a scalable, automated platform that meets industry standards.
A Shift in the Industry’s Future
The cultivation of plant-based ingredients for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals has long been reliant on outdoor farming, which often brings unpredictability and variability. However, this approach is evolving. CAPSERO AG, a Swiss AgTech company, is working toward transforming plant-based ingredient manufacturing through a fully automated, sterile in-vitro production platform designed to meet the growing demands of regulated industries. By offering a more precise and sustainable solution, CAPSERO is addressing key challenges such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, and evolving regulatory requirements.
The Birth of CAPSERO: From Frustration to Innovation
CAPSERO’s journey began with a problem that is common within the plant-based ingredients industry: inconsistency in raw materials. Fabio Cirillo, CEO and co-founder of CAPSERO, reflects on his experience in the life sciences industry, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by unstandardized, outdoor-grown materials.
“It wasn’t the machinery that was the problem,” Fabio explains. “It was the raw material itself—highly variable and inconsistent. I saw production lines halt because the plants we were working with weren’t uniform. It was a costly and inefficient process.”
This frustration led to the creation of CAPSERO, with the goal of improving the upstream process of plant cultivation through automation, in-vitro cultivation, and AI-driven optimization.
Technological Innovation: A Scalable, Compliance-Ready Solution
CAPSERO’s platform combines capsule technology, modular cultivation units, and a digital ecosystem that manages the entire production process, from DNA to market-ready biomass. The company has developed a fully automated sterile production system for plant-based raw materials, catering to the needs of the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical industries.
One of the platform’s most notable features is its use of AI to optimize growth protocols and monitor plant development in real-time. Digital twins of each plant species are created, simulating and controlling growth to ensure consistent quality and yield. These innovations enable CAPSERO to offer a predictive growth model, reducing trial-and-error and optimizing resource usage, such as water and energy.
CAPSERO’s modular cultivation system allows for scalability, providing flexibility in meeting industry demand. It supports a wide range of plant species, from Aloe Vera to medicinal cannabis, while maintaining strict adherence to global standards, including GACP, GMP, and ISO 22716.
Regulatory Advantage: Addressing Global Demands
As regulations for plant-based ingredients become increasingly stringent, many plants, such as Aloe Vera and Artemisia annua, are being seen as non-compliant with GACP standards due to the variability of outdoor cultivation. These plants now require sterile, controlled environments to meet evolving compliance requirements.
“CAPSERO is actively addressing these changes with a solution designed to meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance, sustainability, and operational efficiency,” says Fabio. By offering a sterile, traceable cultivation environment, CAPSERO eliminates the quality risks associated with outdoor farming, providing companies in regulated sectors with the confidence they need to ensure the integrity of their products.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact: More Than Just Compliance
Sustainability is a core tenet of CAPSERO’s operations. The closed-loop cultivation system reduces CO₂ emissions and water usage. CAPSERO’s platform results in significantly fewer CO₂ emissions compared to traditional cultivation methods, and it reduces water consumption by up to 30%.
The platform also doesn’t require arable land, helping to reduce pressure on ecosystems and biodiversity. In addition, the system eliminates the need for pesticides, contributing to cleaner, more sustainable downstream processing. These environmental benefits ensure CAPSERO’s solution aligns with the growing focus on reducing the ecological footprint in plant-based ingredient production.
CAPSERO AG: Best Digital Agriculture Platform in Switzerland of 2025
In an era where sustainability, compliance, and innovation drive the future of agricultural industries, CAPSERO AG stands as a beacon of progress and excellence. Recognized by Evergreen Awards as the Best Digital Agriculture Platform in Switzerland for 2025, CAPSERO has redefined the standards for plant-based ingredient production, setting a new benchmark for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical industries.
The company’s innovative platform, which integrates AI-driven growth optimization, GMP-compliant environments, and end-to-end traceability, has set it apart in the rapidly evolving AgTech landscape. CAPSERO’s ability to provide scalable, sterile, and sustainable solutions in response to the tightening global regulations on agricultural production has proven instrumental to its success.
Technological Excellence at the Core of CAPSERO
What sets CAPSERO apart is its patented capsule technology and modular cultivation system (MPF), which enables the sterile in-vitro propagation of plants under the highest industry standards. The platform offers a closed-loop ecosystem for plant cultivation, from DNA to market-ready biomass, enabling companies to meet regulatory requirements, reduce environmental impact, and optimize operational efficiency.
The fully automated, AI-powered cultivation process not only enhances the quality and consistency of plant-based ingredients but also ensures the highest levels of safety and compliance. With features like real-time growth tracking, digital twins for each plant species, and AI-enhanced protocol development, CAPSERO’s platform is built for the future of regulated industries.
A Leader in the AgTech Industry
Founded in Switzerland, CAPSERO AG is supported by prominent investors and institutions, including INNOSUISSE and the Solar Impulse Foundation. With over 1,300 production units pre-reserved, the company has proven its traction in the industry. CAPSERO’s Series A funding round, coupled with recognition from global platforms like Google for Startups and PwC, underscores its position as an innovative leader in AgTech.
CEO Fabio Cirillo, who co-founded CAPSERO, draws from extensive experience in the life sciences sector, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges of inconsistent plant material quality in industrial production. His vision of a more precise, efficient, and sustainable solution led to the creation of CAPSERO’s groundbreaking platform. Fabio’s leadership and expertise have propelled the company to the forefront of the AgTech revolution.
A Game-Changer in AgTech
CAPSERO AG’s achievement in being recognized as the Best Digital Agriculture Platform in Switzerland of 2025 is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability in a rapidly evolving market. By revolutionizing the production of plant-based ingredients through AI optimization and automated sterile cultivation, CAPSERO is not just meeting the needs of the industry—it’s transforming them.
For more information on CAPSERO’s approach to regulated industries, visit CAPSERO AG.
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