Our Story

At ALPHYCA, we are passionate and ambitious to explore and create innovative products that leverage the unique health and nutrition benefits of microalgae.

From cultivating our algae cultures in state-of-the-art bioreactor plants to developing special products with top-quality efficacy—every step taken has been fueled by enthusiasm for progress. Our successes thus far have given us great confidence as we look toward an even brighter future!

We develop a line of innovative, algae-based functional products in two main areas:

  • Unprocessed, raw, and natural live algae products with 100% preserved bioactivity;
  • Fresh and dry-processed algae products manufactured using innovative and original biotechnological methods.

We are committed to providing top-notch products for general health and a variety of specialized uses that have multiple beneficial effects.

To guarantee outstanding quality in all aspects, we adhere to stringent standards: 

  • Strict quality control at every production stage;
  • Concern for end users with the ability to provide continuous feedback;
  • Product uniqueness demonstrated through continual innovation in form, composition, and function.

Meet Our Team

  • IVAYLO STOEV

    Founder of ALPHYCA®

    Ivo is an experienced serial entrepreneur who established ALPHYCA® in 2013 to delve into the incredible potential of microalgae and discover solutions that can lead us toward a more sustainable future. Over the past decade, he has gained extensive expertise in biotechnological processes as well as industrial cultivation methods for microalgae.

  • SILVIA NEDEVA

    Customer Wellbeing

    Silvia is the newest member of the ALPHYCA® team

    She has exceptional expertise in the field of healthy lifestyle and nutrition.

    Through her knowledge and experience, she managed to not only change her life but also help a number of other people who sought her for support and assistance in changing their eating habits and learning the secrets of natural food preparation that keep the body young and balanced.

    With ease, through her personal example and knowledge, she manages to motivate anyone who thinks that living and eating healthily is difficult, tasteless, expensive, and inaccessible!

  • ALEX KALAYDZHIEV MD

    Product modelling, Research & Development

    Alex is our endless generator of ideas and solutions for innovative products and processes. Dr. Kalaydzhiev has high expertise and specializes in endocrinology, metabolic diseases, healthy nutrition, and dietetics. His experience involves not only medical but also a biotechnological exploration of microalgae, as well as utilizing their remarkable qualities to further expand into valuable end-products.