The Algae Ventures Team

From Producer to Market

At Algae Ventures, we bring together a team of algae experts and skilled professionals in logistics and administration, all united by our commitment to excellence. We specialize in delivering high-quality algae- and microalgae-based ingredients tailored for the human nutrition, animal nutrition, and cosmetics industries. Our core values—affordability, sustainability, and quality—drive everything we do. By choosing Algae Ventures as your trusted supplier, you can count on fast shipping, exceptional responsiveness, and ingredients of the highest standard.

The team

Benjamin Schmid, MSc

Algae specialist – Human nutrition

Ben, a country soul at heart, is the founder of Algae Ventures, driven by a visionary mission to transform human nutrition with sustainable algae-based ingredients.

Peter S.C. Schulze, PhD

Algae specialist –  Animal nutrition

Peter, a dedicated father of two, channels his passion for microalgae into groundbreaking research and development, exploring innovative applications of algae in both animal and human nutrition.

Amikam Bargil, PhD

Algae specialist – Cosmetics

Amikam, a passionate music enthusiast, is a seasoned expert in algae cultivation, compound extraction, and its innovative applications in the cosmetics industry.

Philipp Kaufmann

CEO and logistic expert

Philipp is the dynamic innovator in e-commerce and logistics. He turns complex supply chain puzzles into seamless solutions and makes business processes look like an art form of efficiency.

Dr. Michael Neuman

Sparring partner controlling

Michael is the humorous sparring partner in controlling. He turns dry balance sheets into entertaining stories and explains complex financial reports in an understandable way. 

Felix Weissensteiner

Financial expert

Felix is the determined strategist in Finance. He transforms intricate financial concepts into accessible insights, tackling challenges with the same passion he brings to the football field.