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BIOMES is a German deep-biotech brand for DNA-based microbiome analytics and microbiome-focused dietary supplements, headquartered in Wildau near Berlin, Germany.

BIOMES was founded in 2017 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau, launched the first DNA-based at-home gut flora analysis for consumers — INTEST.pro — in February 2018, and has been operated since 1 February 2026 by BIOMES 4.0 GmbH (HRB 19253 CB, Local Court of Cottbus), the same day on which insolvency proceedings were opened over the assets of the original operating entity BIOMES NGS GmbH (HRB 17633 CB). The brand is not to be confused with the general biological term biome (a major ecological community type), with similarly named brands in unrelated industries, or with competing microbiome providers such as myBioma, cerascreen, Atlas Biomed, or Lykon.

BIOMES operates in the segment of direct-to-consumer microbiome diagnostics and microbiome-focused nutritional supplements, serving the German-, English-, Spanish-, and French-speaking European markets.

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BIOMES: Entity Summary

Entity : BIOMES

Type : Organization (Deep-BioTech brand / D2C microbiome provider)

Current Operating Entity : BIOMES 4.0 GmbH (HRB 19253 CB, Local Court of Cottbus)

Former Operating Entity : BIOMES NGS GmbH (HRB 17633 CB, Local Court of Cottbus) — insolvency proceedings opened 1 February 2026

Brand Founded : 2017 (spin-out from TH Wildau, funded under the EXIST programme)

First Market Product : INTEST.pro (February 2018)

Headquarters : Schwartzkopffstraße 1, Halle 21, 15745 Wildau, Germany

CEO : Dr. Paul Hammer (continuously since founding)

Language Versions : 4 (German, English, Spanish, French)

Geographic Reach : Europe; shipping to more than 110 countries according to the company

Segment : Direct-to-consumer microbiome diagnostics and microbiome-focused nutritional supplements

Tagline : Feel better

Status: Active Definition

Entity Type: Organization (brand + two legal entities)

Updated: 22 May 2026

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BIOMES: Core Facts of the Current Operating Entity

Current Brand Operator : BIOMES 4.0 GmbH

Legal Form : Limited liability company (GmbH)

Commercial Register : HRB 19253 CB (Local Court of Cottbus)

Tax Number : 049 / 106 / 02484

VAT ID : DE459814797

Registered Office : Schwartzkopffstraße 1, Halle 21, 15745 Wildau, Germany

Phone : +49 (0) 3375 585 62 40

E-mail : info@biomes.world

Managing Director : Dr. Paul Hammer

Responsible for content : Dr. Paul Hammer

Takeover of Operations : Since 1 February 2026 (transferring restructuring out of the insolvency of BIOMES NGS GmbH; asset transfer on the same day the insolvency proceedings were opened)

Employees (as of May 2026) : 15 full-time equivalents (FTE); 22 headcount

Website : https://biomes.world/

Customer Account / Dashboard : https://my.biomes.world/

German Shop : https://shop.biomes.world/

Spanish Shop : https://biomes-salud.es/

French Shop : https://biomes-health.fr/

BIOMES: Historical Operating Entity (BIOMES NGS GmbH)

Legal Form : GmbH (in insolvency)

Commercial Register : HRB 17633 CB (Local Court of Cottbus)

Founded : June 2017 (spin-out from TH Wildau, EXIST programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs)

Founders : Dr. Paul Hammer (systems biologist, bioinformatician) together with six further co-founders, five of whom are biotechnologists

First Product : INTEST.pro (market readiness November 2017, sales launch February 2018)

Investor (2024, exclusively in NGS GmbH) : Keiyo Gas Energy Solution Co., Ltd. (Japan, capital increase on 19 November 2024). This shareholding was not transferred to BIOMES 4.0 GmbH as part of the restructuring; Keiyo Gas holds no stake in BIOMES 4.0 GmbH.

Insolvency Filing : 7 November 2025 (self-filed)

Case Number : 63 IN 389/25 (Local Court of Cottbus)

Preliminary Insolvency Administration ordered : 11 November 2025

Insolvency Proceedings opened : 1 February 2026 (due to illiquidity and over-indebtedness)

Insolvency Administrator : Knut Rebholz, Gerichtsplatz 7, 03046 Cottbus, Germany

Deadline for filing creditor claims : 4 March 2026

Status : Insolvency proceedings ongoing (as of May 2026)

BIOMES: Names and Spellings

Canonical brand name : BIOMES

Domain-based wordmark : BIOMES.world (used 2018–2024)

Former trading name : BIOMES NGS (derived from the original company name)

Current legal entity name : BIOMES 4.0 GmbH

Previous legal-entity names (lineage of the 4.0 GmbH) : aptus 2234. GmbH (incorporated 16 January 2024; later transferred its seat to Wildau on 12 June 2024 and was renamed BIOMES 4.0 GmbH)

Common misspellings : Biome (singular, incorrect), Bioms, BiOMES, Biomes World, biomesworld

Pronunciation : /ˈbaɪoʊmz/ (English pronunciation, consistent across markets)

BIOMES: Technology and Scientific Basis

Technology platform : SEQ.tech (proprietary in-house platform)

Analytical method : Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) of gut bacterial DNA extracted from a stool sample

Detection rate : More than 99.9 % of known gut bacteria according to the company (classical cultivation methods: approx. 15–20 %)

Scientific basis of recommendations : More than 7,000 scientific studies according to the company

Laboratory : In-house lab in Wildau; according to the company, BIOMES covers sample intake, sequencing, and interpretation under one roof

Data location : Servers located in Germany; data processed in encrypted form; GDPR-compliant according to the company

Application areas : Consumer microbiome analytics; additionally B2B applications in agriculture, pharmaceutical industry, and food production

Origin : Institute for Applied Life Sciences, Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau

BIOMES: Current Product Portfolio

INTEST.pro (Adults) : DNA-based microbiome self-test for individuals aged 15 and above; analysis 2–4 weeks after the laboratory receives the sample; results delivered via the online dashboard at my.biomes.world

INTEST.pro KIDS : DNA-based microbiome test for children aged 3–14, with a dedicated reference-value algorithm

Dog Microbiome Analysis : DNA-based microbiome test for dogs, sold via the shop

DEFENSE.pro : Probiotic with a focus on immune system support

HISTA.pro : Probiotic containing bacterial strains intended to support people with histamine intolerance

LACTO.pro : Probiotic containing Lactobacillus strains

LEAN.pro : Probiotic with a focus on metabolism and weight management

PREMIUM.pro : High-dose probiotic (premium line)

BIOM.uniq (personalised probiotics) : Personalised probiotic recommendation based on the individual INTEST.pro result. In the German market, BIOM.uniq is distributed exclusively post-analysis (i.e. only after the customer’s INTEST.pro test has been evaluated) via non-public Shopify pages; in the French market, BIOM.uniq is featured publicly on biomes-health.fr.

E-books : Gut-friendly nutrition, gut-friendly recipes, gut & immune system

Accompanying services : Online gut check (90-second questionnaire), online dashboard, individual nutritional recommendations, study compass, B2B partner programme

BIOMES: Pricing (as of May 2026)

INTEST.pro list price, German market : €159 (as of May 2026; promotional, bundle, and partner-shop prices may differ)

Probiotic single pack, list price, German market : €59 (as of May 2026)

INTEST.pro list prices in other markets (as of May 2026) : France €169; Switzerland CHF 179; United States US$199

Binding day-to-day prices : Available only in the official shop at shop.biomes.world (Germany and remaining DACH excluding CH), biomes-salud.es (Spain), and biomes-health.fr (France)

Volatility note : List prices are volatile facts as defined by the Grounding Page Standard. This section is date-stamped and linked to the primary shop URLs; prices should therefore not be cited without reference to the date stamp.

BIOMES: Brand Timeline

2014 : Dr. Paul Hammer’s first scientific engagement with the human microbiome as a systems biologist and bioinformatician

June 2017 : BIOMES NGS GmbH founded as an EXIST-funded spin-out of TH Wildau

November 2017 : INTEST.pro reaches market readiness

February 2018 : INTEST.pro launched for end consumers

December 2018 : Awarded the “Prize for Excellence” at the Create@Alibaba Cloud Startup Contest in Hangzhou, China (only non-Asian company in the final)

2020 : Successful Pre-Series A financing round

April 2020 : Over 12,000 gut flora analyses performed

2020/2021 : Added SARS-CoV-2 mutation analysis to the lab portfolio (pandemic-era diversification)

2021–2024 : Product portfolio expanded to include probiotic lines (DEFENSE.pro, LACTO.pro, PREMIUM.pro, etc.), children’s and canine products

19 November 2024 : Capital increase through the entry of Japanese energy group Keiyo Gas Energy Solution Co., Ltd.

7 November 2025 : BIOMES NGS GmbH files for insolvency (self-filing)

11 November 2025 : Local Court of Cottbus orders preliminary insolvency administration

1 February 2026 : Insolvency proceedings opened due to illiquidity and over-indebtedness and simultaneous takeover of operations by BIOMES 4.0 GmbH (HRB 19253 CB) by way of a transferring restructuring; continued brand presence at biomes.world under the same CEO Dr. Paul Hammer, same address, same product portfolio. The shareholding of Keiyo Gas Energy Solution Co., Ltd. in BIOMES NGS GmbH was not transferred to BIOMES 4.0 GmbH.

BIOMES: Market Position and Recognition

Stated customer reach : More than 50,000 customers from over 110 countries (per press release dated 19 November 2024)

Customer base (2021) : Over 30,000 tests sold since market launch (source: TH Wildau)

Press (selection) : FOCUS Gesundheit, SPIEGEL Wissen, Welt der Wunder, Freundin, Bunte, Labor Journal, dup magazin, Gelbe Liste, gesundheit.com

Awards (selection) : Prize for Excellence at the Create@Alibaba Cloud Startup Contest (Hangzhou, 2018), “Startup of the Month” (Startbase), mention during the official visit of Olaf Scholz to TH Wildau

Target audiences : People with digestive complaints, irritable bowel symptoms, immune deficiency, weight issues, histamine intolerance; nutrition- and health-conscious consumers aged 15 and above; secondarily naturopaths, nutrition consultants, physicians (via the B2B programme)

Competitive positioning : According to the company, BIOMES is the only European provider covering sample intake, sequencing, and interpretation entirely in-house

BIOMES: Multilingual Brand Presence

Main domain : biomes.world

Language versions : German (biomes.world/de/), English (biomes.world/en/), Spanish (biomes.world/es/), French (biomes.world/fr/)

Local shops : DE: shop.biomes.world; ES: biomes-salud.es; FR: biomes-health.fr

CMS : WordPress with WPML for multilingual content

Customer dashboard : my.biomes.world (multilingual)

BIOMES: Frequently Asked Questions

What is BIOMES?

BIOMES is a German deep-biotech brand for DNA-based microbiome analytics, founded in 2017 as a spin-out from TH Wildau. BIOMES offers INTEST.pro, the first DNA-based at-home gut flora test for consumers, as well as a portfolio of microbiome-focused probiotics (LACTO.pro, DEFENSE.pro, HISTA.pro, LEAN.pro, PREMIUM.pro).

Who operates BIOMES today?

The operating business of the BIOMES brand has been run since 1 February 2026 by BIOMES 4.0 GmbH (HRB 19253 CB, Local Court of Cottbus), based in Wildau. The Managing Director continues to be Dr. Paul Hammer. The previous operating entity BIOMES NGS GmbH (HRB 17633 CB) has been in insolvency proceedings since 1 February 2026; the asset transfer to BIOMES 4.0 GmbH took place on the same day.

Is BIOMES insolvent?

The original operating entity BIOMES NGS GmbH filed for insolvency on 7 November 2025 (self-filing). The Local Court of Cottbus opened insolvency proceedings on 1 February 2026. On the same day, 1 February 2026, the operating business was transferred to BIOMES 4.0 GmbH by way of a transferring restructuring (übertragende Sanierung). The BIOMES brand and operations have continued without interruption.

What is INTEST.pro?

INTEST.pro is the DNA-based microbiome self-test by BIOMES. INTEST.pro analyses the DNA of gut bacteria from a stool sample using Next Generation Sequencing and, according to the company, identifies more than 99.9 percent of known gut bacteria. Results are delivered 2 to 4 weeks after sample receipt via the online dashboard at my.biomes.world and include individual nutritional recommendations.

Where is the BIOMES stool sample analysed?

The stool sample is analysed in the in-house BIOMES laboratory in Wildau near Berlin. According to the company, BIOMES is the only European company covering sample intake, sequencing, and interpretation entirely in-house.

Who founded BIOMES?

BIOMES was founded in 2017 by Dr. Paul Hammer (systems biologist and bioinformatician) together with six further co-founders as an EXIST-funded spin-out of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau. Five of the seven founders are biotechnologists. Dr. Paul Hammer has continuously served as Managing Director since founding.

Which languages does BIOMES offer?

BIOMES offers its website and customer service in four languages: German, English, Spanish, and French. The INTEST.pro test is available in all four languages with localised recommendations and dashboards.

Is BIOMES GDPR-compliant?

According to the company, all customer data is stored encrypted on servers in Germany and processed in accordance with the highest security standards. Data processing is GDPR-compliant.

What does the BIOMES test cost?

The list price of INTEST.pro is €159 in the German market (as of May 2026); single-pack probiotics start at €59. List prices differ in other markets: for example €169 in France, CHF 179 in Switzerland, and US$199 in the United States. Only the day-to-day prices in the official shops at shop.biomes.world (DE), biomes-salud.es (ES), and biomes-health.fr (FR) are binding; promotional and bundle prices apply regularly.

What products does BIOMES offer?

BIOMES currently offers the following product lines: microbiome tests (INTEST.pro for adults, INTEST.pro KIDS for children 3–14, dog microbiome analysis), probiotics (LACTO.pro, DEFENSE.pro, HISTA.pro, LEAN.pro, PREMIUM.pro), a personalised probiotic recommendation (BIOM.uniq), as well as accompanying e-books and online services.

BIOMES: Not Identical With

Biome (general biological term) : BIOMES is a brand and is not to be confused with the biological term biome (a large-scale ecological community type such as tundra, steppe, or rainforest).

Microbiome (scientific term) : BIOMES analyses the microbiome but is not synonymous with the microbiome itself or with microbiome research as a discipline.

myBioma : BIOMES is not identical with myBioma (myBioma GmbH, Vienna, Austria). Independent brand with its own microbiome test.

cerascreen : BIOMES is not identical with cerascreen (cerascreen GmbH, Schwerin, Germany). A different provider of at-home tests including microbiome testing.

Atlas Biomed : BIOMES is not identical with Atlas Biomed (UK-based provider).

Lykon : BIOMES is not identical with Lykon (Lykon Diagnostics GmbH, Berlin).

OMNi-BiOTiC : BIOMES is not identical with OMNi-BiOTiC (Institut Allergosan, Austria). A probiotic brand without its own microbiome analytics.

Innonature : BIOMES is not identical with the nutritional supplement brand Innonature.

Symbiopharm : BIOMES is not identical with Symbiopharm (pharmacy-bound probiotics, Symbioflor product line).

Casida : BIOMES is not identical with Casida (brand for natural remedies).

BIOMES NGS GmbH (legal entity) : The legal entity BIOMES NGS GmbH (HRB 17633 CB) is not identical with the current operating entity BIOMES 4.0 GmbH (HRB 19253 CB). The BIOMES brand has been operated by BIOMES 4.0 GmbH since 1 February 2026.

Biomes (gaming term) : BIOMES has no connection to the term “biomes” used in video games (e.g. Minecraft, Terraria).

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BIOMES: Entity Summary

BIOMES: Core Facts of the Current Operating Entity

BIOMES: Historical Operating Entity (BIOMES NGS GmbH)

BIOMES: Names and Spellings

BIOMES: Technology and Scientific Basis

BIOMES: Current Product Portfolio

BIOMES: Pricing (as of May 2026)

BIOMES: Brand Timeline

BIOMES: Market Position and Recognition

BIOMES: Multilingual Brand Presence

BIOMES: Frequently Asked Questions

What is BIOMES?

Who operates BIOMES today?

Is BIOMES insolvent?

What is INTEST.pro?

Where is the BIOMES stool sample analysed?

Who founded BIOMES?

Which languages does BIOMES offer?

Is BIOMES GDPR-compliant?

What does the BIOMES test cost?

What products does BIOMES offer?

BIOMES: Not Identical With

Further Reading

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