The power of peptides
Unlocking the potential of natural peptides
UpTides Bio was founded in February 2023, is privately owned, and the company is dedicated to the development of active ingredients for the cosmetics market. We are specialized in redesigning and optimizing natural molecules for revealing their true potential. Our expertise is the enhancement of active ingredients yielding innovative compounds with better biological properties for use as cosmeceuticals or as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Creating unique molecules that make a meaningful difference for people is the core of our activities.
- Proprietary pipeline of peptides for cosmetics
- Our innovate by molecular redesign of peptides
- Your partner for innovation
UpTides technology is delivering performance peptides
We leverage science to create active ingredients with outstanding and scientifically proven efficacy
UpTides Bio develops active ingredients for use as cosmeceuticals and beyond. We strive to partner with cosmetic companies that share our aspiration to provide skincare products that make a difference.
Firmness peptide: Signal peptides stimulate the skin
Smoothing peptides: Neurotransmitter peptides relaxing the skin
Nurishing peptides: Carrier peptides help improving skin texture
Regenerative peptides: Wound healing and skin regenerating
Our north star
Unlocking the potential of natural peptides is the core of our inspiration. We envision a future where our technology leads to advancements in personal care and health care. Our focus is to elevate the well-being and the quality of life for people around the world.
Our promise
At UpTides, we strive to develop novel peptides by smart redesign that improve people’s lives. We are dedicated to scientific principles that we combine with new ideas. We know that our deep understanding of biochemistry is the basis for creating innovative products that really work!
Skincare innovations
UpTides current pipeline focusses on skincare benefits. We develop products that have the capability to effectively target mechanisms in the skin that bring visible improvements to skin texture and appearance, by improving hydration, skin-renewal, elasticity, and other properties.
Inspired by nature
Starting from natural molecules, we develop peptides that enhance skin health with superior effects and biochemical properties while keeping safety in mind.
Targeted approach
Our scientist understand biological mechanisms and the experience in peptide synthesis that is needed to create tailored peptides, ensuring optimal results, and aligning with state of the art industry standards.
Research and Development
Our commitment to R&D fuels our continuous innovation. We stay at the forefront of scientific discoveries, ensuring our solutions are always cutting-edge and effective.
Research and development
Our commitment to R&D fuels our continuous innovation. We stay at the forefront of scientific discoveries, ensuring our solutions are always cutting-edge.
Safety and efficacy
Collaborate with us
We believe collaboration is the catalyst for breakthrough innovation! We don’t just work together—we strive to co-create solutions side by side with your team and drive meaningful progress, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and unlocking new opportunities.
Partnership opportunities
At UpTides, we develop products, designed to improve health and beauty through advanced peptide technology. We take pride in the proven efficacy of our product portfolio because we want to provide innovative compounds that actually work
We want to partner with organizations and individuals who share our vision of advancing health and beauty. Let’s bring new peptides to market using UpTides peptide technology platform to innovate the biological or chemical properties of your lead compounds.
Research collaborations
Join forces with our expert scientists to explore new frontiers in peptide research. We are curious to explore how we can achieve greater scientific discoveries and innovations together with you.
UpTide's product development service
Work with us on developing groundbreaking products that meet the evolving needs of your consumers or patients. Your expertise combined with our technology can make a difference in creating remarkable solutions.
Science & Technology
Science Beyond Beauty
Discovering new innovative ingredients is driving us. We dive into current needs, be it personal care or pharmaceutical drug development.
Our own pipeline is exclusively focusing on peptides for cosmetics, whereas we offer consulting services to the life sciences community outside of this segment. Our goal is designing products with superior properties for the benefit of better health.
Peptide Design
UpTides platform technology combines the art and science of peptide design. Our approach is interdisciplinary, combining scientific expertise in peptide chemistry, biochemistry and biology.
This integrated knowledge is key for creating novel peptides for cosmetics, as cosmeceuticals or nutraceuticals and for pharmaceutical applications.
UpTides technology platform
We support clients with research and development (R&D) consulting services, developing customized solutions with our technology platform and leveraging our team’s deep scientific expertise.
Research & Development
Innovate with our cutting-edge R&D services tailored to enhance chemical and biological properties of your peptides.
Consulting
Gain strategic insights and expert advice how to optimize your projects utilizing UpTides technology platform.
Custom Solutions
Our tailor-made solutions meet specific needs, starting with peptide design all the way to development support.
Performance Cosmetics
From peptides found in nature we develop cosmetic ingredients, designed to ensure enhanced performance in personal care by proven efficacy.
Our products are developed by scientists and tested in in-vitro studies to confirm their efficacy for skin regeneration.
Key Benefits
Optimized Chemical Properties
Enhanced Biological Properties
Improved Overall Performance
Better effect of performance cosmetics is achieved by diligent design and subsequent optimization.
Get in touch to learn more about our approach of applying science to the world of beauty—and beyond!
Our team
Fast. Flexible. Easy to work with.
Founder & CEO
Dr. Martina Diekmann has more than 20 years of experience in life sciences where she began her career in medicinal chemistry before transitioning into business leadership roles. She successfully brought new products and services to market, established long lasting partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and chemical companies, and grew sales above the market average by penetrating new market segments. Dr. Diekmann co-founded UpTides, spearheading business strategy and strategic partnerships and collaborations. She founded MD Partners, a life sciences advisory firm, after establishing a proven track record as CEO, board director and senior executive leader with Vivitide, a leading supplier of custom peptides, and Mytide Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering peptide production. Prior to that, Dr. Diekmann was VP of global marketing at Bachem Group (BANB.SW), the leading peptide CDMO, where she significantly contributed to portfolio diversification and growth, and global head of sales and business development at Solvias. She holds a PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Bonn, Germany, and is driven by a strong vision to deliver value to patients, partners, and personal care enthusiasts.
Founder & COO
Najib Maslouh has more than 25 years of CMC experience in all stages of peptide therapeutics development, from preclinical and clinical phases to registration and commercialization. Known to create value by optimizing all aspects of peptide synthesis, yielding sound, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that are designed for reliable scale up. Current focus and interest is on peptide biochemistry, cosmeceuticals, sustainable manufacturing processes (green chemistry) and helping biotechs develop peptides to treat and ultimately cure diseases. Najib holds the position of COO at UpTides and oversees the company's pipeline. Prior to that he founded ConsulTide, a CMC consulting company specialized in supporting biopharmaceutical companies in the development and commercialization of novel peptide therapeutics or peptide generics. Prior to that Najib was VP of manufacturing and technical operations at Apellis (APLS) and contributed significantly to the approval of EMPAVELI®️ and SYFOVRE®️ for the treatment of PNH and GA, respectively. Prior to that Najib was overseeing the US manufacturing sites of Bachem (BANB.SW), the leading CDMO for peptides. As site head he was responsible for all operations, including R&D, GMP manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, materials and facility management. Najib holds a master's and a Ph.D in organic chemistry, both from the University of Innsbruck, Austria.
Executive leadership
Our management team is recognized for executive leadership, scientific excellence, innovative spirit, and a steadfast commitment to developing novel peptides with superior efficacy.
Scientific innovation
Our scientific team has an exceptional track record of fostering innovation, gained with biotech companies in Boston. We specialize in advancing assets from early discovery through development, with deep expertise in peptides, oligonucleotides, and their conjugates, commited to driving cutting-edge solutions.