Bioniq: Funding Raised From Cristiano Ronaldo At $82 Million Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry • Nov 5, 2024

Bioniq – a company known for its personalized nutritional support based on blood biomarker data – announced recently that global soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has made a significant investment in the company, bringing its total valuation to $82 million. Ronaldo has been a Bioniq member since 2022 and a regular user of its personalized supplements for nearly three years – which evidences his commitment to optimizing health and performance, on and off the field, while signaling vitamins, minerals, and supplements are a key emerging category for high-performance athletes and consumers alike. Ronaldo will also participate in future brand and product innovation.

Sold in 70+ countries and with its total user base growing more than 5 times this year, Bioniq’s approach is backed by world-leading scientists and a patent-pending algorithm. And combining advanced blood biomarker analysis and self-reported health data, Bioniq creates 100% customized supplements designed to meet individual health needs, revolutionizing the way people approach personal health management. The company’s precision-based platform creates one unique formula for each user that is taken daily, fulfilling the body’s foundational nutrition requirements and designed to optimize nutrient levels over time.

Ronaldo’s investment marks a notable moment for Bioniq as it accelerates global expansion with a particular focus on the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East—driving innovation in the booming wellness market, with the U.S. now contributing over 60% of total global sales. His strategic involvement in product development, driven by his unique performance needs and experiences throughout various career stages, brings invaluable insight to Bioniq. As an athlete who has excelled across age categories, Ronaldo’s contributions will be instrumental to Bioniq’s approach to personalized health solutions. His support will further propel the company’s mission to deliver precision nutritional supplementation to millions, empowering them to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Bioniq’s ability to provide quantifiable before-and-after snapshots of users’ nutrient needs and optimization progress has been invaluable in its partnerships with many leading health and sports institutions, such as Lanserhof and UFC. Bioniq has also become the product of choice for many top athletes, from Soccer World Cup Champions and NBA All-Stars to Iron Man winners.

Plus, Ronaldo’s investment follows a successful Series B, which raised $15 million led by Principal Investors HV Capital and Unbound, two leading European VCs. Bioniq has built its largest proprietary biochemical database, utilizing blood test data from customers across five continents. The AI-based patent-pending Bioniq algorithm assesses an individual’s height, weight, age, lifestyle, and health goals to precisely identify micronutrient imbalances and deliver nutritional insights, daily nutrient support, 1:1 nutrition consultations, and educational resources.

Bioniq’s personalized supplements are Swiss-made and pharmaceutical-grade, utilizing precise micro-dosing to address bio-individual needs and deficiencies. Each formula is created specifically for an individual user and features a unique mix of up to 120 antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, amino acids, and prebiotic fiber. Rather than traditional pills and capsules, the product is delivered in patented prebiotic guar granules, designed to mimic how the body digests food, minimizing nutrient competition and maximizing bioavailability.

KEY QUOTES;

“Backing Bioniq goes beyond just an investment opportunity for me—it’s about aligning with a shared vision for health, performance, and longevity. I have been using their products myself for almost three years. With their personalized health approach, I believe Bioniq has the potential to transform how we care for our bodies and help people reach and maintain their peak performance for longer.”

  • Cristiano Ronaldo

“Cristiano Ronaldo is the perfect partner and shareholder. As the ultimate embodiment of performance and longevity, Cristiano fully aligns with the values and mission of Bioniq. We are thrilled that the world’s leading athlete and advocate of a healthy lifestyle has made Bioniq part of his journey since 2022. His personal experience with our products reinforces his belief in what we’re building. Cristiano’s decision to invest highlights his confidence in our team’s vision and his commitment to helping us build the leading company in personalized health.”

  • Vadim Fedotov, Co-Founder and CEO of Bioniq

“The personalized health and nutrition market is expansive, and Bioniq is leading the way with its innovative approach to personalization. Cristiano using Bioniq to enhance his performance shows that our product delivers real results. If it works for an elite athlete of his caliber, it’s clear that it can benefit ambitious consumers, helping them reach their own health and performance goals.”

  • David Kuczek General Partner at HV Capital

“Bioniq is transforming personalized health through advanced AI technology. Cristiano’s partnership emphasizes the global potential of this approach and supports our vision to lead innovation in the wellness industry.”

  • Shravin Mittal Founder of Unbound