Mallia Innovations Secures €3 Million Financing to Accelerate Commercial Expansion of the 8T3 Essentials Line

• Scale-up of marketing and sales activities across Europe following a successful launch in Germany
• Inventory build-up of 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum and 8T3 Essentials Lash & Brow Serum
• Preparations for potential market launches outside the EU, particularly in the U.S.

Erlangen, Germany, July 1, 2026 – Mallia Innovations GmbH, the holding company strategically driving the development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical therapies targeting hair loss and wound healing as well as cosmetic applications for hair growth, announced today the successful completion of a €3 million financing round. The proceeds will be invested primarily in its subsidiary Mallia Aesthetics GmbH to accelerate the commercial scale-up of the two hormone-free products in the 8T3 Essentials line across Europe. The company plans to increase inventory levels and rapidly expand and adapt its marketing and sales activities to meet the requirements of individual markets.

In addition, Mallia intends to initiate organizational, regulatory, and commercial preparations for potential market launches outside the European Union, with a particular focus on the United States.

Dr. Manfred Gröppel, Co-founder and Managing Director of Mallia Innovations, said: “We can look back on a successful market launch and positive sales development during the first half year since we launched our products. Now, we are ready to take it to the next level and scale our business: We will expand our marketing activities in other European markets through our own online sales channels and via commercial partners, strengthen our operational infrastructure, and ensure product availability. The successful completion of our €3 million funding round underscores the confidence both existing and new investors place in our team, technology, and Mallia’s strategic direction.”

Mallia Aesthetics markets the hormone-free 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum and the hormone-free 8T3 Essentials Lash & Brow Serum. Both products are available through Mallia’s 8T3 website. The 8T3 Essentials product line is based on the active ingredient MAL-838, a proprietary derivative of the human soluble CD83 protein.

About sCD83

Soluble CD83 (sCD83) is an immunomodulatory protein that is currently being developed for the topical treatment of hair loss (MAL‑856) and stimulation of hair growth (MAL‑838). The soluble CD83 protein was first identified in 2001 by Mallia co-founder Prof. Steinkasserer. It has anti-inflammatory properties via the induction of resolution of inflammation, which promotes wound healing and induces new hair growth¹. In addition, sCD83 has been shown to activate regulatory T cells (Tregs)², which interact directly with hair follicles and can activate them.³ Furthermore, sCD83 inhibits cell death of hair follicles and directly activates follicular stem cells, as well as keratin production, thereby stimulating new hair growth. This multimodal mode of action distinguishes sCD83 from other topically applied hair growth agents.

Topically applied, sCD83 can directly reach the hair follicles but does not penetrate through the skin and thus does not enter the bloodstream. The effect is localized, which is a major advantage over systemic treatment options, which can cause severe side effects.

About hair loss

Hormone-related hair loss in men and women (androgenetic alopecia, or AGA) is the most common form of hair loss. Worldwide, more than 70% of men and 50% of women post menopause are affected by androgenetic alopecia. Another 147 million people suffer from immune-related, circular hair loss (alopecia areata, or AA^4,5).

Androgenetic alopecia usually progresses gradually and is due to genetic and hormonal factors. In men, it often leads to a receding hairline and baldness on the top of the head, while in women it causes thinning hair in the parting area. Alopecia areata causes circular hair loss on the scalp, face or other parts of the body. It occurs when the immune system erroneously attacks hair follicles, leading to immune-mediated hair loss.

About Mallia

Mallia Innovations GmbH, based in Erlangen, Germany, is the holding company strategically driving the proprietary development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical therapies and cosmetic applications of the immunomodulatory sCD83 protein, targeting hair growth, hair loss and other dermatological indications, including wound healing.

Mallia Therapeutics GmbH focuses on the clinical development of novel therapies for patients suffering from androgenetic alopecia or alopecia areata, among other conditions. MAL-856 is based on the scientifically proven immunomodulatory mode of action of sCD83, which has been investigated for close to 25 years by Mallia Co‑founder Prof. Dr. Alexander Steinkasserer.⁶

Mallia Aesthetics GmbH focuses on cosmetic applications for the stimulation of hair growth, which are also based on the scientifically validated sCD83 protein. The Company develops Innovative cosmetic products using MAL-838 that are marketed to specialists and consumers.

To purchase products from the 8T3 Essentials line, please visit our online shop: https://8t3.com/en/

For more information, visit www.mallia.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
 

¹ Royzman, D., Peckert-Maier, K., Stich, L., König, C., Wild, A. B., Tauchi, M., ... & Steinkasserer, A. (2022). Soluble CD83 improves and accelerates wound healing by the induction of pro-resolving macrophages. Frontiers in Immunology, 13, 1012647. DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1012647

² Bock, F., Rössner, S., Onderka, J., Lechmann, M., Pallotta, M. T., Fallarino, F., ... & Zinser, E. (2013). Topical application of soluble CD83 induces IDO-mediated immune modulation, increases Foxp3+ T cells, and prolongs allogeneic corneal graft survival. The Journal of Immunology, 191(4), 1965-1975. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1201531

³ Ali, N., Zirak, B., Rodriguez, R. S., Pauli, M. L., Truong, H. A., Lai, K., ... & Rosenblum, M. D. (2017). Regulatory T cells in skin facilitate epithelial stem cell differentiation. Cell, 169(6), 1119-1129. DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2017.05.002

⁴ Feinstein, R. P. (2022). Androgenetic alopecia.: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1070167-overview

⁵ Mostaghimi, A., Gandhi, K., Done, N., Ray, M., Gao, W., Carley, C., ... & Sikirica, V. (2022). All-cause health care resource utilization and costs among adults with alopecia areata: A retrospective claims database study in the United States. Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy, 28(4), 426-434: DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2022.28.4.426

⁶ Lechmann, M., Krooshoop, D. J., Dudziak, D., Kremmer, E., Kuhnt, C., Figdor, C. G., ... & Steinkasserer, A. (2001). The extracellular domain of CD83 inhibits dendritic cell–mediated T cell stimulation and binds to a ligand on dendritic cells. The Journal of experimental medicine, 194(12), 1813-1821. DOI: 10.1084/jem.194.12.1813