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Better Probiotics. Real Results.

We build probiotics that survive the journey — so your body actually benefits.


Velobiotics exists to raise the standard of probiotic wellness. For too long, probiotics have been measured by what’s printed on a label, not by what actually reaches the gut. We believe real results come from real delivery.


That’s why we combine advanced scientific innovation with real-world practicality — creating probiotics designed to survive everyday conditions and perform where it matters most: inside your gut. No unnecessary complexity. No empty promises. Just probiotics built to work.

 
 

We Believe Wellness Should Work

Too many supplements promise results without delivering them.

At Velobiotics, we believe wellness products should earn trust through performance, not hype. Effectiveness matters more than buzzwords, and absorption matters more than inflated numbers.

If probiotics can’t survive heat, moisture, and stomach acid, they can’t support your health — no matter how impressive the label looks. That’s why we focus on survivability first, ensuring what you take actually reaches your system alive and active.

It’s not about taking more. It’s about taking what works.

What Makes Velobiotics Different

Velobiotics uses advanced micro-encapsulation technology to protect probiotics from heat, moisture, and stomach acid — allowing significantly more live bacteria to reach the gut.

This protective approach helps probiotics remain stable before consumption and intact during digestion, releasing only when they reach the environment where they’re needed most. The result is improved absorption, better balance, and more consistent support for gut and overall wellness.

By prioritizing delivery over claims, Velobiotics creates probiotic solutions designed for real effectiveness — not just good intentions.

Meet the Team Behind Velobiotics

Velobiotics is powered by a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, scientists, and wellness experts who share one mission: to build probiotics that actually work — by ensuring they reach the gut alive.
  • Dr. Chomba Chuma

    Founder & Managing Director

    Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for Velobiotics, driving innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and consumer health. As Founder & Managing Director, this role shapes the company’s long-term strategy, oversees brand creation and global expansion, and ensures that Velobiotics’ patented probiotic technologies translate into sustainable impact and market leadership.

  • Cary Mabunda

    Operations Manager and deputy GM

    Leads the operational backbone of Velobiotics, ensuring seamless execution across manufacturing, finance, HR, and administration. This role is critical in scaling Velobiotics into a world-class, globally competitive biotechnology company.

  • Vuyo Qabaka

    Head of Marketing

    Drives brand strategy, storytelling, and market positioning across all Velobiotics brands. Plays a pivotal role in shaping how science-backed probiotics are communicated to consumers, healthcare professionals, and global partners.

  • Palesa Ledwaba

    Sales Representative - Johannesburg South & East

    Acts as the frontline ambassador of Velobiotics, connecting innovative probiotic solutions with pharmacies, healthcare professionals, and retailers. This role fuels revenue growth and market penetration essential to the 2035 expansion strategy.

  • Ntobeko Motloung

    Sales Representative - Johannesburg North & West

    Drives market adoption of Velobiotics products by building trusted relationships with pharmacies, healthcare professionals, and retail partners. This role focuses on field execution, product education, and consistent sales performance, ensuring that Velobiotics’ science-backed innovations gain strong shelf presence and customer demand.

  • Tsakane Sebone

    Bookkeeping and Accounts

    Ensures financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting integrity as Velobiotics grows. This role underpins sustainable expansion, investor readiness, and disciplined financial management toward the 2035 vision.

  • Precious Chiloane

    B2B Customer Support and Sales

    Manages and grows relationships with wholesale and institutional partners, ensuring efficient order fulfillment and long-term partnerships. This role supports Velobiotics’ scale-up into larger commercial and international markets.

  • Toni Fuller

    Brand Manager - Velo16, Her-Biotics, PregBiotics & Almasi

    Responsible for building, growing, and positioning assigned Velobiotics brands across retail, medical, and digital channels. This role blends science, creativity, and data to drive brand relevance and long-term category leadership.

  • Neo Ramoroka

    Brand Manager - BioKid, His-Biotics, GutSlim & Kidivite

    Owns the strategic direction, positioning, and growth of assigned Velobiotics brands across their full lifecycle. This role integrates scientific insight, consumer understanding, and creative execution to shape brand identity, guide campaigns, and ensure long-term relevance as Velobiotics builds globally recognized probiotic brands.

  • Shupa Ziba

    Driver & Logistics Support

    Ensures reliable movement of goods, documents, and materials that keep daily operations running smoothly. A vital enabler of operational continuity and service excellence.

  • Bridget Mokoena

    B2C Customer Support and Sales

    Delivers exceptional customer experiences by supporting direct-to-consumer engagement, education, and sales. This role ensures that Velobiotics’ science-driven products translate into trust, loyalty, and repeat usage.

  • Matlhatse Sekele

    Marketing Intern

    Supports campaign execution, events, and content creation while gaining hands-on exposure to biotech brand building. This role develops future leaders aligned with Velobiotics’ long-term innovation goals.

  • Gad Mthombeni

    Warehouse and Dispatch manager

    Oversees inventory integrity, order fulfillment, and logistics efficiency. Ensures that Velobiotics’ growing product portfolio moves reliably from production to customers, supporting scalability and operational excellence.

  • Tshegofatso Mokgoatleng

    Marketing Intern

    Supports the execution of marketing initiatives across campaigns, events, and digital platforms while developing hands-on experience in building science-led health brands. This role is designed to cultivate future talent by immersing interns in real-world brand execution, data-driven decision-making, and the operational realities.

  • Alfred Kimani

    Marketing Learnership

    Learns across marketing, operations, and brand execution while contributing meaningfully to day-to-day activities. This role represents Velobiotics’ commitment to talent development and future capability building.

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Designed for Real Life

We design products that fit into real schedules, real families, and real lives.
  • Shelf-Stable Formulas

    No refrigeration required — our probiotics stay effective wherever life takes you.

  • Easy Daily Routine

    Simple, once-daily solutions that fit effortlessly into busy schedules.

  • Targeted Wellness Solutions

    Formulated for specific needs, from daily gut health to women’s and family wellness.

  • Consistency Without Complexity

    Reliable, science-backed support designed for long-term use — not quick fixes.

 
 
 
 

Backed by Science. Built With Care.

Our formulations are guided by scientific research and developed in collaboration with medical and scientific experts who understand how probiotics behave in real-world conditions. Rather than following trends or marketing-driven formulas, we focus on the fundamentals that truly matter — probiotic survivability, effective absorption, and long-term balance within the body.

Every Velobiotics product is created with intention and care, using well-studied ingredients and thoughtful formulation practices. We avoid unnecessary fillers and exaggerated claims, prioritizing clarity, consistency, and science that actually translates into real benefits you can feel over time.
 
 

Targeted Wellness Solutions

Every Velobiotics formula is designed to deliver live, effective probiotics for specific health needs — because wellness is personal.

Femina™

Women’s Intimate & Hormonal Health

Designed to support feminine balance, comfort, and confidence, Femina™ helps restore a healthy microbiome and pH level while addressing common intimate health concerns women face at different stages of life.

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His-Biotics™

Men’s Digestive Balance & Energy

His-Biotics™ supports digestive health, nutrient absorption, and daily vitality, helping men maintain gut balance and sustained energy in their everyday routines.

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BioKid™

Children’s Immune & Digestive Support

BioKid™ is formulated to gently support growing immune systems and sensitive digestion, helping children stay resilient, comfortable, and healthy as they grow.

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PregBiotics™

Pregnancy & Prenatal Wellness

PregBiotics™ provides targeted probiotic support during pregnancy, helping expectant mothers maintain digestive comfort, immune balance, and overall wellness for themselves and their babies.

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GutSlim™

Weight & Metabolic Health

GutSlim™ focuses on gut-driven metabolism and digestive balance, supporting healthy weight management and reducing common discomforts like bloating and sluggish digestion.

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Velo16™

Everyday Gut & Immune Wellness

Velo16™ is a daily probiotic foundation designed to support digestion, immunity, and overall gut health for anyone seeking consistent, everyday wellness support.

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