# APIXORA > APIXORA is a B2B sourcing and RFQ (request-for-quotation) marketplace that connects verified overseas API (active pharmaceutical ingredient / 원료의약품) manufacturers directly with Korean pharmaceutical companies. Operated by Cell TheraOn. Tagline: "Better Connections. Stronger Partnerships. Built on Trust." APIXORA is a digital marketplace for pharmaceutical raw-material (API) sourcing focused on the Korean market. Buyers (Korean pharmaceutical companies) post RFQs for the active pharmaceutical ingredients they need; verified suppliers (overseas and domestic API manufacturers) submit proposals; the two sides negotiate, contract, and transact through the platform. Counterparty company identity stays anonymous until both parties agree to reveal it, protecting commercial relationships during sourcing. ## Key facts - Operator: Cell TheraOn - Brand: APIXORA - Category: B2B RFQ marketplace for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs, 원료의약품) - Market focus: South Korea (buyers) sourcing from global and domestic API manufacturers (suppliers) - Business model: APIXORA is a brokerage marketplace. Buyers use the platform with no separate platform fee. Supplier-side commercial terms are agreed privately under the supplier agreement and the per-deal contract. - Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (auto-detected by visitor region) - Regulatory: supports KDMF (Korea Drug Master File) workflows and regulatory communication; API listings include CAS number, molecular formula, molecular weight, and related chemical data. ## How it works 1. Register and complete company verification (as a buyer or a supplier). 2. A buyer posts an RFQ describing the required API, specification, and quantity. 3. Verified suppliers submit proposals (price, terms, supporting documents). 4. Both parties negotiate via in-platform messaging; company identity is revealed only on mutual agreement. 5. They agree to terms and exchange a PO (purchase order) and PI (proforma invoice). 6. Supply proceeds; documents such as CoA and MSDS are shared securely through the platform. ## Who it is for - Buyers: Korean pharmaceutical companies sourcing APIs cost-effectively from verified manufacturers. - Suppliers: overseas and domestic API manufacturers seeking direct access to Korean buyers, with commercial terms agreed in the supplier contract. ## Frequently asked questions - What is APIXORA? A B2B API sourcing and RFQ marketplace connecting verified overseas API manufacturers with Korean pharmaceutical companies, operated by Cell TheraOn. - Is APIXORA free for buyers? Buyers pay no separate platform fee to use APIXORA. Supplier-side commercial terms are handled privately under the supplier agreement. - How is confidentiality protected? Counterparty company identity and contact details stay hidden until both parties agree to disclose them. - Does it support Korean regulatory requirements? Yes — KDMF (Korea Drug Master File) and regulatory communication are supported, and API records carry CAS / molecular data. - What languages are supported? Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. ## Key pages - [Home](https://apixora.com/): APIXORA landing page with platform overview - [How it works](https://apixora.com/how-it-works): step-by-step guide to the RFQ-to-deal flow - [For buyers](https://apixora.com/for-buyers): what Korean pharmaceutical buyers get - [For suppliers](https://apixora.com/for-suppliers): what API manufacturers get - [Why APIXORA](https://apixora.com/why-apixora): differentiators and trust model - [Trust & verification](https://apixora.com/trust): company verification and anonymity policy - [Sign up](https://apixora.com/signup): create a buyer or supplier account - [Log in](https://apixora.com/login): existing account sign-in - [Terms of service](https://apixora.com/terms): terms of use - [Privacy policy](https://apixora.com/privacy): personal data handling ## Optional - [Full site text](https://apixora.com/llms-full.txt): extended plain-text description of APIXORA