PreOmics
PreOmics is a German proteomics sample-preparation technology company that develops standardized kits, instruments, and consumables — built on its proprietary iST workflow — to streamline protein and peptide preparation for mass spectrometry analysis, serving academic labs, pharmaceutical/biotech companies, and clinical researchers globally, and now operating as part of the Bruker-affiliated Biognosys Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersMartinsried, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PreOmics does
PreOmics GmbH is a proteomics sample-preparation technology company founded in 2016 in Martinsried (near Munich), Germany, by Dr. Nils A. Kulak and Dr. Garwin Pichler, building on research from the Matthias Mann lab. The company develops standardized kits, instruments, and consumables that replace complex, multi-step workflows for preparing proteins and peptides prior to mass spectrometry (MS) analysis. Its core innovation is the iST (indexed Serial Transfer) kit family — all-in-one reagent/consumable kits that reduce sample preparation time from a traditional ~44 hours to approximately 2.5 hours. The product portfolio spans tissue homogenization (BeatBox®), automated sample preparation platforms (PreON®, APP96™), enrichment technologies for plasma/serum/CSF samples (ENRICH-iST, P2-iST), liquid chromatography columns and emitters (PepSep®), add-on modules (SP3, PHOENIX, iST-Fractionation), and a prototype data-visualization tool (ProteoVision™).
PreOmics sells primarily to academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and clinical research organizations conducting mass spectrometry-based proteomics — with named customers including Philip Morris International, Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, and University of Oxford. The go-to-market is product-led via direct e-commerce on preomics.com with quote-based pricing (e.g., €1,500 per 12-sample kit, €12,000 per 96-sample kit), complemented by a 15+ country regional distributor network, integrations with five major automation platforms (Agilent, Beckman, Hamilton, Opentrons, Tecan), and distribution through Bruker Corporation's mass-spectrometry channels following Bruker's January 2022 acquisition of a majority stake via a €13.5 million Series B.
In December 2025, PreOmics became part of the Biognosys Group — a Bruker-affiliated consolidation of PreOmics, Biognosys, and biocrates aimed at offering integrated proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics solutions. The company holds an exclusive license from EMBL/EMBLEM for SP3 technology in the US and EU, is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified, and has operations in Germany and the US (Billerica, MA).
PreOmics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PreOmics
- Legal name
- PreOmics GmbH
- Website
- https://preomics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- PreOmics is a German proteomics sample-preparation technology company that develops standardized kits, instruments, and consumables — built on its proprietary iST workflow — to streamline protein and peptide preparation for mass spectrometry analysis, serving academic labs, pharmaceutical/biotech companies, and clinical researchers globally, and now operating as part of the Bruker-affiliated Biognosys Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PreOmics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Proteomics Sample Preparation Reagents and Instruments
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Proteomics & Mass Spectrometry Services (HLAGANAB), Biomarker Assay & Reagent Development (LDT/IVD assay design, antibodies/standards/controls) (HLAAAMAL)
Keywords
Where PreOmics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Martinsried
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
PreOmics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Kits and Consumables Sales: PreOmics sells proprietary sample preparation kits and consumables for proteomics research. Products include iST kits (various formats: 4x, 8x, 12x, 96x, 192x), BeatBox tissue kits, ENRICH kits, automation platforms, and chromatography columns. One-time purchase model with repeat customers.
- Instrument Sales: Sale of laboratory instruments including BeatBox homogenizer, PreON automation system, and APP96 high-throughput platform. Instruments sold alongside consumable kits.
- CRO Services (through Biognosys Group): Following 2025 integration into Biognosys Group, PreOmics products support contract research services for proteomics analysis.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | P2-iST Plasma 12-sample kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | P2-iST Plasma 96-sample kit (HT) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
PreOmics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PreOmics develops and manufactures standardized sample preparation kits, instruments, and consumables for mass spectrometry-based proteomics. Its core iST (indexed Serial Transfer) kit family delivers all reagents and consumables needed to convert protein and peptide samples into LC-MS-ready analytes, complemented by the BeatBox homogenizer, PreON and APP96 automation platforms, PepSep LC columns, and ENRICH/P2-iST bead-based plasma enrichment kits.
Product overview
PreOmics is a proteomics technology company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of products for sample preparation in mass spectrometry-based protein analysis. The core offering centers on the iST kit family - standardized reagents and consumables that streamline the complete workflow from protein/peptide sample preparation to LC-MS analysis. The product ecosystem includes: iST kits (iST, iST-S, iST-BCT, iST-NHS, iST-PSI) for various sample types and processing methods; ENRICH-iST and P2-iST for plasma/serum protein enrichment; BeatBox for tissue homogenization and cell lysis; APP96 and PreON for automation solutions; PepSep columns and emitters for liquid chromatography separation; and add-on modules (SP3, PHOENIX, iST-Fractionation) that extend core functionality. PreOmics became part of Biognosys Group in 2025.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BeatBox®: Tissue homogenization and cell lysis instrument for protein extraction.
- PepSep®
- iST
- iST-BCT
- ENRICH-iST
- P2-iST
- APP96™
- PreON®
- ProteoVision™
Products and services
- iST Kit
- iST-S
- iST-BCT
- iST-NHS
- iST-PSI
- ENRICH-iST
- P2-iST Plasma
- PHOENIX
- SP3 Add-on
- iST-Fractionation Add-on
- BeatBox
- APP96
- PreON
- PepSep Columns and Emitters
- ProteoVision
Quantifiable outcome
- 4-fold improvement in plasma proteome depth and 1.6-fold improvement for CSF compared to non-depleted samples
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use PreOmics
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PreOmics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature7 records
PreOmics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Biognosys AGflagshipAs of 2025, PreOmics became part of Biognosys Group alongside biocrates, enabling integrated solutions across proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics. The Group brings together PreOmics, Biognosys, and biocrates under Bruker Corporation affiliates.
- EMBL Enterprise Management Technology Transfer GmbH (EMBLEM)coreExclusive licensing agreement for EMBL's proprietary SP3 technology, a high-throughput technology for proteomic sample preparation. PreOmics holds exclusive license for SP3 in USA and EU.
- Bruker CorporationcoreCo-development and co-marketing agreement focusing on PreOmics iST sample preparation technology integration with Bruker timsTOF Pro platform. Joint development of innovative protein sample preparation and mass spectrometry workflows.
- Biognosys AGcoreIntegration of Biognosys' P2 single particle technology with PreOmics' iST workflow. P2-iST Plasma enables deeper, quantitative proteome coverage in human EDTA plasma samples through bead-based enrichment.
- Agilent TechnologiesminorCompatible workflows for PreOmics kits with Agilent automation platforms. Third-party automation solution integration.
- Beckman CoulterminorCompatible workflows for PreOmics kits with Beckman automation platforms. Third-party automation solution integration.
- Hamilton RoboticsminorCompatible workflows for PreOmics kits with Hamilton automation platforms including collaboration on iST-PSI kit development. Third-party automation solution integration.
- OpentronsminorCompatible workflows for PreOmics kits with Opentrons automation platforms. Third-party automation solution integration including P2-iST Plasma on OT2.
- TecanminorCompatible workflows for PreOmics kits with Tecan automation platforms. Collaboration on SP3-iST Add-on kit development. Third-party automation solution integration.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PreOmics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Biognosys: Sister company under Biognosys Group (Bruker affiliates); provides CRO/proteomics services and co-developed P2 bead technology used in PreOmics' P2-iST plasma workflow. Most directly comparable as a proteomics-focused sister entity sharing ownership, technology, and customer base.
- Seer: US-listed proteomics company offering nanoparticle-based sample prep (Proteograph) for deep, unbiased plasma proteomics. Directly competes with PreOmics' ENRICH/P2-iST in the plasma proteomics workflow segment and prompted Bruker's patent challenges on PreOmics' behalf.
- Olink: Proteomics company specializing in high-multiplex protein biomarker assays (PEA technology). Overlaps with PreOmics in proteomics-based biomarker discovery, especially in plasma/serum, although using affinity-based rather than MS-based workflows.
- SomaLogic: Proteomics platform (SomaScan) using aptamer-based protein measurement for biomarker discovery at scale. Competes in translational/clinical proteomics applications overlapping with PreOmics' plasma biomarker customers.
- Covaris: Provider of sample preparation technologies (adaptive focused acoustics) used in genomics and proteomics workflows. Comparable as a sample prep tools vendor supplying consumables/instruments to research and clinical labs.
Broad incumbents
- Promega: Large life sciences reagents/tools vendor offering protein sample preparation and analysis products. Overlaps with PreOmics in proteomics reagents and workflows, but as part of a much broader life sciences portfolio.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Dominant mass spectrometry and analytical instrument vendor with bundled sample preparation kits (e.g., EasyPep, in-tip digestion kits). Competes with PreOmics through instrument-tied consumables for its Orbitrap installed base.
- Waters Corporation: Major mass spectrometry and LC vendor (ACQUITY, Xevo, Cyclic IMS) with proprietary sample preparation chemistries and workflows for proteomics. Broad incumbent competing for the same MS proteomics customers as PreOmics.
- Agilent Technologies: Analytical instrument and consumables vendor with automation platforms and proteomics sample prep solutions. Also a PreOmics automation integration partner, illustrating the dual competitor-and-partner dynamic.
- Cell Signaling Technology: Antibody and assay reagent vendor serving the proteomics and cell signaling research community. Comparable as a high-quality proteomics reagent supplier, though focused on antibody-based rather than MS-based workflows.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
PreOmics social profiles
Digital presencePreOmics compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
PreOmics financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
PreOmics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
PreOmics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors6 records
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PreOmics M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PreOmics
What does PreOmics do?
PreOmics develops and manufactures standardized sample preparation kits, instruments, and consumables for mass spectrometry-based proteomics. Its core iST (indexed Serial Transfer) kit family delivers all reagents and consumables needed to convert protein and peptide samples into LC-MS-ready analytes, complemented by the BeatBox homogenizer, PreON and APP96 automation platforms, PepSep LC columns, and ENRICH/P2-iST bead-based plasma enrichment kits.
Is PreOmics a public or private company?
PreOmics is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was PreOmics founded?
PreOmics was founded in 2016. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is PreOmics based?
PreOmics is headquartered in Martinsried, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does PreOmics make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Kits and Consumables Sales are the primary driver. The others are instrument Sales and CRO Services (through Biognosys Group).
Who are PreOmics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Biognosys, Seer, Olink, SomaLogic and Covaris. Broad incumbents are Promega, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waters Corporation, Agilent Technologies and Cell Signaling Technology.
Does PreOmics have an API?
No public API is recorded for PreOmics.
What industry is PreOmics in?
PreOmics's product category is Proteomics Sample Preparation Reagents and Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAI, Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes), with a secondary code of HLAGANAB, Proteomics & Mass Spectrometry Services. Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.