What Nemis Technologies does

NEMIS Technologies AG is a Swiss biotechnology company founded in 2015 that develops rapid on-site pathogen detection and hygiene control solutions primarily for the food production industry. The company serves food producers and manufacturers across ready-to-eat, meat, seafood, dairy, and chocolate categories, with secondary applications in airline catering and food retail. NEMIS's core offering is the N-Light platform, which combines proprietary bacteriophage-based selective enrichment with the AquaSpark dioxetane chemiluminescence detection system, read out on a dedicated BTL1 benchtop luminometer. Tests cover Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp., Salmonella Risk, E. coli, and ATP-based hygiene control, with results delivered in 16-24 hours compared to 5-7 days for traditional cultural methods and single-digit bacterial sensitivity on sampled surfaces. Performance is validated against ISO 11290-1:2017 reference methods, with the L.monocytogenes and Salmonella Risk tests holding AOAC Performance Tested Methods certification and the Listeria spp. test submitted for the same certification in late 2025.

The product architecture is platform-based: the BTL1 luminometer, NEMIS Dry Block Heater incubator, and N-Light MaxiSampler (for surfaces up to 0.3 m²) form a closed instrument ecosystem onto which pathogen and hygiene test consumables attach as recurring revenue. Supporting elements include the L-Check verification device for luminometer calibration and the NEMIS Data App for results management and CSV/LIMS-compatible export. NEMIS also runs a LAB Services division and the NEMIS Academy educational platform, which provides food safety training without product placement.

Commercially, NEMIS operates a razor-and-blade model combining one-time instrument sales with recurring consumables revenue (enrichment broth tubes, AquaSpark tablets, sterile swabs, buffers), priced via a quote-based enterprise sales motion evidenced by 'Book demo' CTAs. The go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales in Europe complemented by a December 2025 exclusive distribution partnership with Hardy Diagnostics for North America. NEMIS operates through three wholly-owned legal entities in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and has raised approximately USD 18 million cumulatively across four funding rounds through 2024.

Name

Nemis Technologies

Legal name

NEMIS Technologies AG

Website

https://nemistech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEMIS Technologies AG is a Swiss biotechnology company developing rapid on-site chemiluminescence-based pathogen detection kits and instruments (N-Light platform with AquaSpark chemistry) for food producers, manufacturers, and related sectors across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Diagnostic Kits

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Rapid On-Site Environmental Testing Kits & Instruments (Lateral Flow, PCR, ATP Devices) (AFALAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Pathogen Monitoring Programs (Listeria, Salmonella, STEC) (AFALAEAA), Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene Verification (Swabs, ATP, Pathogen Monitoring) (AFALAAAE), Food Safety Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, Preventive Controls) (AFALAAAN)

Keywords

• Food safety diagnostics
• Rapid pathogen detection
• Microbiological testing kits
• Environmental monitoring
• Hygiene control testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubendorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. One Time License: Sale of rapid pathogen detection test kits (N-Light L.monocytogenes, Listeria spp., Salmonella Risk, E.coli) and ATP hygiene tests. These are consumable products used with the NEMIS luminometer instrument.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of the BTL1 benchtop luminometer instrument and supporting equipment (dry block heater incubator, swabs, MaxiSampler) required to perform NEMIS tests.
3. Subscription Recurring: Recurring revenue from consumables including enrichment broth tubes, AquaSpark tablets, sterile swabs, buffer solutions, and L-Check verification devices for luminometer calibration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NEMIS Technologies develops and sells rapid on-site pathogen detection and hygiene control diagnostic kits for the food safety industry. The core offering is the N-Light platform, a chemiluminescence-based test system that combines proprietary bacteriophage selective enrichment with AquaSpark ultrasensitive substrates to detect Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp., Salmonella, E. coli, and ATP contamination in 16-24 hours, supported by the BTL1 luminometer instrument, dry block heater incubator, sampling devices, consumables, and the NEMIS Data App.

Product overview

NEMIS Technologies offers a modular rapid on-site pathogen detection and hygiene control platform centered on its proprietary N-Light™ chemiluminescence system and AquaSpark™ molecular technology. The core portfolio consists of five pathogen detection tests — N-Light™ L. monocytogenes, N-Light™ Listeria spp., N-Light™ Salmonella Risk, N-Light™ E. coli, and N-Light™ ATP — each paired with dedicated N-Light™ branded consumables (swabs, enrichment broths, tablets) that use a luminometer read-out in Relative Light Units (RLU). The system is supported by dedicated instruments including the NEMIS BTL1 Benchtop Luminometer, the Dry Block Heater (incubator), and the L-Check verification device. The NEMIS Data App (desktop software) synchronizes with the luminometer for data storage and export. Sampling is extended via the N-Light™ MaxiSampler for large surfaces (up to 0.3 m²) and the ATP Go portable unit for mobile hygiene testing. NEMIS iNactivate supports sample inactivation. The NEMIS Academy provides educational programs. The company also operates a LAB Services division. The architecture is platform-based: all pathogen tests share the same instrument infrastructure (luminometer and incubator), while ATP testing uses only the luminometer, allowing food producers to mix-and-match detection capabilities on a single instrument platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• N-Light: Rapid on-site chemiluminescence-based pathogen detection platform for food safety and environmental monitoring, including tests for L.monocytogenes, Listeria spp., Salmonella Risk, E.coli, and ATP.
• NEMIS Academy
• NEMIS iNactivate
• ATP Go
• N-Light MaxiSampler
• NEMIS Data App

Products and services

• N-Light L.monocytogenes Test A qualitative chemiluminescence-based rapid on-site test that detects Listeria monocytogenes using proprietary NEMIS bacteriophage selective enrichment and AquaSpark substrate specific to the PI-PLC enzyme. Results after 24 hours incubation at 37 degrees C, with single-digit bacterial sensitivity and a positive threshold of greater than 20,000 RLU. Intended for food producers' environmental monitoring and product testing.
• N-Light Listeria spp. Test A qualitative chemiluminescence test detecting the Listeria sensu strict species group as a broader indicator of potential L. monocytogenes presence using the AquaSpark substrate. Includes a biosafety cap for secure tube closure. Positive threshold greater than 4,000 RLU. Used by food producers for environmental monitoring and Listeria surveillance.
• N-Light Salmonella Risk Test A qualitative chemiluminescence test detecting Salmonella spp. and closely related bacteria (Klebsiella, Citrobacter, Enterobacter) by targeting the alpha-D-galactosidase enzyme via AquaSpark substrate. Designed for low-prevalence environmental surfaces where a positive result serves as a risk indicator for Salmonella spp. Positive threshold greater than 20,000 RLU. For food producer environmental monitoring.
• N-Light E.coli Test A qualitative chemiluminescence test detecting Escherichia coli as an indicator of fecal contamination and potential pathogens using AquaSpark substrate targeting the beta-glucuronidase enzyme. Incubation at 44 degrees C for 16 hours, positive threshold greater than 10,000 RLU. Usable on environmental surfaces and in water sample analysis.
• N-Light ATP Test A rapid hygiene control test measuring adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from microbial cells and food residues on surfaces, equipment, or in solutions via a luciferase/luciferin reaction. Results available in 2-5 minutes in Relative Light Units (RLU). For food producers' quality control teams needing real-time cleanliness verification.
• ATP Go A portable ATP testing device for rapid on-site hygiene monitoring, providing quick contamination results for quality control teams working in food production environments.
• N-Light MaxiSampler A surface sampling device designed for large surface areas up to 0.3 square meters, including 30x30 cm and 50x50 cm sampling configurations. Compatible with all N-Light pathogen tests (L. monocytogenes, Listeria spp., Salmonella Risk, E. coli). Features a robust handle for dislodging firmly attached bacteria and supports pre-humidification for dry surfaces.
• NEMIS iNactivate A product for sample inactivation that supports the safe handling and deactivation of tested samples within the NEMIS diagnostic workflow.
• NEMIS BTL1 Luminometer A benchtop luminometer that measures chemiluminescence emissions in Relative Light Units from N-Light tests. Stores up to 50 users, 100 test protocols, and 1,000 test results. USB-powered and portable, with pre-defined protocols for automatic positive or negative result interpretation based on RLU thresholds. Compatible only with NEMIS test tubes.
• NEMIS Dry Block Heater (Incubator) A precision dry block incubator designed for N-Light tests, heating only the lower enrichment broth portion of the test tube while keeping the biosafety cap and AquaSpark tablet at room temperature. Temperature stability plus or minus 0.2 degrees C at 37 degrees C. Required for accurate test incubation.
• L-Check Verification Device A reference verification device shaped like an N-Light test tube containing a temperature-stabilized LED probe that emits light at a constant intensity. Used to verify the accuracy of the NEMIS BTL1 Luminometer. Each unit includes a certificate of analysis specifying the expected measurement range.
• NEMIS Data App A desktop PC application for data management that synchronizes with the BTL1 Luminometer to store and export test results. Supports CSV export compatible with Excel and LIMS systems. Used to update luminometer firmware and download the latest test protocols.
• N-Light Sterile Dry Swab Sterile flocked dry swabs for surface sampling used with separate NEMIS buffer (PBS or BPW). Pre-humidification is recommended for optimal collection. Validated by AOAC for use with N-Light pathogen tests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detection sensitivity of single-digit bacteria on sampled surfaces
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hardy DiagnosticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 December 2025Strategic exclusive distribution partnership bringing NEMIS's N-Light rapid on-site pathogen detection technology to the North American market. Hardy Diagnostics, a California-based manufacturer and distributor of microbiology products, will distribute the chemiluminescence-based N-Light system enabling food manufacturers and environmental testing teams to conduct rapid pathogen detection directly on-site. The partnership includes educational initiatives through NEMIS Academy aimed at transforming food safety standards across the region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hygiena: Hygiena is a direct competitor in rapid ATP hygiene monitoring and molecular pathogen detection for the food industry, offering the EnSURE Touch luminometer and BAX system assays for Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli — directly comparable to NEMIS's BTL1 luminometer and N-Light test portfolio.
• Neogen Corporation: Neogen acquired 3M's Food Safety business in 2022 and is a leading supplier of pathogen detection kits (AOAC-validated molecular and immunoassay tests) for Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli across the same food producer customer base as NEMIS.
• Romer Labs: Romer Labs (a division of ERBER Group) supplies rapid pathogen detection test kits and ELISA-based solutions for the food and feed industries, targeting the same Listeria and Salmonella use cases as NEMIS N-Light with comparable AOAC-validated workflows.
• Charm Sciences: Charm Sciences develops rapid lateral-flow and ATP-based tests (e.g., Charm ATP, Peel Plate microbial tests) for food processors and dairy producers, directly competing with NEMIS's ATP hygiene and N-Light pathogen detection offerings in similar QC workflows.

Broad incumbents

• bioMérieux: bioMérieux's Industrial Microbiology division offers the GENE-UP PCR pathogen detection platform targeting the same Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli workflows as NEMIS N-Light, with a much broader pathogen menu and global installed base in food producers.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad's iQ-Check real-time PCR pathogen detection kits compete head-to-head with N-Light in food safety labs and production environments, and Bio-Rad also supplies the instrumentation and reagents that anchor many food safety QC programs globally.
• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins operates one of the world's largest food testing laboratory networks and also develops proprietary rapid test kits; it represents both a potential service-channel competitor and a complementary partner to NEMIS's product-based model.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Mérieux NutriSciences is a global food testing services provider that runs centralized microbiology labs for food producers, competing with NEMIS's on-site testing value proposition by offering outsourced laboratory alternatives for the same pathogen monitoring requirements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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