What IVIM Technology does

IVIM Technology Inc. is a South Korea-based developer and manufacturer of specialized intravital microscopy (IVM) systems, related reagents, AI-enabled image-processing software, and contract research services for real-time cellular and subcellular imaging in living organisms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul with an R&D center in Daejeon, the company serves academic research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and contract research organizations conducting drug discovery, immunology, oncology, and neuroscience research. Its installed base of 30+ systems is used by institutions including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, University of Massachusetts, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Peking University Medical Science Center, and Chinese Academy of Sciences Basic Medical Cancer Institute, alongside commercial users such as Sanofi, ILIAS Biologics, Curacle, and ABL Bio. The company completed a KOSDAQ IPO in August 2024 under the ticker 아이비엠테크놀로지 and was recognized among the APAC Top 10 Bioanalytical Service Providers by Life Sciences Magazine in December 2023.

Name

IVIM Technology

Legal name

IVIM Technology Inc.

Website

https://ivimtech.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IVIM Technology Inc., founded in 2017 and KOSDAQ-listed since 2024, develops All-in-One intravital microscopy systems, IVI Tag reagents, AI image-denoising software, and preclinical CRO services. It serves academic, pharmaceutical, and biotech researchers globally across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intravital Microscopy Systems

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Intravital microscopy
• Preclinical imaging
• Two-photon microscopy
• Confocal microscopy
• In vivo imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Daejeon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Intravital Microscopy Hardware Systems: Sale of proprietary microscopy systems including IVM-C3 (Confocal), IVM-M3 (Two-Photon), IVM-CM3 (Dual-mode Confocal/Two-Photon), IVM-MS3 (Compact Two-Photon), IVM-CMS3 (Compact Dual-mode), and IVM-FS (Free-Space for larger animals). One-time hardware sales with potential service contracts.
2. IVI Tag In Vivo Labeling Products: Sale of IVI Tag fluorescent labeling products including DIY labeling kits for antibodies, exosomes, peptides, and drugs, as well as pre-made antibody panels.
3. CRO Services - Preclinical In Vivo Imaging: Contract research organization services providing preclinical in vivo imaging using proprietary IVM systems. Includes Intravital Microscopy (IVM), drug efficacy studies, immune dynamics monitoring, tumor microenvironment analysis, and longitudinal imaging studies.
4. Training and Education Services: On-site/online seminars, workshops, in vivo imaging training, animal handling and surgery training, and imaging processing training.
5. Imaging Accessories and Consumables: Sale of imaging accessories including chambers, fixation adjuncts, and other consumables through the e-commerce platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IVIM Technology designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary All-in-One intravital microscopy (IVM) systems combining confocal and two-photon laser scanning microscopy for real-time cellular-level imaging in living organisms. Its portfolio includes hardware platforms (IVM-C3, IVM-M3, IVM-CM3, IVM-MS3, IVM-CMS3, IVM-FS), the AI-Image Denoiser software, IVI Tag in vivo fluorescent labeling reagents, fixation adjuncts/chambers, and contract research organization (CRO) services for preclinical imaging studies.

Product overview

IVIM Technology offers the IVM Series, an All-in-One intravital microscopy platform comprising multiple hardware systems (IVM-C3 confocal, IVM-M3 two-photon, IVM-CM3 dual-mode, IVM-MS3 smart two-photon, IVM-CMS3 smart dual-mode, IVM-FS free-space for larger animals) that share an integrated architecture for real-time cellular-level imaging in living organisms. The product portfolio includes complementary software (AI-Image Denoiser), reagents (IVI Tag™ in vivo labels), and accessories (fixation adjuncts, imaging chambers). The company also provides CRO services for preclinical in vivo imaging across therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and drug delivery. All systems share core technologies for ultrafast scanning, motion compensation, and unified platform operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I-VIVA: IVIM Technology's support program providing convenient in vivo imaging research facilities at the Global Innovation Center in Seoul.

Products and services

• IVM-C3 (Confocal v.3) A highly integrated confocal microscopy system for in vivo imaging with a 4-wavelength laser and four high-sensitivity confocal detectors, offering multi-dimensional 3D/4D views of living cells and tissues with enhanced detection efficiency, optical resolution, and image contrast.
• IVM-M3 (Two-Photon v.3) A two-photon microscopy system combining flexibility of a converted microscope with high-resolution second-harmonic generation imaging. Features a fully automated tunable fs-pulse NIR laser for deep tissue imaging using less-scattering NIR wavelengths.
• IVM-CM3 (Confocal and Two-Photon v.3) Dual-mode system combining confocal and two-photon microscopy with a tunable Two-Photon laser unit (690 nm to 1050 nm), delivering contrast and resolution for 3D imaging of living cells in small animals at various depths.
• IVM-MS3 (Two-Photon Smart v.3) A compact, cost-saving, hands-free All-in-One Two-Photon Intravital Microscopy system integrating a high-stability, maintenance-free fs-pulse laser unit at a fixed 920nm wavelength for researchers with specific targets and limited resources.
• IVM-CMS3 (Confocal and Two-Photon Smart v.3) The most compact and affordable dual-mode intravital confocal and two-photon microscope, combining confocal laser units from IVM-C3 and compact two-photon laser from IVM-MS3 with one-switch mode changing capability in a single streamlined box.
• IVM-FS (Free-Space) A practical, customizable intravital microscopy system with a larger stage and modules designed to accommodate animals larger than mice and rats (e.g., ferrets and rabbits), with an included dark curtain enabling use without a dedicated dark room.
• AI-Image Denoiser A self-supervised learning algorithm for reliable noise reduction in intravital microscopy that analyzes spatial and temporal patterns to separate true fluorescence signals from noise, reducing processing time from over 7 hours to approximately 30 minutes without requiring clean reference images.
• IVI Tag™ – In Vivo Labels Advanced fluorescence tagging technology for direct in vivo labeling with multi-color compatibility (4 excitation/emission channels plus autofluorescence, up to 5 signals), no dilution, and no signal loss. Compatible with targets including CD31, LYVE-1, CD11b, T cells, macrophages, neurons, and astrocytes. Sold as DIY labeling kits and pre-made antibody panels.
• In Vivo Imaging Fixation Adjuncts Organ stabilization and optical access solutions for long-term intravital imaging, including organ-specific imaging windows (dorsal skinfold, cranial, abdominal, mammary, pancreas, uterus), the Tissue Motion Stabilizer (IVM-TMS) for dynamic organs, motion compensation software, and minimally invasive imaging chambers.
• CRO Services for Preclinical In Vivo Imaging Contract Research Organization services providing preclinical in vivo imaging using proprietary IVM systems across cell therapy animal models, cancer immunotherapy models, Alzheimer's disease models, inflammatory bowel disease models, drug delivery studies in retina and cornea, and general preclinical imaging studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI-Image Denoiser reduces image processing time from 7+ hours to 30 minutes, enabling same-day analysis.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) - Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for INTRAVITAL IMAGING WEEK workshop event scheduled June 23-25, 2026 at 123 Metro Blvd, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA. Joint educational initiative for intravital microscopy training and demonstration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Leica Microsystems: Part of Danaher's Life Sciences segment, Leica offers STELLARIS confocal and multiphoton systems (e.g., DIVE) widely used for in vivo and intravital imaging in academic and pharma research. A direct competitor to IVIM's confocal and two-photon platforms, with a much larger commercial and service footprint.
• Carl Zeiss Microscopy: Zeiss produces the LSM 980 with Airyscan and two-photon laser modules that compete with IVIM's IVM-C3 and IVM-M3 systems in in vivo imaging applications. As a global incumbent with deep R&D, Zeiss is one of IVIM's primary competitive benchmarks in intravital and deep-tissue imaging.
• Bruker: Bruker's Ultima multiphoton systems and 3i (Intelligent Imaging Innovations) light-sheet/confocal platforms are sold into similar academic and pharma intravital imaging customers. Bruker competes with IVIM in advanced live-cell and intravital imaging, particularly for neuroscience applications.
• Nikon: Nikon's AX R and Eclipse multiphoton and confocal systems target the same research customers as IVIM's IVM series. Nikon is a broad incumbent with strong brand presence in both academic and pharma intravital imaging.
• Olympus / Evident: Olympus (now Evident) sells the FV3000 confocal and multiphoton systems that compete with IVIM's IVM-C3 and IVM-CM3 platforms. Evident is a broad incumbent serving academic, pharma, and CRO imaging customers.
• Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer Life Sciences): Revvity supplies preclinical IVIS imaging systems, reagents, and imaging software used by pharma and academic labs in preclinical research. While not a direct intravital microscopy competitor, Revvity is a broad incumbent addressing similar customers and CRO workflows.

Direct peers

• Scientifica (VisiTech Group): Scientifica specializes in multiphoton and electrophysiology imaging rigs, including intravital microscopy systems. It is one of the closest dedicated peers to IVIM in the intravital imaging niche, particularly in neuroscience applications.
• LaVision BioTec: LaVision BioTec produces TriM multiphoton and light-sheet microscopes specifically for intravital and cleared-tissue imaging, with overlapping customer segments to IVIM's IVM-M3 and IVM-CM3 users.
• Sutter Instrument: Sutter Instrument offers the MOM (Movable Objective Microscope) and other multiphoton platforms used for intravital imaging in neuroscience. Sutter is a smaller specialty peer with overlapping use cases and academic customer base to IVIM.
• 3i (Intelligent Imaging Innovations): 3i provides SlideBook software and integrated light-sheet and confocal microscopy platforms for live-cell and intravital imaging, including VtS (Vibratome/Two-Photon) systems. 3i is a dedicated peer in the intravital and live-cell imaging niche now under Bruker.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

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