What Dabos does

DABOS Inc. is a Maryland-incorporated, privately held distribution company founded in 1997, operating as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for scientific, laboratory, industrial, and commercial supplies. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with 11-50 employees, the company sells through dabos.com a catalog of more than one million products sourced from over 500 manufacturer brands including VWR (Avantor), Globe Scientific, Honeywell, Chemglass, Mettler Toledo, and 3M, organized into six categories: lab supplies, computer equipment and technology, school supplies, chemicals, animal care, and office supplies. The platform serves US-based researchers, manufacturers, educational institutions, and individual buyers, with non-US visitors directed to apply as channel sellers rather than direct purchasers.

Revenue is generated through direct product sales at unit pricing with account-based discounts of up to 10 percent, supplemented by value-added services including Dabos Express one-day shipping in qualifying areas, bulk-order quoting, 30/60/90-day financing with instant credit approval, an always-in-stock next-day fulfillment program, and tailored sourcing for hard-to-find items. Go-to-market is primarily transactional e-commerce complemented by a B2B partner portal (partnerportal.dabos.com) and content marketing through an owned blog. The company claims more than 500,000 successful orders delivered across its operating history and holds a sponsorship naming rights position at DABOS Park with the Montgomery Biscuits minor league baseball team.

The technology layer is conventional e-commerce rather than proprietary; the input data records no APIs, SDKs, mobile applications, AI/ML features, patents, certifications, or regulatory licenses. Dabos does not disclose revenue, funding, headcount trend, or ownership, and there are no records of acquisitions, leadership changes, or restructuring activity in the available data. Geographic operations are restricted to the United States for direct sales.

Name

Dabos

Legal name

DABOS Inc.

Website

https://dabos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DABOS Inc. is a Maryland-based, privately held e-commerce distributor founded in 1997 that sells more than one million scientific, laboratory, industrial, and commercial supply SKUs from 500+ manufacturer brands to US-based researchers, manufacturers, educational institutions, and individual buyers through dabos.com.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific & Laboratory Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper) (CRAOALAG)

Keywords

• Scientific supplies distribution
• Laboratory equipment sales
• Industrial supplies distributor
• Lab chemicals supplier
• Research equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Dabos generates revenue through direct sales of laboratory supplies, industrial equipment, chemicals, and related products. The company sells from a comprehensive catalog of over 1 million products from over 500 manufacturer brands, with both one-time purchases and bulk order capabilities. Revenue is derived from product margins on sales to research, manufacturing, and commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dabos distributes scientific, laboratory, industrial, commercial, and home supplies through its dabos.com e-commerce platform, offering more than one million products from over 500 manufacturer brands. Core product categories include lab supplies, computer equipment and technology, school supplies, chemicals, animal care, and office supplies. Supporting services encompass Dabos Express one-day shipping, bulk order fulfillment, always-in-stock guarantees, tailored product sourcing, and 30/60/90-day financing plans.

Product overview

DABOS is a multi-category distributor offering a comprehensive catalog of scientific supplies, lab equipment, chemicals, and industrial products. The core product portfolio includes six main categories: Lab Supplies, Computer Equipment & Technology, School Supplies, Chemicals, Animal Care, and Office Supplies. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for science, biotech, medical, biochemical, chemical, pharmacological, and manufacturing needs. Key services include financing options (30/60/90-day payment plans), one-day shipping through Dabos Express, bulk ordering with special pricing, always-in-stock guarantee, and tailored sourcing for hard-to-find items. The company features over 500 leading manufacturer brands including VWR, Globe Scientific, Honeywell, Chemglass, Mettler Toledo, and 3M, with a catalog exceeding 1 million products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lab Supplies Core product category offering scientific laboratory equipment, glassware, reagents, and consumables for research and testing environments. Serves scientists, researchers, and laboratory professionals in biology, biotech, medical, and pharmaceutical fields.
• Computer Equipment & Technology Technology products including computer hardware, peripherals, and specialized equipment for laboratory and industrial computing needs.
• School Supplies Educational institution supplies including basic lab equipment, consumables, and materials for teaching and learning environments in K-12 and higher education.
• Chemicals Industrial and research chemicals including reagents, solvents, acids, bases, and specialized compounds for manufacturing and laboratory use.
• Animal Care Products and supplies for laboratory animal care and veterinary research applications.
• Office Supplies General office supplies including paper products, writing instruments, filing supplies, and workplace essentials.
• Dabos Express One-Day Shipping Expedited shipping service for essential Dabos products available in qualifying U.S. areas, ensuring next-day delivery for time-sensitive laboratory and research needs.
• Bulk Orders Large-quantity ordering service with custom pricing for customers needing substantial volumes of products across any category.
• Financing Payment plans offering 30, 60, and 90-day options with instant credit approval for purchasing supplies on customer-defined schedules.
• Always in Stock Program Guaranteed availability program ensuring high-quality lab supplies are perpetually in stock and shipped the next day.
• Tailored Sourcing Custom sourcing service for locating specific products not in the standard catalog.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ successful orders delivered
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VWR (Avantor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDabos distributes VWR (Avantor) products as part of their 500+ manufacturer brand portfolio. VWR is a leading global supplier of laboratory chemicals, equipment, and supplies. This partnership enables Dabos to offer high-quality lab supplies from one of the industry's most recognized names.
• Globe ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDabos offers Globe Scientific products including precision laboratory glassware and equipment. Globe Scientific is known for high-quality scientific products used in research and educational settings worldwide.
• HoneywellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDabos distributes Honeywell safety products including Uvex protective eyewear, Silver Shield chemical-resistant clothing, respirators, and fall protection equipment. Honeywell is a Fortune 100 technology company manufacturing industrial safety equipment.
• Chemglass Life SciencescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDabos offers Chemglass laboratory glassware including volumetric flasks, chromatography columns, cell culture plates, and specialty glass apparatus. Chemglass is a manufacturer of precision laboratory glassware and plasticware.
• Mettler ToledocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDabos distributes Mettler Toledo precision balances, pH meters, titrators, moisture analyzers, and other precision laboratory instruments. Mettler Toledo is a globally leading precision instrument manufacturer.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDabos offers 3M industrial and safety products including respirators, protective eyewear,Scotch-Brite abrasives, adhesive tapes, and personal protective equipment. 3M is a multinational conglomerate known for diverse industrial and consumer products.
• Montgomery BiscuitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDabos partners with the Montgomery Biscuits minor league baseball team, serving as a sponsor and featured partner at DABOS Park. This sponsorship provides community visibility and brand recognition across the Montgomery, Alabama region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avantor (VWR): Avantor acquired VWR and is one of the largest global distributors of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment. Directly comparable as a multi-brand lab supplies distributor serving research and manufacturing customers with comparable product breadth.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences leader with the Fisher Scientific channel offering a comprehensive catalog of lab supplies, chemicals, equipment, and consumables. Directly comparable in product categories served and target customers (research, biotech, pharma, academia).
• Sigma-Aldrich (Merck): Merck's life science business and the Sigma-Aldrich brand distribute a vast portfolio of lab chemicals, reagents, and analytical supplies. Comparable as a high-end chemistry and reagent supplier serving scientific researchers and manufacturers.
• Grainger: Fortune 500 industrial supply distributor with a multi-million SKU catalog serving maintenance, repair, and operations buyers. Overlaps with Dabos on industrial chemicals, safety equipment, and lab facility supplies distributed to research and manufacturing customers.
• Uline: Major North American distributor of industrial, shipping, packaging, and janitorial supplies. Comparable in catalog breadth and B2B distribution model, with overlap on packaging, office, and safety categories Dabos offers.
• McMaster-Carr: Iconic industrial supply distributor with a deep catalog of equipment, components, and raw materials. Comparable as a high-availability, multi-category industrial and lab-adjacent supplier serving manufacturing and research buyers.

Direct peers

• Carolina Biological Supply: Direct peer specializing in science education and lab supplies for schools, universities, and researchers. Overlaps with Dabos on lab supplies and school/institutional customer segments, with comparable e-commerce distribution model.
• Spectrum Chemical: Specialty chemicals and lab supplies distributor serving research, pharma, and manufacturing customers. Directly comparable as a multi-brand chemical and lab consumable distributor with similar target verticals.
• Thomas Scientific: Distributor of laboratory supplies, equipment, chemicals, and consumables serving research, clinical, and industrial customers. Closely comparable business model - multi-brand catalog distribution with focus on lab and scientific supplies.

Emerging players

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Life science research and clinical diagnostics company that distributes lab equipment, reagents, and consumables. Partial overlap with Dabos on the research-supply side, though Bio-Rad also manufactures proprietary products rather than purely distributing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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