Bionet

What Bionet does

Bionet (legally BIONET SERVICIOS TÉCNICOS S.L.) is a privately held Spanish bioprocessing equipment manufacturer founded in 1999 and headquartered at the Parque Tecnológico de Fuente Álamo in Murcia, Spain. The company designs and sells bioreactors, tangential flow filtration (TFF) systems, and proprietary automation software for industrial biotechnology customers, primarily in biopharmaceutical and agri-food segments. Its workforce is reported in the 251–500 employee range.

The core product platform spans benchtop to industrial production scales, with bioreactor working volumes from 0.25L to 10,000L across the F-series (F0, F1, F2, F3, FS) and single-use Celltainer/CT-series (CT1, CT2, CT3). The flagship F1 Laboratory Bioreactor is a multi-technology control unit supporting stirred, airlift, and patented 2D rocking mixing, with both multi-use and single-use vessels. Downstream processing is addressed through the membrane-agnostic M1 (benchtop-to-pilot) and MS (industrial) TFF systems. The software stack (Rosita 2.0, Rosita, Marta) provides automation, soft sensors, equation-based control, and parallel operation of up to 24 bioreactors, with 21 CFR Part 11 alignment for GMP environments. Modularity is delivered through the bSMART Plug&Play ecosystem (bScale, bCPM, bVSP, bBreath, CIP), allowing field-expandable functionality without factory returns.

Bionet operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market with direct quote-based pricing, demo and rental options, and multilingual support (English, Spanish, French). Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, software licensing, and professional services spanning technology screening, process optimization, scale-up studies, training, qualification, and installation. Distribution is primarily direct, supplemented by a local partner network and channel support through live chat (Intercom). Customer focus is vertical, segmented into biopharma (CHO/HEK293 protein production, vaccines, mAbs) and agri-food (microbial fermentation for enzymes, probiotics, food ingredients). No public revenue, funding, or ownership disclosures are available.

Name

Bionet

Legal name

BIONET SERVICIOS TÉCNICOS S.L.

Website

https://bionet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bionet is a privately held Spanish bioprocessing equipment manufacturer (founded 1999) selling bioreactors, TFF systems, and proprietary automation software to biopharmaceutical and agri-food customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bioprocessing Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Upstream Bioprocessing Systems & Equipment (cell culture/fermentation, bioreactors, feeds/media) (HLAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automation, Controls & Manufacturing Execution for Bioprocessing (SCADA/DCS/PLC/MES) (HLAAAJAE), Cell Culture & Bioprocess Lab Equipment (Bioreactors, Single-Use Systems, Controllers) (HLAGAIAG), Process Development & Tech Transfer Services (upstream/downstream) (HLAAAKAF)

Keywords

• Bioreactor equipment
• Bioprocessing software
• Tangential flow filtration
• Single-use bioreactors
• Bioprocess engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Murcia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bioreactor Equipment Sales: Sale of bioprocessing equipment including bioreactors (F0, F1, F2, F3, FS, CT series), TFF systems (M1, MS), and add-on modules. Equipment ranges from benchtop laboratory scale to industrial production scale.
2. Software Licenses: Proprietary software solutions including Rosita 2.0, Rosita, and Marta for bioreactor control, automation, and data management.
3. Technical Services: Comprehensive support services including technology screenings, proof-of-concepts, process optimization, scale-up studies, training, maintenance, qualification, and installation & commissioning.
4. Rental and Demo Options: Equipment rental and demonstration services allowing customers to evaluate bioreactor performance before purchase commitment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bionet designs, manufactures, and sells bioprocessing equipment covering bioreactors and tangential flow filtration (TFF) systems, alongside proprietary automation software. The product portfolio spans benchtop, pilot, and industrial scales (0.25L to 10,000L working volumes) for the biopharmaceutical, food, energy, and agricultural biotechnology industries. The company also delivers bioprocess engineering services including technology screening, scale-up studies, training, installation and commissioning.

Product overview

Bionet is a bioprocessing equipment and software manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on bioreactors, TFF (Tangential Flow Filtration) systems, and proprietary automation software. The core product line includes benchtop, pilot, and industrial-scale bioreactors (F0, F1, F2, F3, FS series) plus single-use rocking bioreactors (CT1, CT2, CT3, Celltainer), complemented by M1 and MS TFF systems for downstream processing. The F1 Laboratory Bioreactor serves as the flagship product, supporting multiple mixing technologies (stirred, airlift, 2D rocking) and both multi-use and single-use vessels. Bionet's ecosystem includes Rosita 2.0 automation software, bSmart Plug&Play add-on modules (bScale, bCPM, bVSP, bBreath, CIP), and comprehensive bioprocess services ranging from technology screening to qualification and installation. The portfolio spans from R&D benchtop units to industrial production systems, providing a complete scale-up pathway for biopharmaceutical, food, and agricultural applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Celltainer: Patented 2D rocking bioreactor technology
• ROSITA 2.0
• CIP Module
• bScale
• bVSP
• bCPM
• bBreath

Products and services

• F0-baby Benchtop Bioreactor Entry-level benchtop bioreactor designed for small-scale bioprocessing and early-stage R&D work by biopharma, food, and industrial biotech laboratories.
• F1 Laboratory Bioreactor Versatile benchtop bioreactor control unit supporting multi-use autoclavable and single-use vessels across airlift, stirred, and 2D rocking mixing technologies, intended for R&D, process optimization, and scale-up of biomass or biomolecule production.
• F2 Lab to Pilot Bioreactor Bioreactor engineered for scale-up from laboratory to pilot production scale, providing continuity of platform across development phases.
• F3 Pilot to Industrial Bioreactor Bioreactor engineered for scale-up from pilot to industrial production scale, supporting larger volume bioprocess development and manufacturing.
• FS Industrial Bioreactors Industrial-scale bioreactors designed for large-scale commercial bioproduction by biopharma and industrial biotech manufacturers.
• Celltainer 2D Rocking Bioreactors Patented 2D rocking bioreactor product line for cell culture and microbial applications, leveraging the company's proprietary rocking motion design.
• CT1 Single-Use Benchtop Bioreactor Single-use benchtop 2D rocking bioreactor for R&D, process optimization, and small-scale bioproduction, suitable for high-density microbial and cell cultures.
• CT2 Single-Use Pilot Bioreactor Single-use pilot-scale 2D rocking bioreactor for larger bioprocessing runs requiring disposability and faster turnaround.
• CT3 Single-Use Production Bioreactor Single-use production-scale 2D rocking bioreactor for industrial bioproduction by biopharma and vaccine manufacturers.
• M1 Benchtop to Pilot TFF System Membrane-agnostic benchtop-to-pilot Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) system compatible with ceramic, cassette, or hollow fiber membranes, forming the basis for scale-up to 500L.
• MS Industrial TFF System Industrial-scale Tangential Flow Filtration system offering a complete downstream and upstream processing solution for industrial bioproduction.
• Rosita 2.0 Software Proprietary laboratory automation software enabling configurable control loops between sensors and actuators, equation-based programmable control, soft sensor configuration, and parallel operation of up to 24 bioreactors with AI connectivity.
• Rosita Software Automation software platform for laboratory bioreactor control and monitoring.
• Marta Software Software platform for bioreactor management and monitoring, also used to control Clean-in-Place cleaning cycles.
• Bioprocess Services Comprehensive bioprocess engineering services covering technology screenings, proof-of-concepts, process optimization, scale-up studies, training, 24/7 support, maintenance, qualification, and installation and commissioning for biopharma and industrial biotech customers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IQS (Institut Químic de Sarrià)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on workshop 'Bioprocess Intensification in Industrial Biotechnology' held on May 21st. Bionet co-hosts educational and training events with academic institutions to strengthen industry-academia relationships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Merck KGaA / MilliporeSigma: Life science tools giant offering Mobius single-use bioreactors, filtration, and process development services; competes with Bionet on integrated bioprocess solutions for biologics and vaccine manufacturers.
• Avantor: Distributor and supplier of bioprocess products including bioreactor controllers, single-use systems, and filtration consumables; overlaps with Bionet's customer base in biopharma and academic research.
• Sartorius AG: Global leader in bioprocess solutions with a comprehensive bioreactor, filtration, and single-use portfolio serving the same biopharma and biotech customers as Bionet, but at vastly greater scale and with bundled upstream/downstream offerings.
• Cytiva (Danaher): Major bioprocess supplier offering bioreactors, single-use systems, and filtration products. Cytiva's Xcellerex single-use bioreactors and ÄKTA platforms compete with Bionet's CT/Celltainer and TFF offerings across the biopharma value chain.
• Eppendorf AG: Established manufacturer of bioreactors, fermentation systems, and lab equipment used in bioprocess R&D and production; competes head-to-head with Bionet's benchtop-to-pilot bioreactor lines in academic and industrial biotech labs.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bioproduction): Through its bioproduction business, Thermo Fisher offers single-use bioreactors (e.g., HyPerforma) and process development services that overlap with Bionet's CT and F1 product lines, especially for biopharma process development customers.

Direct peers

• Infors HT: Swiss bioreactor and fermentation specialist competing in benchtop and pilot-scale bioreactors for microbial and cell culture applications, overlapping with Bionet's F0/F1/F2 lines and the same academic/biotech customer segments.
• Pierre Guérin: French manufacturer of stainless steel and single-use bioreactors from pilot to industrial scale (now part of the same ecosystem as Getinge/Applikon), directly comparable to Bionet's F2/F3/FS industrial offerings.
• PBS Biotech: US-based specialist in single-use vertical-wheel bioreactors; competes most directly with Bionet's Celltainer 2D rocking single-use platform in the cell and gene therapy / biologics single-use segment.
• Applikon Biotechnology (Getinge): Specialist bioreactor manufacturer (now part of Getinge) offering autoclavable and single-use bioreactors from lab to production scale — one of the closest direct comparables to Bionet's F-series portfolio in terms of customer base and product scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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