BGI Tech

Name

BGI Tech

Legal name

深圳华大基因科技服务有限公司

Website

https://bgitechsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-omics Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Bioinformatics, Multi-Omics Data Analysis & Interpretation Services (HLAGANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transcriptomics & Gene Expression Profiling Services (HLAGANAE), Proteomics & Mass Spectrometry Services (HLAGANAB), Scientific Data Management & Data Platforms (SDMS/Data Lakehouse for R&D) (HLAGAJAC)

Keywords

• Multi-omics research services
• Sequencing services
• Genomics analysis
• Proteomics services
• Spatial transcriptomics

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sequencing Services (Project-based): Core revenue stream from providing genomics, transcriptomics, single-cell, proteomics, and metabolomics sequencing services on a per-project or per-sample basis. Services include standardized and customized solutions across multiple omics disciplines for academic and research institutions.
2. Dr. Tom Multi-omics Data Mining Platform Subscription: Annual subscription for Dr. Tom data analysis platform access, including account renewals and specialized analysis modules (e.g., metagenomics). Supports multi-omics data mining with zero-code interface.
3. Online E-commerce Platform Services: Revenue from BGITech mall mini-program for direct ordering of sequencing services, with pricing transparency, real-time tracking, and online invoicing for research customers.
4. DNA Extraction and Sample Management Services: High-volume DNA extraction services priced per sample, with bulk pricing for 1000+ sample projects. Delivery cycle as short as 2 days for standard volumes.
5. Sample Return and Storage Services: Optional sample return and storage services bundled with sequencing projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BGI Tech is a global multi-omics contract research organization that delivers end-to-end sequencing and mass spectrometry-based research services across genomics, transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, single-cell omics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Services span the full research workflow from sample extraction through high-throughput sequencing using proprietary DNBSEQ and CycloneSEQ platforms to cloud-based bioinformatics analysis on the Dr. Tom platform. The company also sells the Dr. Tom data mining system as a subscription platform and operates the BGITech Mall WeChat mini-program for self-serve ordering.

Product overview

华大科技是全球领先的生命科学研究服务平台，提供多组学大数据全流程一站式解决方案。产品矩阵涵盖基因组学（人全基因组重测序WGS、全外显子组测序WES、动植物重测序、16S/ITS扩增子测序、宏基因组测序）、转录组学（RNA-seq、全长转录组）、时空组学（时空转录组FF）、单细胞组学（DNBelab C系列高通量单细胞RNA-seq、单管单细胞转录组测序、单细胞全基因组甲基化测序、流式细胞分选、免疫组库测序）、蛋白质组学（DIA/TMT/FFPE/微量蛋白质组学、空间蛋白组、N-连接完整糖肽、磷酸化/乙酰化/泛素化/乳酸化修饰蛋白组、Olink、PRM、宏蛋白组）、代谢组学（非靶向、靶向、脂质组学、空间代谢组学MALDI/AFADESI、HM Pro2300/HML1600/HM Meta代谢组）、多组学关联分析（空间代谢组+空间转录组、代谢组+宏基因组/16S/蛋白组/转录组）。配套分析平台包括Dr. Tom多组学数据挖掘系统、人基因组变异交互分析系统、CSS客户服务系统及BGITech商城小程序。核心测序平台包括DNBSEQ、CycloneSEQ、PacBio，质谱平台涵盖Orbitrap Astral、timsTOF Pro等50余台设备。服务覆盖全球100多个国家和地区，合作单位超7000家。

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dr. Tom (多组学数据挖掘系统): Interactive multi-omics data mining platform integrating international gene/protein databases and bioinformatics tools with cloud computing and AI/ML capabilities, launched in 2018.
• BGITech商城小程序 (BGITech Mall Mini Program)
• CSS (客户服务系统)

Products and services

• DNBSEQ Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) High-accuracy, cost-effective whole genome sequencing service using proprietary DNBSEQ technology for human, animal, plant, and microbial genomes. Supports large-cohort studies and precision medicine with low duplication rate, minimal index hopping, and high SNP/InDel detection sensitivity.
• Long-read Human Whole Genome Sequencing (Long+Short WGS) Combined long-read (CycloneSEQ nanopore) and short-read (DNBSEQ) whole genome sequencing solution for comprehensive structural variant detection including highly repetitive genomic regions.
• Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) Exome-focused sequencing service targeting approximately 1.5% of the genome (about 22,000 genes), covering over 85% of Mendelian disease-associated variants. High-depth sequencing with high cost-effectiveness.
• Animal and Plant Whole Genome Resequencing Resequencing-based variant detection (SNP, InDel, SV, CNV) for known-genome species used in molecular breeding, population genetics, and evolution studies. Over 100,000 animal and plant resequencing samples completed.
• 16S/18S/ITS Amplicon Sequencing Amplicon sequencing of 16S/18S/ITS regions for environmental sample species classification, abundance, community structure, and systematic evolution analysis. Applied across medical, animal, agricultural, environmental, and extreme environment microbiome research.
• Metagenomics Sequencing High-throughput sequencing and de novo assembly of all microbial genomes in environmental samples for community structure, function, and diversity analysis. 185 published articles including 39 CNNS series articles with over 62,000 citations.
• RNA-seq (Transcriptome Sequencing) High-throughput mRNA sequencing for quantitative analysis and gene expression differential detection across species or specific cell types. Supports strand-specific RNA-seq and other library construction methods.
• Full-length Transcriptome Sequencing PacBio single-molecule real-time sequencing to obtain full-length 5'UTR, 3'UTR, and PolyA tail transcripts without assembly, used for novel gene discovery, alternative splicing, and gene fusion detection. Multi-throughput patented technology with 1,500+ sample projects across 240+ species executed.
• Spatio-temporal Transcriptome (Stereo-seq FF) Stereo-seq-based high-precision spatial transcriptomics with nanometer-level resolution and centimeter-level field of view for analysis at tissue, cellular, subcellular, and molecular scales simultaneously.
• DNBelab C Series High-throughput Single-cell RNA-seq Droplet microfluidic-based single-cell transcriptome platform combining DNBSEQ sequencing with Dr. Tom single-cell data mining. Capacity up to 1 million cells per run with 230+ SCI articles published including 4 Nature, 7 Cell, and 1 Science papers.
• Immune Repertoire Sequencing Multiplex PCR and high-throughput sequencing for TCR/BCR CDR3 region analysis to obtain immune repertoire characteristics.
• DNA Batch Extraction Service High-quality DNA extraction service with daily throughput of 2,500 samples, delivery cycle as short as 2 days for standard volumes, and experience with 1000+ sample types. Capable of 5,000-10,000 sample DNA extraction within 7 days.
• DIA Proteomics Data-independent acquisition (DIA) based protein quantitative analysis with repeatability and stability exceeding 90%. Preferred technique for large-cohort blood sample analysis. The only company in China participating in DIA evaluation and establishing large-cohort DIA standards.
• TMT Proteomics TMT tandem mass tag-based quantitative proteomics for simultaneous comparison of 2-18 samples. Over 10 years of project experience and 200+ published proteomics articles.
• Spatial Proteomics Laser capture microdissection (LCM)-based spatial proteomics for high-resolution protein expression spectra from different cells and functional regions within tissue. 3000+ identifications from 0.05mm² × 10µm samples.
• MALDI Spatial Metabolomics MALDI imaging mass spectrometry using timsTOF flex high-resolution mass spectrometry and MALDI ion source for spatial distribution analysis of metabolites in biological tissue.
• AFADESI Spatial Metabolomics Air-flow-assisted desorption electrospray ionization spatial metabolomics with pg-level sensitivity, detection of 1500+ metabolic peaks, and 20-100 µm resolution with proprietary SMQVP quality control software.
• Untargeted Metabolomics LC-MS-based unbiased detection of all small-molecule metabolites in biological samples with identification of 4000+ total compounds.
• Targeted Metabolomics Standard-referenced targeted quantification of specific metabolites via MRM detection mode with sensitivity reaching pg-level. Supports metabolic pathway research and biomarker validation.
• Spatial Metabolome + Spatial Transcriptome Joint Analysis Joint analysis of spatial transcriptome and spatial metabolome to reveal spatial variation in gene expression and metabolic processes, using high-precision image registration for pixel-level alignment.
• Metabolome + Proteome/Transcriptome Joint Analysis Comprehensive multi-omics joint analysis covering transcriptome and metabolome data for "cause-and-effect" two-dimensional exploration of biological interaction mechanisms.
• Dr. Tom Multi-omics Data Mining System Cloud-based interactive multi-omics data analysis platform integrating international gene/protein databases with AI/ML. Supports transcriptomics, LncRNA, Small RNA, scRNA, whole-genome methylation, proteomics, metagenomics, and metabolomics without requiring bioinformatics skills. Delivers 50x+ analysis efficiency improvement. Available as annual subscription.
• BGI Tech Customer Service System (CSS) Digital platform covering the full project lifecycle for multi-omics research services, including sample submission, real-time project progress tracking, online result and report download, and project settlement confirmation.
• BGITech Mall WeChat Mini-program Online research services platform enabling WeChat-based one-click ordering of standardized sequencing services with progress tracking and online invoicing. Covers 9 Chinese cities with sample pickup service. Targeted at individual researchers and small labs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Analysis efficiency improved by 50x with Dr. Tom multi-omics data mining system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBGI Tech collaborates with global research institutions to advance major genomics projects including population studies, disease research, and multi-omics technology development. Over 7,000 partner institutions across 100+ countries. The company participates in international multi-lateral cooperation programs and major genome research initiatives.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Illumina: Dominant short-read sequencing platform vendor with growing in-house services (Illumina Connected Analytics, MyGenome); defines the ecosystem BGI Tech competes within and is the principal incumbent BGI Tech's DNBSEQ aims to disrupt.
• WuXi AppTec / WuXi Genomics: China-headquartered contract research organization providing genomics, proteomics, and broader drug-discovery services to global pharma — a broad incumbent peer in life-sciences research services with overlapping pharma/biotech customer base.
• Eurofins Genomics: Global genomics services arm of Eurofins Scientific, offering sequencing, genotyping, and synthesis services to academic and industrial customers — a broad incumbent in life-science research services that overlaps with BGI Tech's core offering.

Direct peers

• MGI Tech: Shenzhen-based DNBSEQ sequencing platform developer and sister-company within the broader BGI Group; competes with BGI Tech at the platform/sequencer level and on multi-omics service offerings, especially in international markets.
• Novogene: Beijing-based multi-omics services provider offering sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics to global academic and pharma customers — the closest direct competitor to BGI Tech across the multi-omics services stack.
• GENEWIZ (Azenta Life Sciences): Multi-omics genomics services provider (now part of Azenta) offering Sanger, NGS, and synthesis services to researchers globally — a directly comparable services-led peer in the multi-omics research services category.

Emerging players

• 10x Genomics: Single-cell and spatial biology platform vendor (Chromium, Visium, Xenium) — competes with BGI Tech's DNBelab C and Stereo-seq platforms in the high-growth single-cell and spatial omics research services market.
• Pacific Biosciences: Long-read HiFi sequencing platform (Revio system) used by BGI Tech itself in its full-length transcriptome service and competing with CycloneSEQ for translational and clinical research projects.
• Active Motif: Epigenomics and multi-omics services company offering ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and related services — a focused, niche player whose service catalog and customer base overlap meaningfully with BGI Tech's epigenetics and translational research offerings.
• Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Long-read nanopore sequencing platform that competes directly with BGI Tech's CycloneSEQ, particularly for rare disease, cancer, and structural variant work; offers both instruments and growing services partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgi-tech

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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