What CellPort Software does

CellPort Software is a Philadelphia-based private SaaS company founded in 2014 that provides a cloud-based platform combining Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) functionality purpose-built for cell-based life science operations. The platform covers cell culture, cell banking (including master and working cell bank workflows), lab management, and end-to-end upstream and downstream bioprocessing, with built-in compliance features aligned to 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, GLP, and GMP requirements. Core capabilities include digital protocols, electronic master batch records, resource and inventory tracking, in-app scheduling and collaboration, cell lineage and passaging tracking, and customized real-time reporting, with a no-code protocol builder enabling customization without engineering resources. CellPort achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification in May 2025, runs on cloud infrastructure, and was updated to version 3.0 in 2024.

Name

CellPort Software

Legal name

CellPort

Website

https://cellportsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CellPort Software provides a cloud-based LIMS and ELN platform purpose-built for cell-based life science operations, serving biopharma, biotech, CROs, CDMOs, and academic labs with compliant digital protocols, batch records, and cell lineage tracking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for Cell-Based Operations

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Scientific Data Management & Data Platforms (SDMS/Data Lakehouse for R&D) (HLAGAJAC)

Keywords

• Cell culture management
• Laboratory information systems
• Bioprocessing software
• Cell banking solutions
• Electronic lab notebook

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: CellPort operates as a cloud-based SaaS platform offering subscription-based access to its cell operations management suite. The platform is described as helping reduce time to market for cell-based products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CellPort Software provides a cloud-based SaaS platform that combines Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) functionality purpose-built for cell-based life science operations. The platform manages the full lifecycle of cell culture, cell banking, lab operations, and bioprocessing through digital protocols, master batch records, resource tracking, in-app collaboration, and customized reporting, with built-in compliance for FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, GLP, and GMP requirements.

Product overview

CellPort Software offers an all-in-one unified platform for cell-based life science operations, combining LIMS and ELN functionality specifically designed for cell culture, cell banking, lab management, and bioprocessing. The core platform includes Digital Protocols for creating and executing digital workflows, Master Batch Records for FDA-compliant documentation, Resource Tracking for managing materials and equipment, Collaboration tools for team scheduling and communication, and Customized Reporting for real-time analytics. The platform serves the complete lifecycle from R&D through GMP manufacturing, supporting applications in research & development, QA & testing, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance. CellPort is delivered as a SaaS solution built on cloud infrastructure, with a no-code approach allowing users to create custom protocols and workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LIMS & ELN for Cell Operations A combined Laboratory Information Management System and Electronic Laboratory Notebook platform designed specifically for cell-based operations, combining the flexibility of ELNs with the structure of LIMS to help labs manage samples, document experiments, set up workflows, create protocol templates, manage inventory, ensure data integrity, and support regulatory compliance.
• Digital Protocols A library of pre-built or custom digital workflows and assays that enables scientists to create step-by-step protocols with built-in validation rules, auto-scheduling, SOP monitoring, and electronic signatures compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
• Master Batch Records (MBRs) Digital master batch record system that enables rapid creation and distribution of MBRs from customized protocols, with electronic signatures, audit trails, and real-time tracked changes for FDA-compliant manufacturing documentation.
• Resource Tracking Comprehensive tracking system for managing materials, reagents, consumables, and equipment including automated alerts for expirations, low inventory, calibration schedules, and scheduling conflicts.
• Collaboration (In-App Scheduling & Communications) Centralized scheduling and communications hub that enables teams to assign tasks, leave digital notes and observations with @-functionality, maintain audit trails, and keep all lab communications traceable and online.
• Customized Reporting Real-time analytics and reporting platform providing batch record reports, cell lineage reports, compliance reports, and customizable dashboards for monitoring lab operations, resources, workflows, and protocols.
• Cell Culture Solution Comprehensive cell culture management solution that automates workflows for cell selection, passaging, contamination monitoring, cryopreservation, subculturing, media preparation, and yield optimization with full traceability.
• Cell Banking Solution Cell banking management solution supporting master cell bank (MCB) and working cell bank (WCB) creation, cell line authentication via STR/WGS testing, characterization, cryopreservation, and quality control for GLP and GMP compliance.
• Lab Management Solution Lab management platform that auto-schedules and tracks reagent preparation, equipment calibration, consumables, and team activities with a weekly calendar view for managing protocols across team size or location.
• Bioprocessing Solution End-to-end bioprocessing platform covering both upstream processing (cell selection, culture, media preparation, separation) and downstream processing (harvest, purification, concentration, fill & finish) with centralized data structure and regulatory compliance support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce time to market for cell-based products through streamlined bioprocessing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Benchling: Cloud-native life-sciences R&D platform combining ELN, LIMS, and registry capabilities; directly overlaps with CellPort in lab informatics for biotech, with cell-line and bioprocessing workflows.
• LabWare: Long-standing enterprise LIMS vendor with life-sciences deployments including cell culture and GMP-compliant laboratory operations; competes head-on for lab informatics budget.
• MasterControl: GxP-focused quality and LIMS platform widely used by life-sciences manufacturers, including cell and gene therapy producers, for batch records and compliance documentation.
• Dotmatics (Revvity Signals): Scientific R&D software suite (now part of Revvity Signals) covering ELN, LIMS, and biology tools; directly competes with CellPort for cell-based R&D informatics.
• LabVantage: Enterprise LIMS provider with specific life-sciences and bio-banking modules, including cell-line and biologics inventory; comparable to CellPort's cell banking and bioprocessing scope.

Broad incumbents

• Veeva Systems (Vault LIMS / Vault Quality): Cloud software suite for life sciences spanning CTMS, quality, regulatory, and LIMS; broad incumbent whose Vault LIMS competes for biopharma lab informatics spend alongside CellPort.
• STARLIMS (Abbott Informatics): Abbott-owned LIMS platform with life-sciences and manufacturing deployments; broad incumbent competing for the same regulated laboratory informatics buyer.
• Agilent Technologies (OpenLab / Cell Analysis): Major scientific instrument and lab informatics vendor whose OpenLab and cell-analysis software touch bioprocessing and cell-based lab workflows adjacent to CellPort.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (SampleManager / Chromeleon): Global scientific tools provider offering SampleManager LIMS and adjacent bioprocessing/cell-line workflow software; broad incumbent in the same regulated biopharma buyer environment.

Emerging players

• Scitara: Emerging cloud-native laboratory data and instrument connectivity platform for digital lab transformation; partial overlap with CellPort's lab-management and resource-tracking capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CellPortSW

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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