What Fairfax Cryobank does

Fairfax Cryobank, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is one of the largest sperm banks in the world and operates as a division of Genetics & IVF Institute, Inc. The company's core offering is a screened donor sperm program supported by an online donor search platform, with a current inventory of approximately 497 active donors on its US site and international shipping to 50+ countries. It also provides long-term cryopreservation and storage services for client-deposited sperm, embryos, and oocytes; expanded genetic disease testing covering 280+ conditions via gene sequencing; and ancillary programs such as Fairfax FaceMatch, Pregnancy Pledge, Vial Buy Back, and home insemination kits. The business serves four primary demand segments: single mothers by choice, LGBTQ+ families, couples facing male-factor infertility, and families seeking to mitigate hereditary disease risk, with a secondary B2B channel into fertility clinics and reproductive endocrinology practices.

The company operates eight US collection and processing sites (Fairfax, Austin, Houston, Philadelphia, Roseville, Pasadena, Miami, and San Francisco) and maintains sub-brands including Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. (CLI) and Pacific Reproductive Services (PRS). Revenue is generated through four streams: transactional sale of donor sperm vials in multiple preparations (ICI Premium, IUI Premium, ART), recurring storage fees for cryopreserved specimens, professional genetic testing and counseling services, and ancillary channels including research-sample sales and 90-day donor information subscription packages. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer online and phone ordering with enterprise sales to fertility clinics, plus channel-partner relationships in Canada (Can-Am, Origin Sperm Bank, Canada Cryobank) and Europe (Donor Network ApS).

Operationally, Fairfax Cryobank is differentiated by a stringent regulatory and quality posture, including FDA Establishment Registration at all sites, CLIA certification at two infectious-disease testing labs, Health Canada AHR Registration, and tissue-bank licensure across seven US states. The company was acquired by Amulet Capital Partners in September 2024 via its parent GIVF, and has since announced strategic partnerships with IVI RMA North America (March 2026) and Donor Network ApS (May 2026), indicating active channel and geographic expansion under PE ownership.

Name

Fairfax Cryobank

Legal name

Fairfax Cryobank, Inc.

Website

https://fairfaxcryobank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fairfax Cryobank, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is one of the largest sperm banks in the world, providing screened donor sperm, long-term cryostorage, and genetic testing services to single mothers by choice, LGBTQ+ families, couples facing infertility, and fertility clinics across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sperm Banking and Reproductive Tissue Services

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Cell & Tissue Banking (biobanking, cord blood/tissue) (HLAAAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sample Preparation, Storage & Cryogenics (Freezers, Cryovials, Cryostats) (HLAGAIAJ), Cell Banking & Viral Seed Services (MCB/WCB/VSB) (HLAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Sperm banking services
• Donor sperm vials
• Reproductive tissue storage
• Fertility genetic screening
• Cryopreservation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donor Sperm Vials: Sale of cryopreserved donor sperm specimens in various preparations (ICI Premium, IUI Premium, ART). Vials are sold individually with total motile cell count standards (10 million for Premium, 6 million for ART). One-time purchase per vial for insemination procedures.
2. Sperm Storage Services: Storage fees for client-deposited sperm, embryos, and oocytes. Ongoing storage fees with billing agreement for long-term preservation.
3. Genetic Testing Services: Expanded genetic disease testing coordination, carrier screening for specific genetic conditions, and genetic counseling services. Testing coordination fees for clients needing donor-specific genetic matching.
4. Research Sample Sales: Sale of donated human biological samples (semen) for research purposes including DNA testing, forensic testing, and fertility clinic media testing. Samples provided in 1ml plastic vials with 0.5 ml/vial and minimum 60 million cells.
5. Donor Information Packages: Subscription-based access packages (90-day plans) providing detailed donor profiles including childhood photos, adult photos, audio recordings, and full access to donor medical and personal information

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fairfax Cryobank is a sperm bank and reproductive tissue bank that provides rigorously screened donor sperm specimens (ICI Premium, IUI Premium, and ART preparations) for individuals and couples pursuing family building through assisted reproduction. It also offers long-term cryopreservation and storage services for client-deposited sperm, embryos, and oocytes, complemented by expanded genetic disease testing (280+ diseases), genetic counseling, home insemination support, and fertility preservation for transgender patients. Operating as one of the largest sperm banks in the world, it ships specimens to more than 50 countries from eight U.S. locations.

Product overview

Fairfax Cryobank operates as a multi-brand sperm banking and reproductive tissue banking platform under the Genetics & IVF Institute (GIVF) parent company. The core offering is the Donor Sperm Program, supported by an Online Donor Search Platform enabling clients to search and select from hundreds of screened donors. The product portfolio includes banking and storage services for sperm, embryos, and oocytes; genetic testing services with 280+ disease panels; and the proprietary Fairfax FaceMatch technology feature. Additional offerings encompass home insemination services, gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) for fertility preservation, research sample services, and programs like Pregnancy Pledge and Vial Buy Back. The company also manages sub-brands CLI (Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc.) and PRS (Pacific Reproductive Services), with operations across seven U.S. locations and international shipping to 50+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. (CLI): Sub-brand of Fairfax Cryobank offering sperm donor banking services under the CLI brand.
• PRS (Pacific Reproductive Services)

Products and services

• Donor Sperm Program The company's primary service offering providing screened donor sperm for individuals and couples pursuing family building through assisted reproduction. Includes ID and Non-ID donor options with comprehensive medical profiles.
• Online Donor Search Platform Web-based platform allowing clients to search and select sperm donors by various criteria including ethnicity, physical characteristics, education, genetic testing status, and availability.
• Sperm Storage Long-term cryopreservation and storage services for sperm specimens, including client deposits and directed/known donor specimens.
• Embryo Storage Cryopreservation and storage services for embryos created through IVF procedures.
• Oocyte Storage (Egg Freezing) Oocyte cryopreservation services allowing individuals to preserve eggs for future family building.
• Fairfax Sperm Freezing Kit At-home or clinic-based sperm collection and freezing kit for client deposits, shipped to Fairfax Cryobank for processing and storage.
• Expanded Genetic Disease Testing Comprehensive genetic screening service testing donors for 280+ diseases via gene sequencing, with ethnicity-specific panels for conditions like Tay-Sachs, Cystic Fibrosis, and other hereditary disorders.
• Genetic Services Includes chromosome analysis (karyotype), cystic fibrosis screening (86+ mutations), hemoglobin electrophoresis, thalassemia testing, and genetic counseling for clients and donors.
• Fairfax FaceMatch Proprietary technology feature allowing clients to match facial features of partners or themselves with available donors for physical resemblance matching.
• Home Insemination Services Guided home insemination program with donor sperm, including ICI (intracervical insemination) vials and instructional materials.
• Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) Fertility Preservation Fertility preservation services for transgender and gender-diverse individuals undergoing hormone therapy, including sperm banking prior to transition.
• Semen Samples for Research Donated human biological samples (semen) provided to research institutions for DNA testing, forensic testing, and fertility clinic media testing purposes. Samples are pre-frozen in 1ml vials with minimum 60 million cells.
• Pregnancy Pledge Unique guarantee program offering refund or credit if pregnancy is not achieved using Fairfax Cryobank donor sperm, providing financial protection for clients.
• Vial Buy Back Exchange policy allowing clients to return unused donor sperm vials for credit toward future purchases.
• Donor Selection Services Professional consultation services including genetic counseling to help clients select appropriate donors based on medical history, genetic carrier status, and family planning goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced CF carrier risk from 1 in 29 to 1 in 325 for Caucasian population
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Donor Network ApScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 May 2026Strategic partnership to expand access to Fairfax Cryobank's donor sperm across major European markets through Donor Network's digital platform. The collaboration integrates Fairfax Cryobank's screened donor catalog with Donor Network's European distribution network, providing intended parents with localized support and streamlined access to donor options. Partnership aims to increase choice, transparency, and accessibility for individuals pursuing donor-assisted reproduction in Europe.
• IVI RMA North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Partnership to expand patient access to diverse, high-quality donor sperm for individuals and couples pursuing family building. Through this collaboration, IVI RMA North America's patients gain access to Fairfax Cryobank's nationwide donor network, financial savings programs, genetic compatibility insights, and coordinated care across IVI RMA's 27 North American laboratories. Partnership aims to reduce financial and emotional barriers for diverse patients including LGBTQ+ families and single parents by choice.
• Can-AmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distribution partner for Fairfax Cryobank sperm banking services, with dedicated phone line (1-888-245-3471) for Canadian customers.
• Origin Sperm Bank (Repro-Med)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distribution partner for Fairfax Cryobank services, offering local customer support through dedicated phone line (877) 909-2769.
• Canada CryobankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distribution partner providing local access to Fairfax Cryobank services, with dedicated phone support (1-289-443-2796).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Cryobank (Generate Life Sciences): One of the largest US-based sperm banks and Fairfax's most direct competitor. Offers similarly comprehensive donor screening, multiple vial preparation types, and direct-to-consumer shipping. Compete head-to-head for the same single-mother, LGBTQ+, and fertility clinic customer base.
• Seattle Sperm Bank: US-based sperm bank with similar donor screening protocols, online donor search, and direct shipping model. Targets the same primary customer segments and offers comparable genetic testing and vial preparation options.
• Cryos International: Denmark-based international sperm bank operating globally with extensive donor screening and shipment to 100+ countries. Fairfax's most direct international competitor and natural comparison for cross-border reproductive tissue distribution.
• Xytex Cryo International: Atlanta-based sperm bank offering comparable donor sperm services with extensive donor profiles, genetic testing, and fertility clinic partnerships. Directly competitive in the US market across all primary customer segments.
• The Sperm Bank of California: Nonprofit sperm bank based in Berkeley, CA, with an identity-release donor model and family limit policies. Directly competes with Fairfax in the West Coast market, particularly for families prioritizing open-identity donors.
• NW Cryobank: Spokane, WA-based sperm bank with comparable donor selection, vial preparation, and shipping services. Smaller-scale direct competitor serving similar fertility clinic and DTC customer segments in the US.

Regional players

• European Sperm Bank: Denmark-based international sperm bank specializing in European market distribution. Comparable cryopreservation and donor screening capabilities; competes with Fairfax's Donor Network ApS partnership for European donor sperm share.

Emerging players

• Donor Network ApS: European digital platform that distributes Fairfax (and other) donor catalogs across European markets. Functions as both a partner and a partial competitor since it offers a multi-bank marketplace that can route customers to alternatives.

Broad incumbents

• Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA): Atlanta-based fertility clinic network that historically operated MyDonor sperm bank. Provides overlapping reproductive tissue banking services as part of broader fertility clinic offerings; partners with and competes against Fairfax in regional markets.
• IVI RMA North America: Major North American fertility clinic network (27 labs) and Fairfax's strategic partner. Operates adjacent reproductive tissue and IVF services; represents both a downstream customer and a potential vertical competitor if it expands donor banking in-house.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fairfaxcryobank
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• Instagraminstagram.com/fairfaxcryobank
• Pinterestpinterest.com/fairfaxcryo

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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