What Cantata Bio does

Cantata Bio (operating commercially as Dovetail Genomics) is a specialty life sciences tools company that develops and sells linked-read and proximity ligation assay kits for chromatin interaction analysis and genome assembly research. Founded in 2013 as Dovetail Genomics in Scotts Valley, California, the company pioneered chromatin interaction (linked-read) chemistry to enable reference-grade genome assemblies for diverse organisms. The core technology portfolio centers on the LinkPrep enzyme-free linked-read method alongside Omni-C, Micro-C, HiChIP MNase, and FFPE kits, all compatible with standard Illumina sequencing platforms and supported by Pan Promoter enrichment panels for targeted regulatory genomics applications.

The company operates a hybrid business model combining direct U.S. e-commerce kit sales (with unit pricing ranging from $193 for accessory modules to $7,081 for full solution Pan Promoter kits), a global distributor network for international markets, and professional Genome Assembly Services leveraging the proprietary HiRise pipeline. A subscription-style Bioinformatics Portal adds a recurring revenue layer through credit-based data analysis access. Customer segments are predominantly academic and life science research institutions, with growing emphasis on biomedical and translational research applications including cancer genomics and clinical variant discovery. The company is privately held as Cantata Bio LLC, a subsidiary of EdenRoc Sciences LLC, with 51-100 employees and a scientific credibility base of 500+ peer-reviewed publications across plants, animals, humans, and marine organisms from 2023-2025.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Strategic positioning emphasizes flexibility across applications (genome assembly, 3D genomics, and genetic variation detection from a single data type), workflow lock-in through proprietary kit-primer-module combinations, and community engagement through conference participation and a curated publication database. The business model is characteristic of a niche specialty tools company that monetizes proprietary wet-lab chemistry through consumable reagent sales with modest services and software adjacencies.

Name

Cantata Bio

Legal name

Cantata Bio LLC

Website

https://cantatabio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cantata Bio (operating as Dovetail Genomics) develops and sells proprietary linked-read and proximity ligation assay kits for chromatin interaction analysis, genome assembly, and 3D genomics research, serving academic, life science, and translational research institutions globally through direct e-commerce and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Genomic Analysis Kits

NAICS

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

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multiplex & High-Throughput Diagnostics Platforms (microarrays, digital PCR, lab automation-enabled assays) (HLAAALAL), Transcriptomics & Gene Expression Profiling Services (HLAGANAE)

Keywords

• Linked-read genomics
• Genome assembly kits
• Chromatin conformation analysis
• 3D genomics
• Proximity ligation kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Scotts Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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

Revenue model

1. Kit Sales: Sale of genomic assay kits including LinkPrep, Omni-C, Micro-C, HiChIP, and FFPE kits along with associated reagents and modules. Kits are sold in various configurations (Full Solution, Kit Only) at different price points ranging from approximately $193 to $7,081.
2. Genome Assembly Services: End-to-end genome assembly services leveraging proprietary proximity ligation technology and HiRise pipeline for reference-grade assemblies.
3. Bioinformatics Portal: Bioinformatics analysis portal offering Dovetail Analysis Portal Credits for data processing and analysis. Credits can be purchased globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cantata Bio designs, manufactures, and sells linked-read and proximity ligation assay kits (LinkPrep, Omni-C, Micro-C, HiChIP, FFPE, Pan Promoter) used by life sciences researchers to characterize genome architecture, chromatin interactions, and structural variants. The company complements these kits with fee-based Genome Assembly Services and a cloud-based Bioinformatics Portal, enabling an end-to-end workflow from sample preparation through data analysis and genome scaffolding.

Product overview

Cantata Bio (operating as Dovetail Genomics) offers a portfolio of linked-read and proximity ligation kits for genomic research, organized primarily around LinkPrep™ and Omni-C® product families. The core offering consists of library preparation kits that generate linked-read data using proximity ligation chemistry compatible with standard Illumina sequencing workflows. Key product lines include: LinkPrep™ kits (standard and XL formats) for versatile linked-read applications; Omni-C® kit for chromosome-scale haplotype-resolved genome assembly; Micro-C kit for nucleosome-level 3D genome mapping; HiChIP MNase kit combining chromatin immunoprecipitation with Hi-C; and FFPE kits for analyzing degraded archival samples. The portfolio also includes Pan Promoter enrichment panels (human and mouse) for targeted capture of regulatory regions, and a Cell Isolation Module for tissue sample processing. Services include Genome Assembly Services leveraging proprietary HiRise pipelines and a Bioinformatics Portal for downstream data analysis. Products are available as individual components or as 'Full Solution' packages combining multiple modules for complete workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dovetail Genomics: Brand name for genomics products including LinkPrep, Omni-C, Micro-C, HiChIP, and Pan Promoter kits for genome assembly and 3D genomics research

Products and services

• LinkPrep Kit Linked-read library preparation kit that enables long-range genomic information from standard short-read sequencing, used by genome assembly and structural variation researchers.
• LinkPrep XL Kit Extended-format linked-read library preparation kit designed for projects requiring higher input mass or larger fragment sizes than the standard LinkPrep kit.
• Omni-C Kit Chromatin conformation capture kit using proximity ligation to map 3D genome architecture and chromatin interactions across a wide range of species.
• Micro-C Kit High-resolution chromatin conformation kit that captures fine-scale (nucleosome-level) chromatin interactions for detailed 3D genome studies.
• HiChIP MNase Kit Kit that combines chromatin conformation capture with chromatin immunoprecipitation to map protein-mediated chromatin interactions at reduced input requirements.
• FFPE Kit Specialized kit enabling linked-read or chromatin conformation workflows on DNA extracted from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples.
• Pan Promoter Kit Promoter-focused capture kit designed to enrich and analyze chromatin interactions at gene promoters for regulatory genomics studies.
• Cell Isolation Module Module that enables isolation of specific cell populations from heterogeneous samples as a front-end to Cantata's chromatin and linked-read kits.
• Genome Assembly Services Full-service de novo genome assembly and scaffolding offering where Cantata Bio scientists run customer sequencing data through the HiRise pipeline to deliver finished assemblies.
• Bioinformatics Portal Cloud-based analysis portal that lets customers process, visualize, and manage data produced from Cantata Bio kits and assembly pipelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Contact maps at 1 kb resolution using just 800 million reads—up to 50% fewer than traditional Hi-C
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cantata Bio LLCcoreOthersDovetail Genomics joined Cantata Bio and expanded from genome assembly into 3D genomics and kit-based solutions. Cantata Bio LLC is a subsidiary of EdenRoc Sciences LLC, creating a unified genomics company offering comprehensive linked-read solutions.
• EdenRoc Sciences LLCcoreOthersParent company of Cantata Bio LLC, which owns Dovetail Genomics. Represents the ultimate parent entity in the corporate structure of the genomics business.
• International DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partners for international markets outside the U.S. Customers outside the U.S. are directed to local distributors for region-specific pricing, shipping, and support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 10x Genomics: 10x Genomics offers Linked-Read (GemCode/Chromium) and Hi-C related proximity ligation products that directly compete with Dovetail's LinkPrep and Omni-C kits in genome assembly and structural variant detection for the same academic and translational research customers.
• Arima Genomics: Arima Genomics provides Hi-C-based proximity ligation kits (Arima-HiC) for 3D genome mapping and structural variant detection, directly competing with Cantata's Omni-C and Micro-C kits in chromatin conformation capture workflows.
• Phase Genomics: Phase Genomics offers Hi-C and proximity ligation kits and computational tools (Proximo) for chromosome-scale genome assembly and structural variant analysis, competing head-to-head with Dovetail's genome assembly services and kits.

Broad incumbents

• Illumina: Illumina is the dominant short-read sequencing platform on which all of Cantata's kits are validated and consumed; while not a direct chromatin-analysis competitor, Illumina's ecosystem economics and instrument roadmap directly drive Cantata's demand.
• Pacific Biosciences: Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) provides long-read HiFi sequencing used in conjunction with Omni-C for haplotype-resolved assemblies, and increasingly competes with linked-read workflows as a substitute approach to complex genome assembly.
• Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Oxford Nanopore offers long-read sequencing that is increasingly used as an alternative to proximity ligation for haplotype-resolved assemblies and structural variant detection, threatening the core value proposition of Hi-C-based kits.

Emerging players

• Bionano Genomics: Bionano provides optical genome mapping for structural variant detection and genome assembly — an adjacent technology to linked-reads/Hi-C that targets overlapping applications in cytogenetics and complex genome assembly.
• Element Biosciences: Element Biosciences offers the AVITI sequencing platform as a lower-cost alternative to Illumina, with potential to expand into chromatin analysis kits that could compete with Dovetail's Illumina-validated workflows.
• Singular Genomics: Singular Genomics offers the G4 sequencing platform targeting mid-throughput genomics labs; while not a direct chromatin kit competitor today, its platform roadmap could open alternative kit-validated ecosystems competing with Dovetail's Illumina-centric design.

Regional players

• MGI Tech: MGI Tech provides DNBSEQ sequencing platforms and is expanding genomics tools offerings primarily across Asia-Pacific; while not a chromatin kit direct competitor today, its DNBSEQ ecosystem could support parallel proximity ligation kit development in international markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cantata-bio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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