VERDOT

What VERDOT does

VERDOT is a privately held French specialty manufacturer founded in 1950 in Riom, France, that designs and produces customized downstream bioprocessing purification equipment for the biopharmaceutical industry. The company has been serving bioprocessing customers since 1988 and operates from ISO 9001:2015 certified, vertically integrated facilities where it designs, engineers, fabricates, and assembles all equipment in-house. With 11-50 employees and a global field-sales organization (dedicated VP Business Development North America and VP Business Development Europe/APAC), VERDOT targets four primary customer segments: biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies (including advanced therapy developers for gene therapy, mRNA, AAV, and lentiviral vector purification), Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), advanced therapy/cell & gene therapy developers, and food ingredient / blood component processors.

Name

VERDOT

Legal name

Verdot

Website

https://verdot-biotechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VERDOT designs and manufactures custom downstream bioprocessing purification equipment — chromatography columns, single-use chromatography and TFF systems, and custom skids — for biopharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs, and advanced therapy developers globally, from its Riom, France headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biopharmaceutical Processing Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Downstream Processing & Purification Technologies (chromatography, filtration, centrifugation) (HLAAAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Biopharmaceutical purification equipment
• Chromatography columns
• Tangential flow filtration
• Downstream bioprocessing systems
• Process column manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Riom

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chromatography Columns: VERDOT designs and manufactures chromatography columns — InPlace™ (automated, 200–2000 mm), EasyPack™ (semiautomated, 200–2000 mm), PilMod™ (manual, 50–200 mm), and Custom Columns — for downstream bioprocessing purification. Columns are sold as standard or custom-designed products to biopharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs. Revenue is generated through direct sales, with custom products constituting approximately 85% of offerings.
2. Chromatography and TFF Systems: VERDOT sells chromatography systems (FlexiPro™ Chrom single-use, MiniPro™ Chrom benchtop) and TFF systems (FlexiPro™ TFF single-use), plus custom-designed skids. Both single-use and stainless steel options are available. Systems range from pilot scale to commercial GMP manufacturing. Revenue is generated through direct sales of equipment, with flow kits as consumable repeat purchases.
3. Spare Parts, Services & Customer Support: VERDOT provides spare parts, preventative maintenance, equipment-related applications support, operational and maintenance training, column assisted packing services, chromatography system software upgrades, automation support, IQ/OQ validation support, and engineering consulting services. Services are billed as support contracts or one-time engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VERDOT designs, engineers, and manufactures downstream purification equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Its catalog spans standardized and custom chromatography columns (InPlace, EasyPack, PilMod, and bespoke designs) and tangential flow filtration systems (FlexiPro TFF, FlexiPro Chrom, MiniPro), with supporting services for installation, qualification, training, spare parts, and preventive maintenance.

Product overview

VERDOT provides downstream purification solutions for the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, specializing in the design and manufacture of chromatography columns and chromatography/TFF systems. The product portfolio centers on four main chromatography column lines (InPlace for fully automated axial compression, EasyPack for semi-automated packing, PilMod for manual pilot-scale, and Custom columns for unique applications) and three chromatography/TFF system lines (FlexiPro Chrom for single-use chromatography, MiniPro for benchtop multi-use chromatography, and FlexiPro TFF for single-use tangential flow filtration). All equipment is designed, engineered, manufactured, and assembled within VERDOT's ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities in Riom, France, with 70+ years of manufacturing expertise and over 30 years in bioprocessing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• InPlace Chromatography Column Standardized process chromatography column designed for in-place packing and operation in biopharmaceutical downstream purification, targeted at GMP manufacturing of biologics.
• EasyPack Chromatography Column Chromatography column engineered for easier packing and reproducible performance, intended for bioprocess purification operations.
• PilMod Chromatography Column Pilot-scale chromatography column for process development, scale-up, and small-batch biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Custom Chromatography Columns Engineered-to-order chromatography columns built to customer specifications for unique process, dimensional, or material requirements in bioprocessing.
• FlexiPro Chrom System Skid-mounted chromatography system integrating columns, pumps, and controls for flexible downstream purification in biopharmaceutical production.
• MiniPro Chromatography System Compact, small-footprint chromatography system designed for advanced therapy developers, process development labs, and clinical-stage biomanufacturing.
• FlexiPro TFF System Skid-mounted tangential flow filtration (TFF) system for concentration and diafiltration steps in biopharmaceutical downstream processing.
• Custom-Designed Systems Bespoke engineering, design, and manufacturing services for custom bioprocess equipment tailored to specific customer process and facility requirements.
• Aftermarket Services (Spare Parts, Maintenance, Training, Qualification) After-sales services for VERDOT-installed equipment, including spare parts supply, preventive maintenance, operator training, and qualification support for biopharmaceutical customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• FlexiPro Chrom system scales from 0.6 LPH to 560 LPH on a single instrument — widest flow range in the industry
• +6 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chrysalis Services, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2026VERDOT and Chrysalis announced a strategic partnership in August 2026 to provide biotechnology and biopharma companies with streamlined access to advanced purification technologies within Chrysalis' GMP-ready infrastructure. Through the partnership, VERDOT equipment (FlexiPro Chrom, FlexiPro TFF platforms, and InPlace chromatography columns) is hosted within Chrysalis facilities, enabling customers to evaluate and access advanced chromatography and TFF technologies without capital investment. The collaboration combines VERDOT's purification expertise with Chrysalis' integrated infrastructure platform.
• Saint-Gobain Life SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026VERDOT and Saint-Gobain Life Sciences announced a strategic collaboration in April 2026 to jointly develop and commercialize a next-generation PUPSIT (Pre-Use Post-Sterilization Integrity Testing) solution for biopharmaceutical manufacturers in GMP-regulated environments. VERDOT designs and manufactures both automated and manual PUPSIT skids, while Saint-Gobain Life Sciences develops and manufactures advanced single-use PUPSIT assemblies using high-performance polymer technologies. The collaboration addresses stricter sterility assurance requirements under EU GMP Annex 1, which mandates pre- and post-use integrity testing for biopharmaceutical production.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Cytiva: Global bioprocessing equipment leader (formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences) offering chromatography columns, single-use systems, and TFF/skid solutions. Directly competes with VERDOT in process-scale chromatography and downstream purification, but operates at vastly larger scale with a broader consumables and services portfolio.
• Sartorius: Major bioprocessing solutions provider with single-use chromatography and filtration platforms serving gene therapy, mRNA, and monoclonal antibody manufacturers. Comparable to VERDOT in downstream purification scope but with a global multi-site manufacturing footprint and integrated single-use consumables.
• Merck MilliporeSigma: Life Science Process Solutions division of Merck KGaA, offering chromatography columns, single-use systems, and TFF products for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Directly overlaps with VERDOT's downstream purification product portfolio and serves the same biopharma and CDMO customer base at larger scale.
• Pall Corporation (Danaher): Filtration, separation, and purification solutions provider (Danaher subsidiary) with strong TFF and single-use system offerings for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Comparable to VERDOT's TFF and downstream purification equipment scope, with greater scale and broader product breadth.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bioproduction): Global life sciences leader with a dedicated Bioproduction business covering single-use systems, chromatography, and TFF equipment. Overlaps with VERDOT in downstream bioprocessing equipment and competes for the same biopharma and CDMO customers at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Repligen Corporation: Specialist bioprocessing equipment maker focused on chromatography columns (OPUS), TFF systems (Krosflo/KMPi), and single-use flow kits. Closest direct competitor to VERDOT's FlexiPro Chrom/TFF product lines and the InPlace/EasyPack column lines, particularly for advanced-therapy customers.
• Tosoh Bioscience: Manufacturer of chromatography resins and process-scale columns (Tosoh Glass columns, SkillPak) for biopharmaceutical downstream purification. Directly comparable to VERDOT in process chromatography columns and overlapping in pilot and commercial GMP manufacturing.
• Asahi Kasei Bioprocess: Division of Asahi Kasei offering chromatography columns, Planova virus filters, and bioprocess equipment for downstream purification. Directly comparable to VERDOT in process chromatography and filtration, particularly for biopharma and plasma fractionation customers.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Manufacturer of process chromatography columns (Nuvia, Macro-Prep, UNO) and bioprocess solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturers. Comparable to VERDOT in pilot-to-commercial scale chromatography columns, with particular overlap in process development and scale-up applications.

Emerging players

• YMC Process Technologies: Specialist provider of process chromatography columns (YMC Pilot/Process columns) and YMC BioPro ion-exchange resins for biopharmaceutical downstream purification. Comparable to VERDOT's chromatography column business, particularly for process development, scale-up, and commercial GMP manufacturing of biologics and oligonucleotides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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