What Elveflow does

Elveflow, a brand of ELVESYS SAS, is a Paris-based designer and manufacturer of high-precision microfluidic flow control instrumentation built around its patented piezoelectric regulator technology. The company was founded in 2009 by three microfluidics researchers from the Ecole Normale Supérieure and commercially launched the Elveflow brand in 2011; it remains a private, bootstrapped, founder-owned entity headquartered in a 1,200 square meter Microfluidic Innovation Center in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Its core product is the OB1 multi-channel pressure and vacuum flow controller, which the company claims delivers flow control 20 times more precise and 10 times faster than competing controllers; the platform is complemented by MUX distribution, recirculation, and wire valves, MFS thermal time-of-flight and BFS Coriolis (Bronkhorst-partnered) flow sensors, MBD bubble detectors, MPS pressure sensors, MSR sensor readers, and a portfolio of accessories, application packs (droplet generation, organ-on-chip, perfusion, lipid nanoparticle synthesis, SeqFISH, etc.), and microfabrication stations. Elveflow serves academic research institutions (biology, chemistry, physics, engineering labs), pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies developing diagnostics and lab-on-chip systems, and industrial R&D groups, with end users cited in 1,000+ peer-reviewed publications and instruments shipped to 50+ countries.

The business model is hardware-led: Elveflow sells instruments and complete application packs via direct quote-based sales supported by an in-house team of technical sales engineers (Hamizah Cognart as Head of Sales; Toni-Jade Chin, Khanh Chi Hoang, and Nour Chebbi as technical sales engineers), complemented by a global distributor network and conference-driven demand generation. Revenue streams include hardware sales, the Elveflow Smart Interface (ESI) software bundled with instruments, microfabrication services (Full Microfabrication Station, PDMS Chip Station, UV Mask Aligner), training/consulting, instrument rentals and upgrades, and an emerging OEM and custom solutions line for industrial system integration. The go-to-market relies heavily on scientific content marketing — 51+ open-access reviews, 100+ application notes, 61 research summaries, webinars, and a microfluidics blog — to capture inbound demand from the global research community. Recent commercial expansion is anchored on the Advanced Range product tier (Advanced Control Center, Advanced Hub, Advanced Pressure Controller, custom flow controllers) and an OEM product range that target industrial and pharmaceutical buyers beyond the historical academic customer base.

Name

Elveflow

Legal name

ELVESYS SAS

Website

https://elveflow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elveflow is a Paris-based microfluidic instrumentation company that designs and manufactures precision flow control systems based on patented piezoelectric technology, serving academic researchers, pharmaceutical firms, and industrial R&D laboratories across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microfluidic Instrumentation

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Microfluidic instruments
• Flow control systems
• Pressure controllers
• Lab automation equipment
• Scientific instrumentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Microfluidic Instruments and Hardware: Sale of microfluidic flow control systems (OB1, MUX valves), measurement and detection equipment (flow sensors, pressure sensors), and accessories (bubble removers, reservoirs, manifolds, pressure/vacuum sources). Core revenue stream from proprietary hardware products.
2. Software and SDKs: Elveflow Smart Interface (ESI) software for controlling microfluidic instruments. Revenue from software licensing as part of complete instrument solutions.
3. Microfabrication Services: Turnkey offers for fabricating molds and/or chips, including Full Microfabrication Station, PDMS Chip Station, and UV Mask Aligner tools. Professional microfabrication services for custom chip production.
4. Training and Consulting: Microfluidic training services, consulting services, and personalized training programs to help researchers optimize their scientific workflow.
5. Upgrades and Rentals: Instrument upgrades (OB1 pressure controller upgrades, MFS flow sensor upgrades) and rental options for Elveflow instruments to optimize scientific workflow.
6. OEM and Custom Solutions: Custom microfluidic solutions for industrial applications, including OEM product range for complex and reliable system integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Elveflow designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance microfluidic flow control systems and instruments for research and industrial laboratories. Its core offering is the OB1 piezoelectric pressure/vacuum flow controller, complemented by a complete ecosystem of valves, flow and pressure sensors, software, accessories, application packs, microfabrication stations, and OEM/custom fluidic systems used in academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology research.

Product overview

Elveflow is a microfluidic instrumentation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision fluid control products built around its flagship OB1 flow controller. The product line is organized into three main categories: (1) Flow Control Systems including the OB1 pressure controller (patented piezoelectric technology), MUX distribution/recirculation valves, and wire valves; (2) Measurement and Detection products including MFS and BFS flow sensors (thermal and Coriolis technologies), bubble detectors, pressure sensors, and sensor readers; (3) Accessories including bubble removers, reservoirs, manifolds, pressure/vacuum sources. The company also offers Software (ESI Smart Interface), Application-specific Packs (Starter, Droplet Generation, Perfusion, Organ-on-a-Chip, Nanoparticle Synthesis, Liquid Handling, etc.), Advanced Range products for industrial applications, OEM/Custom fluidic systems, and Microfabrication stations. Services include training, rental, and consulting. Elveflow is an Elvesys brand based in Paris, with 11 years of experience and over 1000 peer-reviewed publications citing their instruments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OB1 Flow Controller Multi-channel pressure and vacuum microfluidic flow controller based on patented piezoelectric technology; provides flow control 20 times more precise and 10 times faster than conventional flow controllers. Targeted at researchers needing precise, pulseless pressure-driven flow for demanding microfluidic applications.
• MUX Distribution Valve 12/1 rotary bidirectional microfluidic valve for automated microfluidic channel switching in microfluidic setups.
• MUX Recirculation Valve 6-port/2-position microfluidic valve for automated flow recirculation in microfluidic experiments.
• MUX Wire Valves 2-way and 3-way valves that can be added and controlled anywhere in the microfluidic setup to extend flow path control.
• MFS Standard Flow Sensors High-accuracy liquid flow rate sensors using thermal time-of-flight technology to measure flow rates in micro-size channels.
• BFS Premium Flow Sensors Premium Coriolis-based flow sensors offering high precision for microfluidics applications with no calibration needed and compatibility with all liquids; co-developed with Bronkhorst.
• MBD Bubble Detector Optical microfluidic detector of fluid interfaces used for identifying liquid presence and detecting bubbles in clear tubes.
• MPS Pressure Sensors High-accuracy pressure sensors suited to liquids and gas with internal volume as small as 7.5 microliters.
• MSR Sensor Reader Interface device allowing the acquisition of many kinds of analog and digital sensors, including Elveflow pressure and flow sensors.
• MFP In-line Pressure Sensors Large-range pressure sensor adapted to gases or liquids, compatible with the Luer-lock standard with no dead volume.
• Bubble Remover In-line microfluidic bubble trap for removing bubbles from fluidic systems.
• Reservoirs and Adapters Autoclavable microfluidic adapters for use with reservoir tubes and Elveflow pressure controllers.
• Manifold 13 Ports 1 to 12 ports manifold for distributing fluids in microfluidic setups.
• Laboratory Pressure Source Robust and powerful alternative to laboratory gas supply, providing pressure for microfluidic regulators.
• Noiseless Vacuum Source Light and compact vacuum generator for supplying negative pressure to microfluidic regulators with high accuracy.
• ESI Elveflow Smart Interface Software interface and SDK allowing intuitive control of Elveflow microfluidic instruments in a few clicks; supports loading custom data files for customized pressure or flow profiles.
• Advanced Range Products Advanced fluidic control product line including Advanced Control Center, Advanced Hub, Advanced Pressure Controller, Pressure Controller Lite, RotaValve Distribution, RotaValve Recirculation, Valve Hub, Sensor Hub, and Flow Controller Custom for demanding research and industrial applications.
• OEM Products Full microfluidic OEM product range suitable for complex and reliable system integration for industrial applications and partner products.
• Starter Pack All-in-one application pack containing all necessary elements to start microfluidic experiments, targeted at new users of Elveflow instruments.
• Droplet Generation Pack All-in-one application pack designed for the most common droplet generation needs of researchers using microfluidic chips.
• Sequential Injection Pack All-in-one application pack for sequential fluid injection applications in microfluidics.
• Lipid Nanoparticle Synthesis Pack All-in-one application pack for lipid nanoparticle synthesis applications in pharmaceutical and biotech research.
• Alginate Beads Generation Pack All-in-one application pack for alginate beads generation in microfluidic systems.
• Perfusion Pack All-in-one perfusion system dedicated to cell culture for lab-on-chips and perfusion chambers.
• Organ-on-a-Chip Pack Fully integrated application pack including all necessary elements for organ-on-chip experiments.
• Medium Recirculation Pack All-in-one application pack for medium recirculation in cell culture applications.
• Cell Confinement Pack All-in-one application pack for cell confinement applications in microfluidics.
• SeqFISH Pack All-in-one application pack for SeqFISH and MERFISH spatial transcriptomics applications.
• Liquid Handling Pack All-in-one application pack for automated liquid handling in microfluidic experiments.
• Full Microfabrication Station Turnkey offer to fabricate molds and PDMS chips including all equipment for the complete soft lithography process.
• PDMS Chip Station Turnkey solution to produce PDMS chips without requiring a clean room, providing soft lithography microfabrication tools.
• UV Mask Aligner UV mask aligner for soft lithography microfabrication processes used in PDMS chip production.
• Training Services Microfluidics training services to enhance researcher skills and stay current with industry practices, including workshops on Elveflow instruments and applications.
• Rental Services Rental of Elveflow instruments to enable researchers to optimize scientific workflows without committing to a full purchase.
• Consulting Services Expert consulting services for microfluidic experimental design, setup optimization, and application-specific guidance for researchers and industrial partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flow control 20 times more precise than competing flow controllers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BronkhorstcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Bronkhorst to develop unique Coriolis flow sensor suited for microfluidics. The BFS (Bronkhorst Flow Sensor) premium flow sensors offer precision, wide range, straightforward compatibility with all liquids, and no calibration needed.
• TAMARA PlatformminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNanoparticle Synthesis use case partner with TAMARA platform for microfluidic nanoparticle synthesis applications.
• MicroMed SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUse case partner for MicroMed Solutions and Elveflow Flow Control collaboration in microfluidics applications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Elveflow
• Facebookfacebook.com/Elveflow

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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