Emsere
Emsere rents specialized clinical and laboratory equipment — infusion pumps, ECGs, centrifuges, ophthalmology devices, mobile devices, and trial kits — to pharmaceutical companies and CROs running clinical trials. The Leiden-based firm serves 400+ active studies and 9,000+ investigator sites across 100+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersLeiden, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Emsere does
Emsere is a Netherlands-headquartered clinical trial equipment rental solutions provider, founded in 1996 (originally as MediRent, later MediCapital Rent, rebranded to Emsere in 2021). The company rents specialized medical, laboratory, mobile, and ancillary equipment — infusion pumps, ECG machines, spirometers, centrifuges, freezers, ophthalmic devices, tablets, and clinical trial kits — to global pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations running trials in more than 100 countries. Its named customer base spans six of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies and seven of the top ten global CROs, including Bioclinica, Eurofins, and Clario, with active support for over 9,000 investigator sites and 400+ studies worldwide.
Emsere operates a fleet of 10,000+ rental devices across 1,000+ product types from three regional hubs (Leiden, Peachtree City GA, Singapore) and is moving up the value stack with the 2025 launch of its EmCore digital command-center platform for real-time ordering, tracking, and reporting, alongside the ATRIUM customer portal, 21 CFR Part 11-compliant remote temperature monitoring, and mobile device management. A 2025 exclusive distribution agreement with Imagine Eyes added the rtx1 Adaptive Optics Retinal Camera to the catalog, signaling an intent to extend into higher-acuity ophthalmic trial endpoints, while a 2025 China partnership expanded geographic coverage into one of the most logistically complex trial markets.
Revenue is generated primarily through multi-year subscription rentals (minimum 6–60 month terms), supplemented by per-unit ancillary supplies (disposables, kits, PPE, custom-printed materials), managed equipment services (sourcing, calibration, maintenance, warehousing), and global logistics (white-glove delivery, direct-to-patient distribution, customs clearance, site closedown). Go-to-market is sales-led, combining regional sales desks (Americas, Europe, APAC), industry conferences (OCT Europe, Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Europe), and consultative protocol review. Following a transaction announced in late 2025, Emsere is owned by Antin Infrastructure Partners through its €2.2 billion Mid Cap Fund I, with the CEO and senior management reinvesting alongside.
Emsere firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Emsere
- Legal name
- Emsere B.V.
- Website
- https://emsere.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Emsere rents specialized clinical and laboratory equipment — infusion pumps, ECGs, centrifuges, ophthalmology devices, mobile devices, and trial kits — to pharmaceutical companies and CROs running clinical trials. The Leiden-based firm serves 400+ active studies and 9,000+ investigator sites across 100+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Emsere industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Clinical Trial Equipment Rental and Logistics
- NAICS
- Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
- SIC
- Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medical & Mobility Device Leasing (Consumer) (FSAKANAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant) (HLAGAMAD), Vaccines & Temperature-Sensitive Medical Deliveries (2–8°C, CRT) (TLAAAIAF)
Keywords
Where Emsere is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Leiden
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Emsere business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Medical Equipment Rental: Rental of specialized clinical trial equipment including centrifuges, infusion pumps, ECG machines, spirometers, freezers, refrigerators, and other medical devices. Equipment is rented to pharmaceutical companies and CROs for the duration of clinical trials, with minimum rental periods ranging from 6 to 60 months.
- Ancillary Supplies: Supply of disposable medical supplies, kitted materials, PPE, and custom logo printed items required for clinical trials.
- Global Logistics Services: White-glove delivery, collection, direct-to-patient distribution, storage and distribution of investigational medicinal products (IMP), and site closedown/reclamation services.
- Equipment Management Services: Full-service equipment management including sourcing and procurement, calibration, maintenance and repair, configuration and deployment, and warehousing and inventory control.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Custom rental agreements based on equipment type, quantity, rental duration, and geographic coverage |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ancillary supplies and consumables priced per unit or kit |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Emsere product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Emsere rents and delivers specialized medical and laboratory equipment — including infusion pumps, ECGs, spirometers, centrifuges, freezers, ophthalmology devices, and configured mobile devices — to pharmaceutical companies and CROs running clinical trials in 100+ countries. The company wraps this rental fleet with global logistics (white-glove delivery, customs clearance, direct-to-patient distribution), full equipment lifecycle services (sourcing, calibration, maintenance, warehousing), and digital tools (EmCore platform, ATRIUM Customer Portal, remote temperature monitoring, MDM) so sponsors can provision, track, and reclaim clinical trial equipment without capital expenditure.
Product overview
Emsere is a clinical trial equipment rental solutions provider offering a portfolio of over 1,000 products across four core categories: Medical Devices (infusion pumps, spirometers, ECGs, ophthalmology equipment), Laboratory Equipment (centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, data loggers, precision scales), Ancillary Supplies (disposables, PPE, kitted materials, custom prints), and Mobile Devices (tablets, phones, routers). The company operates a Rental Equipment Catalog with over 10,000 rental devices. Services include Equipment Management (sourcing, calibration, maintenance, warehousing), Global Logistics (white-glove delivery, direct-to-patient, closedown), Equipment Cloud Solutions (remote monitoring, MDM, customer portal), and Equipment Expertise and Support (training, documentation, site support). The digital platform includes EmCore by Emsere (new command center for equipment ordering and tracking) and the ATRIUM Customer Portal (reporting, site management, order tracking). Emsere supports trials in 100+ countries with over 9,000 sites through offices in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EmCore by Emsere: New equipment experience platform - a command center for equipment management combining real-time visibility, easier ordering, and smarter control over every phase of study.
Products and services
- Medical Devices (product category) Rental and delivery of mission-critical medical devices used in clinical trials — infusion pumps, spirometers, ECGs, ophthalmology equipment, and similar specialty devices — to pharmaceutical sponsors and CROs, with white-glove delivery, calibration, and on-site support.
- Laboratory Equipment (product category) Rental of laboratory equipment supporting clinical trials from sample collection to lab bench — centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, temperature loggers, precision scales, and related accessories from manufacturers such as Eppendorf, PHCbi, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
- Ancillary Supplies (product category) Supply of disposable medical supplies, IV kits, personal protective equipment (PPE), kitted materials, custom logo printed items, and other accessories required for clinical trials, including GCP-compliant supply labeling.
- Mobile Devices (product category) Custom-provisioned tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices integrated with secure mobile device management (MDM) and global cellular data networks, used for clinician and patient-reported outcome (ePRO, eConsent, eDiary) data collection in clinical trials.
- EmCore by Emsere Command-center digital platform that lets clinical trial sponsors and CROs place equipment orders, track order and site activity in real time, access reports and downloadable data, manage pickups, and receive status alerts, integrated with Emsere's rental fleet and global logistics operations.
- Equipment Management Services Full-service equipment lifecycle management for clinical trials: sourcing and procurement, calibration, maintenance and repair, configuration and deployment, and warehousing and inventory control.
- Global Logistics Services White-glove delivery and collection, direct-to-patient distribution for decentralized clinical trials, temperature-controlled storage and monitoring of investigational medicinal products (IMP), and site closedown/reclamation services across 100+ countries.
- Equipment Cloud Solutions Cloud-based digital services for clinical trial equipment: 21 CFR Part 11-compliant remote temperature monitoring, mobile device management (MDM), wireless data collection, and the ATRIUM online customer portal for on-demand reporting, order tracking, site management, and multilanguage support.
- Equipment Expertise and Support Specialist training, multi-language documentation, online learning modules, site user support, and fit-for-purpose protocol review services for clinical trial equipment deployments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces customs delays through extensive experience with strict import procedures in China, Russia, and South America
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Emsere
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Emsere technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Emsere partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Imagine EyesflagshipExclusive distributor partnership bringing the rtx1 Adaptive Optics Retinal Camera to clinical trial sites worldwide. The partnership enables unprecedented retinal imaging resolution for cellular and microvascular detail visualization, optimized patient selection through microscopic phenotyping, and early treatment efficacy signals detected on 5x shorter time scales.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Emsere competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ancillare: Ancillare is a US-headquartered clinical trial equipment and supplies management company offering sourcing, logistics, and ancillary supplies to pharma and CROs — directly comparable as a focused clinical-trial equipment rental and management specialist.
- Woodley Equipment: Woodley Equipment is a UK-based clinical trial equipment supplier renting medical devices (vital signs, ECG, infusion pumps) to pharmaceutical and CRO sponsors worldwide, mirroring Emsere's core equipment-rental model and customer base.
- QuickSTAT (Kuehne+Nagel): QuickSTAT, a Kuehne+Nagel company, is a specialty clinical trial logistics provider handling time-sensitive and temperature-controlled transport of IMP, specimens, and medical equipment — competing most directly with Emsere's Global Logistics offering.
Broad incumbents
- Marken (UPS Healthcare): Marken, now part of UPS Healthcare, is a global clinical trial logistics provider offering direct-to-patient distribution, biologic sample transport, and equipment logistics — overlapping with Emsere's direct-to-patient and global logistics services but from a much larger parent.
- Fisher Clinical Services (Thermo Fisher Scientific): Fisher Clinical Services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, provides clinical trial supply chain services including IMP distribution, ancillary supply management, and global logistics — a much larger incumbent that competes for the same pharma/CRO budget.
- Catalent (Novo Holdings): Catalent is a global CDMO and clinical trial supply services provider offering clinical supply management and ancillary kitting — broader than Emsere but competing for the same clinical trial supply wallet.
- Avantor: Avantor is a global distributor and supplier of laboratory products, equipment, and clinical trial supplies — overlapping with Emsere on the laboratory equipment and ancillary supplies categories through much larger distribution scale.
Regional players
- Bomi Group: Bomi Group is an Italy-headquartered logistics and equipment services provider serving clinical trials and healthcare across Europe — overlapping with Emsere in European trial logistics with a more regional footprint.
Emerging players
- Agility Clinical: Agility Clinical provides clinical trial equipment rental, supplies, and logistics solutions to mid-sized pharma and biotech sponsors, offering a comparable but smaller-scale alternative to Emsere's broad portfolio.
Others
- Brooks Life Sciences (Brooks Automation): Brooks Life Sciences provides sample storage, cold-chain storage, and biostorage services for clinical and research samples — adjacent to Emsere's laboratory cold-storage rental business rather than a direct equipment rental competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Emsere social profiles
Digital presenceEmsere compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Emsere financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Emsere leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Emsere funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Emsere M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Emsere
What does Emsere do?
Emsere rents and delivers specialized medical and laboratory equipment — including infusion pumps, ECGs, spirometers, centrifuges, freezers, ophthalmology devices, and configured mobile devices — to pharmaceutical companies and CROs running clinical trials in 100+ countries. The company wraps this rental fleet with global logistics (white-glove delivery, customs clearance, direct-to-patient distribution), full equipment lifecycle services (sourcing, calibration, maintenance, warehousing), and digital tools (EmCore platform, ATRIUM Customer Portal, remote temperature monitoring, MDM) so sponsors can provision, track, and reclaim clinical trial equipment without capital expenditure.
Is Emsere a public or private company?
Emsere is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Emsere founded?
Emsere was founded in 1996. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Emsere based?
Emsere is headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Emsere make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Medical Equipment Rental is the primary driver. The others are ancillary Supplies, global Logistics Services and equipment Management Services.
Who are Emsere's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ancillare, Woodley Equipment and QuickSTAT (Kuehne+Nagel). Broad incumbents are Marken (UPS Healthcare), Fisher Clinical Services (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Catalent (Novo Holdings) and Avantor. Bomi Group is listed as a regional player. Agility Clinical is listed as an emerging player. Brooks Life Sciences (Brooks Automation) is listed as an others.
Does Emsere have an API?
No public API is recorded for Emsere.
What industry is Emsere in?
Emsere's product category is Clinical Trial Equipment Rental and Logistics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAKANAJ, Medical & Mobility Device Leasing (Consumer), with a secondary code of HLAGAMAD, Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant). Its NAICS code is 532283 and its SIC code is 7359.