Eurofins Genomics

What Eurofins Genomics does

Eurofins Genomics is a US-based subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific (Euronext Paris: ERF) operating as a global provider of DNA/RNA synthesis and sequencing services, formerly known as Operon and founded in 1988. The company runs three integrated technology pillars: DNA/RNA oligonucleotide synthesis (including the proprietary EXTREmer long-oligo platform with >99.5% coupling efficiency and 0.03-0.09% error rates, plus Express Oligos for same-day/next-day delivery), Sanger and Oxford Nanopore sequencing services, and gene synthesis (including the Blue Heron subsidiary for fragments up to 30kb and IVT mRNA). Supporting offerings include NGS panels (INVIEW packages, NGSelect semi-custom workflows, GATCLiquid Oncopanel), qPCR probes (MGB, LNA, molecular beacons), CRISPR oligos, cGMP/GMP/GLP-compliant regulated services, clinical CAP/CLIA-validated WGS, and the GENEius codon-optimization software built on the Kazusa Codon Usage Database. Manufacturing is concentrated at a Louisville, KY production facility sited adjacent to the UPS hub for expedited North American logistics, with Canadian operations in Toronto and parent-group regional entities across Europe, India, and Japan. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 13485, cGMP, and GLP.

The commercial model is primarily direct-to-consumer e-commerce with mandatory account creation, 24/7 online ordering, a sequencing dashboard, and transactional per-base and per-sample pricing (e.g., $0.95/base for EXTREmer oligos, $5.30/sample for fragment analysis, $15/sample for AAV sequencing, $30/sample for premium PCR sequencing). Enterprise and pharma clients access custom quotes, blanket purchase orders, and an eProcurement B2B integration. Prepaid instruments include SimpleSeq kits (96 prepaid reactions, 3-year validity), Nanocoins credits, and EVOCARD prepay cards. Customer segmentation is horizontal, spanning academic researchers (primary, 35+ year relationship base), pharma and biotech (primary, driven by regulated GLP/GMP demand), and secondary verticals of molecular diagnostics, agro science, clinical, life sciences, infectious disease, and synthetic biology.

Eurofins Genomics generates revenue not disclosed at the subsidiary level, but the combination of commodity pricing, high-throughput manufacturing, GMP/GLP-certified facilities, global delivery footprint, and a 35+ year brand position supports an estimated $100M-$250M revenue band (low confidence). The company monetizes through five primary revenue streams: oligonucleotide sales, sequencing services, gene synthesis, prepaid sequencing kits, and regulated GLP/GMP services, with technology partnerships (Agilent SureSelect, QIAGEN Ingenuity, NimbleGen SeqCap EZ, Blue Heron) extending capabilities rather than driving direct revenue capture.

Name

Eurofins Genomics

Legal name

Eurofins Genomics LLC

Website

https://eurofinsgenomics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Eurofins Genomics is a US subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific providing DNA/RNA oligonucleotide synthesis, Sanger and Nanopore sequencing, gene synthesis, and NGS services to academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms globally through direct e-commerce and regulated GMP/GLP workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Genomics Services and DNA/RNA Synthesis

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

mRNA & Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Services (mRNA/saRNA/Plasmid DNA) (HLAGAGAC), Plasmid DNA & mRNA Manufacturing Services (HLAAAKAE), Transcriptomics & Gene Expression Profiling Services (HLAGANAE), Molecular Diagnostics & Genomics Laboratories (HLAFAMAE)

Keywords

• Custom DNA oligonucleotide synthesis
• Sanger sequencing services
• Gene synthesis services
• Nanopore sequencing
• Next-generation sequencing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DNA/RNA Oligonucleotide Sales: Sale of custom oligonucleotides including DNA oligos, RNA oligos, modified oligos, EXTREmers, and specialty probes (qPCR, MGB, LNA). Products sold per-base pricing with various purification options and scales.
2. Sequencing Services: Sanger sequencing, Nanopore sequencing, and NGS services offered as fee-for-service with various turnaround times (overnight, express, standard). Includes prepaid kits and per-reaction pricing.
3. Gene Synthesis: Gene synthesis services delivering double-stranded DNA constructs in plasmids, including GeneStrands (fragments) and full genes up to 30kb. Express service available for faster delivery.
4. Prepaid Sequencing Kits: SimpleSeq kits and prepaid plates offering 96 prepaid sequencing reactions with 3-year validity. One-time purchase model with redemption online only.
5. Regulatory/GLP/GMP Services: Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) sequencing for regulatory compliance, pharmaceutical, and clinical applications requiring documented quality control and traceability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eurofins Genomics manufactures and sells custom DNA/RNA oligonucleotides (including EXTREmer long oligos, qPCR/MGB/LNA probes, NGS oligos, and cGMP oligos) and provides fee-for-service DNA sequencing services (Sanger, Nanopore/Oxford Nanopore, and Next-Generation Sequencing) along with gene synthesis of double-stranded DNA constructs up to 30kb. The offering is positioned as a complete "reading and writing" DNA platform for academic researchers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, clinical labs, and molecular diagnostics developers, with a US production facility co-located with the UPS hub for fastest delivery.

Product overview

Eurofins Genomics operates as a comprehensive genomics services platform offering three core technology pillars: DNA/RNA synthesis (reading DNA via sequencing services and writing DNA via oligonucleotide and gene synthesis). The product portfolio spans Custom DNA/RNA Oligonucleotides and EXTREmer Long Oligos for synthesis, Sanger and Nanopore Sequencing for reading DNA, and Gene Synthesis/GeneStrands for double-stranded DNA production. Supporting services include qPCR Probes, CRISPR Products, cGMP Oligos for regulated environments, and extensive Next Generation Sequencing offerings including Clinical WGS, INVIEW pre-designed packages, NGSelect semi-custom panels, and GATCLiquid oncology panels. Additional offerings comprise bioinformatics solutions (De Novo Assembly, BLAST Analysis, variant analysis), genotyping services, cell line authentication, and specialty products like SalivaDirect and ARTIC primers. The company also provides prepayment systems (Nanocoins, EVOCARD), sequencing kits (SimpleSeq), and the proprietary GENEius optimization software for gene design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Heron: Premium gene synthesis services including IVT mRNA synthesis products and services, ordered directly from Blue Heron website

Products and services

• Custom DNA/RNA Oligonucleotides Single-stranded DNA and RNA oligonucleotide synthesis services producing short custom sequences (5-125 bases) for research applications including PCR, cloning, and diagnostics. Over 90% of standard desalted orders are shipped within 24 hours with quality checked by ESI-MS.
• Express Oligos Expedited oligo synthesis service delivering primers in 1 day with same-day shipping, featuring proprietary high-efficiency synthesis technology and US production facility location near UPS hub. Supports tubes and plates with cut-off times of 5pm ET (tubes) and 3pm ET (plates).
• EXTREmer Long Oligos High-quality long oligonucleotide synthesis (60-200 bases) with low error rates (0.03-0.09%), >99.5% coupling efficiency, suitable for gene synthesis, cloning, CRISPR, and synthetic biology applications. Demonstrated up to 71% good clones in representative studies versus 14% with competitor oligos.
• qPCR Probes Quantitative PCR probes including standard dual-label probes, MGB (Minor Groove Binder) probes, LNA (Locked Nucleic Acid) probes, and Molecular Beacons delivered in 3-5 business days for qPCR assay development.
• MGB Probes Minor Groove Binder probes offering enhanced hybridization properties for qPCR assays with improved specificity and thermal stability.
• LNA Probes Locked Nucleic Acid probes with increased affinity and specificity for target sequences in qPCR applications.
• NGS Oligos and Adapters Next-generation sequencing oligos including UMIs, barcoded adapters, target enrichment probes, and NGS grade oligos for library preparation applications.
• cGMP Oligonucleotides cGMP-manufactured oligos for clinical and diagnostic applications, IVD production, and ASR (Analyte Specific Reagent) manufacturing compliant with regulatory requirements. Manufactured in the US cGMP facility.
• CRISPR Products CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing products including oligos and gene fragments optimized for CRISPR applications using EXTREmer technology.
• Sanger Sequencing Service Gold-standard DNA sequencing service including standard tube sequencing, overnight sequencing, high-volume plate sequencing, and premium read options with free barcodes and digital shipping labels. 99% of tube results arrive the next morning.
• SimpleSeq Kits Prepaid sequencing kits containing 96 barcoded 2D tubes for convenient sample submission with built-in primer storage, tracking dashboard, and 3-year validity.
• GLP Sequencing Good Laboratory Practice compliant sequencing service for regulatory and preclinical studies with full documentation and traceability.
• GMP Sequencing Good Manufacturing Practice compliant sequencing for regulated environments requiring highest quality control and documentation standards.
• Nanopore Sequencing Oxford Nanopore Technology-based long-read sequencing for whole plasmids, linear amplicons, bacterial genomes, and AAV vectors with fast turnaround and $15/sample starting price.
• Nanocoins Prepaid credit system for Nanopore sequencing allowing flexible access to sequencing services with account-based tracking.
• Gene Synthesis Double-stranded DNA gene synthesis service producing sequences from short simple constructs to 30kb complex genes in expression-ready vectors.
• Express Genes Expedited gene synthesis service with accelerated turnaround time for genes manufactured in the USA.
• GeneStrands Fragments Low-error linear double-stranded DNA fragments up to 3000bp for gene assembly, cloning, and CRISPR applications with 50% price promotion available.
• Plasmid Prep Plasmid DNA preparation service in midi, maxi, and giga scales for researchers needing scaled-up plasmid quantities.
• IVT mRNA In-vitro transcription mRNA synthesis products and services for vaccine and therapeutic research applications, offered via Blue Heron.
• Clinical Whole Genome Sequencing (30X) CAP/CLIA validated whole genome sequencing service using Illumina NovaSeq X Plus and NovaSeq 6000 platforms for clinical research.
• INVIEW Packages Pre-designed NGS packages including INVIEW Genome, Microbiome, Transcriptome, Metagenome, Exome, and Panel options optimized for common applications.
• NGSelect Semi-customizable NGS options including NGSelect DNA, RNA, Amplicon, and Ready2Load for tailored sequencing projects.
• GATCLiquid Oncopanel All-in-one Liquid biopsy cancer panel detecting mutations in 597 cancer-associated genes from cell-free DNA using hybrid capture and Illumina sequencing with 1% allele frequency detection limit.
• GATCLiquid Oncoexome Whole exome sequencing service for liquid biopsy samples targeting cancer-relevant genomic regions for comprehensive mutation profiling.
• Custom Genome Sequencing Fully custom NGS solutions for genome sequencing projects with tailored sample preparation and analysis workflows.
• Transcriptome Sequencing RNA sequencing services including de novo transcriptome, expression profiling, and small RNA sequencing using Illumina platforms.
• Expression Profiling mRNA-Seq based gene expression analysis service detecting alternative splice sites, fusion genes, and comprehensive transcriptome coverage.
• Small RNA Sequencing Small RNA sequencing service for discovering novel miRNAs and analyzing small RNA expression using Illumina HiSeq 2500 and MiSeq.
• Resequencing by Sequence Capture Targeted resequencing using NimbleGen SeqCap EZ capture technology for focused analysis of specific genomic regions up to 200 Mbp, with capacity for up to 940 samples simultaneously.
• De Novo Assembly Genome and transcriptome assembly service using software tools like Newbler, Celera, Mira, and Velvet for reconstructing sequences without reference genomes.
• Bioinformatic Solutions Comprehensive bioinformatics services including de novo assembly, mapping, variance analysis, transcriptome analysis, amplicon variance analysis, and BLAST against latest databases.
• BLAST Analysis High-speed BLAST sequence similarity search service against public or custom databases for functional annotation and sequence comparison.
• 16S Microbiome Profiling Bacterial analysis service using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, available as CAP/CLIA validated option for clinical microbiome studies.
• Clinical Microarrays CAP/CLIA validated genotyping microarray service with 654,027 fixed markers for high-throughput genetic analysis.
• GenoTyping Services Genetic variation analysis services including SNP genotyping, microsatellites, human identification, and GWAS studies.
• Cell Line Authentication Authentication service for verifying cell line identity and detecting contamination using genetic methods.
• Fragment Analysis Ready2Load Fragment analysis service for pre-cycled samples at $5.30/sample with no minimum sample requirement for plate submissions.
• ARTIC Primers ARTIC primer pools for viral sequencing, originally developed for SARS-CoV-2 but applicable to other viruses.
• SalivaDirect Kits Saliva-based molecular diagnostic testing kits for non-invasive sample collection.
• EVOCARD Prepay Cards Prepaid payment cards for funding genomics services with online ordering and automatic deduction for sequencing and oligo orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• >90% of standard desalted orders shipped within 24 hours
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Agilent (SureSelect Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationEurofins Genomics uses Agilent SureSelect chemistry for GATCLiquid Oncopanel All-in-one cancer gene panel testing. The service utilizes hybridization-based target capture with proprietary protocols and latest Agilent SureSelect technology for cfDNA analysis of 597 cancer-relevant genes.
• NimbleGen (SeqCap EZ)coreTechnology or IntegrationEurofins together with NimbleGen offers sequence capture with NimbleGen EZ Libraries for customized capture projects. NimbleGen's 50-105-mer probes with special design algorithms provide higher uniformed coverage than other methods for targeted resequencing. Available layouts include SeqCap EZ Choice (up to 7 Mbp), EZ Choice XL (up to 200 Mbp), and EZ Developer (up to 200 Mbp).
• Blue Heron (IVT mRNA, Gene Synthesis)coreTechnology or IntegrationBlue Heron genes and IVT mRNA services are available through Eurofins Genomics. Blue Heron provides specialized gene synthesis capabilities and IVT mRNA synthesis services, accessible via redirect ordering from the Eurofins website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GenScript: GenScript is a global gene synthesis and oligo/peptide provider with overlapping gene synthesis, oligo, IVT mRNA, and protein offerings; comparable in scale, customer base (academic + pharma), and competitive pricing pressure on Eurofins' GeneStrands and gene products.
• Synthego: Synthego competes in synthetic biology and CRISPR-focused oligo and gene editing products, overlapping with Eurofins' EXTREmer and CRISPR product lines for academic and biotech synthetic biology customers.
• Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT): IDT is the most directly comparable custom oligonucleotide and gene synthesis provider (now part of Danaher), competing head-to-head on custom oligos, qPCR probes, Sanger/NGS services, and gene synthesis for the same academic, pharma, and diagnostics customers.
• Twist Bioscience: Twist is a direct competitor in DNA synthesis using a silicon platform, with strengths in oligo pools, gene fragments, and NGS target enrichment — directly addressing the same synthetic biology, NGS, and gene synthesis buyers as Eurofins Genomics.
• LGC Biosearch Technologies: LGC Biosearch Technologies is a direct oligo and genomics services peer (custom oligos, probes, NGS services, PCR reagents), competing for the same academic, agbio, and diagnostic customers as Eurofins Genomics.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Agilent is both a partner (SureSelect target capture) and a competitor in genomics services, NGS, oligo/CGH arrays, and molecular diagnostics; comparable in pharma/biotech and clinical customer overlap.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher competes across oligos, Sanger/NGS sequencing services, qPCR, gene synthesis, and clinical genomics via brands such as Invitrogen and GeneArt; a broader incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with most of Eurofins Genomics' offerings.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad offers molecular biology tools, qPCR/dPCR systems, and reagents that intersect with Eurofins' oligo and qPCR probe offerings for academic and clinical research customers.
• QIAGEN: QIAGEN competes in sample preparation, NGS panels, and bioinformatics (Ingenuity Variant Analysis) for molecular diagnostics and life science research customers, and is also a partner to Eurofins in the GATCLiquid Oncopanel workflow.

Regional players

• Bioneer: Bioneer is an Asia-based (Korea) oligo synthesis and molecular diagnostics provider with comparable custom oligo and gene synthesis offerings, primarily serving Asia-Pacific customers in geographic markets where Eurofins Genomics has regional sites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eurofingenomics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EurofinsGenomicsUS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eurofinsgenomics
• Facebookfacebook.com/eurofingenomics

Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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