PCR Biosystems
PCR Biosystems is a privately held UK-based life-sciences company that develops and manufactures high-performance PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, NGS, and isothermal amplification reagents — including proprietary lyophilisable and air-dryable formulations — serving molecular biology research laboratories and IVD diagnostic kit developers globally through direct sales and a 40+ country distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PCR Biosystems does
PCR Biosystems Ltd., a privately held UK life-sciences company founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, develops and manufactures high-performance PCR and qPCR reagents, RT-qPCR kits, cDNA synthesis enzymes, NGS library preparation tools, and isothermal amplification reagents. Its product portfolio is organised across branded lines including Clara® (next-generation probe mixes), qPCRBIO® (SyGreen dye-based mixes), VeriFi® (polymerases), UltraScript® (reverse transcriptase), RiboShield® (RNase inhibitor), IsoFast® (Bst polymerase isothermal reagents), NGSBIO (library quantification), and PhaseAll™ (nucleic acid extraction). The company's principal technical differentiator is a proprietary formulation platform delivering lyophilisable and air-dryable reagent chemistries — glycerol-free 4x mixes with broad-spectrum inhibitor tolerance against crude saliva, blood, and environmental samples, and 12+ months of room-temperature stability — enabling point-of-care and field-deployable diagnostic assays without cold-chain logistics. ISO 13485:2016 certification supports direct supply into regulated IVD manufacturing workflows, and the company offers OEM and custom manufacturing services to diagnostic kit developers alongside a research-reagent catalogue.
PCR Biosystems sells its products through direct e-commerce storefronts (UK, USA, Rest of World) with quote-based pricing and free sample evaluation, complemented by an international distributor network spanning more than 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. It serves two primary customer segments — academic and commercial molecular biology research laboratories (for routine qPCR, gene expression, genotyping, and NGS workflows) and IVD/molecular diagnostic kit developers (requiring room-temperature stable, inhibitor-tolerant reagents) — with named regional distributors including Sopachem, Eurobio Scientific, NIPPON Genetics EUROPE, Genesee Scientific, FroggaBio, Cultek, Southern Cross Diagnostics, Resnova, ProBioscience Technologies, and Restar Communications Corporation. The company operates a four-office international footprint (London HQ, East Hartford US regional HQ, Oxford sales/marketing, and Beijing), employs 11-50 staff, and maintains active marketing and technical-support channels including a digital content library, social-media presence, application notes, and an enzyme-selection guide.
PCR Biosystems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PCR Biosystems
- Legal name
- PCR Biosystems Ltd.
- Website
- https://pcrbio.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PCR Biosystems is a privately held UK-based life-sciences company that develops and manufactures high-performance PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, NGS, and isothermal amplification reagents — including proprietary lyophilisable and air-dryable formulations — serving molecular biology research laboratories and IVD diagnostic kit developers globally through direct sales and a 40+ country distributor network.
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PCR Biosystems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Molecular Biology Reagents
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Molecular Diagnostics (PCR/qPCR, NGS-based assays) (HLAAALAA), Molecular Diagnostics (PCR/NAAT/NGS-based IVD) (HLAHAAAD), Multiplex & High-Throughput Diagnostics Platforms (microarrays, digital PCR, lab automation-enabled assays) (HLAAALAL)
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Where PCR Biosystems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
PCR Biosystems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- PCR Reagent and Kit Sales: PCR Biosystems generates revenue through the sale of molecular biology reagents including PCR polymerases, qPCR master mixes, RT-qPCR kits, cDNA synthesis reagents, NGS library preparation kits, and isothermal amplification reagents. Products are sold in various pack sizes (e.g., 600, 1000, 2000, 10000 reactions) at unit-based pricing. The company also offers bulk and custom/OEM manufacturing options for diagnostic kit developers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Clara Probe Mix - 1000 reactions (Lo-ROX format) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
PCR Biosystems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PCR Biosystems develops and manufactures high-performance PCR reagents and enzymes for life science research and molecular diagnostics. Its portfolio spans qPCR and RT-qPCR master mixes, hot-start and standard DNA polymerases, cDNA synthesis enzymes, NGS library preparation and quantification kits, isothermal amplification reagents, and proprietary lyophilizable/air-dryable formulations for room-temperature stable diagnostics, including custom/OEM manufacturing for diagnostic kit developers.
Product overview
PCR Biosystems develops and manufactures high-performance PCR reagents for research and molecular diagnostics. Their product portfolio is organized into branded product lines including Clara® (next-generation qPCR mixes), qPCRBIO SyGreen® (intercalating dye-based qPCR), VeriFi® (PCR polymerases), UltraScript® (cDNA synthesis), RiboShield® (RNase inhibitor), IsoFast® (isothermal amplification), and PhaseAll™ (nucleic acid extraction). Key product categories span Lyophilisable and Air-Dryable reagents for room-temperature stable diagnostics, qPCR reagents for real-time detection, RT-qPCR kits for RNA analysis, standard and hot-start DNA polymerases, cDNA synthesis enzymes, NGS library preparation and quantification tools, isothermal amplification reagents, and nucleic acid extraction products. The company also offers OEM and custom diagnostic reagent manufacturing services and holds ISO 13485 certification for diagnostic applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Clara®: Product line for probe mixes, HRM mixes, and inhibitor-tolerant mixes for qPCR applications
- qPCRBIO
- VeriFi®
- UltraScript®
- RiboShield®
- IsoFast®
- NGSBIO
- PhaseAll™
- SampleTrack
- Lyo-Ready
- Air-Dryable
Products and services
- Clara® Probe Mixes Next-generation 4x probe-based qPCR master mix with antibody-mediated hot start, compatible with all probe chemistries (TaqMan, Scorpions, molecular beacons) and real-time PCR instruments. Available in clear, purple dye, and UNG/dUTP formats with multiple ROX options. Targets research laboratories and IVD developers.
- Clara® Probe 1-Step Mixes Single-tube 4x RT-qPCR master mix for ultra-sensitive detection of RNA and DNA targets in single and multiplex assays. Contains modified UltraScript® RTase and RiboShield® RNase inhibitor for RNA virus and gene expression workflows.
- Clara® Inhibitor-Tolerant Probe & Probe 1-Step Mixes Probe-based qPCR mixes engineered for robust tolerance to inhibitors found in crude saliva, blood, and environmental samples, enabling direct detection without extensive nucleic acid purification.
- Clara® HRM Mix High-resolution melting analysis mix for SNP screening, methylation analysis, and large-scale population genotyping studies.
- qPCRBIO SyGreen® Chameleon Kit Visual sample tracking qPCR master mix featuring colour-shift technology that confirms sample addition through a simple colour change, reducing pipetting and setup errors in qPCR laboratories.
- qPCRBIO SyGreen® Mixes Intercalating dye-based real-time PCR mix providing a SYBR Green alternative for fast, highly sensitive gene expression analysis with minimal optimization.
- qPCRBIO SyGreen® 1-Step Kits Single-tube one-step cDNA synthesis and real-time PCR kit using SyGreen intercalating dye technology for fast, specific, and ultra-sensitive RNA detection.
- qPCRBIO Probe Mixes Robust universal probe-based real-time PCR mix for detection of low-copy DNA targets (genomic, cDNA, viral sequences). Compatible with all probe chemistries.
- qPCRBIO Probe 1-Step Virus Detect High-concentration 4x RT-qPCR kit for ultra-sensitive, high-throughput detection of viral RNA sequences with enhanced sample input capability, suited for diagnostic workflows.
- qPCRBIO Probe 1-Step Go Universal 2x master mix for fast, sensitive one-step RT-qPCR with sequence-specific probes, featuring antibody-mediated hot start and a redesigned buffer system.
- VeriFi® Polymerase & Mixes High-performance DNA polymerases and ready mixes for reliable PCR amplification across a wide range of templates for research laboratories.
- VeriFi® Hot Start Polymerase & Mixes Hot-start DNA polymerases using antibody-mediated enzyme inhibition for improved specificity and reduced non-specific amplification in PCR workflows.
- PCRBIO Taq DNA Polymerase & Mixes Standard Taq DNA polymerase and ready-to-use mixes for routine PCR applications in research laboratories.
- PCRBIO HS Taq DNA Polymerase & Mixes Hot-start Taq DNA polymerase and mixes providing improved specificity for routine and demanding PCR applications.
- PCRBIO Ultra Polymerase & Mixes Ultra polymerase formulation for enhanced performance in demanding PCR applications.
- PCRBIO HiFi Polymerase High-fidelity DNA polymerase for applications requiring high replication accuracy, such as cloning and sequencing.
- PCRBIO 1-Step Go RT-PCR Kit One-step RT-PCR kit for combined reverse transcription and PCR amplification of RNA targets in a single tube.
- UltraScript® Reverse Transcriptase & Kits Thermostable reverse transcriptase and cDNA synthesis kits for generating high-quality cDNA from RNA templates for downstream qPCR, cloning, and sequencing applications.
- UltraScript® 2.0 Reverse Transcriptase & Kits Next-generation thermostable reverse transcriptase with improved performance and higher cDNA yields for demanding RT-qPCR workflows.
- RiboShield® RNase Inhibitor Standalone RNase inhibitor that protects RNA templates from degradation during cDNA synthesis and RT-qPCR reactions.
- IsoFast® Hot Start Bst Polymerase & Mixes Hot-start Bst polymerase and ready mixes for rapid, sensitive isothermal amplification of DNA and RNA targets, used in point-of-care and field diagnostics.
- IsoFast® Hot Start Bst Colour Mix Hot-start Bst polymerase mix with a colour indicator providing visual confirmation of isothermal amplification reactions.
- IsoFast® Bst 1-Step Mix One-step isothermal amplification mix combining reverse transcription and Bst polymerase amplification in a single reaction for RNA targets.
- IsoFast® Bst Polymerase Standard Bst polymerase for isothermal amplification workflows in research and diagnostic development.
- NGSBIO Library Quant Kit for Illumina PCR-based kit for accurate quantification of NGS libraries prepared for Illumina sequencing platforms, supporting optimal cluster density.
- VeriFi® Library Amplification Mix for NGS PCR mix for efficient, unbiased amplification of next-generation sequencing libraries across multiple sequencing workflows.
- Air-Dryable Inhibitor-Tolerant qPCR Probe Mixes Glycerol-free 4x probe-based qPCR mixes formulated to be air-dried in a standard laboratory oven, producing room-temperature-stable assays with broad-spectrum inhibitor tolerance for crude saliva, blood, and environmental samples. Targeted at molecular diagnostic kit developers.
- Air-Dryable Probe Mix and Probe 1-Step Mix Air-dryable 4x qPCR and RT-qPCR mixes dried in a standard laboratory oven, enabling dried assay formats without lyophilisation equipment for point-of-care diagnostics.
- Lyo-Ready Inhibitor-Tolerant Probe Mix & Probe 1-Step Kit Lyophilisation-ready 4x qPCR and RT-qPCR mixes with broad-spectrum inhibitor tolerance, manufactured under ISO 13485 for use in regulated molecular diagnostic workflows and point-of-care tests. Ambient-temperature stability of at least 12 months post-drying.
- Lyo-Ready Probe Mix and Probe 1-Step Kit Lyophilisation-ready mixes optimized for ultra-sensitive detection of viral RNA sequences after freeze-drying, with excipients engineered for successful lyophilisation and ambient-temperature storage.
- PCRBIO Rapid Extract Kits Fast, column-free DNA extraction kits producing PCR-ready DNA from tissue, blood, plant material, and other sample types.
- PhaseAll™ RNA Extraction Reagent Single-phase RNA extraction reagent for rapid isolation of RNA from various sample types to feed downstream RT-qPCR workflows.
- Diagnostic Reagents (OEM and Custom Manufacturing) Bulk and custom/OEM manufacturing service of PCR reagents for in-vitro diagnostic kit developers and molecular diagnostic companies, leveraging ISO 13485 certified production for regulated workflows.
Companies that use PCR Biosystems
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PCR Biosystems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
PCR Biosystems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Sopachem (Belgium and Netherlands)coreMajor European distributor covering Belgium and Netherlands markets. Sopachem NV/SA (Belgium) and Sopachem BV (Netherlands) provide local sales and support for PCR Biosystems products.
- Eurobio Scientific (France)coreFrench distributor providing sales and distribution services for PCR Biosystems reagents in the French market.
- NIPPON Genetics EUROPE (Germany/Austria)coreEuropean arm of Japanese instrumentation company NIPPON Genetics serving Germany and Austria markets.
- Genesee Scientific (USA)coreUS distributor covering the United States market, providing local sales and support for PCR Biosystems products.
- FroggaBio (Canada)coreCanadian distributor providing sales and distribution services for PCR Biosystems reagents in Canada.
- Cultek (Spain)coreSpanish distributor providing local sales and support for PCR Biosystems products in Spain.
- Southern Cross Diagnostics (Australia)coreAustralian distributor covering the Australian and New Zealand markets for PCR Biosystems products.
- Resnova (Italy)coreItalian distributor providing sales and distribution services for PCR Biosystems reagents in Italy.
- ProBioscience Technologies (Singapore)coreSingapore-based distributor serving the Southeast Asian market including Singapore.
- Restar Communications Corporation (Japan)coreJapanese distributor providing sales and distribution services for PCR Biosystems reagents in Japan.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PCR Biosystems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Promega Corporation: Promega develops PCR and qPCR reagents, reverse transcription enzymes, and nucleic acid extraction products sold globally through direct sales and distributors — directly overlapping PCR Biosystems' product portfolio in research and OEM diagnostics.
- New England Biolabs (NEB): NEB manufactures and sells PCR/qPCR enzymes, master mixes, and isothermal amplification reagents directly comparable to PCR Biosystems' Clara®, qPCRBIO, VeriFi®, and IsoFast® product lines. Both companies target life-science research labs and OEM diagnostic kit developers with proprietary enzyme formulations.
- Meridian Bioscience (Revvity): Meridian Bioscience (now part of Revvity) is a specialist OEM supplier of molecular biology reagents, including qPCR/RT-qPCR mixes and lyophilised diagnostic reagents, directly comparable to PCR Biosystems' OEM-focused reagent business.
- Takara Bio: Takara Bio offers PCR/qPCR master mixes, RT enzymes, and NGS library prep reagents with strong distribution in Asia and globally, comparable to PCR Biosystems' branded research and diagnostic reagent lines.
- LGC Biosearch Technologies: LGC Biosearch Technologies supplies PCR/qPCR reagents, custom oligos, and OEM molecular biology reagents to diagnostic developers — overlapping directly with PCR Biosystems' OEM reagent and custom manufacturing offering.
Broad incumbents
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher's Applied Biosystems brand offers an extensive portfolio of PCR/qPCR master mixes, RT enzymes, and OEM custom reagent manufacturing that overlaps directly with PCR Biosystems across research and IVD customers.
- Qiagen: Qiagen provides PCR/qPCR reagents, sample-prep kits, and a broad molecular diagnostics portfolio. Its OEM reagent business and lyophilisation-related offerings compete directly with PCR Biosystems' air-dryable/lyo-ready diagnostic reagent lines.
- Roche Diagnostics: Roche operates LightCycler real-time PCR instruments and a broad portfolio of PCR/qPCR reagents used in research and IVD — a large incumbent competing with PCR Biosystems across both research reagents and diagnostic OEM supply.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a large life-science incumbent with a broad PCR/qPCR reagent catalogue (e.g., SsoAdvanced mixes), real-time PCR instruments, and ISO-certified diagnostic reagent manufacturing — competing with PCR Biosystems in both research reagents and diagnostic OEM supply.
Emerging players
- Biotium: Biotium specialises in fluorescent dyes, qPCR mixes, and cell biology reagents; its qPCR/PCR reagent products overlap with PCR Biosystems' qPCRBIO SyGreen® and probe-mix lines, though Biotium's primary focus is fluorescent probes and dyes.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Customer concentration
PCR Biosystems social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
PCR Biosystems financial estimates
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PCR Biosystems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
PCR Biosystems funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about PCR Biosystems
What does PCR Biosystems do?
PCR Biosystems develops and manufactures high-performance PCR reagents and enzymes for life science research and molecular diagnostics. Its portfolio spans qPCR and RT-qPCR master mixes, hot-start and standard DNA polymerases, cDNA synthesis enzymes, NGS library preparation and quantification kits, isothermal amplification reagents, and proprietary lyophilizable/air-dryable formulations for room-temperature stable diagnostics, including custom/OEM manufacturing for diagnostic kit developers.
Is PCR Biosystems a public or private company?
PCR Biosystems is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was PCR Biosystems founded?
PCR Biosystems was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PCR Biosystems based?
PCR Biosystems is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does PCR Biosystems make money?
One revenue line is on record: PCR Reagent and Kit Sales.
Who are PCR Biosystems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Promega Corporation, New England Biolabs (NEB), Meridian Bioscience (Revvity), Takara Bio and LGC Biosearch Technologies. Broad incumbents are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Qiagen, Roche Diagnostics and Bio-Rad Laboratories. Biotium is listed as an emerging player.
Does PCR Biosystems have an API?
No public API is recorded for PCR Biosystems.
What industry is PCR Biosystems in?
PCR Biosystems's product category is Molecular Biology Reagents. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAF, Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays), with a secondary code of HLAAALAA, Molecular Diagnostics (PCR/qPCR, NGS-based assays). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.