Darwin Microfluidics
Darwin Microfluidics is a Paris-based B2B e-commerce distributor (founded 2017) that aggregates microfluidics components, instruments, and consumables from 16+ third-party manufacturers into a one-stop storefront for academic research labs, pharma/biotech firms, and OEM integrators worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Darwin Microfluidics does
Darwin Microfluidics is a Paris-based, privately held B2B e-commerce distributor founded in 2017 that specializes in microfluidics components, equipment, and consumables. The company curates and resells products from 16+ third-party manufacturers — including Micronit, Microfluidic ChipShop, Elveflow, Bartels Mikrotechnik, SynVivo, NETRI, TissUse, InSphero, MEPSGEN, Inside Therapeutics, KLOE, Ossiform, Revivocell, Droplet Genomics, IDEX, and Advanced Microfluidics — across categories such as microfluidic chips, droplet generators, micromixers, peristaltic and syringe pumps, pressure controllers, valves, sensors, tubing and fittings, laboratory equipment, organ-on-a-chip platforms, lipid nanoparticle synthesis systems, and microfabrication tools including the proprietary Profluidics 285D 3D printer. Darwin Microfluidics positions itself as a one-stop aggregator in a highly fragmented niche supply market, reducing vendor management overhead for its customers.
The company targets research laboratories (academic and institutional), pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, OEM/industrial integrators, and newly established labs. Its go-to-market combines a self-serve e-commerce storefront with assisted sales via "Ask An Expert" and "Get A Quote" consultation touchpoints, supported by an in-house team of Engineers and PhDs who provide product compatibility guidance and author a technical blog and application notes. Pricing follows a unit-pricing model with quantity-based discounts on select products, bulk-order negotiation available through sales, and a Lab Startup Program offering a 5% website-wide discount for new labs. Revenue is generated primarily through product resale markup, with order values ranging from sub-$100 consumables to instruments exceeding $10,000.
Worldwide express shipping (1–2 day delivery for in-stock items) is supported with regionally differentiated customs handling: EU orders ship without customs fees, US orders under DDP incoterms, and international orders under DAP. The company maintains a small headcount (1–10 employees), operates without disclosed external funding or ownership changes, and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. No M&A activity, regulatory actions, or leadership changes are recorded in the available data.
Darwin Microfluidics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Darwin Microfluidics
- Legal name
- Darwin Microfluidics
- Website
- https://darwin-microfluidics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Darwin Microfluidics is a Paris-based B2B e-commerce distributor (founded 2017) that aggregates microfluidics components, instruments, and consumables from 16+ third-party manufacturers into a one-stop storefront for academic research labs, pharma/biotech firms, and OEM integrators worldwide.
- Ownership category
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Darwin Microfluidics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Microfluidics Lab Supplies Distribution
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF)
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Where Darwin Microfluidics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Darwin Microfluidics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Resale / Distribution: Darwin Microfluidics operates primarily as a specialized B2B distributor and reseller of microfluidic components, systems, and consumables sourced from multiple branded manufacturers. Revenue is generated through the mark-up on products sold via its e-commerce platform, with pricing ranging from sub-$100 items to high-value instruments exceeding $10,000. Quantity-based discounts are available for certain products, and bulk order negotiations are offered for large-scale purchases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Competitive list pricing with quantity-based discounts for select products |
| Subscription | Annual | Lab Startup Program — 5% discount for new lab setups |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Darwin Microfluidics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Darwin Microfluidics is a specialized B2B distributor that curates and resells microfluidic components, instruments, and consumables — including chips, pumps, valves, sensors, tubing, organ-on-a-chip platforms, microfabrication tools, and laboratory equipment — sourced from approximately 16 third-party manufacturers, sold to research labs, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, and OEM integrators worldwide via its e-commerce storefront. The company layers expert product-selection consultation from in-house engineers and PhDs and content (blog, application notes) on top of the distribution activity.
Product overview
Darwin Microfluidics operates as a comprehensive one-stop distributor for microfluidics, offering an extensive portfolio of equipment, components, and specialized solutions for research laboratories and industrial applications. The product ecosystem includes: Microfluidic Chips (Cell Culture Chips, Droplet Generators with Flow Focusing/T-Junction/Co-Flow designs, Micromixers, Organ-on-a-Chip Devices, Flow Cells, Chip Holders); Microfabrication Equipment (3D printing systems like the ProFluidics 285D, Soft-Lithography Systems with hot embossing machines and mask aligners, UV-KUB 2 UV-LED Masking System, photoresists, PDMS elastomers, and chip prototyping tools); Flow Control Systems (Peristaltic Pumps, Syringe Pumps, Pressure Controllers, Miniature Pumps including piezo and gear pumps, and Microfluidic Valves); Laboratory Equipment (Microscopes, Cameras, Centrifuges, Shakers, Magnetic Stirrers, Micropipettes, Hotplates, Balances); Sensors (Flow Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Biosensors); Tubing & Fittings (comprehensive range of C-Flex, fluoropolymer, silicone, and specialized tubing with connectors); and Biology Products (Organ-on-a-Chip Platforms including NETRI TriaLink, SynVivo models like SynRAM and SynBBB, Revivocell NANOSTACKS, Spheroids with InSphero Akura plates, and Lipid Nanoparticle Synthesis Systems including the TAMARA Nanoparticle Synthesis System and MEPSGEN NanoCalibur). Key brand partners include Micronit, Microfluidic ChipShop, IDEX, Advanced Microfluidics, Elveflow, NETRI, SynVivo, InSphero, MEPSGEN, TissUse, KLOE, and Bartels Mikrotechnik.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- Microfluidic Chips Comprehensive range of polymer and glass microfluidic chips for cell culture, sample preparation, droplet generation, and sensor integration, supplied to research laboratories.
- Droplet Generators Microfluidic chips for droplet generation including Flow Focusing, T-Junction, Co-Flow, and Drop-seq designs for emulsification, encapsulation, and single-cell barcoding applications.
- Micromixers Passive and active micromixer chips for efficient mixing of liquids in microfluidic applications, including herringbone and serpentine designs.
- Microfabrication Equipment Complete microfabrication solutions including 3D printing systems, soft-lithography equipment, mask aligners, photoresists, elastomers, PDMS, and materials for chip prototyping.
- Peristaltic Pumps Laboratory peristaltic pump systems, pump heads, and accessories for precise fluid transfer in microfluidics applications.
- Syringe Pumps Precision syringe pump systems and OEM modules for accurate flow control in microfluidic experiments.
- Pressure Controllers Electronic pressure controllers for microfluidic flow control with reservoirs and accessories.
- Miniature Pumps Compact piezo pumps and gear pumps for miniature fluidic applications and OEM integration.
- Microfluidic Valves Solenoid valves, SMA valves, manual valves, and rotary valves for fluidic switching and control in microfluidic systems.
- Laboratory Equipment Supporting laboratory instruments including microscopes, cameras, centrifuges, shakers, magnetic stirrers, micropipettes, hotplates, and balances.
- Microfluidic Sensors Flow sensors, pressure sensors, and biosensors for real-time monitoring in microfluidic systems, including pH, O2, and CO2 biosensors.
- Tubing & Fittings Complete range of fluid transfer tubing including C-Flex, fluoropolymers (FEP, PEEK, PFA, PTFE), silicone, Tygon, and peristaltic pump tubing plus fittings and connectors.
- Organ-on-a-Chip Devices Microfluidic chips designed to replicate organ structure and physiological functions, enabling disease modeling, drug testing, and tissue engineering research.
- Organ-on-a-Chip Instruments Control units and instruments for operating and analyzing organ-on-a-chip devices, including the TissUse HUMIMIC Starter control unit.
- Spheroid Products Spheroid formation and cultivation devices including InSphero Akura 96 and Akura 384 spheroid microplates and Akura PLUS hanging drop microplates for 3D cell culture and spheroid research.
- Lipid Nanoparticle Synthesis Complete solutions for lipid nanoparticle synthesis including flow control equipment, synthesis chips, and integrated systems for LNP formulation research.
- Microfluidic 3D Printer (Profluidics 285D) 3D microfluidic printer enabling chip design-to-device prototyping in one day without a cleanroom, distributed as part of the microfabrication catalog.
- UV-KUB 2 UV-LED Masking System UV-LED masking system from KLOE for microfluidics and photolithography offering resolution down to 2 µm for 4 and 6 inch wafers.
- TAMARA Nanoparticle Synthesis System Plug-and-play microfluidic nanoparticle formulation system from Inside Therapeutics supporting volumes from 0.2-10 mL with up to 97% encapsulation efficiency for RNA-LNP and PDI under 0.2.
- NETRI TriaLink Organ-on-a-Chip Platform PDMS-based organ-on-a-chip platform from NETRI enabling fluidic isolation and co-culture of up to 3 cell types with microelectrode array (MEA) option for neural recording.
- SynRAM 3D Inflammation Model Complete SynVivo platform for studying inflammation pathways with real-time tracking of rolling, adhesion, and migration processes in a microfluidic chip format.
- mp-Lowdriver Pump Driver Compact pump driver from Bartels Mikrotechnik for BP7 and mp6 micropumps, with I2C interface, dimensions of 10.16 x 25.4 x 2.64 mm, adjustable amplitude (0-150 Vpp) and frequency (8-2000 Hz).
- Revivocell NANOSTACKS Culture Insets Stackable culture insets for 24-well plates from Revivocell enabling cell-cell and organ-organ interactions for organ-on-a-chip modeling, in transparent PET or PC materials.
Companies that use Darwin Microfluidics
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Darwin Microfluidics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Darwin Microfluidics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MicronitcoreDarwin Microfluidics distributes Micronit-branded products including organ-on-a-chip top and bottom layers, microfluidic chips, and chip holders. Micronit is a key brand in their biology and organ-on-a-chip product lines.
- Microfluidic ChipShopcoreMicrofluidic ChipShop is a primary brand distributed by Darwin Microfluidics, with extensive product listings including chips, connectors, fittings, and fluidic modules. One of the most represented brands on the platform.
- ElveflowcoreDarwin Microfluidics distributes Elveflow products, a brand specializing in microfluidic flow control and instrumentation. Represented in the 'Our Brands' section.
- Bartels MikrotechnikcoreDarwin Microfluidics distributes Bartels Mikrotechnik products including the mp-Lowdriver pump driver, mp-Multiboard2 evaluation board, BP7 micropumps, and related accessories. A prominently featured brand.
- SynVivocoreDarwin Microfluidics distributes SynVivo products including SynRAM 3D Inflammation Model, SynBBB Blood Brain Barrier Model, SynTumor 3D Cancer Model, and SynTox 3D Toxicology Model — advanced microfluidic biological models for disease and drug research.
- NETRIcoreDarwin Microfluidics distributes NETRI NeuroFluidics organ-on-a-chip platforms including DuaLink, TriaLink, and Shift series products with MEA (MicroElectrode Array) configurations for neurobiology and electrophysiology research.
- TissUsecoreDarwin Microfluidics distributes TissUse HUMIMIC multi-organ-on-a-chip products including HUMIMIC Chip2 (2-organ), Chip3 (3-organ), Chip4 (5-organ), and associated instruments including the HUMIMIC Starter control unit.
- InSpherominorDarwin Microfluidics distributes InSphero products including Akura 96 and Akura 384 spheroid microplates, and Akura PLUS hanging drop microplates for 3D cell culture and spheroid research.
- MEPSGENminorDarwin Microfluidics distributes MEPSGEN products including MEPS-TBC organ-on-a-chip platforms and NanoCalibur nanoparticle synthesis system — advanced systems for tissue modeling and LNP formulation.
- Inside TherapeuticsminorDarwin Microfluidics distributes Inside Therapeutics' TAMARA nanoparticle synthesis system and the Lipid Nanoparticle Synthesis Pack, designed for LNP and liposome formulation research.
- Advanced MicroflufluidicsminorDarwin Microfluidics distributes Advanced Microfluidics products including power supplies and accessories for microfluidic systems. Featured in the 'Our Brands' section.
- IDE XminorDarwin Microfluidics distributes IDEX products including fittings, connectors, and fluidic components. Featured in the 'Our Brands' section.
- RevivocellminorDarwin Microfluidics distributes Revivocell's NANOSTACKS culture insets for 24-well plates — a modular, scalable organ-on-a-chip platform enabling cell-cell and organ-organ interactions in standard lab equipment.
- Droplet GenomicsminorDarwin Microfluidics distributes Droplet Genomics products including active droplet sorting chips for high-throughput single-cell analysis and sorting in droplets.
- OssiformminorDarwin Microfluidics distributes Ossiform's P3D Bone Scaffold — 3D printed bioceramic scaffolds for bone-like in vitro studies, disease modeling, and drug screening.
- KLOEminorDarwin Microfluidics distributes KLOE's UV-KUB 2 UV-LED masking system for microfluidics and photolithography, offering resolution down to 2 µm for chip microfabrication.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights2 records
Darwin Microfluidics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Syrris: Syrris specializes in flow chemistry and microfluidic reactor systems for chemistry and pharma R&D, overlapping with Darwin's flow chemistry and pump/valve categories and serving a similar research and industrial buyer base.
- Elveflow: Elveflow is both a Darwin distribution partner and a direct peer in microfluidic flow control instrumentation (pressure controllers, OB1 pumps, sensor readouts). It is comparable in that both serve the same lab buyer with overlapping pump, valve, and sensor product lines.
- Cellix: Cellix develops microfluidic pump systems and biochips for cell biology and drug discovery research. It competes with Darwin in microfluidic flow control and biochip categories and targets the same research lab and pharma R&D buyer base.
- Ibidi: Ibidi manufactures cell culture and microfluidic consumables (channel slides, flow chambers, pump systems) widely used in academic and pharma research labs. It is a direct comparable in microfluidic cell-handling consumables and instruments.
- Micronit: Micronit manufactures microfluidic chips, organ-on-a-chip platforms, and chip holders — also a Darwin distribution partner. It is a direct comparable in lab-on-a-chip consumables and organ-on-a-chip research tooling.
- Fluigent: Fluigent is a direct competitor in microfluidic flow control, offering pressure controllers, syringe pumps, and flow sensors to research labs and OEMs — directly overlapping with several core Darwin Microfluidics categories. Both target the same academic and biotech R&D buyer with comparable instrumentation.
- Microfluidic ChipShop: Microfluidic ChipShop is both a Darwin distribution partner and a direct peer in microfluidic chip manufacturing (glass and polymer chips, connectors, fluidic modules). Comparable because Darwin resells ChipShop products alongside complementary offerings from other brands.
- Dolomite Microfluidics: Dolomite Microfluidics (part of Blacktrace) manufactures microfluidic chips, connectors, pumps, and flow chemistry systems — directly comparable to the breadth of Darwin's catalog. Both sell to academic, pharma, and biotech R&D buyers globally.
Emerging players
- TTP Labtech: TTP Labtech develops lab automation and microfluidic-enabled instrumentation (e.g., droplet handling, cell biology) used in pharma and academic research. Comparable as an emerging specialized player addressing overlapping research workflows in miniaturized, microfluidic-enabled assays.
Broad incumbents
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a broad life-science research tools incumbent supplying droplets/digital PCR, cell sorting, and lab consumables to the same academic and biotech R&D buyers that Darwin serves. It is comparable as a much larger incumbent in adjacent life-science tooling categories.
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Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Darwin Microfluidics
What does Darwin Microfluidics do?
Darwin Microfluidics is a specialized B2B distributor that curates and resells microfluidic components, instruments, and consumables — including chips, pumps, valves, sensors, tubing, organ-on-a-chip platforms, microfabrication tools, and laboratory equipment — sourced from approximately 16 third-party manufacturers, sold to research labs, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, and OEM integrators worldwide via its e-commerce storefront. The company layers expert product-selection consultation from in-house engineers and PhDs and content (blog, application notes) on top of the distribution activity.
Is Darwin Microfluidics a public or private company?
Darwin Microfluidics is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Darwin Microfluidics founded?
Darwin Microfluidics was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Darwin Microfluidics based?
Darwin Microfluidics is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Darwin Microfluidics make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Resale / Distribution.
Who are Darwin Microfluidics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Syrris, Elveflow, Cellix, Ibidi, Micronit, Fluigent, Microfluidic ChipShop and Dolomite Microfluidics. TTP Labtech is listed as an emerging player. Bio-Rad Laboratories is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Darwin Microfluidics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Darwin Microfluidics.
What industry is Darwin Microfluidics in?
Darwin Microfluidics's product category is Microfluidics Lab Supplies Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAF, Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 5065.