DSS Imagetech
DSS Imagetech is a New Delhi-based B2B distributor and solutions provider of biotechnology and life sciences products in India, representing over 30 global brands and serving diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, IVF clinics, and research institutions with instruments, kits, and consumables.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What DSS Imagetech does
DSS Imagetech Pvt. Ltd. is a New Delhi-based B2B distributor and solutions provider of biotechnology, life sciences, and clinical diagnostics products serving the Indian market. Founded in 1998 (with operational milestones from 2004 onward), the company operates through multiple divisions — Clinical Diagnostics, Medical, Microscopy & Imaging, R&D, IVF (via sub-brand Hana Health), and ASMI — and holds distribution or exclusive representation rights in India for more than 30 global brands including Evident (formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions), Abberior, Abbott Molecular, MRC Holland, Dako/Agilent, Applied Spectral Imaging, MBF Bioscience, and SpaceGen. Its portfolio spans the full laboratory and clinical workflow: advanced microscopy systems (confocal, light sheet, super-resolution, electrophysiology), digital slide scanners, NGS-based oncology and hereditary cancer diagnostic kits, cytogenetic and FISH instruments, MLPA assays, real-time PCR kits, IVF consumables, and analysis software including AI-assisted karyotyping and digital pathology platforms.
The company earns revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of instruments, supplemented by recurring sales of kits, reagents, and consumables that pair with installed equipment, plus software licenses for cytogenetic and pathology workflows. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by a website enquiry system, technical demonstrations, workshops, webinars, and active participation in conferences such as APCON, MICROCON, and KAPCON. Customer segments include diagnostic laboratories, hospitals and healthcare institutions, IVF clinics, research institutes, and academic institutions — supported by a pan-India office network and a specialized applications team providing training and after-sales service.
The company's strategic posture has shifted in 2026 toward higher-value adjacencies: an exclusive India partnership with Overture Life for the DaVitri automated egg-freezing platform (via Hana Health) and a strategic MOU with CarbGeM to deploy AI-powered life science and medical imaging solutions. DSS remains a private, founder-led entity with no disclosed external funding rounds or M&A activity.
DSS Imagetech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DSS Imagetech
- Legal name
- DSS Imagetech Pvt. Ltd.
- Website
- https://dssimage.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- DSS Imagetech is a New Delhi-based B2B distributor and solutions provider of biotechnology and life sciences products in India, representing over 30 global brands and serving diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, IVF clinics, and research institutions with instruments, kits, and consumables.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DSS Imagetech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Life Sciences Distribution
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Multiplex & High-Throughput Diagnostics Platforms (microarrays, digital PCR, lab automation-enabled assays) (HLAAALAL)
Keywords
Where DSS Imagetech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New Delhi
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
DSS Imagetech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Biotechnology Products Distribution: DSS Imagetech distributes a wide range of biotechnology products including laboratory instruments, diagnostic kits, reagents, and consumables from global brand partners. Revenue is generated through product sales to laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions.
- Molecular Diagnostics Solutions: Provides Real-Time PCR kits for infectious diseases, cervical cancer screening, and food testing; NGS-based genomic profiling panels; and FISH probes for cytogenetic analysis.
- Medical Devices and IVF Solutions: Through Hana Health division, offers IVF-related products including DaVitri automated egg-freezing technology, consumables, and media for fertility clinics.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B enterprise sales model with quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
DSS Imagetech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DSS Imagetech is a New Delhi-based distributor and solution provider for global biotechnology and life sciences brands operating in India. The company sells advanced microscopy systems, NGS-based molecular diagnostic kits, cytogenetic and FISH products, IVF solutions, and digital pathology platforms to diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, IVF clinics, research institutes, and academic institutions across India, backed by technical applications support and after-sales service.
Product overview
DSS Imagetech is a New Delhi-based life sciences and biotechnology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across molecular diagnostics, clinical diagnostics, microscopy and imaging, and IVF segments. The product portfolio includes: (1) Advanced microscopy systems such as SLICE Light Sheet Microscope and FLUOVIEW FV5000 confocal microscope; (2) NGS-based molecular diagnostic kits for oncology including Oncology Multi-Gene Mutations Detection Kit (482 mutations/13 genes), Tumor CGP Panel (1200 genes), Hereditary Cancers Panel (58 genes), and cancer-specific gene mutation detection kits for solid tumors, thyroid cancer, glioma, and BRCA1/2; (3) Cytogenetic solutions including NXtec D024 KaryoProfiler, FISH systems, and MLPA assays; (4) Digital pathology and AI-powered analysis platforms including Onward Assist and Applied Spectral Imaging software; (5) IVF solutions through Hana Health division including the DaVitri automated egg-freezing platform, culture media, and consumables; (6) Microfluidics instruments and reagents. The company serves diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, IVF clinics, biotechnology companies, research institutes, and academic institutions through partnerships with global brands including Evident, Abberior, MBF Bioscience, MRC Holland, Abbott Molecular, and Applied Spectral Imaging.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Hana Health: A division of DSS Imagetech focused on fertility and IVF solutions, including the DaVitri automated egg-freezing technology partnership with Overture Life.
Products and services
- SLICE Light Sheet Microscope High-performance, affordable light sheet imaging system providing advanced 3D imaging capabilities for research labs, with BrightSLICE software for tera-voxel visualization and integration with MBF Bioscience analytical tools.
- FLUOVIEW FV5000 Confocal Microscope Next-generation confocal laser scanning microscope from Evident offering unmatched clarity, speed, and quantitative accuracy for surface-level to deep-tissue imaging in living samples.
- NXtec D024 KaryoProfiler DigitalMLPA assay for genome-wide detection of gross copy number changes across all chromosomes at 2-4 Mb resolution, combining SALSA MLPA with next-generation sequencing for accurate detection of chromosomal abnormalities.
- Oncology Multi-Gene Mutations Detection Kit High-throughput NGS-based kit detecting 482 somatic mutations across 13 key cancer-related genes (NSCLC and colorectal cancer) using RingCap technology for single-base mutations, insertions, deletions, and gene fusions.
- Tumor Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Panel Assay NGS-based solution analyzing 1,200 tumor-related genes for research use, detecting SNVs, indels, CNVs, and gene fusions across comprehensive cancer panels.
- Hereditary Cancers Panel Assay NGS-based assay for comprehensive genetic analysis of 58 clinically relevant genes associated with hereditary cancer syndromes, detecting SNVs and indels.
- Solid Tumors 107 Gene Mutations Detection Kit Qualitative detection kit for 107 tumor-related gene mutations using NGS, supporting SNV, indel, fusion, CNV, and MSI detection from FFPE or fresh tissue samples.
- BRCA1/2 Gene Mutations Detection Kit Qualitative detection kit for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations in FFPE tissue or peripheral blood samples, key biomarkers in hereditary breast and ovarian cancers.
- Thyroid Cancer Gene Mutation Detection Kit NGS solution covering 16 DNA-level genes and 87 RNA-level genes (209 fusion forms) for comprehensive detection of pathogenic mutations associated with thyroid cancer.
- Human Glioma 26 Gene Mutations Detection Kit NGS-based assay for qualitative detection of key glioma-associated genetic alterations including SNVs, indels, gene fusions, CNVs, and chromosome variations.
- Cervsure HPV Detection Kit HPV detection kit for cervical cancer screening, supporting early diagnosis and prevention programs.
- DaVitri Automated Egg-Freezing Platform World's first automated vitrification platform for egg freezing, received regulatory clearance from US FDA, UK, and European authorities. Standardizes vitrification procedures, reduces procedural variability, increases throughput, and lowers infrastructure costs for fertility clinics.
- Onward Assist Digital Pathology Platform AI-powered computational pathology platform leveraging digital pathology for user-friendly tools supporting academics, lab management, and expedited pathology reporting with 30-40% reduction in reporting time.
- SPACEGEN Cancer Diagnostics Molecular diagnostics brand for oncology offering NGS, qPCR, Digital PCR, and Nucleic Acid Mass Spectrometry solutions with over 50 diagnostic products covering multiple cancer types.
- Kits, Reagents & Consumables Portfolio Distributed range of laboratory kits, reagents, and consumables covering cytogenetics, FISH, histology, IHC, MLPA, real-time PCR, special stains, HPLC dyes, and IVF consumables from global brand partners for diagnostic and research laboratories.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduction in pathology reporting time by 30-40% with Onward Assist digital pathology solutions
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use DSS Imagetech
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
DSS Imagetech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability12 records
Feature6 records
DSS Imagetech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
28 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- CarbGeMcoreDSS Imagetech and CarbGeM signed a strategic MOU to expand AI life science solutions in India, focusing on medical imaging and diagnostics. The collaboration aims to deploy AI-powered technologies across hospitals, laboratories, and research institutions, leveraging CarbGeM's recognized AI capabilities while addressing healthcare disparities and antimicrobial resistance globally.
- Overture LifecoreHana Health by DSS Imagetech partnered exclusively with Overture Life to bring DaVitri, the world's first automated egg-freezing technology, to India. DaVitri is the first automation platform to receive regulatory clearance from US, UK, and Europe. The collaboration aims to standardize vitrification in fertility clinics, reduce procedural variability, and expand procedural capacity while reducing infrastructure costs for smaller clinics.
- Evident (formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions)coreDSS Imagetech is the exclusive partner in India for Evident, bringing cutting-edge solutions in microscopy, imaging, and diagnostic technology. Evident is a global leader in advanced imaging and microscopy technology trusted across healthcare, research, and education sectors.
- Abberior InstrumentscoreDSS Imagetech distributes Abberior products in India. Abberior, a spin-off from the Max Planck Institute, specializes in super-resolution nanoscopy technology and was founded by Nobel laureate Prof. Stefan W. Hell.
- MBF BiosciencecoreDSS Imagetech partners with MBF Bioscience for distribution in India. MBF provides quantitative imaging software for stereology, neuron reconstruction, and image analysis integrated with leading microscope systems.
- Abbott MolecularcoreDSS Imagetech has represented Abbott Molecular products since 2007, offering real-time PCR solutions for infectious diseases and FISH probes for cytogenetic analysis.
- MRC HollandcoreDSS Imagetech distributes MRC Holland's MLPA and digitalMLPA products in India, enabling detection of copy number variations in genetic disorders and tumor testing.
- Applied Spectral ImagingcoreDSS Imagetech leads the Indian presence for Applied Spectral Imaging, offering computer-aided systems for karyotyping, FISH, CISH, and quantitative IHC analysis.
- ADS BioteccoreDSS Imagetech partners with ADS Biotec for automated instruments and consumables for cytogenetic, pathology, and research laboratories.
- Dako (Agilent)coreDSS has represented Dako (now Agilent) products since 2007, providing anatomic pathology solutions including kits, antibodies, reagents, and visualization systems.
- Hamamatsu PhotonicscoreDSS Imagetech distributes Hamamatsu Photonics products including optical sensors, light sources, and imaging systems for medical equipment and microscopes.
- InvivoscribecoreDSS Imagetech supports Invivoscribe for clonality testing, NGS-MRD tests, and lab services for hematology in India.
- EuroClonecoreDSS Imagetech represents EuroClone products since 2016 for cytogenetic products including culture media and FISH equipment.
- 3i (Intelligent Imaging Innovations)coreDSS Imagetech is a key distribution partner for 3i in India, providing advanced multidimensional microscopy platforms driven by 64-bit SlideBook software.
- ScientificacoreDSS Imagetech leads business in India for Scientifica, which manufactures high-quality electrophysiology, multiphoton imaging, and optogenetics equipment.
- SpaceGencoreDSS Imagetech distributes SpaceGen products, a global leader in molecular diagnostics for oncology with NGS, qPCR, and Digital PCR solutions.
- ElveflowcoreDSS partners with Elveflow for microfluidic instruments used in biology, chemistry, medicine delivery, cosmetics, and food applications.
- Onward AssistcoreDSS partners with Onward Assist to provide computational pathology and digital pathology tools that improve cancer diagnosis and reduce reporting time by 30-40%.
- Milestone Med SRLcoreDSS represents Milestone Med products since 2017, providing solutions for immunohistochemistry enhancement and same-day diagnostics.
- Molecular Machines & Industries (MMI)coreDSS Imagetech distributes MMI products for single-cell handling, laser microdissection, whole slide imaging, and optical tweezers.
- Eden TechcoreDSS partners with Eden Tech for microfluidic technology solutions that reduce prototype-to-product cycles and support high-volume processing.
- GeneacoreDSS Imagetech distributes Genea Biomedex products, a pioneering leader in biomedical technology for healthcare innovation.
- Medical Tek Co. LtdcoreDSS partnered with Medical Tek in 2018 to bring MonoStereo Visualization System to India, providing stereo visualization from monoscopic images during minimally invasive surgeries.
- Master DiagnosticacoreDSS distributes Master Diagnostica products for in vitro diagnosis of cellular and molecular pathology in oncology and infectious diseases.
- BioAir TecnilabocoreDSS Imagetech offers BioAir contamination control equipment, part of Tecniplast group, for cutting-edge biomedical research.
- ProfoundcoreDSS distributes Profound's TULSA-PRO medical technology for radiation-free prostate ablation with CE mark and FDA 510(k) clearance.
- EntroGencoreDSS endorses EntroGen products including real-time PCR mutation analysis kits for hematology and oncology testing.
- µCytecoreDSS distributes µCyte products including Basic Intracellular Staining Pack, Starter Pack for Confocal Microscopy Reagents, and Mounting Media/Antifading Reagents.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
DSS Imagetech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Imperial Life Sciences: India-based distributor of life sciences and biotechnology research products from global manufacturers. Most directly comparable to DSS as a competing India-only life sciences channel partner serving academic, research, and clinical laboratories.
- Premas Life Sciences: India-based distributor of life science research tools, genomics, proteomics, and cell biology products. Closely comparable to DSS in its model of distributing global life science brands into the Indian market for research and clinical customers.
- BioBharati Life Sciences: Indian distributor of biotechnology and life science products, including molecular biology kits, reagents, and instruments. Comparable to DSS as an India-only life sciences channel partner serving academic and clinical customers.
- Krishgen BioSystems: India-based distributor and manufacturer of ELISA kits, recombinant proteins, and molecular biology reagents. Comparable to DSS as an India-focused life sciences distribution business serving diagnostic laboratories and research institutions.
Regional players
- Trivitron Healthcare: India-headquartered medical technology and IVD distribution/manufacturing company with a multi-brand portfolio spanning imaging, diagnostics, and clinical chemistry. Highly comparable to DSS as an India-focused distributor that aggregates global medical technology brands for the Indian market.
- HiMedia Laboratories: India-based manufacturer and supplier of microbiology, cell culture, and molecular biology products. Comparable to DSS in serving Indian life science customers with diagnostic and research consumables, though HiMedia is product-original rather than a multi-brand aggregator.
- Transasia Bio-Medicals: Indian in-vitro diagnostics and life sciences distributor and manufacturer with broad pan-India sales coverage and partnerships with global OEMs. Comparable to DSS in its India-only footprint, multi-brand distribution strategy, and focus on diagnostics instruments and reagents.
Broad incumbents
- Leica Microsystems: Global manufacturer of high-end microscopy and histology instruments, competing head-to-head with several DSS-distributed brands (Evident, Abberior, MBF Bioscience). Comparable as a microscopy competitor in the Indian research and clinical market where DSS is the distribution channel.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (India): Global life sciences tools leader with direct India operations spanning instruments, reagents, and diagnostics. Overlaps with DSS's portfolio across molecular diagnostics, cell biology, and lab instruments, but serves as a direct OEM rather than a multi-brand distributor.
- Carl Zeiss India (ZEISS): India subsidiary of global optics and microscopy leader Carl Zeiss, selling directly into the same microscopy and imaging customer base that DSS serves through its Evident/Abberior partnerships. Overlaps with DSS in microscopy/imaging but operates with its own direct India presence rather than as a multi-brand aggregator.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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DSS Imagetech social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
DSS Imagetech financial estimates
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DSS Imagetech leadership team
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Profiles2 records
DSS Imagetech funding detail
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DSS Imagetech M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about DSS Imagetech
What does DSS Imagetech do?
DSS Imagetech is a New Delhi-based distributor and solution provider for global biotechnology and life sciences brands operating in India. The company sells advanced microscopy systems, NGS-based molecular diagnostic kits, cytogenetic and FISH products, IVF solutions, and digital pathology platforms to diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, IVF clinics, research institutes, and academic institutions across India, backed by technical applications support and after-sales service.
Is DSS Imagetech a public or private company?
DSS Imagetech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DSS Imagetech founded?
DSS Imagetech was founded in 1998. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is DSS Imagetech based?
DSS Imagetech is headquartered in New Delhi, India, in the Asia region.
How does DSS Imagetech make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Biotechnology Products Distribution is the primary driver. The others are molecular Diagnostics Solutions and medical Devices and IVF Solutions.
Who are DSS Imagetech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Imperial Life Sciences, Premas Life Sciences, BioBharati Life Sciences and Krishgen BioSystems. Regional players are Trivitron Healthcare, HiMedia Laboratories and Transasia Bio-Medicals. Broad incumbents are Leica Microsystems, Thermo Fisher Scientific (India) and Carl Zeiss India (ZEISS).
Does DSS Imagetech have an API?
No public API is recorded for DSS Imagetech.
What industry is DSS Imagetech in?
DSS Imagetech's product category is Life Sciences Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAE, Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments, with a secondary code of HLAAALAL, Multiplex & High-Throughput Diagnostics Platforms (microarrays, digital PCR, lab automation-enabled assays). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.