Lubio Science
Lubio Science GmbH is a privately held Swiss life-science reagents distributor based in Zürich, reselling 5M+ products from 120+ global suppliers to Swiss academic and commercial research laboratories through e-commerce and direct technical sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersZürich, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Lubio Science does
Lubio Science GmbH is a privately held Swiss life-science reagents distributor headquartered in Zürich (Baumackerstrasse 24, 8050 Zürich), founded in 2004 and operating with 11–50 employees. The company aggregates a catalog of more than 5 million R&D products from 120+ international suppliers — including IDT, Bio X Cell, Zymo Research, Vector Laboratories, Cayman Chemical, BPS Bioscience, and Anatrace — and resells them exclusively to Swiss research customers. Its product surface spans antibodies (monoclonal, recombinant, in vivo, bispecific, nanobodies), CRISPR-Cas9 and Cas12a genome-editing systems, NGS library-prep kits and instruments, qPCR reagents and the qFYR real-time PCR system, molecular cloning enzymes, cell-culture media, sera and transfection reagents, protein-analysis tools, human blood products and biospecimens, and a broad range of lab consumables.
The business runs two parallel go-to-market motions: a self-serve e-commerce storefront (shop.lubio.ch) with account registration, order history, 24-hour domestic delivery on stocked items, and a direct technical-sales channel handling sample requests, custom quotes, and bespoke services. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product transactions priced in Swiss Francs (CHF 30 standard courier; CHF 30 Blue Ice / CHF 40 Dry Ice; net-30 terms), supplemented by a professional-services line covering recombinant protein expression, antibody production, next-generation sequencing, peptide synthesis, and custom antibody/protein labeling. Customer segments are Swiss academic research laboratories (universities, research institutes, university hospitals) — flagged as the primary segment — and Swiss commercial research laboratories (biotech, pharma, CROs), with samples and the bulk of fulfillment explicitly restricted to Swiss-domiciled labs.
Commercially, the company positions itself as a single-source procurement partner with CO2-neutral shipping, technical sales support, and multi-channel marketing (corporate website, monthly newsletter, blog, and trade-event presence at venues such as Bio-Technopark Schlieren, ILMAC 2026, and Festival of Biologics 2026). The model is a traditional specialty-distribution business with no disclosed AI capabilities, no public API, no public funding history, and no parent-company or institutional-investor ownership structure on record. Revenue, funding, ownership, and headcount growth figures are not publicly disclosed.
Lubio Science firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lubio Science
- Legal name
- LubioScience GmbH
- Website
- https://lubio.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Lubio Science GmbH is a privately held Swiss life-science reagents distributor based in Zürich, reselling 5M+ products from 120+ global suppliers to Swiss academic and commercial research laboratories through e-commerce and direct technical sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lubio Science industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Life Science Reagents Distribution
- NAICS
- Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biologics & Biosimilars Distributors (HLAIAJAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Probiotics (Strains, Spore-Formers, Synbiotic Components) (AFAJAKAE), Microbiome Analytics, Sequencing & Bioinformatics Platforms (HLAAAFAI), Microbiological Reference Cultures, Strains & Controls (Food Micro) (AFALAKAF)
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Where Lubio Science is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zürich
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Lubio Science business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Direct sales of life science reagents including antibodies, ELISA kits, proteins, cell culture products, molecular biology reagents, and lab consumables. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions via web shop and order processing.
- Custom Services: Custom service offerings including recombinant protein expression, antibody production, next generation sequencing, peptide synthesis, and custom labeling services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Lubio Science product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lubio Science distributes life science reagents, consumables, instruments and biospecimens from more than 120 suppliers to research laboratories across Switzerland through the shop.lubio.ch web shop, with 24-hour delivery on stocked items and a suite of custom research services including recombinant protein expression, antibody production, peptide synthesis, next generation sequencing and custom labeling.
Product overview
LubioScience is a Swiss life science reagents distributor offering over 5 million research products from 120+ suppliers. The company operates as a broad portfolio distributor providing antibodies (including in vivo, recombinant, bispecific, and nanobodies), CRISPR genome editing tools, NGS library preparation and sequencing solutions, qPCR reagents and instruments, molecular biology enzymes and cloning systems, cell culture products (sera, media, transfection reagents), protein analysis tools (electrophoresis, Western blot, ELISA), sample storage and lab consumables (tubes, tips, plates), as well as custom services including recombinant protein expression, antibody production, NGS, and peptide synthesis. The platform includes an e-commerce shop (shop.lubio.ch) for ordering stocked items with 24-hour delivery, alongside custom manufacturing services for specialized research needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Oligos & Synthetic Genes Catalog distribution of synthetic DNA oligos and synthetic gene constructs including custom oligos, eBlocks, gBlocks, HiFi gBlocks, Rapid Genes and Ultralong oligos for molecular biology research customers in Switzerland.
- Antibodies & Probes Catalog distribution of research antibodies and probe reagents spanning in vivo antibodies, validated antibodies, bispecific antibodies, biosimilars, recombinant antibodies, nanobodies, flow cytometry antibodies (FlowMAb) and related detection reagents, for academic and industry research laboratories.
- Recombinant Proteins & Small Molecules Catalog distribution of recombinant proteins and small-molecule research reagents (including cytokines, growth factors and enzymes) sourced from a range of life science suppliers and resold to Swiss research customers.
- CRISPR Genome Editing Systems Distribution of CRISPR/Cas-based reagents and kits for genome editing workflows in research laboratories.
- Next Generation Sequencing Kits Catalog distribution of NGS library preparation kits and related consumables for sequencing-based research applications.
- qPCR & Genotyping Reagents and Instruments Distribution of qPCR and genotyping reagents together with the associated instruments needed to run quantitative PCR and genotyping workflows.
- Molecular Cloning Reagents Distribution of reagents used in molecular cloning workflows, including enzymes, cloning vectors and related buffers supplied to research laboratories.
- Cell and Tissue Imaging Products Catalog distribution of reagents, probes and instruments supporting cell and tissue imaging applications, including microscopy supplies.
- DNA & RNA Purification Kits Catalog distribution of nucleic acid purification kits for DNA and RNA extraction workflows across sample types.
- DNA & RNA Visualization Reagents Distribution of DNA and RNA visualization reagents such as stains and loading dyes used during and after electrophoresis.
- Cell Culture Products Distribution of cell culture media, sera, reagents and consumables for in vitro cell culture applications.
- Electrophoresis & Western Blot Systems Distribution of electrophoresis and Western blot systems, gels, buffers and detection reagents for protein and nucleic acid analysis.
- Protein Science Products Distribution of protein science reagents covering expression, purification, quantification and analysis of proteins.
- Assays (ELISA, ELISpot, Fluorospot) Distribution of immunoassays including ELISA, ELISpot and Fluorospot kits for quantitative and qualitative detection of analytes in research samples.
- Blood Products and Biospecimens Distribution of blood-derived products and human biospecimens for research use, supplied to qualified Swiss laboratories.
- Consumables (Tubes, Tips, Plates) Distribution of general laboratory consumables including tubes, pipette tips and microplates used across molecular and cell biology workflows.
- Custom Recombinant Protein Expression Service Custom recombinant protein expression service offered to research customers who require bespoke protein production beyond off-the-shelf catalog options.
- Custom Antibody Production Service Custom antibody production service for research customers requiring polyclonal or project-specific antibody generation that is not met by catalog offerings.
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Service Custom next generation sequencing service offered to research laboratories requiring sequencing runs or library preparation performed by Lubio Science as a service provider.
- Custom Peptide Synthesis Service Custom peptide synthesis service for research customers requiring synthesized peptides tailored to specific sequences and modifications.
- Custom Labeling Service Custom labeling service providing project-specific labeling of biomolecules (for example with fluorophores or tags) for research workflows.
Companies that use Lubio Science
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Lubio Science technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Lubio Science partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)coreIDT is a key supplier partner offering oligos, synthetic genes, gBlocks, CRISPR products, and qPCR assays distributed through LubioScience in Switzerland.
- Bio X CellcoreBio X Cell supplies in vivo antibodies for research, including monoclonal and recombinant antibodies, available through LubioScience.
- Zymo ResearchcoreZymo Research provides DNA/RNA purification products, molecular biology reagents, and NASA-trusted reagents for research applications.
- Vector LaboratoriescoreVector Laboratories supplies mounting media (VECTASHIELD), antibody removal kits, autofluorescence quenching kits, and avidin-biotin reagents.
- Cayman ChemicalmajorCayman Chemical supplies biochemicals, antibodies, and small molecules for research, distributed via LubioScience.
- BPS BiosciencemajorBPS Bioscience provides enzymes, assay kits, and recombinant proteins for research applications.
- AnatracemajorAnatrace specializes in membrane protein research products and reagents.
- Research DonorscoreResearch Donors supplies ethically sourced human blood biospecimens including fresh and frozen samples from healthy donors.
- Nippon Genetics EuropemajorNippon Genetics Europe supplies FastGene branded products including storage tubes, filter tips, cryo tubes, and aluminum racks.
- AAT BioquestmajorAAT Bioquest provides fluorophores, antibodies, and assay kits for flow cytometry and fluorescence applications.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Lubio Science competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bio-Techne: US-based life science reagents company offering proteins, antibodies, ELISA kits, and cell culture products globally. Competes with LubioScience through both direct sales to Swiss labs and distributor partnerships, representing a supplier-cum-competitor dynamic.
- VWR International (Avantor): Global life science products and services distributor owned by Avantor, supplying laboratories worldwide with chemicals, reagents, consumables, and equipment. Competes with LubioScience in Switzerland through broader catalog, deeper supplier relationships, and global scale advantages.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life science tools and reagents giant offering antibodies, proteins, cell culture, and molecular biology products with direct Swiss sales operations. Competes with LubioScience through bundled instrument-reagent pricing and unmatched catalog depth.
- Sigma-Aldrich (Merck): World's largest life science reagents and chemicals supplier, part of Merck KGaA. Serves Swiss research customers directly with the broadest catalog and largest supplier rebates, representing the dominant incumbent against which LubioScience differentiates on local service and aggregation.
Direct peers
- Carl Roth: German-based life science chemicals and reagents distributor serving academic and commercial research labs across DACH with a broad multi-supplier catalog of chemicals, reagents, and consumables — directly comparable to LubioScience's Swiss reagent distribution model.
- biomol GmbH: German life science reagents distributor offering antibodies, proteins, ELISA kits, and molecular biology products from multiple suppliers to European research labs, with a comparable broad-portfolio, multi-supplier distribution model similar to LubioScience.
Emerging players
- Genaxxon bioscience: European life science reagents manufacturer and distributor based in Germany offering molecular biology reagents, proteins, and custom services with direct sales to research labs across DACH — comparable mid-sized competitor with overlapping product categories.
- Cell Signaling Technology (CST): US-based specialty antibody and reagent manufacturer with direct Swiss distribution. Competes with LubioScience in the validated antibodies and Western blot reagent categories that are core parts of LubioScience's product portfolio.
- Abcam: Global antibody-focused life science reagents company (now part of Danaher) with direct e-commerce sales to Swiss researchers. Competes with LubioScience specifically in the antibody category that represents a major portion of LubioScience's catalog offering.
Regional players
- Labgene Scientific: Swiss-based life science distributor serving research and clinical diagnostics markets with reagents, consumables, and instruments. Direct Swiss geographic peer to LubioScience with overlapping customer base across academic and clinical research labs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Lubio Science social profiles
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Lubio Science leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Lubio Science funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Lubio Science M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Lubio Science
What does Lubio Science do?
Lubio Science distributes life science reagents, consumables, instruments and biospecimens from more than 120 suppliers to research laboratories across Switzerland through the shop.lubio.ch web shop, with 24-hour delivery on stocked items and a suite of custom research services including recombinant protein expression, antibody production, peptide synthesis, next generation sequencing and custom labeling.
Is Lubio Science a public or private company?
Lubio Science is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Lubio Science founded?
Lubio Science was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Lubio Science based?
Lubio Science is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Lubio Science make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Services.
Who are Lubio Science's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bio-Techne, VWR International (Avantor), Thermo Fisher Scientific and Sigma-Aldrich (Merck). Direct peers are Carl Roth and biomol GmbH. Emerging players are Genaxxon bioscience, Cell Signaling Technology (CST) and Abcam. Labgene Scientific is listed as a regional player.
Does Lubio Science have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lubio Science.
What industry is Lubio Science in?
Lubio Science's product category is Life Science Reagents Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAIAJAH, Biologics & Biosimilars Distributors, with a secondary code of AFAJAKAE, Probiotics (Strains, Spore-Formers, Synbiotic Components). Its NAICS code is 4246 and its SIC code is 5047.