What Genemed Biotechnologies does

Genemed Biotechnologies is a privately held US specialty biotechnology company founded in 1987, operating in tissue-based diagnostics and molecular diagnostics reagents. Its core product portfolio centers on immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) — including rabbit and mouse monoclonal primary antibodies, polymer-based detection systems (Power-Stain), and chromogenic (CISH) and fluorescent (FISH) probes for detecting gene amplification, deletion, translocations, and chromosome copy number changes in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue. The company also markets functional mammalian-expressed recombinant human proteins spanning 13 signaling pathways, DNA/RNA sample extraction kits using biocookie pipette-tip technology distributed with BioSample, and a digital multiplex platform branded DigiPlex for simultaneous multi-target molecular and proteomic assays.

The company's business model combines catalog reagent sales and contract manufacturing services. It sells IHC/ISH reagents, recombinant proteins, and molecular diagnostics components directly to clinical laboratories, hospital pathology labs, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, academic researchers, and molecular diagnostics developers, with same-day fulfillment for orders placed before 1 PM PST shipped Federal Express overnight under net-30 terms. In parallel, Genemed operates an OEM/bulk manufacturing business supplying reagents to other IVD manufacturers, including formulation, filling, labeling, packaging, process validation, and 510K submission support. International reach is achieved through a distributor network, and the company carries ISO certification, CE IVD marking, and FDA IVD labeling. The company maintains the sub-brands DigiPlex (multiplex platform) and Power-Stain (detection system).

Name

Genemed Biotechnologies

Legal name

Genemed

Website

https://genemed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genemed Biotechnologies is a private US specialty biotechnology company that develops and manufactures immunohistochemistry antibodies, ISH probes, recombinant proteins, and molecular diagnostics components, selling direct to clinical labs and as OEM supply to other IVD manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In-vitro diagnostics reagents

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI), Biomarker Assay & Reagent Development (LDT/IVD assay design, antibodies/standards/controls) (HLAAAMAL), Anatomic Pathology & Histology/Cytology IVD (Tissue Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAE)

Keywords

• In-vitro diagnostics reagents
• Immunohistochemistry antibodies
• In-situ hybridization probes
• IVD contract manufacturing
• Recombinant human proteins

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IVD Reagent and Antibody Product Sales: Sale of immunohistochemistry products including primary antibodies (mouse monoclonal and rabbit monoclonal), detection systems, and ancillary reagents for in-vitro diagnostic use
2. ISH Product Sales: Sale of in-situ hybridization products including CISH probes, FISH probes, and ancillary reagents for detecting genetic aberrations
3. Recombinant Protein Sales: Sale of functional recombinant human proteins for research and drug discovery applications across multiple signaling pathways
4. Contract Manufacturing Services: OEM/bulk manufacturing services for IHC/ISH reagents, molecular IVD reagents, and PCR components including formulation, filling, labeling, packaging, and 510K submission support
5. Custom Development Services: Custom monoclonal antibody development through B-cell cloning, custom full-length protein production, and IHC/ISH assay development and validation services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Genemed Biotechnologies manufactures and sells in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents for tissue-based diagnostics, including immunohistochemistry (IHC) primary antibodies, polymer detection systems, chromogenic and fluorescent in-situ hybridization (CISH/FISH) probes, mammalian-expressed recombinant human proteins, and DNA/RNA sample extraction kits. The company also provides contract manufacturing (OEM/bulk) and custom development services for IVD reagents, including formulation, filling, validation, and 510K submission support.

Product overview

Genemed Biotechnologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of tissue-based diagnostics products and IVD reagent manufacturing services. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: (1) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) products including primary antibodies and detection systems; (2) In-Situ Hybridization (ISH) products including CISH and FISH probes for genetic aberration detection; and (3) Functional Recombinant Human Proteins for research applications. The company also provides molecular diagnostics components (DNA/RNA extraction kits and PCR controls) and a digital multiplex solutions platform. These products are complemented by extensive contract manufacturing and development services for IVD reagents, including IHC/ISH development and manufacturing, PCR component manufacturing, and custom recombinant protein and monoclonal antibody production services using B-cell cloning technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DigiPlex: Digital multiplex platform for molecular and proteomic assays, referenced in AACR 2014 poster presentation on KRAS, BRAF, and EGFR mutational analysis
• Power-Stain

Products and services

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Better results and higher dilutions compared to other suppliers on automated systems (per customer testimonial)

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)coreOthersGenemed maintains ISO certification for quality management. The ISO logo is displayed on the website footer linking to iso.org, indicating compliance with international quality standards.
• CE Marking / European UnioncoreOthersGenemed products carry CE IVD marking for European market access, indicated in product pages stating 'USA IVD, CE IVD' intended use. Links to European Union enterprise policies for single market goods and CE marking.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)minorOthersUL certification referenced in the website for ISO certificate. The UL link in the site navigation connects to their ISO certificate PDF, indicating third-party quality certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cell Signaling Technology: Specialized manufacturer of high-quality antibodies and recombinant proteins for signaling pathway research and IHC. Directly comparable product portfolio covering the same rabbit monoclonal and recombinant protein categories that Genemed sells.
• Abcam: Global antibody reagent supplier with a deep catalog of primary antibodies and assay kits used in IHC, Western blot, and flow cytometry. Comparable target customers (academic and pharma research labs) and product category.
• Novus Biologicals (Bio-Techne): Antibody and reagent supplier serving life science researchers with primary antibodies, recombinant proteins, and assay kits. Directly comparable catalog offering and customer base.
• Santa Cruz Biotechnology: Supplier of research antibodies including monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies for IHC and related applications. Comparable product line and academic/biopharma customer overlap.
• Atlas Antibodies: Developer of highly validated antibodies for IHC and tissue-based research, including the Human Protein Atlas initiative. Directly comparable in IHC-validated antibody focus and pathology customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Dako (Agilent Technologies): Established leader in IHC reagents, antibodies, and companion diagnostic assays, now part of Agilent. Larger incumbent operating in Genemed's exact IHC/ISH space but with broader portfolio and global scale.
• Leica Biosystems (Danaher): Major pathology solutions provider offering IHC/ISH reagents, instruments, and workflows. Directly overlapping with Genemed's tissue-based diagnostics business but with integrated instruments and global reach.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Diversified life science company with a significant antibodies, reagents, and IVD consumables portfolio. Comparable as a scaled incumbent serving pathology and molecular diagnostics customers.
• Roche Diagnostics: Global IVD giant with comprehensive pathology reagent, antibody, and companion diagnostic offerings. Represents the scaled end of Genemed's competitive set in tissue-based diagnostics.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Diversified life science tools and IVD company offering antibodies, recombinant proteins, and contract manufacturing services through its bioscience and specialty diagnostics segments. Comparable as a broad incumbent in adjacent categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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