Capra Science

What Capra Science does

Capra Science Antibodies AB is a Swedish custom antibody production company founded in 2007 by Dr. Lovisa Hessle Bergman and headquartered on a purpose-built EU-certified organic farm with onsite laboratories in Ängelholm, Sweden. The company provides fee-for-service polyclonal, monoclonal, and VHH nanobody antibody production using multiple animal hosts — goats, rabbits, alpacas, hens, and mice — together with related services spanning antigen design and synthesis (peptide, recombinant protein, modified peptide), DNA immunization, hybridoma generation, ÄKTA HPLC purification, antibody conjugation, and QC/target validation.

The business differentiates on three pillars: (1) a proprietary organic farm with mild, host-tailored immunization protocols that the company asserts yield stronger immune responses and higher-titer antiserum than commercial alternatives; (2) fully in-house production with no subcontractors, providing IP security and batch consistency that addresses an explicit pain point around "antibody inflation" and re-labeling in the commercial antibody market; and (3) ISO 9001:2015 certification (Bureau Veritas since 2012, valid through 2027), EU organic farm certification, and Swedish Agricultural Agency permits, supported by PhD-level scientific leadership including founder Dr. Lovisa Hessle Bergman and Principal Scientist Dr. Viveka Tillgren (30+ years of antibody experience).

Capra Science serves more than 300 companies and research groups worldwide across three primary segments: pharmaceutical and biotech enterprises (R&D for pre-clinical/clinical trials, ADA assays, biological drug candidates), diagnostic companies (human and veterinary immunoassays), and academic/global research institutions. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with revenue generated per custom production run rather than through catalog sales or licensing. Long-term relationships with the top three Danish pharma and biotech companies anchor the enterprise book, while direct delivery from Sweden serves a global customer base.

Name

Capra Science

Legal name

Capra Science Antibodies AB

Website

https://caprascience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Capra Science Antibodies AB is a Swedish custom antibody production CRO that generates polyclonal, monoclonal, and VHH nanobodies from goats, rabbits, alpacas, hens, and mice on a purpose-built organic farm with onsite labs, serving 300+ pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and academic clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Antibody Production Services

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAAAMAL

Biomarker Assay & Reagent Development (LDT/IVD assay design, antibodies/standards/controls)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Biotechnology & Biologics/Biomarkers and Companion Diagnostics

Keywords

• Custom antibody production
• Polyclonal monoclonal antibodies
• Nanobody development services
• Antigen production services
• Antibody purification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ängelholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Antibody Production Services: Fee-for-service model for custom antibody production. Clients pay for successful steps of antibody generation with no additional milestone, royalty, or license costs. Services include polyclonal, monoclonal, and nanobody production across multiple animal hosts.
2. Hybridoma and Cell Line Services: Production from existing hybridomas and cell lines with fee-for-service pricing. Cells shipped on dry ice, processed at facility, purified and delivered with certificates of production.
3. Antigen Production Services: Peptide synthesis, conjugation, recombinant protein production, and DNA construct design offered as part of integrated antibody production service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Capra Science is a Swedish contract antibody producer that designs, immunizes, and harvests custom polyclonal, monoclonal, and nanobody reagents from goats, rabbits, alpacas, hens, and mice housed on its purpose-built EU-certified organic farm with onsite laboratories. It also delivers integrated antigen production (peptide synthesis, modified peptides, recombinant proteins), DNA immunization, ÄKTA HPLC purification, and antibody conjugation. The full production chain, from antigen design to finished antibody with Certificate of Analysis, is performed in-house with no subcontractors.

Product overview

Capra Science Antibodies is a custom antibody production company operating from a purpose-built organic farm in Sweden. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of antibody production services organized into four main categories: Custom Antibody Services (polyclonal production in goat, rabbit, alpaca, and hen; monoclonal production via hybridoma generation, hybridoma-based production, and recombinant expression; nanobody production in alpaca), Antigen Production (peptide synthesis, modified peptides, recombinant proteins), and Antibody Services (DNA immunization, purification, conjugation). Applications include ADA assays, diagnostics (human and veterinarian), pre-clinical/clinical trial support, neutralizing antibodies, and biological drug candidate generation. All production is performed on-site with no subcontractors, under ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polyclonal Antibody Production in Goat
• Polyclonal Antibody Production in Rabbit
• Polyclonal Antibody Production in Alpaca
• Polyclonal Antibody Production in Hen (IgY)
• Hybridoma Generation (Mouse Monoclonal Antibodies)
• Production from Existing Hybridoma
• Expression of Recombinant Antibodies
• Nanobody Production in Alpaca (VHH)
• Peptide-specific Antibody Production
• Recombinant Protein Production
• DNA Immunization
• Antibody Purification Services
• Antibody Conjugation
• ADA-assay Anti-drug Antibody Development
• Target-specific Antibodies for Pre-clinical and Clinical Trials
• Diagnostic Antibody Development
• ELISA Assay Development Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ companies and research groups served globally with long-term relationships including top Danish pharma companies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Invitrogen Antibodies): Diversified life-sciences giant whose Invitrogen antibodies division produces commercial research and diagnostic antibodies at scale—largest incumbent competing for the same pharma and research customer wallet.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Long-established manufacturer of research and clinical diagnostic antibodies and immunoassay reagents; competes with Capra in the custom and catalog antibody market for pharma and diagnostics customers.

Direct peers

• ProSci Incorporated: Custom antibody services CRO offering polyclonal and monoclonal antibody production, peptide design, and purification to research and diagnostic clients—closely matched service portfolio and target customers.
• ACROBiosystems: Provider of recombinant proteins, antibodies, and related reagents for biotech, pharma, and diagnostics—comparable in custom reagent production and target customer segments.
• GenScript: Global CRO/CDMO offering custom polyclonal, monoclonal, and recombinant antibody production services to pharma, biotech, and academic customers—directly comparable to Capra's core fee-for-service antibody production model.
• Eurogentec (Kaneka): Belgian custom antibody and peptide manufacturer with ISO-certified production serving pharma, biotech, and diagnostic customers across Europe—closest regional peer in scale and service mix.
• Cell Signaling Technology: Specialty antibody manufacturer focused on rigorously validated research and diagnostic antibodies, with strict in-house quality control—comparable in emphasis on quality control and reproducibility for pharma/research customers.
• Rockland Immunochemicals: Custom antibody production and antibody-based reagent manufacturer serving research, diagnostic, and pharma customers with polyclonal/monoclonal services—directly analogous business model and customer base.
• Innovagen AB: Sweden-based peptide and antibody services provider offering custom peptide synthesis and antibody-related services to pharma and research customers—geographic and service-line peer.
• AbCellera Biologics: Antibody discovery and development company generating therapeutic antibodies for pharma partners; comparable in customer base (pharma/biotech) and ultimate output (target-specific antibodies), though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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