BIOSYS

What BIOSYS does

BIOSYS (株式会社ビオシス) is a Tokyo-headquartered private company founded in 2009 that operates three distinct business segments: Environmental Measurement Solutions, IT Services, and a Science Project division. The Environmental Measurement segment is the heritage business, designing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining water level and water quality monitoring equipment (Crystal Quartz Water Level Sensor, Cloud-Type Gate Water Level Monitor, Crisis Management Water Level Gauge, LevelTROLL, AquaTROLL 500/600, DTS-12 Turbidity Meter, and Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor), connected via the proprietary BEC (Biosys Environmental Cloud) platform to deliver real-time monitoring, alerts, and historical data access. Customers are predominantly Japanese government ministries (MLIT Chugoku Regional Development Bureau), prefectural and municipal authorities, and construction consulting firms; NETIS registration SK-180012-A qualifies the Crisis Management Water Level Gauge for public procurement.

The IT Services segment delivers cloud operations/maintenance (AWS/Azure), virtualization management, 24/365 monitoring, application development, and Maid-IT, a subscription managed IT service for SMEs priced at ¥70,950–¥279,950 per month. The Science Project division distributes scientific instruments to universities and research institutions and commercializes Fullerticle, a water-soluble fullerene C60 cosmetic ingredient developed in joint research with Tohoku University and Sendai National College of Technology using cyclodextrin encapsulation.

BIOSYS is privately held, founder-led (Representative Director: Mugienda Sakae/麦生田 栄), self-funded without disclosed VC or PE participation, holds ISO 27001 certification, and operates five Japanese offices (Kanda Chiyoda-ku HQ, Meguro, Hiroshima, Matsue, Chiba) with approximately 11–50 employees. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

BIOSYS

Legal name

株式会社ビオシス

Website

https://bio-sys.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BIOSYS is a Tokyo-based private Japanese firm founded in 2009 that designs water-level and water-quality monitoring hardware and the BEC cloud platform for government and municipal clients, while also offering Maid-IT managed IT services to SMEs and commercializing Fullerticle, a proprietary water-soluble fullerene cosmetic ingredient.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAJAK

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Water Treatment & Building Water Hygiene (Legionella)

Keywords

• Environmental monitoring equipment
• Water level measurement
• Water quality monitoring
• Managed IT services
• Cloud monitoring platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Monitoring Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of water level meters, water quality measurement equipment, and related environmental monitoring instruments to government agencies, municipalities, and construction/consulting firms.
2. IT Infrastructure Managed Services: Monthly subscription-based managed IT services (Maid-IT) providing network monitoring, system management, and help desk support to small and medium enterprises. Revenue recurs monthly based on service tier selected.
3. Scientific Instruments and Materials Distribution: Distribution of research-use instruments, laboratory equipment, and specialized materials to universities, research institutions, and private companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BIOSYS (株式会社ビオシス) manufactures and sells environmental measurement equipment including water level sensors, water quality meters, and turbidity meters for government agencies, municipalities, and construction consulting firms in Japan. The company also provides managed IT services (Maid-IT) for SMEs, operates cloud platforms (BEC, KMIoT) for sensor data monitoring, and distributes scientific instruments to universities and research institutions. A separate Science Project segment produces Fullerticle, a water-soluble fullerene C60 cosmetic ingredient developed through joint university research.

Product overview

BIOSYS operates three main business segments: Environmental Measurement Solutions, IT Services, and Science Project. The Environmental Measurement Solutions segment centers on water level and water quality monitoring equipment, including the Crystal Quartz Water Level Sensor (水晶式水位計), Cloud-Type Gate Water Level Monitor (クラウド型樋門内外水位計), Crisis Management Water Level Gauge (危機管理型水位計), Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor, and LevelTROLL series. Water quality products include AquaTROLL 500/600 multi-parameter meters, DTS-12 Turbidity Meter, and Aqua TROLL 200 conductivity sensor, all connected via the Sensor Controller/Data Logger 2310 to the proprietary BEC (Biosys Environmental Cloud) platform. The KMIoT IoT platform provides separate environmental monitoring for facilities using temperature, humidity, CO2, and other sensors. The IT Services segment offers Maid-IT managed services, cloud operations, virtualization management, and 24/365 monitoring. The Science Project segment focuses on Fullerticle, a water-soluble fullerene C60 cosmetic ingredient, alongside scientific equipment sales to universities and research institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• フラーティクル (Fullerticle): 東北大学・仙台高専との共同研究により工業化に成功した紫色のフラーレン配合化粧品原料。フラーレンC60をシクロデキストリンで包括させることで水溶性を実現。
• ケミオット (KMIoT)
• Maid-IT (まいど-IT)
• BEC (Biosys Environmental Cloud)

Products and services

• Crystal Quartz Water Level Sensor (水晶式水位計) Water level sensor using quartz crystal resonator technology for pressure detection, offering high precision and corrosion-resistant construction suitable for seawater and brackish water applications. Connects to Model 2310-04 sensor controller for data logging. Target customers include government agencies, municipalities, and construction firms conducting environmental and infrastructure monitoring.
• Cloud-Type Gate Water Level Monitor (クラウド型樋門内外水位計) Cloud-connected monitoring system for gate water levels inside and outside levees, featuring titanium water level sensors, LTE data transmission, and integration with the BEC cloud service for real-time monitoring, alerts, and historical data access. Solar-powered option available. Target customers include government agencies responsible for floodgate and levee management.
• Crisis Management Water Level Gauge (危機管理型水位計) Self-monitoring water level gauge designed for disaster management applications, featuring deadman switch monitoring capability with sensor self-diagnostics. Supports LTE-Cat.1 data transmission with solar power operation. Registered with NETIS (New Technology Information System) under registration number SK-180012-A. Target customers include government agencies and municipalities requiring disaster prevention monitoring.
• Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor (超音波式水位計) Ultrasonic water level sensor with obstacle masking capability allowing installation in complex structures such as manholes. Features IP67 rating and multiple models (IMP3/IMP6/IMP10) with measurement ranges from 3m to 10m and beam angle under 10 degrees. Manufactured by pulsar and distributed by BIOSYS.

Quantifiable outcome

• Registered in NETIS (New Technology Information System) under number SK-180012-A for 'Water Level Monitoring System (水位監視型水位計システム)', qualifying for government procurement

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tohoku University (東北大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partner for 'Fullerticle' water-soluble fullerene cosmetic ingredient development. University collaboration for novel cosmetic technology using fullerene materials.
• Sendai National College of Technology (仙台高等専門学校)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partner alongside Tohoku University for 'Fullerticle' water-soluble fullerene cosmetic ingredient. Collaborative academic partnership for cosmetic technology development.
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and TourismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partnership for environmental monitoring technology. Water level monitoring systems qualify for government procurement through NETIS registration. Collaborative relationship for disaster prevention infrastructure.
• Hiroshima Prefecture / Hiroshima CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as superior proposal holder for simple water level meter development project in March 2021. Development partnership for municipal water level monitoring solutions.
• Aratani Construction Consultants (荒谷建設コンサルタント)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomer and reference account for environmental measurement equipment. Received commendation recognition from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for infrastructure measurement contributions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• In-Situ Inc. US-based manufacturer of LevelTROLL and AquaTROLL water level and water quality instruments. BIOSYS is a Japanese distributor of these products; both serve river, reservoir, and groundwater monitoring customers with similar sensor-to-cloud architectures.
• Vitamin C60 BioResearch Corporation: Manufacturer and global supplier of fullerene raw materials for cosmetics and skincare. Direct peer to BIOSYS in the water-soluble fullerene cosmetic ingredient space, competing for the same formulators and brand customers in Japan and overseas.
• OYO Corporation: Japanese geotechnical and environmental instrumentation company with strong presence in river, dam, and groundwater monitoring. Competes with BIOSYS for MLIT, prefectural, and construction consulting clients in water level and quality measurement.
• JFE Advantech: Japanese provider of water quality monitoring equipment and environmental measurement systems to MLIT, municipalities, and utilities. Direct competitor to BIOSYS in government-facing water monitoring hardware and cloud platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Horiba: Major Japanese manufacturer of analytical and measurement instruments, including water quality analyzers. Competes with BIOSYS in multi-parameter water quality sensors (pH, DO, turbidity, conductivity) sold to government, municipal, and industrial customers in Japan.
• Fukuoka Kankyo (local water monitoring firms) - represented by Toshiba Infrastructure Systems: Large Japanese electronics and infrastructure conglomerate with significant water and environmental monitoring systems business targeting municipal and industrial customers. Provides broader portfolio offerings compared to BIOSYS's specialized niche.
• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Major Japanese managed network, cloud, and IT infrastructure services provider. Competes with BIOSYS Maid-IT for SME IT outsourcing and monitoring customers, though at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Yokogawa Electric: Global industrial instrumentation and control company with strong presence in water and wastewater monitoring for utilities and government. Overlaps with BIOSYS in flow, level, and water quality measurement serving similar Japanese public-sector customers.

Emerging players

• SIRC (Sensor Information Research Corporation): Smaller Japanese environmental monitoring and sensor company focused on river, dam, and water quality measurement. Comparable in scale and product focus to BIOSYS, also targeting MLIT regional bureaus and prefectural governments.

Regional players

• CTI Engineering: Japanese engineering consultancy active in water resources, disaster prevention, and environmental monitoring projects. Comparable customer overlap with BIOSYS in MLIT and municipal water infrastructure, though operating primarily as a consulting buyer/specifier rather than equipment vendor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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