Biomatik Corporation

What Biomatik Corporation does

Biomatik Corporation is a privately held Canadian life sciences reagent and services company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, with a US subsidiary (Biomatik USA, LLC) in Wilmington, Delaware. The company sells both catalog products — over 29,000 ELISA kits, 14,000+ antibodies, 16,000+ recombinant proteins, and 200+ biochemicals — and provides custom synthesis and production services including gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, recombinant protein expression in E. coli, polyclonal and monoclonal antibody production, and de novo IgG antibody sequencing. Its core technical platforms include a proprietary codon optimization algorithm, a solid-phase peptide synthesis platform supporting 250+ modifications and peptides up to 130 amino acids, tag-free protein production with SEC and ion-exchange purification, and a de novo antibody sequencing platform that requires no cell line access and guarantees 100% sequence coverage. The company primarily serves academic and government life sciences researchers, with named users at institutions such as UCSF, CDC, McGill University, UC Berkeley, University of Dundee, City College of New York, and University of Cincinnati.

Biomatik operates a product-led growth model via a self-serve BigCommerce e-commerce platform supplemented by technical-sales-assisted quote workflows for custom services. Revenue derives from one-time catalog purchases and per-unit custom service pricing — gene synthesis at $0.20-0.24/bp, peptide synthesis at $3-19.53/aa depending on purity, tagged protein packages from $1,890, tag-free from $2,970, polyclonal antibody production from $1,050, and antibody sequencing from $9,900. Aggressive low-price positioning is the central commercial differentiator, paired with risk-free "No Gene/Peptide/Protein/Antibody, No Charge" guarantees on every custom service. Distribution is dual-channel: direct e-commerce globally plus a network of more than 20 regional distributors spanning North America (Fisher Scientific, Cedarlane), Europe (BioCat, 2BScientific, BIOZOL, Antibodies-Online, Bio-Connect, GENTAUR, Hölzel), Asia Pacific (multiple Chinese distributors, Hong Kong, Australia), Latin America (Brazil), and Africa (Egypt). The company cites 10,000+ scientists served since 2002, 72,000+ custom products delivered worldwide, and 4,000+ peer-reviewed citations in Nature, Science, Cell, PNAS, and Neuron as evidence of scientific credibility. All products are designated for Research Use Only.

The business operates without disclosed external institutional investment or parent company, suggesting founder/private ownership. Go-to-market combines content-driven demand generation (website, blog, email), organic social media, earned credibility through scientific citations, and a heavily distributor-mediated international footprint. The company's stated value proposition is a one-stop-shop from genes through antibodies at price points materially below larger incumbents such as GenScript, Thermo Fisher, and Abcam, with a guarantee structure that lowers buyer risk on first engagements.

Name

Biomatik Corporation

Legal name

Biomatik Corporation

Website

https://biomatik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biomatik Corporation is a privately held Canadian life sciences company that sells over 60,000 catalog bioreagents (ELISA kits, antibodies, proteins, biochemicals) and provides custom gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, recombinant protein production, antibody production, and antibody sequencing services to academic and government researchers worldwide via direct e-commerce and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Reagents and Custom Biological Services

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Antibody Discovery & Engineering Platforms (display tech, bispecifics, Fc engineering) (HLAAAIAB), Protein Engineering & Directed Evolution Platforms (enzyme/therapeutic protein optimization) (HLAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Life science reagents
• Custom peptide synthesis
• Gene synthesis services
• ELISA kits supplier
• Recombinant proteins

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Catalog Products (ELISA Kits, Antibodies, Proteins, Biochemicals): One-time purchase of catalog products from an inventory of 29,000+ ELISA kits, 14,000+ antibodies, 16,000+ proteins, and 200+ biochemicals. Products ship within 3-11 business days. Pricing varies by product type and quantity.
2. Gene Synthesis Services: Custom gene synthesis service with pricing per base pair ($0.20-0.24/bp), minimum $150/gene. Includes codon optimization, subcloning into vectors, and 100% sequence accuracy guarantee. Turnaround 2-5 weeks depending on gene length.
3. Peptide Synthesis Services: Custom peptide synthesis starting as low as $3/aa or $80/peptide minimum. Pricing scales with purity level (crude to >98%). Peptide library services as low as $25/peptide. Turnaround 2-3 weeks for most peptides under 30aa.
4. Protein Expression and Purification Services: Recombinant protein production in E. coli with risk-free guarantee. Tagged protein packages from $1,890 (6-8 weeks), tag-free packages from $2,970 (6-9 weeks). Includes gene synthesis, cloning, expression, and purification.
5. Custom Antibody Production Services: Polyclonal antibody production starting at $1,050 for 3-5mg affinity-purified antibody (90 days turnaround). Monoclonal antibody production in 7-9 months. Both with risk-free 'No Antibody, No Charge' guarantee.
6. Antibody Sequencing Services: IgG antibody sequencing at $9,900 (sequencing only) or $13,200 (sequencing + recombinant antibody production), currently at 25% promotional discount. Lead time 6-8 weeks with guaranteed results.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels22 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biomatik Corporation manufactures and supplies catalog biological reagents (ELISA kits, antibodies, recombinant proteins, biochemicals) and provides custom synthesis services including gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, recombinant protein expression in E. coli, custom polyclonal and monoclonal antibody production, and de novo antibody sequencing. The products and services are designed for life sciences researchers and drug discovery programs.

Product overview

Biomatik Corporation is a life sciences products and services company offering an integrated portfolio of catalog products and custom synthesis services. The core product portfolio includes over 31,000 ELISA Kits, 14,000+ Antibodies, 17,000+ Recombinant Proteins, and 260+ Biochemicals. These are complemented by a suite of custom services including Gene Synthesis, Peptide Synthesis (with over 250 modifications), Protein Production in E. coli systems, Polyclonal and Monoclonal Antibody Production, and Antibody Sequencing. The company serves the life sciences and drug discovery research community with a 'one-stop' approach, allowing researchers to source both standard reagents and custom-manufactured biological materials from a single supplier. All products are designated for Research Use Only.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ELISA Kits Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits for detecting target antigens in biological samples including serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, and cell lysates. Over 29,000 kits are offered in the catalog for life sciences research.
• Antibodies Catalog polyclonal and recombinant monoclonal antibodies for research applications including Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA. Over 14,000 antibodies are available.
• Recombinant Proteins High-quality recombinant proteins produced primarily in E. coli expression systems for research use, including structural studies and functional assays. Over 16,000 proteins are offered.
• Biochemicals Commonly used biochemicals and enzymes for research, including Taq DNA Polymerase, T4 DNA Ligase, and various buffer components. Over 200 biochemicals are offered.
• Custom Gene Synthesis Service Custom DNA gene synthesis with 100% sequence verification, greater than 98% success rate, free codon optimization, and turnaround times of 2-5 weeks. Pricing starts at $0.20/bp with a 'No Gene, No Charge' guarantee. Includes free subcloning into 120+ vectors.
• Custom Peptide Synthesis Service Custom peptide synthesis with greater than 98% success rate and 'No Peptide, No Charge' guarantee. Pricing starts at $3/aa or $80/peptide. Supports peptides up to 130 amino acids with over 250 modifications including acetylation, biotinylation, phosphorylation, cyclization, PEGylation, and isotope labeling.
• Custom Protein Production Service (E. coli) Recombinant protein expression and purification using E. coli systems with greater than 95% success rate. Tagged protein packages start at $1,890 (6-8 weeks) and tag-free packages from $2,970 (6-9 weeks). Includes optional tag-free production, endotoxin removal, and risk-free guarantee.
• Custom Polyclonal Antibody Production Service Custom polyclonal antibody production in rabbits and other species using peptide or protein antigens. Risk-free 'No Antibody, No Charge' guarantee. Pricing starts at $1,050 for 3-5mg affinity-purified antibody with approximately 90-day turnaround.
• Custom Monoclonal Antibody Production Service Custom monoclonal antibody production in BALB/C mice with 7-9 month turnaround. Delivers 2-5mg antibody from multiple positive clones. Available to existing customers only.
• Antibody Sequencing Service De novo IgG antibody sequencing for human, mouse, and rat antibodies using 200µg of antibody (≥90% purity). Provides 100% coverage guarantee, distinguishing isoleucine from leucine, and works without requiring cell line access. Pricing from $9,900 (sequencing only) to $13,200 (sequencing plus recombinant production) with 6-8 week turnaround.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gene synthesis success rate: >98% with 100% sequence accuracy guarantee
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Fisher ScientificmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor global distributor of laboratory equipment and supplies. Resells Biomatik's catalog products (ELISA kits, antibodies, proteins, biochemicals) in USA and Canada through their extensive distribution network.
• Cedarlane Laboratories, Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian specialty distributor of life science research products. Resells Biomatik catalog products in Canada.
• BioCat GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor serving Germany and Austria (excluding custom gene synthesis service). Specializes in life science products.
• 2BScientific GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor covering Austria market.
• BIOZOL Diagnostica Vertrieb GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor of diagnostic and life science products.
• Antibodies-Online GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman online antibody marketplace and distributor.
• Hölzel Diagnostika Handels GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor of diagnostic and biotech products.
• Bio-Connect B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenelux regional distributor of life science and diagnostic products.
• GENTAUR Europe BVBAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean distributor covering Belgium and France markets.
• AmyJet Scientific Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor based in Wuhan, Hubei province, serving the Chinese research market.
• Beijing Biolead Biology Sci & Tech Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor based in Beijing serving the Beijing research community.
• Beijing Shengkeboyuan Bio-tech Co, Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor in Beijing, specializing in biotech products.
• Biohub International Trade Co. LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor based in Shanghai serving the Pudong research market.
• EQUL LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor based in Shanghai's Xuhui district.
• Fastbio Ltda-MEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian distributor based in Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo.
• Sellex Scientific IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian distributor based in Sao Paulo.
• resolvingIMAGEScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor based in Reservoir, Victoria, serving the Australian research market.
• HongKong Biolead International Trading LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong distributor serving the Asian research market.
• Star TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEgyptian distributor serving the North African research market.
• Lab-Tech ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic distributor covering Norway and Finland markets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GenScript: GenScript is a global biotech company offering custom gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, protein production, and antibody services—the same core custom services as Biomatik. It is a direct competitor across Biomatik's entire custom services portfolio and is the most relevant peer in the space.
• Cell Signaling Technology: Cell Signaling Technology is a leading antibody manufacturer known for high-quality research antibodies cited in scientific publications. It is a direct competitor in the antibody space and shares a similar citation-driven credibility model.
• Proteintech: Proteintech is a well-known antibody manufacturer with a catalog of tens of thousands of research antibodies and proteins. It directly competes with Biomatik's antibody and protein catalog and shares a similar scientific credibility and citation-driven marketing approach.
• Abcam: Abcam is a major research antibody and reagent supplier with a catalog of 100,000+ products serving life science researchers globally. It competes directly with Biomatik's antibody and ELISA kit catalog and shares a similar academic and pharma customer base.
• Boster Bio: Boster Bio is a US-based manufacturer of ELISA kits, antibodies, and custom antibody services. It directly competes with Biomatik in polyclonal antibody production and ELISA kit catalog offerings.
• Sino Biological: Sino Biological is a leading provider of recombinant proteins, antibodies, and ELISA kits with a large catalog comparable to Biomatik's. It directly competes with Biomatik's catalog offerings across proteins, antibodies, and assay kits.
• Novus Biologicals (Bio-Techne): Novus Biologicals, a Bio-Techne brand, offers a large catalog of antibodies, ELISA kits, and recombinant proteins to research scientists. It directly competes with Biomatik's catalog reagent offerings across the same customer segments.
• Genewiz (Azenta): Genewiz, now part of Azenta, is a leading provider of custom gene synthesis and DNA sequencing services. It directly competes with Biomatik's gene synthesis service and shares the same 'risk-free guarantee' pricing model.

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad Laboratories is a broad life sciences tools and clinical diagnostics company with antibodies, proteins, ELISA kits, and custom services. It competes across Biomatik's catalog portfolio but as part of a much broader product and instrument portfolio.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific is the largest life sciences tools and reagents company globally, offering antibodies, proteins, ELISA kits, and custom services through brands like Invitrogen, Thermo Scientific, and Fisher Scientific. It is a broad incumbent that is also Biomatik's distribution partner via Fisher Scientific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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