Akralab

Name

Akralab

Legal name

AKRALAB, S.L.U.

Website

https://akralab.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Sample Logistics, Biorepository & IVD Kit Management (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF)

Keywords

• In vitro diagnostics
• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Clinical diagnostics products
• Molecular diagnostic kits
• Rapid test kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Alicante

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Instrument Sales: Sale of diagnostic instruments and equipment as one-time purchases, with optional service and maintenance contracts
2. Equipment Leasing/Renting: Equipment leasing and consignment arrangements where consumption volumes contribute to equipment amortization over time
3. Technical Service (SAT): Technical service including installation, repairs, preventive maintenance, and validation services with various contract tiers
4. Online Store Sales: Online store sales of consumables, reagents, and laboratory supplies with transaction-based pricing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Akralab distributes a comprehensive portfolio of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) laboratory products covering rapid tests, molecular diagnostics (PCR/qPCR kits, nucleic acid extractors), anatomical pathology, preanalytics, microbiology, point-of-care testing (POCT), biochemistry, and general laboratory instrumentation. The offering combines distributed partner brands (Mindray, Dymind, TruPCR, Sansure, Ortoalresa, JetBiofil, etc.) with seven proprietary own-brand lines (Akragenix, Histogen, Genlab, Secutag, Secuflux, CellCare+, Akratest), and is complemented by equipment leasing/renting and technical service contracts (installation, maintenance, IQ/OQ validation). The company operates as a "One point, all solutions" provider for healthcare laboratories, hospitals, and diagnostic centers across Spain.

Product overview

Akralab is a comprehensive IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) laboratory products distributor operating as a "One point, all solutions" provider since 1987. The company offers a unified portfolio organized into eight main product categories: Test Rápidos (Rapid Tests), Diagnóstico Molecular (Molecular Diagnostics), Anatomía Patológica (Pathology), Preanalítica (Preanalytics), Microbiología (Microbiology), POCT (Point of Care Testing), Bioquímica (Biochemistry), and Instrumentación General (General Instrumentation). The portfolio includes both distributed products from partner brands (Mindray, Dymind, TruPCR, Sansure, Ortoalresa, Infrico Medcare, Clinicon, Panreac, FL Medical, Auxilab, Vacutest, JetBiofil) and seven proprietary brands: Akragenix, Histogen, Genlab, Secutag, Secuflux, CellCare+, and Akratest. Beyond product distribution, Akralab provides equipment leasing services (Cesión de Equipos) and comprehensive technical support (Servicio Técnico/SAT) including installation, maintenance, and validation services. The company operates an online store alongside traditional distribution channels, serving both public and private healthcare sectors across Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akragenix: Own brand for certain product lines
• Histogen
• Genlab
• Secutag
• Secuflux
• CellCare+
• Akratest

Products and services

• Test Rápidos (Rapid Tests) Rapid diagnostic tests for qualitative assays including lateral flow immunoassays for clinical markers, infectious diseases, hormones, pregnancy, drugs, oncology, and cardiovascular markers. Most tests use cassette or strip format. Sold through the Akralab online store and direct sales.
• Diagnóstico Molecular (Molecular Diagnostics)
• Anatomía Patológica (Pathology)
• Preanalítica (Preanalytics)
• Microbiología (Microbiology)
• POCT (Point of Care Testing)
• Bioquímica (Biochemistry)
• Instrumentación General (General Laboratory Instrumentation)
• Cesión de Equipos (Equipment Leasing/Renting)
• Servicio Técnico (SAT - Technical Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive coverage of IVD laboratory needs from single supplier

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MindraycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Spain. Mindray provides IVD solutions for laboratory diagnostics including analyzers and reagents.
• DymindcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical devices and IVD reagents distributor providing hematology and other diagnostic solutions.
• TruPCRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMolecular diagnostic solutions including PCR kits for various applications including oncology, infectious diseases, and genetic testing.
• SansurecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIVD solutions for identifying pathogens and diagnosing diseases through molecular diagnostics.
• OrtoalresacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialists in manufacturing laboratory centrifuges for various applications.
• Infrico MedcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefrigeration equipment for health and laboratory sectors including transport coolers.
• CliniconminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory equipment and consumables for use with vacuum blood extraction tubes.
• PanreacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemical reagents for laboratory applications.
• FL MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesign and manufacture of disposable plastic laboratory materials.
• AuxilabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFungible and general laboratory materials supplier.
• Vacutest KimaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacuum blood collection tubes and container systems.
• JetBiofilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean reference distributor for laboratory consumables and cell culture products based on filtration/centrifugation technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Palex Medical: Palex Medical is one of Spain's largest specialty distributors of medical devices, IVD products, and hospital supplies, with national coverage and a similar multi-brand portfolio model. It is the most direct peer to Akralab in Spanish IVD/laboratory distribution.
• Werfen: Werfen is a Spain-headquartered global specialty diagnostics distributor (including Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity), serving hospitals and clinical labs through direct and channel models. Comparable to Akralab in IVD distribution focus and Iberian origin.
• Izasa Scientific (part of Beckman Coulter/ITW): Izasa Scientific is a long-standing Spanish distributor of clinical laboratory, life science, and diagnostic equipment and reagents. Closely comparable to Akralab in serving Spanish hospital and lab customers with multi-brand IVD and lab instrumentation portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Roche Diagnostics Spain: Roche Diagnostics is a global IVD manufacturer with a direct sales operation in Spain across clinical chemistry, immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, and tissue diagnostics. It competes with Akralab at the brand level (supplying many of the same hospital customers), though it is also one of the categories of products Akralab complements.
• Siemens Healthineers (IVD): Siemens Healthineers supplies broad IVD automation, immunoassay, and clinical chemistry platforms to Spanish hospital networks. Comparable as a large incumbent IVD player that competes for the same hospital/customer wallet that Akralab serves.
• Mindray Bio-Medical (Europe): Mindray is a global IVD and medical imaging manufacturer for whom Akralab is the exclusive distribution partner in Spain. Mindray also distributes via its own subsidiaries in other countries, making it both a partner and a structural peer in IVD market coverage.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Fisher Scientific channel): Fisher Scientific (a Thermo Fisher channel) distributes laboratory consumables, reagents, and instruments globally and into Spain, overlapping with Akralab's general lab instrumentation, chemistry, and consumables categories. A broad incumbent with overlapping catalog rather than a direct Spanish specialist.
• Henry Schein (Europe): Henry Schein is a global distributor of healthcare and dental supplies, including laboratory products, with established European operations. Comparable as a broad-line medical/dental/lab distributor that competes for similar institutional and private-practice customers.
• Becton Dickinson (BD) - Life Sciences & Diagnostic Solutions: BD manufactures and distributes preanalytical (Vacutainer) blood collection, microbiology, and molecular diagnostic products that overlap with Akralab's preanalytical and microbiology categories. Comparable product overlap and Spanish hospital presence.
• Cardinal Health (Medical): Cardinal Health's medical segment distributes lab and diagnostic products and supplies into healthcare providers globally. Comparable as a large medical/lab distribution incumbent serving similar hospital and laboratory end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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