RAPiD Genomics
RAPiD Genomics is a Gainesville, Florida-based provider of targeted sequencing and PCR-based genotyping services and kits for plant and animal breeding programs and agricultural genomics researchers, operating as a business unit within LGC Group's Biosearch Technologies division.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersGainesville, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What RAPiD Genomics does
RAPiD Genomics is a Gainesville, Florida-based provider of targeted genotyping solutions for agricultural applications, operating as a brand and business unit within LGC Group's Biosearch Technologies division. Founded in 2011, the company sells both laboratory services and reagent kits to plant and animal breeding programs, agricultural genomics researchers, and crop/livestock improvement programs worldwide. Its core technology portfolio spans four platforms serving different marker-density tiers: Amp-Seq One (1-step targeted genotyping by sequencing), Flex-Seq (high-throughput industrial-scale sequencing service), Capture-Seq (hybridisation-based capture for genome discovery), and KASP genotyping assays (PCR-based low-density/high-volume quality control). The offering is supplemented by DNA extraction instruments and reagents (oKtopure, QuickExtract, sbeadex), PCR enzymes and master mixes (RapiDxFire), plate-based and array-tape automation platforms, and genotyping/LIMS software.
The company operates a hybrid B2B revenue model: professional-services revenue from laboratory genotyping projects (where pricing is quote-based and contracts are multi-year) and one-time license / consumable revenue from genotyping kits and reagents sold via the biosearchtech.com self-service platform. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with expert consultation to agricultural breeding programs and a direct-to-consumer channel for kit sales. The company is led by CEO Leandro Neves and has a stated headcount of 11-50 employees. RAPiD Genomics is private, has no standalone ownership structure beyond integration in LGC Group, and reports no separate funding, revenue, or cap table — its economic standing is subsumed within LGC's diversified genomics and diagnostics portfolio. Geographic reach is global through LGC regional offices in the UK, Germany, USA, China, and Singapore, with named partnerships including the African Orphan Crops Consortium.
RAPiD Genomics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RAPiD Genomics
- Legal name
- RAPiD Genomics
- Website
- https://rapid-genomics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- RAPiD Genomics is a Gainesville, Florida-based provider of targeted sequencing and PCR-based genotyping services and kits for plant and animal breeding programs and agricultural genomics researchers, operating as a business unit within LGC Group's Biosearch Technologies division.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RAPiD Genomics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Genotyping Services
- NAICS
- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Genotyping Platforms & Services (SNP arrays, GBS, sequencing) (AFABALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC), Trait Discovery & Functional Genomics (Target ID/Validation) (AFABALAC)
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Where RAPiD Genomics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gainesville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
RAPiD Genomics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Genotyping Services: Laboratory services providing targeted sequencing and genotyping analysis for plant and animal breeding programs. Services include Amp-Seq One services, Flex-Seq, Capture-Seq, KASP genotyping services, and Whole Genome Amplification.
- Kit Sales: Sale of genotyping reagent kits including Amp-Seq One kits for targeted genotyping by sequencing, enabling customers to perform analysis in-house.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Contact sales for customized pricing based on project requirements |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
RAPiD Genomics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RAPiD Genomics provides customized targeted genotyping-by-sequencing services and reagent kits for agricultural breeding programs. Its core platforms — Amp-Seq One (1-step targeted GBS for up to thousands of markers), Flex-Seq (high-throughput industrial-scale genotyping), Capture-Seq (hybridisation-based capture for genome discovery), and KASP PCR-based genotyping assays — are sold both as laboratory services and as kits for in-house use by plant and animal breeders and genomics researchers.
Product overview
RAPiD Genomics operates as a genotyping solutions provider within LGC, Biosearch Technologies, offering a portfolio of targeted sequencing and PCR-based genotyping products and services for agricultural applications. The portfolio includes Amp-Seq One kits and services for 1-step targeted genotyping by sequencing, Flex-Seq high-throughput sequencing services, Capture-Seq hybridisation-based capture services, and KASP PCR-based genotyping assays. Supporting these core offerings are DNA extraction instruments and reagents (oKtopure, QuickExtract, sbeadex), PCR enzymes and master mixes (RapiDxFire), plate-based and array tape automation platforms (SNPline, Array Tape), and genotyping software (SNPviewer, Kraken, Klustercaller). The platform operates across three marker density tiers: high-density genome exploration, medium-density breeding applications, and low-density high-volume quality control.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Amp-Seq One Services Targeted genotyping-by-sequencing laboratory service using Amp-Seq One technology for plant and animal breeding programmes, delivering NGS-based genotyping as fast as end-point genotyping.
- Amp-Seq One Kits 1-step targeted genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) reagent kit for up to thousands of markers, enabling customers to run Amp-Seq One genotyping workflows in-house.
- Flex-Seq High-throughput targeted genotyping-by-sequencing service at industrial scale, with industry-leading data accuracy and flexibility for livestock breeding programmes and large-volume agricultural genotyping.
- Capture-Seq Targeted sequencing service based on in-solution hybridisation-based capture, used for genome discovery and characterisation at high marker density.
- KASP Genotyping Assays PCR-based Kompetitive Allele Specific SNP genotyping assays for plant and animal applications, suited to quality control with low marker density and high sample volume.
- Genotyping By Sequencing (GBS) Genome-wide marker discovery and high-density genotyping service using genotyping-by-sequencing technology.
- Whole Genome Amplification Laboratory service that amplifies entire genomes for downstream genetic analysis applications.
- oKtopure Bead-Based Automated DNA Extraction System Automated bead-based DNA extraction instrument for high-throughput nucleic acid extraction from plant and animal samples.
- QuickExtract DNA and RNA Extraction Chemistry Rapid DNA and RNA extraction chemistry reagents for quick sample processing.
- sbeadex Lightning Nucleic Acid Purification Kit Nucleic acid purification kit using sbeadex bead-based technology for high-quality DNA/RNA extraction.
- SNPline Plate-Based Genotyping Platform Automated plate-based genotyping platform including instruments for thermal cycling, plate sealing, and barcode reading.
- Array Tape Ultra-High-Throughput Platform Ultra-high-throughput genotyping platform using array tape technology for large-scale production genotyping environments.
- Genotyping and LIMS Software Laboratory information management and genotyping software suite including SNPviewer, Kraken, and Klustercaller for SNP analysis workflows.
- NxSeq Single Indexing Kits Single indexing kits for NGS library preparation and multiplexing of sequencing samples.
- KASP-TF Master Mix PCR master mix tailored for KASP fluorescence-based SNP genotyping workflows.
Quantifiable outcome
- NGS solution as fast as end-point genotyping with Amp-Seq One
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use RAPiD Genomics
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
RAPiD Genomics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
RAPiD Genomics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC)coreLGC Biosearch Technologies partners with AOCC to support the African Plant Breeding Academy initiative, providing genotyping solutions for Africa's 100 most important crops. This partnership focuses on improving food security in Africa through advanced plant breeding technologies and training programs.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
RAPiD Genomics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Neogen Corporation: Neogen provides genomics and food safety testing services for the agricultural and animal breeding industries, including genotyping solutions for livestock and crop improvement. It directly competes with RAPiD in agrigenomics service offerings and target customer segments (breeders and seed companies).
- Eurofins Genomics: Eurofins Genomics offers genotyping-by-sequencing, targeted sequencing, and custom genotyping services for plant and animal applications. It is a direct peer in agricultural genotyping services with comparable technology platforms and global service delivery.
- IDT (Integrated DNA Technologies): IDT provides custom oligonucleotides, PCR-based genotyping assays, and qPCR reagents for agricultural and research applications. It is a comparable peer in custom genotyping reagent manufacturing with overlapping product categories (KASP-equivalent assays, master mixes, custom panels).
Broad incumbents
- Illumina: Illumina is the dominant NGS platform provider whose sequencing technology underpins much of the agrigenomics industry including RAPiD's targeted sequencing workflows. It is a broad incumbent whose instruments and reagents enable RAPiD's service offerings but whose broader portfolio spans human clinical and research markets.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher offers genotyping arrays, qPCR instruments, and reagents used in agricultural breeding and life science research through brands like Applied Biosystems. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in genotyping instrumentation, reagents, and services across agrigenomics and broader life sciences.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad supplies life science research and clinical diagnostics products including qPCR instruments and reagents used in genotyping workflows. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in PCR-based genotyping instrumentation and reagents for agricultural and life science markets.
- Agilent Technologies: Agilent provides genomics instruments, reagents, and SureSelect target enrichment technologies used in agricultural and clinical research. Capture-Seq's hybridisation-based capture approach is conceptually adjacent to Agilent's target enrichment portfolio, making it a broad incumbent with overlapping enabling technologies.
Others
- LGC Group: LGC Group is RAPiD Genomics' parent company and operates the Biosearch Technologies brand that delivers RAPiD's commercial offerings. It is included as a peer because strategic decisions about agrigenomics investment, regional resourcing, and product portfolio at LGC directly determine RAPiD's commercial trajectory and competitive positioning.
Emerging players
- Fluidigm: Fluidigm provides targeted genotyping and single-cell genomics instrumentation, including SNP genotyping panels for agricultural applications. It is an emerging player with partial overlap in agricultural genotyping technology and serves similar breeding-program customers at smaller scale than RAPiD.
Regional players
- Zoetis (genetic services): Zoetis offers genetic testing services for livestock breeding programs, particularly dairy and beef cattle producers. It competes with RAPiD's Flex-Seq livestock service offering in animal genomics, with strong positions in livestock-focused markets but narrower plant-side coverage than RAPiD.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
RAPiD Genomics social profiles
Digital presenceRAPiD Genomics financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
RAPiD Genomics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
RAPiD Genomics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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RAPiD Genomics M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about RAPiD Genomics
What does RAPiD Genomics do?
RAPiD Genomics provides customized targeted genotyping-by-sequencing services and reagent kits for agricultural breeding programs. Its core platforms — Amp-Seq One (1-step targeted GBS for up to thousands of markers), Flex-Seq (high-throughput industrial-scale genotyping), Capture-Seq (hybridisation-based capture for genome discovery), and KASP PCR-based genotyping assays — are sold both as laboratory services and as kits for in-house use by plant and animal breeders and genomics researchers.
Is RAPiD Genomics a public or private company?
RAPiD Genomics is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was RAPiD Genomics founded?
RAPiD Genomics was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is RAPiD Genomics based?
RAPiD Genomics is headquartered in Gainesville, United States, in the North America region.
How does RAPiD Genomics make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Genotyping Services are the primary driver. The others are kit Sales.
Who are RAPiD Genomics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Neogen Corporation, Eurofins Genomics and IDT (Integrated DNA Technologies). Broad incumbents are Illumina, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bio-Rad Laboratories and Agilent Technologies. LGC Group is listed as an others. Fluidigm is listed as an emerging player. Zoetis (genetic services) is listed as a regional player.
Does RAPiD Genomics have an API?
No public API is recorded for RAPiD Genomics.
What industry is RAPiD Genomics in?
RAPiD Genomics's product category is Agricultural Genotyping Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABALAE, Genotyping Platforms & Services (SNP arrays, GBS, sequencing), with a secondary code of AFAEAJAC, Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services. Its NAICS code is 541714 and its SIC code is 700.