What Genohub does

Genohub, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013 by scientists and engineers who experienced firsthand the friction of procuring next-generation sequencing (NGS) services. The company operates an online marketplace that connects researchers and clinicians with a curated network of over 100 NGS service providers spanning academic core facilities, commercial labs, and non-profit organizations across more than 22 countries. Its core platform is an intelligent matching engine that automatically pairs researchers with providers based on project specifications including application type, read depth, turnaround time, and budget, supported by free PhD-trained scientific consultation, project management tools, bundled data storage (3 months) and secure transfer, and quality/turnaround-time guarantees (including an 85% pass-filter read threshold and TAT penalties up to 25%).

The product surface has expanded since launch to include bioinformatics services (added October 2013), optical genome mapping, and Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, with supporting resources such as a library preparation guide covering 200+ techniques. The technology stack is a self-serve web platform rather than a mobile app or API product; no SDK, public API, or MCP integration is documented. Distribution is entirely digital, relying on content marketing through the genohub.com blog and social channels, with no physical sales footprint.

Genohub monetizes through two streams: transaction/intermediary fees charged when clients purchase provider services through the platform (with Genohub acting as payment intermediary and releasing payment only after a 10-day client feedback period), and optional subscription agreements with providers for enhanced visibility. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; clients pay per project, with payment options spanning credit card (under $10,000), wire, ACH, check, and purchase orders for academic institutions, large non-profits, research hospitals, and large enterprises. The company is registered in the U.S. federal SAM system (CAGE 7ARM5) and SAP Ariba, enabling procurement by government agencies and enterprise buyers. Genohub remains bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds and a headcount of 1-10 employees.

Name

Genohub

Legal name

Genohub Inc.

Website

https://genohub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Genohub is an online marketplace that connects researchers and clinicians with a global network of over 100 vetted next-generation sequencing service providers, automating project matching, quoting, procurement, and data delivery for academic, commercial, and government buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Genomics Services Marketplace

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Genomics & Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Services (HLAGANAA)

Keywords

• Next-generation sequencing
• NGS services marketplace
• Bioinformatics analysis services
• Genomics procurement platform
• Sequencing provider matching

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transaction/Marketplace Fees: Service fees are charged when a Client makes a purchase of one of the service provider's services through the Genohub platform. Genohub acts as the payment intermediary between clients and providers.
2. Subscription Fees: Service providers can optionally enter into a subscription agreement with Genohub for additional services or visibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Genohub operates an online marketplace that connects researchers with a curated network of over 100 next-generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics service providers worldwide. Its intelligent matching engine pairs researchers with providers based on project criteria (read depth, coverage, turnaround time, budget), while automated pricing generates instant quotes and PhD-trained staff provide free scientific consultation. Genohub acts as the single-vendor intermediary handling payments, quality and turnaround time guarantees, project management, and data delivery for every transaction.

Product overview

Genohub operates as a cloud-based marketplace platform connecting researchers with sequencing service providers. The core offering is the Next-Generation Sequencing Marketplace featuring an intelligent matching engine that automatically pairs researchers with over 100 vetted service providers based on project specifications. The platform spans three main sequencing technology categories: Next-Generation Sequencing Services (the primary offering), Bioinformatics Services (offered as add-on analysis), Optical Genome Mapping Services, and Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Services. Additional modules include project management tools with secure file sharing and communication features, unlimited data storage and transfer (3 months), and a Library Preparation Guide resource. The platform differentiates through free scientific consultation by PhD specialists, quality guarantees requiring providers to meet 85% of manufacturer specifications, and turnaround time guarantees with financial penalties for delays. Researchers can search by project requirements or technology/platform, while providers benefit from automated quote generation and competitive marketplace exposure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Next-Generation Sequencing Marketplace Online marketplace connecting researchers with over 100 vetted NGS service providers. Uses an intelligent matching engine to automatically match researchers with providers based on project criteria including application type, read depth, turnaround time, and budget. Covers short-read Illumina sequencing and other high-throughput platforms.
• Bioinformatics Services Marketplace Marketplace for bioinformatics analysis services offered as add-ons to NGS projects, including primary analysis, secondary analysis, and custom bioinformatics services from multiple providers.
• Optical Genome Mapping Services Marketplace category for optical genome mapping services, a structural variation detection technology offered through Genohub's vetted provider network.
• Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Services Marketplace category for long-read sequencing using Oxford Nanopore technology, enabling applications such as de novo assemblies and structural variation detection through Genohub's provider network.
• Free Scientific Consultation Complimentary consultation by PhD-trained NGS specialists to help researchers define project scope, select appropriate services, and match with suitable providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Providers automatically compete for every project with no additional effort required
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ariba (SAP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenohub is registered as a vendor in Ariba, a business-to-business procurement platform. This integration eliminates extra payment-related paperwork for enterprise customers using Ariba for purchasing.
• SAM (System for Award Management)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenohub is registered with SAM (System for Award Management), the official U.S. government system for supplier registration. Registration number: Genohub, Inc. / 079294466 / 7ARM5. This facilitates ordering by federal government agencies including FDA, NIH, USGS, DOD, and USDA.
• NGS Service Providers (100+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 100 partnering providers offering next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, optical genome mapping, and Oxford Nanopore sequencing services. Providers include academic cores, commercial labs, and non-profit organizations from around the world.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Science Exchange: Operates an online marketplace connecting researchers with a network of vetted service providers across life sciences and biotech R&D. Most directly comparable to Genohub in marketplace model, target buyer, and outsourced-services category.
• Scientist.com: Marketplace platform that connects pharmaceutical and biotech researchers with CROs and research service providers. Closely comparable to Genohub in two-sided marketplace dynamics and enterprise procurement focus.

Emerging players

• ZAGENO: Online marketplace for life science lab supplies and research products. Adjacent marketplace serving similar academic and biotech buyers, though focused on consumables rather than NGS services.
• Quartzy: Lab management and procurement platform for academic and biotech labs. Overlaps with Genohub on simplifying lab purchasing workflows, though focuses on supplies and lab management rather than service marketplaces.

Broad incumbents

• iLab Solutions (Agilent): Core facility management and service request software for academic and research institutions. Competes for the same institutional procurement and core-facility workflow budget, now owned by Agilent.
• GENEWIZ (Azenta Life Sciences): Large commercial NGS service provider. Both a participant in Genohub's marketplace and a potential competitor/disintermediation risk as a direct NGS services vendor.

Others

• Novogene: Global commercial NGS service provider that could be listed on Genohub's marketplace but also competes for direct NGS services contracts. Useful comparator for NGS services pricing and scale.
• Addgene: Non-profit repository and distribution platform for plasmids and reagents. Comparable as a mission-driven life science marketplace/aggregator, though for biological materials rather than services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Genohub
• Facebookfacebook.com/GenohubNGSmarket

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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