DNA Labs International

What DNA Labs International does

DNA Labs International is a private, women- and family-owned forensic DNA laboratory founded in 2004 in South Florida, operating from a Deerfield Beach, FL headquarters and a Salt Lake City, UT facility opened in 2025. The company provides advanced DNA testing services — including STR/Y-STR analysis, STRmix probabilistic genotyping (the only private lab validated for up to 5-contributor mixtures), Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG), Next Generation Sequencing, mitochondrial DNA, M-Vac wet-vacuum collection, Rapid DNA, and proprietary methods such as SPENTSHELL® for fired cartridge casings and SNP triage™ for degraded samples — to law enforcement agencies, public crime labs, medical examiners, coroners, and attorneys in the U.S. and internationally. All work is performed under ANAB ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and FBI Quality Assurance Standards accreditation, with CODIS-eligible profile uploads supported via partner crime-lab agreements.

The company's commercial offering has evolved from pure lab services into a platform-plus-modules architecture: the DNA Toolbox® bundles wet-lab capabilities, while proprietary software products — Rosalind AI™ (an Azure-hosted AI interpretation assistant trained on the lab's own SOPs), Helix LIMS™ (a configurable laboratory information management system), Helix HITS™ (a free local DNA database for law enforcement), and Helix DATABASE™ (cloud-based forensic databasing) — form an integrated software stack. DLI Collect™, launched in April 2026, extends the business into a consumable reference-sample kit revenue line. Revenue is generated through per-case professional services pricing, volume-based agency agreements, and grant-funded programs (SAKI, Coverdell, Emmett Till, JAG, COPS, and others), with case submissions handled through a direct enterprise sales motion supported by a dedicated client experience team, free case reviews, and grant-application support. Strategic distribution is built on long-standing relationships with government crime labs for CODIS integration, the #DNAOptIn campaign with GEDmatch and FamilyTreeDNA, and a May 2026 partnership with the Murder Has a Name Foundation for high-profile violent-crime case work.

Name

DNA Labs International

Legal name

DNA Labs International, Inc.

Website

https://dnalabsinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DNA Labs International is a private forensic DNA laboratory providing advanced DNA testing, Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, and proprietary software (Rosalind AI, Helix LIMS/HITS) to law enforcement, public crime labs, medical examiners, and attorneys across the U.S. and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Forensic DNA Testing Services: DNA Labs International provides forensic DNA testing services to law enforcement agencies, public crime labs, medical examiners, coroners, and attorneys. Services are priced per case or through volume-based pricing agreements. The company processes evidence samples including gun crime, fired shell casings, property crime, sexual assault kits, homicides, cold cases, and post-conviction relief cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DNA Labs International is a private forensic DNA laboratory that performs specialized DNA casework analysis for law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and government labs, covering evidence types from gun crime and fired cartridge casings to sexual assault kits, homicides, cold cases, and post-conviction relief. The lab also sells standalone software products (Helix LIMS, Helix DATABASE, Rosalind AI) and a DNA reference sample collection kit (DLI Collect), plus offers the Helix HITS local DNA database to law enforcement at no cost. Services are delivered under ANAB ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and FBI QAS accreditation by analysts, scientists, and genealogists in Florida and Utah.

Product overview

DNA Labs International operates as a private forensic DNA laboratory offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the DNA Toolbox®, a comprehensive suite of forensic DNA testing technologies spanning evidence types from gun crime to cold cases. Supporting the lab services are proprietary software products: Rosalind AI™ (cloud-based AI assistant for DNA profile interpretation), Helix LIMS™ (laboratory information management), Helix HITS™ (free local DNA database), and Helix DATABASE™ (cloud-based database solution). The DLI Collect™ kit provides reference sample collection. The company offers specialized technology services including STRmix Analysis, SNP Testing for FIGG, NGS, mtDNA, M-Vac, Rapid DNA, and proprietary methods like SPENTSHELL® for fired cartridge casings. All testing is conducted under ANAB ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and FBI QAS accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DNA Toolbox®: Proprietary suite of forensic DNA technologies and testing services including NGS, STRmix, M-Vac, SPENTSHELL®, mtDNA analysis, and advanced DNA testing methods
• Helix LIMS™
• Helix HITS™
• Helix DATABASE™
• Rosalind AI™
• DLI Collect™
• SPENTSHELL®
• SNP triage™

Products and services

• DNA Toolbox® The core forensic DNA testing service suite offered to law enforcement agencies, public crime labs, medical examiners, coroners, and attorneys; covers the full breadth of evidence types and includes both CODIS-eligible STR analysis and advanced methods such as FIGG and STRmix-based mixture interpretation.
• Helix DATABASE™ Cloud-based forensic databasing tool built by forensic experts that allows crime laboratories to securely store, search, and manage their own local DNA databases (autosomal STR, Y-STR, SNP profiles) with strict access controls, encryption, and audit trails.
• Helix LIMS™ Configurable laboratory information management system (LIMS) for forensic DNA operations, integrating case, sample, and worksheet management to streamline workflow, reduce manual data handling, and support DNA database searching.
• Rosalind AI™ Cloud-based AI forensic assistant that interprets raw DNA allele calls, drafts SOP-aligned DNA profile interpretations in seconds, and generates transparent Reasoning Reports for courtroom defensibility; integrates with GeneMapper IDX and is exposed via a REST API for instruments, LIMS, and QA systems.
• Helix HITS™ Local DNA Database Free local DNA database providing a secure, searchable repository of autosomal STR, Y-STR, and SNP DNA profiles for local law enforcement investigations, enabling matches that are not eligible for CODIS, with rapid profile entry, efficient comparisons, and real-time match notifications.
• DLI Collect™ Easy-to-use, affordable reference sample collection kit using proprietary DNA-recovery technology; ships directly to customers and is returned to DNA Labs International for processing into either basic STR profiles or SNP profiles for forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
• CODIS Upload Services Service that generates CODIS-eligible DNA profiles from submitted evidence and uploads them to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) on behalf of law enforcement agencies, with collaboration on inter-lab memoranda of understanding for in-state NDIS upload.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% DNA recovery rate from gun evidence
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Murder Has a Name FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026The Murder Has a Name foundation was launched by Steve and Kristi Goncalves (parents of Kaylee Goncalves) to fund advanced forensic DNA testing for violent crime investigations. DNA Labs International is one of the forensic technology partners selected to independently review and select cases for funding. Cases are chosen based on their potential for advanced DNA analysis and meaningful investigative outcomes.
• RGEN ForensicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRGEN Forensics is one of the forensic technology firms partnered with the Murder Has a Name foundation to provide advanced DNA testing for violent crime investigations.
• BODE TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBODE Technology is one of the forensic technology firms partnered with the Murder Has a Name foundation to provide advanced DNA testing for violent crime investigations.
• Signature SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignature Science is one of the forensic technology firms partnered with the Murder Has a Name foundation to provide advanced DNA testing for violent crime investigations.
• GEDmatchcoreTechnology or IntegrationDNA Labs International participates in the #DNAOptIn campaign encouraging law enforcement matching on GEDmatch. Uploading DNA to GEDmatch and opting in allows law enforcement to make connections that might help catch criminals, exonerate the innocent, or identify unidentified remains.
• Louisville Metro Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky resulted in a 25% increase in homicide clearance rate. The agency achieved over 60% clearance rate in 2025 through the DNA testing partnership.
• Richmond Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Richmond Police Department for cold case DNA analysis. Detective M.J. Ahnstrom credits DLI with helping numerous victims/survivors find justice years after life-altering events.
• Government Crime Labs (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnerships with government crime labs across the country that review eligible profiles and upload them to CODIS. DLI can collaborate with local labs to create memoranda of understanding for in-state CODIS upload.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BODE Technology: One of the largest US private forensic DNA laboratories, offering CODIS testing, STR analysis, and traditional forensic services to law enforcement. Co-partner with DNA Labs International on the Murder Has a Name Foundation, indicating direct competition for similar federal grant-funded casework.
• Parabon NanoLabs: Provider of forensic genetic genealogy and Snapshot DNA phenotyping services to law enforcement, and a direct competitor in the FIGG casework market. Both companies pursue similar cold-case and unidentified remains workloads.
• RGEN Forensics: Specialized forensic DNA laboratory focused on touch/contact DNA, property crime evidence, and challenging sample types. Co-partner with DLI on the Murder Has a Name Foundation; similar niche expertise and customer profile.
• Verogen (QIAGEN): Founded specifically to deliver FIGG solutions and now owned by QIAGEN; supplies sequencing kits, bioinformatics, and workflow tools used by forensic labs. Direct overlap with DLI's FIGG service line and bioinformatics pipeline capabilities.
• Signature Science: Private forensic DNA laboratory providing forensic casework, DNA databasing, and FIGG services to law enforcement and government agencies. Co-partner with DNA Labs International on the Murder Has a Name Foundation; directly comparable in offering, accreditation profile, and customer base.
• Cellmark Forensics (Eurofins): Long-established private forensic DNA testing laboratory (now part of Eurofins) serving law enforcement with paternity, criminal casework, and relationship testing. Comparable in service breadth and law enforcement focus.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Human Identification: Global life sciences incumbent whose Human Identification division supplies STR kits, capillary electrophoresis instruments, and reagents used across forensic DNA labs. Provides the underlying platform technology on which DLI's STRmix and STR workflows depend.
• QIAGEN: Large molecular biology and diagnostics company owning Verogen and offering forensic sample preparation, NGS, and bioinformatics solutions. Competes with DLI at the workflow/tool level rather than as a service lab.

Others

• Ancestry / 23andMe Forensics: Consumer genealogy databases that DLI's FIGG practice depends on for investigative leads through #DNAOptIn campaigns. Adjacent/ecosystem player rather than a direct service competitor; key enabler of DLI's FIGG value proposition.

Emerging players

• GeneDx (Sema4): Clinical genetics laboratory offering whole exome/genome sequencing and rare disease diagnostics with bioinformatics at scale. Comparable in NGS and bioinformatics capability but serves clinical rather than forensic use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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