Biolytix

What Biolytix does

Biolytix AG is a Swiss specialty laboratory founded in 1998 that provides molecular biological and microbiological analytical services. Operating from Dittingen, Basel-Landschaft following its 2023 relocation from Witterswil, the company employs approximately 25 staff and has held ISO 17025 accreditation since 2004. Its client base spans food producers and manufacturers, water suppliers, healthcare facilities (hospitals, nursing homes), hospitality operators, construction and facility management firms, industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturers, government agencies (including the Canton of Basel-Landschaft for COVID monitoring), and private consumers.

The laboratory's capabilities are organized into four service categories — environmental and product analysis (mycotoxins, dioxins, dental materials via Dentalytix, hemp, pesticides); food analysis (allergens, GMOs, microorganisms, species identification, water, wine); gene analysis (DNA/RNA extraction, genotyping via real-time PCR, PCR assay development, DNA methylation, Affymetrix GeneChip, gene expression); and research & development. Core instrumentation includes real-time PCR (qPCR), ELISA, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for rapid microbial identification, and LC-MS/MS capable of screening for more than 650 pesticide and active substances. Biolytix also maintains a service agreement with Affymetrix UK Ltd, signed in 2007, enabling Applied Biosystems GeneChip microarray work.

Commercially, Biolytix runs a hybrid go-to-market. Enterprise clients (water suppliers, hospitals, hospitality operators, industrial manufacturers, food producers) are served through direct field sales and a client portal at portal.biolytix.ch. Direct-to-consumer access is provided through dedicated e-commerce platforms — wasser.biolytix.ch for private household water testing (launched August 2025) and zeckentest.biolytix.ch for tick-borne pathogen testing — where customers order sampling kits online and return samples via prepaid Swiss Post shipment. Pricing follows a published unit-rate model in Swiss Francs (most tests CHF 62–394), with a standard turnaround of 8–10 working days and an express 1–5 day option at a surcharge; an additional CHF 40 sampling-kit fee covers all materials and return shipping. The company completed HALAL certification in March 2025 and operates across multiple country markets from its Swiss base.

Name

Biolytix

Legal name

Biolytix AG

Website

https://biolytix.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biolytix AG is a Swiss ISO 17025-accredited specialty laboratory providing molecular biological and microbiological analytical services for food producers, water suppliers, healthcare, hospitality, industrial clients, and private consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microbiological and Molecular Biology Laboratory Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food, Feed & Nutraceutical Analytical Testing (HLAGADAN), Mycotoxin Testing (Aflatoxins, Ochratoxin, DON, ZEN, Fumonisins) (AFALAFAC), Water, Ice & Process Utility Testing for Food Operations (AFALAAAJ), Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis & Food Defense/Fraud Programs (AFALAAAO), Microbiology & Sterility Assurance (Bioburden/Endotoxin/Sterility) (HLAGADAE)

Keywords

• Molecular biology laboratory
• Microbiological testing services
• Food safety analysis
• Water quality testing
• Gene expression analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilderswil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Analytical Services: Biolytix generates revenue by providing molecular biological and microbiological laboratory analysis services to commercial, industrial, and private clients. Services are priced according to a published price list with standard analysis taking 8–10 working days and express analysis (1–5 working days) at a surcharge. Invoicing is net 30 days from invoice date. Services include food safety testing, environmental analysis, genetic analysis, and water testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Biolytix is an independent specialty laboratory providing molecular biological and microbiological analytical services to commercial, industrial, institutional, and private clients. Its offerings span environmental and product analysis (mycotoxins, dioxins, pesticides, dental materials, hemp), food safety analysis (allergens, GMO, microorganisms, species identification, wine, water), and gene analysis (DNA/RNA extraction, genotyping, PCR assays, methylation, GeneChip, gene expression). Direct-to-consumer webshops offer tick testing and household water testing with mailed sampling kits and emailed results.

Product overview

Biolytix is an independent specialty laboratory offering molecular biological and microbiological analytical services, not a traditional software product company. The core offering consists of four main service categories: Environmental & Product Analysis (mycotoxins, dioxins, pesticides, dental materials, hemp), Food Analysis (allergens, GMO, microorganisms, species identification, water, wine), Gene Analysis (DNA/RNA extraction, genotyping, PCR assays, DNA methylation, GeneChip analysis, gene expression), and Research & Development. The company operates two consumer-facing webshops: a Tick Test Shop for tick-borne pathogen testing and a Water Analysis Shop offering drinking water, pool water, and chemical water quality testing for private customers. Recent additions include MALDI-TOF analysis for rapid microbial identification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tick Test Shop (Zeckentest) Online webshop allowing customers to submit tick samples for analysis of tick-borne pathogens; results delivered to the customer after laboratory analysis. Targets private individuals concerned about tick-borne infections.
• Water Analysis Shop (Wasseranalysen) Self-serve e-commerce webshop for private households to order drinking water, spring water, shower water, pool water, and chemical/physical water analysis packages. Sampling kits are shipped to customers with prepaid return labels and results are delivered by email.
• Environmental & Product Analysis

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive pesticide screening covering over 650 pesticide substances per sample
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Affymetrix UK LtdcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2007Service agreement with Affymetrix UK Ltd (signed in 2007) enabling Biolytix to offer Applied Biosystems GeneChip Analysis (Affymetrix GeneChip) services. This partnership extends Biolytix's genetic analysis capabilities through access to Affymetrix microarray technology.
• Swiss Biotech Association (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Swiss Biotech Association, enabling Biolytix to remain at the forefront of biotechnological innovation in Switzerland and exchange ideas with leading industry experts.
• Swiss Testing Labs (STL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Swiss Testing Labs, keeping Biolytix informed about the latest developments and standards in testing procedures and laboratory technologies.
• Swiss Society for Microbiology (SGM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Swiss Society for Microbiology allows Biolytix to deepen knowledge of microbiology and exchange ideas with professional colleagues across Switzerland.
• AK PCR-Analytik (VDLUFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in AK PCR-Analytik, the Association of German Agricultural Testing and Research Institutes (VDLUFA), keeps Biolytix up to date with the latest PCR analysis developments and enables participation in important discussions.
• ERFA Groups (Microbiology, GMO, Species Identification, Allergens)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiolytix participates in multiple ERFA (exchange and experience-sharing) groups covering Food Microbiology, GMO Analyses, Animal and Plant Species Identification, and Allergen Detection. These memberships enable specialized knowledge sharing in key analytical areas.
• CertiquaminorOthersThird-party organization that conducts independent customer satisfaction surveys for Biolytix on an ongoing basis, providing objective quality feedback.
• Swiss CTI (Commission for Technology and Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiolytix is involved in Swiss CTI (Commission for Technology and Innovation) research projects, contributing to national innovation in molecular biology and analytical method development.
• EU (TRACE, Co-Extra, Decathlon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiolytix participates in EU-funded research projects including TRACE (traceability in the food chain), Co-Extra (GMO coexistence and traceability), and Decathlon (diagnostics for food safety). These collaborations contribute to novel analytical method development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: Swiss-based global testing, inspection and certification company with extensive food and life sciences testing capabilities. Directly comparable to Biolytix in food safety and environmental testing scope; offers broader portfolio and global reach.
• Bureau Veritas: French-headquartered global TIC group with strong agri-food and environmental testing lines. Comparable to Biolytix in food microbiology, contaminant and water testing; much larger scale and geographic footprint.
• Intertek Group: London-headquartered global TIC provider with agri-food, environmental and life sciences testing services. Overlaps with Biolytix's food, water and product testing categories; competes through global account management.
• bioMérieux: French in vitro diagnostics and industrial microbiology company whose industrial applications division offers microbial identification (including MALDI-TOF VITEK) and sterility/quality testing. Comparable to Biolytix in microbiological methods and MALDI-TOF microbial ID.
• Eurofins Scientific: Luxembourg-headquartered global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and clinical testing. Overlaps with Biolytix across food microbiology, allergen, GMO, pesticide residue, mycotoxin and water testing; competes on breadth and scale rather than specialty.
• ALS Limited: Australia-headquartered global testing services provider with food, environmental, water and life sciences testing divisions. Comparable to Biolytix across food safety and water testing, but operates at materially larger scale.
• TÜV SÜD: German-based global testing, inspection and certification group with food, water and life sciences testing capabilities. Comparable regional incumbent to Biolytix in DACH, especially for regulated water and food testing.

Direct peers

• Neogen Corporation: US-based food safety and animal safety testing company offering molecular, immunoassay and culture-based diagnostics for food pathogens, allergens and mycotoxins. Directly comparable in food safety testing methods and end customers.
• Romer Labs: Austrian specialist in mycotoxin, allergen and pesticide residue testing for the food and feed industry. Closely overlaps with Biolytix's mycotoxin, allergen and pesticide residue analytical services; niche specialty player similar in scope.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Specialist food safety and nutrition testing business within Institut Mérieux. Directly comparable to Biolytix across food microbiology, allergen, GMO and contaminant testing for food producers; larger but focused on the same end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biolytix
• Facebookfacebook.com/BiolytixAG

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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