Nano Life Quest

What Nano Life Quest does

Nano Life Quest Sdn Bhd is a privately held Malaysian scientific product distributor founded in 2005 and headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor. The company operates as a sales-led intermediary, curating and supplying a comprehensive portfolio of lab equipment, chemicals, biotech products, and nano-materials sourced from over 30 international brand partners including Merck Millipore, Sigma-Aldrich, Roche, Eppendorf, CELLINK, DeNovix, and DNA Genotek. Its product taxonomy spans 11 scientific categories covering cellular biology, tissue engineering, proteomics, genomics, genetics and cytogenetics, microbiology, material sciences, environmental monitoring, general instruments, liquid handling, and lab storage. The company does not develop proprietary technology platforms; its core capability is aggregating third-party scientific brands with technical application support and after-sales service.

The business generates revenue through hardware and consumable sales, with pricing conducted via quote-based transactions rather than public catalogs. Nano Life Quest serves three primary customer segments — healthcare and medical, research and development, and pharmaceuticals — across Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asia region. Distribution is executed through a dedicated sales team, the company website, phone, and WhatsApp channels targeting enterprise institutional buyers. The company also operates a sub-brand called biohaus, suggesting segmented channel or product positioning.

Nano Life Quest is founder/privately controlled with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds. Ownership structure, revenue figures, headcount, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed. The company's competitive positioning rests on its breadth of supplier relationships, established regional reputation over two decades, and its one-stop portfolio approach for scientific procurement in the Malaysian and SE Asian markets.

Name

Nano Life Quest

Legal name

Nano Life Quest Sdn Bhd

Website

https://nanolifequest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nano Life Quest Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian scientific product distributor founded in 2005, supplying lab equipment, chemicals, biotech products, and nano-materials from 30+ international brands to healthcare, R&D, and pharmaceutical customers across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Sciences Product Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Scientific product distribution
• Laboratory equipment supply
• Life science distribution
• Biotechnology product supply
• Nanomaterials distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Shah Alam

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific Product Distribution: Nano Life Quest generates revenue by distributing and supplying a comprehensive range of scientific tools, lab equipment, chemicals, advanced biotech products, and nano-materials to the scientific community. The company acts as a distributor and solution provider, connecting scientists and professionals across healthcare, R&D, and pharmaceutical industries. Revenue is derived from the sale of products sourced from their brand partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nano Life Quest Sdn Bhd distributes and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of scientific products for molecular and cellular biology research, including lab equipment, chemicals, biotech products, and nano-materials sourced from over 30 international brand partners such as Merck Millipore, Sigma-Aldrich, Roche, Eppendorf, CELLINK, and DeNovix. The company serves healthcare, R&D, and pharmaceutical customers across 11 product categories spanning cellular biology, tissue engineering, proteomics & genomics, genetics & cytogenetics, microbiology, material sciences, environmental monitoring, general instruments, liquid handling, lab storage, and proficiency testing.

Product overview

Nano Life Quest is a distributor and solution provider of scientific products established in 2005 in Malaysia, serving Southeast Asia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio across 11 product categories: Cellular Biology (cell counters, strainers, culture media, and reagents from brands including Scepter, MTC-Bio, and Sigma-Aldrich), Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine (CELLINK 3D bioprinters including BIO X Gen 3, BIO X6, BIONOVA X, LUMEN X, Quantum X bio, and BIO ONE, plus bioinks), Proteomics & Genomics (Palm PCR systems, Ahram centrifuges, DeNovix spectrophotometers/fluorometers, DNA Genotek collection devices, electrophoresis systems, qPCR instruments, and gel documentation), Genetics & Cytogenetic (automation for chromosome analysis, FISH probes, MLPA reagents, and Igenomix reproductive genetics tests), Microbiology (BagMixer, colony counters, culture media, antibiotics), Material Sciences (Nanoshel nanopowders, quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, metal foams, battery materials, sputtering targets, and specialty chemicals), Environmental Monitoring (Merck Millipore air samplers, settle plates, contact plates, ATP detection), General Instruments (Accuris pipettes, Benchmark Scientific mixers/centrifuges, Hermle centrifuges, qinstruments thermoshakers, Milli-Q water systems), Liquid Handling (Eppendorf pipettes, Heathrow reservoirs, MTC-Bio tips), Lab Inventory/Storage (coolers, cryostorage, tube racks, magnetic separation racks), and Proficiency Testing (CAP PT/EQA programs). The product ecosystem spans from benchtop instruments to consumables, reagents, nanomaterials, and specialized testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cellular Biology Products Distribution of cell analysis instruments (Scepter cell counters), cell culture consumables (SureStrain, ReadyStrain cell strainers, FlowTubes), and a comprehensive range of cell culture reagents, media, sera, and supplements sourced from Merck Millipore, Sigma-Aldrich, Pan-Biotech, and MTC-Biotech for life science research laboratories.
• Tissue Engineering & 3D Bioprinting Products Distribution of CELLINK 3D bioprinters (BIO X Gen 3, BIO X6, BIONOVA X, LUMEN X, Quantum X bio, BIO ONE) and bioink formulations for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine research applications.
• Proteomics & Genomics Products Distribution of PCR systems (Palm PCR, SuperCycler Trinity), spectrophotometers and fluorometers (DeNovix DS-11, DS-7, DS-8X, CellDrop cell counters), DNA/RNA collection devices (Oragene, ORAcollect, OMNIgene product lines), nucleic acid extraction systems, electrophoresis equipment, gel documentation systems, qPCR instruments and reagents, and molecular biology services.
• Genetics & Cytogenetics Products and Services Distribution of cytogenetics automation systems (chromosome harvesting, spreading, staining, karyotyping, FISH analysis), CytoCell FISH probes, CytoSure arrays, MLPA reagents (SALSA MLPA, SALSA digitalMLPA), Coffalyser software, reproductive genetics tests (PGT-A/PGS, PGT-M/PGD, ERA, EMMA, ALICE, CGT, SAT), and QF-PCR kits for prenatal aneuploidy diagnostics.
• Microbiology Products Distribution of microbiology sample preparation systems (BagSystem, BagMixer lab blenders), bacterial enumeration tools (Plate and Count, eCount colony counter), automatic sample platers and colony counters, culture media, antibiotics, disposable inoculating loops/needles, L-shaped cell spreaders, and BactiZapper microsterilizers.
• Material Sciences & Nanomaterials Products Distribution of nanopowders (metal, compound, oxide, alloy, clay, graphene), nanowires/nanorods, quantum dots (ZnSe/ZnS, InP ZnS, CdS/ZnS, CdSe/SnS, PbSe/PbS, carbon dots), upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs), carbon nanotubes (single-wall, multi-wall, double-wall, functionalized), metal foams, sputtering targets, single crystal substrates, lithium-ion battery materials, ITO coated glass, polymer nanocomposites, conductive inks, and custom synthesis services.
• Environmental Monitoring Products Distribution of MAS-100 microbial air samplers, RCS air samplers, settle plates, contact plates, HYCON contact slides, swabs and dip slides, HY-LiTE 2 ATP rapid detection systems, and HY-RiSE test strips for cleanroom and environmental monitoring programs.
• General Laboratory Instruments Distribution of precision pipettes (NextPette), laboratory aspirators, analytical balances, microcentrifuges (MyFuge, Sprout, Gusto, PlateFuge, StripSpin), vortex mixers, rockers (BenchRocker, BlotBoy, BenchBlotter, Biomixer), incubators (CO2, stackable, shaking, refrigerated, general), hotplates and stirrers, water baths, sample concentrators, shakers, and Milli-Q/Elix/RiOs water purification systems.
• Liquid Handling Products Distribution of Eppendorf precision pipettes and liquid handlers, automated liquid handling systems, pipette tips (DeepDip, Wide Bore, LoadWell), pipetting reservoirs, serological pipettes and pipette aids, disposable transfer pipettes, microinjection pipette tips, multichannel solution reservoirs, and gel crusher spin columns.
• Lab Inventory and Storage Products Distribution of CoolCube microtube and PCR plate coolers, cold/cryostorage boxes, microscopy/histology slide trays, modular tube racks, and magnetic bead separation racks for laboratory sample storage and processing.
• Proficiency Testing Programs Distribution of CAP-accredited Proficiency Testing (PT) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programs for laboratory quality assurance and accreditation support to clinical and research laboratories.
• Molecular Biology Custom Services Custom gene synthesis, custom cloning, DNA sequencing, and recombinant protein expression and purification services for research applications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CELLINKcoreTechnology or IntegrationCELLINK is a brand partner whose 3D bioprinting products (BIO X, BIO X6, BIO ONE, BIONOVA X, LUMEN X, and Quantum X bio) are distributed by Nano Life Quest. CELLINK specializes in 3D bioprinting and bioink solutions for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
• DeNovixcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeNovix is a brand partner providing the DS-11 Series Spectrophotometer/Fluorometer product line, including models such as DS-11 Microvolume Spectrophotometer, DS-11+, DS-11FX, DS-11 FX+, DS-7, DS-7+, DS-8X, DS-8X+, Helium, QFX Fluorometer, and DS-C Cuvette Spectrophotometer. Also provides CellDrop FLi, FLxi, BF, and BFx cell counters distributed through NLQ.
• DNA GenotekcoreTechnology or IntegrationDNA Genotek is a brand partner specializing in sample collection products for genomics, microbiome, infectious disease, and animal testing applications. Their product lines include Oragene, ORAcollect, OMNIgene, Colli-Pee, and PERFORMAgene product families distributed by NLQ.
• EppendorfcoreTechnology or IntegrationEppendorf is a brand partner providing liquid handling equipment including pipettes, dispensers, automated liquid handlers, pipette tips, and automation consumables distributed by NLQ in Malaysia.
• Merck MilliporecoreTechnology or IntegrationMerck Millipore (MRK) is a key brand partner providing cell biology products including Stem Cell Media, Cell Culture Products, Cell Culture Reagents, Cells and Cell Lines, Sera, Serum Free Media, Specialty Media, Stem Cell Biology, and 3D Cell Culture. Also provides lab water purification systems (Milli-Q, Elix, RiOs, AFS) and environmental monitoring solutions (MAS-100, RCS, HYCON, HY-LiTE).
• Sigma-AldrichcoreTechnology or IntegrationSigma-Aldrich is a brand partner providing molecular biology and PCR reagents (Kapa Biosystems PCR reagents), cell culture products, stem cell media, and various lab chemicals and culture media. Products distributed by NLQ include Stem Cell Media, Cell Culture Products, Reagents, Sera, and Specialty Media.
• RochecoreTechnology or IntegrationRoche is a brand partner whose diagnostic and scientific products are distributed by NLQ, supporting healthcare and pharmaceutical sector customers.
• Benchmark ScientificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenchmark Scientific provides lab instruments including microcentrifuges, mixers, rockers, incubators, shakers, and water baths distributed by NLQ.
• Heathrow ScientificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeathrow Scientific provides sample preparation products (BagSystem, sterile bags, dilutors, lab blenders), bacterial enumeration tools, colony counters, pipetting aids, digital orbital shakers, and mini centrifuges distributed by NLQ.
• IGENOMIX (Part of Vitrolife Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationIGENOMIX (now part of Vitrolife Group) is a brand partner providing reproductive genetics solutions including Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A/PGS), Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic disorders (PGT-M/PGD), ERA, EMMA, ALICE, CGT, and SAT tests distributed by NLQ.
• MRC HollandcoreTechnology or IntegrationMRC Holland provides SALSA MLPA (Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification) and SALSA digitalMLPA products for detecting copy number variations associated with disease. NLQ distributes these cytogenetics products.
• Accuris InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccuris Instruments provides precision pipettes, laboratory aspirators, and analytical balances distributed by NLQ.
• MTC-BiotechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMTC-Biotech provides cell strainers, FACS tubes, premium cell strainers, cell strainer kits, pipette tips (DeepDip, Wide Bore, LoadWell), gel loading tips, serological pipettes, multichannel reservoirs, and microinjection pipette tips.
• CAP (College of American Pathologists)minorOthersCAP provides Proficiency Testing (PT) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programs distributed by NLQ to support laboratory quality assurance.
• Embi-TecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmbi-Tec provides electrophoresis products including RunOne Electrophoresis System, PrepOne Sapphire Blue Light Transilluminator, and ViewONE lablite transilluminators.
• Q InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQ Instruments provides thermo shakers (BioShake iQ, BioShake XP) and lab automation systems (BioShake 3000, BioShake 5000).
• HermleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHermle provides centrifuges including compact centrifuges, microlitre centrifuges, universal centrifuges, high-speed centrifuges, filtration centrifuges, and oil test centrifuges.
• InterscienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterscience provides microbiology products including disposable inoculating loops, cell spreaders, eCount colony counter, forceps, spatulas, stainless steel spreaders, and sample storage products.
• KyratecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKyratec provides scientific instruments for the Malaysian market distributed by NLQ.
• UVItecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUVItec provides gel documentation systems including Platinum Q9, FireReader V10, Essential V6, UVIdoc HD6, Alliance Q9 Advanced, and Alliance Q9 Mini for chemiluminescence and computer-based imaging.
• BiotekeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBioteke is a brand partner providing scientific instruments and laboratory products distributed by NLQ.
• HanilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHanil is a scientific instruments brand providing lab equipment distributed by NLQ in Malaysia.
• Thistle ScientificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThistle Scientific provides electrophoresis, live cell imaging, PCR and qPCR instruments, general lab products, fermentation and bioprocess equipment, and gel documentation systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Agilent manufactures analytical instruments (spectrophotometry, chromatography, mass spectrometry) and life science research tools that overlap with NLQ's distributed product lines, especially in genomics and proteomics workflows.
• Danaher Corporation: Through operating companies such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Leica, and Molecular Devices, Danaher offers a broad portfolio of life science instruments, reagents, and consumables that overlap with NLQ's distributed categories.
• Sartorius AG: Sartorius supplies bioprocessing, cell biology, and lab essentials used in pharmaceutical and academic research, overlapping with NLQ's biologics production media, cell culture, and lab consumables categories.
• PerkinElmer: PerkinElmer (now including Revvity) supplies analytical instruments, reagents, and life science consumables across similar research and diagnostics end markets. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping product categories.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a global life science research and clinical diagnostics manufacturer whose product portfolio (PCR, cell biology, proteomics) substantially overlaps NLQ's distributed lines. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same product categories NLQ distributes.
• Merck KGaA (MilliporeSigma): Merck's Life Science division (MilliporeSigma) is both a core principal supplier to NLQ and a broad incumbent operating in the same lab water, cell culture, microbiology, and environmental monitoring product spaces. The overlap makes it both a partner and a competitive benchmark.
• Eppendorf SE: Eppendorf is a core liquid handling and cell handling principal for NLQ and also a broader incumbent in the same lab equipment category, with comparable presence across Malaysian and SEA research customers.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: The largest life sciences tools company globally, with a portfolio spanning lab equipment, reagents, consumables, and analytical instruments that substantially overlaps NLQ's offerings. Relevant both as a competitive supplier and as a model of integrated distribution in the same product categories.

Direct peers

• DKSH Holdings: DKSH is a major market expansion services company that distributes scientific instruments, lab consumables, and life science products across Asia-Pacific, including Malaysia and SEA. It is the most direct comparable as a multi-principal scientific distributor operating in the same region.

Regional players

• Sciencewerke: Sciencewerke is a scientific products distributor serving Singapore and Southeast Asia with portfolios in molecular biology, cell biology, and lab instruments. It is a directly comparable regional peer competing for the same SEA customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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