What Conidia Bioscience does

Conidia Bioscience Ltd is a UK-based privately held biotechnology company founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the CABI intergovernmental research organization, headquartered in Guildford, Surrey with a US subsidiary in Dover, New Hampshire. The company develops and supplies FUELSTAT rapid lateral flow test kits for on-site detection of microbial contamination (bacteria, fungi, Hormoconis resinae) in aviation jet fuel and diesel fuel, using proprietary immunoassay antibody technology (FUELSTAT Plus, 15-minute results) and protein-ligand complex detection via Mannose Binding Lectin (FUELSTAT One, 20-30 minute quantitative results). FUELSTAT test kits are compliant with ASTM D8070 and ASTM D6469 standards, carry NATO Stock Numbers for military procurement, are referenced in IATA guidance material, and are supported by a free iOS/Android FUELSTAT Result smartphone app and a multi-user FUELSTAT Report web portal for digital verification, PDF reporting, and global traceability.

The company's go-to-market is a hybrid of product-led self-serve (consumable test kits designed for single-operator field use) and global distribution through sector-specific resellers across 130+ countries, with enterprise field sales supported by Technical Services Engineers targeting commercial aviation, military/defense, marine/offshore, transportation, fuel storage, and backup power generation verticals. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of consumable test kits (single boxes or boxes of 8) and, since April 2023, distribution of Aquafighter water removal filters acquired from DieselCare AS, which capture bound, suspended, and emulsified water in diesel tanks to prevent microbial growth. Customer base includes over 400 commercial airlines, multiple major oil companies, military establishments, and ship chandlers, with 100,000+ tests carried out annually worldwide.

The business operates with 11-50 employees, has no disclosed institutional funding or revenue figures, and has built its position over 25 years through regulatory certifications, channel depth, and brand reputation in a niche compliance-driven market where traditional laboratory testing takes 4-7 days versus the company's 15-30 minute on-site results.

Name

Conidia Bioscience

Legal name

Conidia Bioscience Ltd

Website

https://conidia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Conidia Bioscience develops and supplies FUELSTAT rapid lateral flow test kits for on-site microbial contamination detection in aviation jet fuel and diesel fuel, serving 400+ commercial airlines, military establishments, major oil companies, and marine operators across 130+ countries with ASTM-compliant 15-30 minute test results supported by a digital reporting app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Egham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FUELSTAT Test Kit Sales: Sale of lateral flow fuel testing kits for microbial contamination detection. Products sold as single boxed kits or boxes of 8 test kits. Available in Jet Fuel and Diesel variants. Two product lines: FUELSTAT Plus (immunoassay, 15-minute results) and FUELSTAT One (protein-ligand, 20-30 minute results). Part numbers include HR-2-011B, MD-011B, FHR8-2, FMD8 for Plus; HR-3-011B, MD-3-011B, FHR8-3, FMD8-3 for One.
2. Aquafighter Water Filter Sales: Sale of Aquafighter water removal filter products for diesel and middle distillate fuels. Global distribution acquired from DieselCare AS in April 2023. Product line includes Finger, Snake, Anaconda, and Indicator filter variants for different tank sizes and maintenance schedules. Active tank treatment products prevent microbial contamination by removing bound, suspended, and emulsified water.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Conidia Bioscience manufactures and supplies FUELSTAT® rapid lateral flow test kits (FUELSTAT Plus and FUELSTAT One) for on-site microbial contamination detection in jet and diesel fuels, delivering quantitative results in 15-30 minutes. The company also distributes Aquafighter® water removal filters that demulsify and capture water in fuel tanks, and provides the free FUELSTAT Result smartphone app plus a web-based Report Portal for digital result verification, traceability, and PDF reporting.

Product overview

Conidia Bioscience offers a portfolio of fuel quality management products consisting of two main categories: FUELSTAT® rapid lateral flow test kits for detecting microbial contamination, and Aquafighter® water removal filters. FUELSTAT® test kits come in two variants—FUELSTAT Plus (immunoassay antibody technology detecting specific fuel-degrading microorganisms in 15 minutes) and FUELSTAT One (Protein-ligand complex detection for broader quantitative results in 20-30 minutes). Both test kits are supported by the free FUELSTAT Result smartphone app and FUELSTAT Report web portal for digital verification, data management, and trend analysis. The Aquafighter® line (acquired via 2023 partnership with DieselCare AS) includes Finger, Snake, Anaconda, and Indicator water removal filters that demulsify and capture water directly in fuel tanks to prevent microbial growth and tank corrosion. Together, these products provide end-to-end fuel quality management from contamination testing to water removal prevention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FUELSTAT One: A rapid lateral flow fuel testing kit for microbial detection using protein-ligand complex technology, providing fully quantitative contamination results in 20-30 minutes for jet and diesel fuels.
• FUELSTAT Plus
• Aquafighter
• FUELSTAT Result

Products and services

• FUELSTAT® Plus Rapid lateral flow immunoassay antibody test kit that detects specific microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, Hormoconis resinae) known to degrade fuel systems in jet and diesel fuels, providing results in 15 minutes. Designed for use by single operators with minimal training, on-site at the fuel tank, and is compliant with ASTM D8070.
• FUELSTAT® One Rapid lateral flow test kit using Protein-ligand complex detection technology (Mannose Binding Lectin) that selectively binds to carbohydrate structures on microbes to deliver fully quantitative contamination results in 20-30 minutes for jet and diesel fuels. Results interpreted via the FUELSTAT Result app.
• FUELSTAT® Result App Free smartphone application (iOS and Android) that verifies FUELSTAT test results, provides step-by-step instructional videos, records test data, generates PDF analysis reports, and enables instant sharing. Available in two access levels: FUELSTAT Result Lite (no registration required) and full FUELSTAT Result with Report Portal access (organisation registration for multi-user management and global result tracking).
• FUELSTAT® Report Portal Secure web-based portal for organisations to track and manage all FUELSTAT test results globally in real time, providing traceability, trend identification, Excel export, and PDF report generation with multi-level user access (Manager, Technical Engineer, Engineer).
• Aquafighter® Water Removal Filters Active tank treatment filters that remove bound, suspended, and emulsified water from diesel and middle distillate fuels through physico-chemical adsorption, demulsifying water and encapsulating it in a protective gel to prevent corrosion, microbial growth, and re-emulsification. Available in Finger, Snake, Anaconda, and Indicator variants for different tank sizes and applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces filter replacement costs by over 60%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DieselCare AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 April 2023Partnership announced April 3, 2023 gives Conidia Bioscience global distribution rights for Aquafighter water removal filters for diesel and middle distillate fuels. Aquafighter products complement FUELSTAT test kits, enabling Conidia to offer comprehensive fuel quality management solutions including both contamination testing and water removal prevention.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Filtration systems manufacturer serving multiple end markets including fuel systems for industrial, transportation, and aerospace applications. Comparable to Conidia in fuel filtration and water removal, but with a significantly broader industrial filtration scope across diesel engines and heavy equipment.
• Pall Corporation: Filtration, separation and purification specialist with extensive fuel and hydraulic fluid product lines including water-separating filters for aviation and marine fuels. Comparable to Conidia's Aquafighter water-removal business, particularly in aviation fuel applications, with a much larger industrial footprint.
• Innospec: Global specialty chemicals company serving the fuel industry with performance chemicals, including fuel biocides and additives targeting diesel bug and microbial contamination. Comparable to Conidia as a broad incumbent addressing the same fuel system contamination pain points, primarily through preventative chemical treatment rather than rapid detection.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection and certification company with fuel quality testing services including microbial contamination analysis. Comparable to Conidia as a broad incumbent addressing fuel quality concerns, though primarily through traditional laboratory testing rather than rapid on-site kits.
• Intertek: Global testing, inspection and certification company offering fuel quality testing services including microbial contamination analysis. Comparable to Conidia as a broad incumbent in fuel quality testing, though Intertek typically delivers via lab-based methods rather than rapid field testing kits.
• Clariant Oil Services: Specialty chemicals provider with oil services covering fuel additives and demulsifiers for water removal from fuel. Comparable to Conidia's Aquafighter business on the water-in-fuel treatment side, while offering a broader chemicals portfolio to fuel industry customers globally.
• The Lubrizol Corporation: Specialty chemicals manufacturer including fuel additives for performance and engine protection. Indirect peer to Conidia through fuel additive solutions addressing some of the same fuel quality concerns, though focused on chemistry rather than rapid detection kits.
• Afton Chemical: Petroleum additives company providing fuel performance additives including biocides that prevent microbial growth in diesel and jet fuels. Indirect competitor to Conidia in addressing microbial fuel contamination, through preventative chemistry rather than rapid on-site detection testing.

Direct peers

• Hydac International: German filtration and condition monitoring specialist serving hydraulic, lubrication and fuel systems in industrial and mobile applications. Comparable to Conidia in fuel system water removal and contamination monitoring, though with a broader industrial filtration scope than Conidia's fuel-focused portfolio.
• ECHA Microbiology: UK-based microbiology testing company specializing in microbial contamination testing for aviation and marine fuel systems. Direct competitor to Conidia's FUELSTAT line in rapid microbial fuel testing, serving similar customers including airlines, MROs and fuel operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FUELSTAT

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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