What Rainbow Scientific does

Rainbow Scientific, Inc. (RSI) is a privately held, Connecticut-based specialty distributor (incorporated in Connecticut, USA; headquarters at 83 Maple Avenue, Windsor, CT) that supplies scientific products to molecular cytogenetics, clinical chemistry, pathology, and hemostasis research laboratories. Its portfolio is composed of distributed brands rather than proprietary manufactured goods: it offers over 500 ready-to-use ASR goldFISHTM fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probes from Diaglogic Biolabs (with customizable probe design, packaging, and fluorophore options), along with CytoTest cytogenetic reagents, Genial Helix and Genial Genetics & Compliance genetics products, SciGene instruments/reagents, Collagen Binding Assay ELISA Kits from Life Therapeutics, and, since a July 2024 partnership, Captivate Bio's fetal bovine serum, labware, and cell culture media. Distribution is via direct website ordering, phone (860-298-8382) and email ([email protected]), supplemented by attendance at scientific conferences and Constant Contact email newsletters; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue derives from one-time product sales across multiple SKUs with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or service-component model. The company also operates a small, unrelated sub-brand called "The Glass Mouse," a stained-glass art line by Karen Lynne Eberle (DNA-themed ornaments, pendants, night lights, custom windows), which is a personal creative venture rather than a scientific product line. No funding rounds, parent company, M&A activity, headcount, or financial figures are disclosed in the source material, and the company appears to be independently operated at small scale.

Name

Rainbow Scientific

Legal name

Rainbow Scientific, Inc.

Website

https://rainbowscientific.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rainbow Scientific, Inc. is a privately held Connecticut-based specialty distributor of scientific products—including FISH probes, ELISA kits, labware, fetal bovine serum, and cell culture media—to molecular cytogenetics, clinical chemistry, pathology, and hemostasis research laboratories in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Products Distribution

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Genetic, Cytogenetic & Prenatal Screening IVD (HLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prenatal, Newborn & Reproductive Diagnostics (NIPT, IVF/PGT, newborn screening) (HLAAALAJ), Clinical Chemistry & Hematology Diagnostics (automated analyzers, blood testing) (HLAAALAH), Genetic & Genomic Testing (germline, somatic, carrier, pharmacogenomics) (HLAAALAD)

Keywords

• Laboratory product distribution
• FISH probes
• Molecular cytogenetics supplies
• Clinical chemistry reagents
• Pathology lab supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Rainbow Scientific generates revenue through distributing laboratory products including FISH probes, labware, cell culture media, fetal bovine serum, and ELISA kits to research and clinical laboratories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rainbow Scientific, Inc. (RSI) distributes state-of-the-art scientific products to molecular cytogenetics, clinical chemistry, pathology, and hemostasis research laboratories. The core offering centers on over 500 ready-to-use goldFISH ASR probes for hematology, pathology, prenatal, and molecular cytogenetic testing, alongside distributed brand portfolios (CytoTest, Genial Helix, Genial Genetics, SciGene, Life Therapeutics ELISA kits) and, via Captivate Bio partnership, fetal bovine serum, labware, and cell culture media.

Product overview

Rainbow Scientific, Inc. (RSI) is a distributor of state-of-the-art products to molecular cytogenetics, clinical chemistry, pathology, and hemostasis research laboratories. The company's product portfolio consists of distributed brands including CytoTest, Genial Helix, Genial Genetics & Genial Compliance, Collagen Binding Assay ELISA Kits (via Life Therapeutics), and SciGene. The core product offering centers on goldFISH probes with over 500 ready-to-use ASR probes for fluorescence in situ hybridization testing across hematology, pathology, prenatal, and molecular cytogenetic applications. A 2024 partnership with Captivate Bio expanded the portfolio to include fetal bovine serum, labware solutions, and cell culture media.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Glass Mouse: A collection of unique stained glass art featuring DNA-themed designs, chromosomes, and scientific imagery created by Karen Lynne Eberle, sold as ornaments, pendants, night lights, and custom window designs.

Products and services

• goldFISH Probes Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probes providing over 500 ready-to-use ASR probes for hematology, pathology, prenatal, and molecular cytogenetic testing. Features flexible hybridization times, high signal-to-noise ratio, and low cross-reactivity, with customizable probe design, packaging, and fluorophore options. Targeted at molecular cytogenetics and pathology laboratories.
• CytoTest Products

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Captivate BiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 July 2024Rainbow Scientific announced a partnership with Captivate Bio, a premier scientific solutions provider. This collaboration represents a major advancement in Rainbow Scientific's commitment to offering high-quality fetal bovine serum (FBS), labware solutions, and cell culture media to its customers.
• CytoTestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCytoTest products are distributed through Rainbow Scientific's product portfolio.
• Genial GeneticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenial Genetics and Genial Compliance products are offered through Rainbow Scientific, including Genial Helix products.
• SciGeneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSciGene products are distributed through Rainbow Scientific's product offerings.
• Life TherapeuticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollagen Binding Assay ELISA Kits from Life Therapeutics are distributed by Rainbow Scientific.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• MetaSystems: MetaSystems manufactures FISH probes and automated karyotyping/microscopy platforms for cytogenetics laboratories, a directly comparable specialty to Rainbow Scientific's goldFISHTM distribution business.
• ZytoVision: ZytoVision develops and distributes FISH probes and in situ hybridization reagents for clinical and research cytogenetics labs, directly comparable to the FISH probe products Rainbow Scientific distributes.
• Vitro Master Diagnostica: Vitro is a specialty manufacturer of FISH probes and IVD reagents for cytogenetics and oncology testing, a direct competitor at the product level that Rainbow Scientific effectively resells into the US market.
• Empire Genomics: Empire Genomics is a US-based specialty provider of FISH probes and molecular cytogenetics reagents, directly comparable in product category and customer base to Rainbow Scientific's goldFISHTM offering.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad offers a broad life-science research and clinical diagnostics portfolio that includes FISH probes, digital PCR, and cytogenetics reagents. It directly overlaps Rainbow Scientific's FISH probe and clinical lab distribution offering while operating at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer): Revvity supplies life-science reagents, cellular analysis, and genomics tools serving clinical and research cytogenetics labs, broadly comparable to the reagent workflows Rainbow Scientific supports.
• Leica Biosystems: Leica Biosystems (part of Danaher) provides pathology and cytogenetics instruments, reagents, and FISH workflows, serving pathology labs that overlap with Rainbow Scientific's customer base.
• Abbott Molecular: Abbott's molecular diagnostics division offers a broad IVD and cytogenetics portfolio, including FISH probe kits used by clinical labs. It competes with Rainbow Scientific's served customers but as part of a much larger diagnostics franchise.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher offers the most comprehensive life-science and diagnostic reagent distribution platform (including Fisher Scientific). It competes with Rainbow Scientific on broad lab supply purchasing and bundled reagent contracts.
• Agilent Technologies: Agilent supplies a broad range of genomics, cytogenetics, and life-science research tools, overlapping with the molecular cytogenetics and clinical lab workflows that Rainbow Scientific supports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rainbow-scientific-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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