PatoGen
PatoGen AS is a Norwegian fish health diagnostic laboratory serving aquaculture operators with PCR, NGS, histopathology, and bacteriology testing, plus biosecurity advisory, delivered through its Patolink platform and API.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersOban, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What PatoGen does
PatoGen AS is a Norwegian fish health diagnostic laboratory headquartered in Ålesund, serving the aquaculture industry with pathogen detection and biosecurity expertise. The company offers six core services: PCR-based pathogen detection for viruses, bacteria, and parasites; Next-Generation Sequencing for comprehensive genomic pathogen identification; histopathology for tissue-level disease diagnosis; bacteriology for bacterial pathogen analysis; Fish Health Expertise for advisory consultation on biosecurity and welfare actions; and R&D Support for research collaborations. Underlying these services is a laboratory operations capability anchored by an official appointed fish health laboratory designation, with samples and orders managed through the proprietary Patolink online platform and results exposed via an API for integration into customer farm management systems.
The company operates a professional services revenue model, charging customers per test and per advisory engagement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; orders are placed through Patolink or via direct phone contact. GTM is sales-led, targeting fish farms and aquaculture operators — primarily in Norway — with a website referencing English and Norwegian language versions and standard terms published for UK and Ireland customers in 2024, indicating cross-border activity. PatoGen is a privately held Norwegian AS (private limited company) with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external funding rounds, suggesting organic, cash-flow-funded growth since its 2005 founding. The company employs between 51 and 100 people, reflecting a mid-sized specialized laboratory operation rather than a high-volume enterprise.
PatoGen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PatoGen
- Legal name
- PatoGen AS
- Website
- https://patogen.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- PatoGen AS is a Norwegian fish health diagnostic laboratory serving aquaculture operators with PCR, NGS, histopathology, and bacteriology testing, plus biosecurity advisory, delivered through its Patolink platform and API.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PatoGen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aquaculture Diagnostic Services
- NAICS
- Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511), Aquaculture (11251)
- SIC
- Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aquaculture Health, Biosecurity & Veterinary Services (AFAEAAAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aquaculture & Fish Health Services (AFAEANAE), Hatchery Health, Biosecurity & Diagnostics Services (Pathogen Screening, Certification) (AFAEAKAK)
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Where PatoGen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oban
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
PatoGen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Laboratory Diagnostic Services: PatoGen generates revenue through providing laboratory diagnostic services for fish health testing including PCR pathogen detection, Next-Generation Sequencing, histopathology, and bacteriology testing. Services are ordered through the Patolink platform and delivered to fish farms.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
PatoGen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PatoGen is an official appointed fish health laboratory that delivers diagnostic testing and biosecurity advisory services to aquaculture operations. Its core offering comprises PCR pathogen detection, Next-Generation Sequencing, histopathology, bacteriology, fish health expertise consulting, and R&D support, all ordered through the Patolink online platform with API-access for data integration.
Product overview
PatoGen is a fish health company offering a portfolio of diagnostic and analytical services for the aquaculture industry. The company provides six interconnected service offerings: PCR Pathogen Detection for molecular identification of viruses, bacteria, and parasites; Next-Generation Sequencing for comprehensive genomic analysis; Histopathology for tissue-based disease diagnosis; Bacteriology for bacterial pathogen identification; Fish Health Expertise for expert consultation on biosecurity and welfare action points; and R&D Support for research assistance. The services are accessed through Patolink, the company's proprietary ordering platform, with API-access to health data for programmatic data retrieval.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Patolink: Online portal for ordering PatoGen services
Products and services
- PCR - Pathogen Detection Polymerase chain reaction testing service that detects viruses, bacteria, and parasites in fish farms to identify pathogens affecting aquaculture stocks. Aimed at aquaculture operators needing high-sensitivity, high-specificity molecular pathogen identification for biosecurity and health management.
- Next-Generation Sequencing Advanced genomic sequencing service that provides comprehensive analysis of pathogens present in fish populations, supporting broad pathogen surveillance and characterization for aquaculture operators and researchers.
- Histopathology Tissue examination service that analyzes biological samples at the cellular level to identify disease indicators and health conditions in fish, supporting aquaculture operators and veterinarians in disease diagnosis.
- Bacteriology Laboratory service focused on identifying and analyzing bacterial pathogens affecting fish health in aquaculture environments, used by fish farms to diagnose bacterial infections and inform treatment decisions.
- Fish Health Expertise Consultation and advisory service providing in-depth expertise on understanding the biological consequences of pathogen detections and establishing health and welfare action points for aquaculture operators.
- R&D Support Research and development support services for clients seeking to advance fish health technologies, methodologies, and aquaculture-related research.
Companies that use PatoGen
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
PatoGen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
PatoGen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PatoGen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- AquaGen: Norwegian salmon breeding and genetics company that also invests in fish health and biosecurity. Comparable to PatoGen in being a Norway-based aquaculture specialist, though it focuses on genetics rather than diagnostics.
Direct peers
- STIM (MSD Animal Health): Fish health diagnostics and research services for the salmon industry, now part of MSD Animal Health. Comparable to PatoGen in delivering laboratory services into the Norwegian aquaculture value chain.
- VESO: Norwegian fish health laboratory providing diagnostic and analytical services to aquaculture producers. Closest direct peer to PatoGen in scope (fish diagnostics), geography (Norway), and customer base.
- Fish Vet Group (Norev): Norwegian veterinary and diagnostic services company focused on fish health for aquaculture. Directly competes with PatoGen in pathogen detection and fish health expertise for salmon and other farmed species.
- PHARMAQ (Zoetis): Zoetis-owned animal health business focused on aquaculture, supplying vaccines and health solutions to salmon farmers. Directly comparable to PatoGen as both serve the same Norwegian salmon health customer base with diagnostic-adjacent services.
Others
- Nofima: Norwegian institute for applied research in aquaculture, fisheries, and food. Related ecosystem participant whose research and applied science intersect with PatoGen's R&D support and fish health expertise offerings.
Emerging players
- AquaBounty: Aquaculture biotechnology company focused on genetically engineered salmon. Comparable in operating within advanced aquaculture technology, though it sits upstream in genetics rather than health diagnostics.
Broad incumbents
- Ceva Santé Animale: Global animal health company with vaccines and pharmaceuticals including aquaculture products. Adjacent to PatoGen as a broader incumbent in fish health that could expand into diagnostics.
- MSD Animal Health: Global animal health leader with a dedicated aquaculture division offering vaccines and pharmaceuticals to fish farmers. Indirect competitor to PatoGen as it serves the same customers with adjacent health products.
- Benchmark Holdings: Aquaculture genetics, health, and nutrition company with broad portfolio including fish health diagnostics and treatments. Overlaps with PatoGen in serving aquaculture health needs but operates across multiple species and geographies.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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PatoGen leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
PatoGen funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
PatoGen M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about PatoGen
What does PatoGen do?
PatoGen is an official appointed fish health laboratory that delivers diagnostic testing and biosecurity advisory services to aquaculture operations. Its core offering comprises PCR pathogen detection, Next-Generation Sequencing, histopathology, bacteriology, fish health expertise consulting, and R&D support, all ordered through the Patolink online platform with API-access for data integration.
Is PatoGen a public or private company?
PatoGen is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was PatoGen founded?
PatoGen was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is PatoGen based?
PatoGen is headquartered in Oban, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does PatoGen make money?
One revenue line is on record: laboratory Diagnostic Services.
Who are PatoGen's main competitors?
AquaGen is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are STIM (MSD Animal Health), VESO, Fish Vet Group (Norev) and PHARMAQ (Zoetis). Nofima is listed as an others. AquaBounty is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Ceva Santé Animale, MSD Animal Health and Benchmark Holdings.
Does PatoGen have an API?
Yes. PatoGen provides API-access to health data, enabling customers to programmatically retrieve fish health information.
What industry is PatoGen in?
PatoGen's product category is Aquaculture Diagnostic Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEAAAK, Aquaculture Health, Biosecurity & Veterinary Services, with a secondary code of AFAEANAE, Aquaculture & Fish Health Services. Its NAICS code is 112511 and its SIC code is 200.