GenoTech

What GenoTech does

GenoTech (제노텍) is a South Korean biotechnology company headquartered in Daejeon with a GMP-certified API manufacturing facility in Jecheon. Founded in 2000 by representative director Kim Jae-jong and listed on the KONEX market since July 2016, the company operates across four integrated business lines: custom DNA/RNA oligonucleotide synthesis (multiple purification grades from Desalting to HPLC), DNA sequencing and microbial genome analysis services supported by its proprietary NewGAS automated genome analysis platform, GMP-manufactured pharmaceutical APIs (Vancomycin HCl, Tacrolimus hydrate, Teicoplanin), and a portfolio of molecular biology reagent kits and diagnostic products (HLA-B27, ApoE, GenoQ TB real-time PCR, GenoQ GMO/LMO detection kits).

The company's technology base combines genomic services with patented purification processes for antibiotics and immunosuppressants (13+ registered patents including US and EP filings), supported by ISO 9001:2000 certification, multiple GMP designations, and recognized corporate research institute status. It maintains a sub-brand product family (GenoAid, TOPsimple, TOPscript, TOPcloner, EZ-Fusion, Higel) and a co-marketing alliance with Enzynomics that broadens its molecular biology catalog without incremental R&D burden.

GenoTech sells primarily through a direct-to-customer model combining an online ordering portal (with mileage point incentives and volume discounts) and direct phone/email consultation for custom and enterprise orders. Customers are distributed across Korean research institutions, pharmaceutical manufacturers (including API buyers in India), clinical diagnostic laboratories, and agricultural quality control operations. Revenue is generated through transactional per-unit pricing across seven distinct service and product lines, with no disclosed recurring subscription or licensing component. The company has executed sequential regulatory expansion into the Indian generic API market (2010-2016) and entered clinical trials for an EGFR companion diagnostic kit, signaling selective movement toward higher-margin precision medicine products.

Name

GenoTech

Legal name

주식회사 제노텍

Website

https://genotech.co.kr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GenoTech (제노텍) is a South Korean KONEX-listed biotechnology company offering custom DNA/RNA synthesis, DNA sequencing and bioinformatics, GMP-manufactured pharmaceutical APIs (Vancomycin, Tacrolimus, Teicoplanin), and molecular biology and diagnostic kits to research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, clinical laboratories, and agricultural QC operators, primarily in South Korea and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Genomics and Biotechnology Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genetic & Genomic Testing (germline, somatic, carrier, pharmacogenomics) (HLAAALAD), Genomics & Molecular Diagnostics (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAD), Genotyping Platforms & Services (SNP arrays, GBS, sequencing) (AFABALAE)

Keywords

• DNA synthesis services
• Genome sequencing analysis
• Pharmaceutical API manufacturing
• Molecular biology kits
• Diagnostic kit development

Headquarters

HQ city

Yusong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DNA & RNA Synthesis Services: Custom oligonucleotide synthesis and purification services. Revenue generated from synthesis fees based on scale (0.02-15 umole) and purification method (Desalting, COP, PAGE, HPLC). Modification synthesis adds additional fees.
2. DNA Sequencing Services: Genome analysis services including standard DNA sequencing, 16S/ITS sequencing, large insert clone sequencing, and primer walking. Pricing varies by sample type and quantity.
3. Bio-Pharmaceuticals (API): Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturing and sales. Products include Vancomycin HCl, Tacrolimus hydrate, and Teicoplanin for pharmaceutical companies.
4. Molecular Biology Products: Gene synthesis, TA/sub cloning, and site-directed mutagenesis services. Custom gene synthesis priced at 500/bp.
5. Enzymes and Kits (Enzynomics Products): Restriction endonucleases, PCR polymerases, DNA modifying enzymes, and molecular biology kits. Products sold through co-marketing with Enzynomics.
6. Diagnostic Kits: Clinical and research diagnostic kits including ApoE Genotyping kit, HLA-B27 Genotyping kit, and GenoQ TB Real-time PCR kit. Products include Class 2 and Class 3 medical devices.
7. GenoQ LMO/GMO Detection Products: GMO and LMO detection products for agricultural quality control. Includes PCR PrimerMix and Real-time PCR OligoMix for maize, cotton, canola, and soybean.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GenoTech is a South Korean biotechnology company that provides custom DNA/RNA oligonucleotide synthesis, DNA sequencing and genome analysis services (including next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics), GMP-certified Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing (Vancomycin, Tacrolimus, Teicoplanin), and molecular biology reagents and diagnostic kits (ApoE and HLA-B27 genotyping kits, GenoQ TB real-time PCR kits, and LMO/GMO detection products).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GenoQ: LMO/GMO detection products including PCR primer mixes and real-time PCR oligo mixes for genetically modified organisms
• GenoAid
• DNaid/RNaid
• TOPsimple
• TOPscript
• TOPcloner
• EZ-Fusion
• EZchange
• Higel

Products and services

• DNA & RNA Oligonucleotide Synthesis Custom synthesis of DNA and RNA oligonucleotides at multiple scales (0.02-15 umole) with purification options including Desalting, COP Cartridge, PAGE, and HPLC. Modification synthesis (5', 3', internal) available. Delivered within 2 days for standard orders. Targeted at researchers and laboratories requiring synthetic nucleic acids.
• DNA Sequencing Services Standard DNA sequencing, BAC/cosmid sequencing, primer walking, and 16S/ITS sequencing services. Pricing varies by sample type and quantity. Targeted at research institutions and universities requiring genome sequencing.
• NewGAS Genome Analysis System Automated microbial genome information analysis and database management system capable of analyzing large-scale genome information within 48 hours. Applies to finished and draft genome sequences with multiple contigs. Accessible via the dedicated NewGAS portal. Targeted at researchers requiring rapid bioinformatics analysis.
• Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Bioinformatics NGS-based genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis of microorganisms including soil actinomycetes for drug discovery applications, using pathway reconstruction and heterologous expression. Targeted at research and pharmaceutical customers requiring microbial genome analysis.
• Gene Synthesis and Cloning Services Custom gene synthesis priced at 500 KRW/bp with 100% sequence accuracy guarantee, TA cloning (180,000 KRW), sub cloning (250,000 KRW), and site-directed mutagenesis (250,000 KRW/mutation). Targeted at researchers requiring custom DNA constructs.
• Bio-Pharmaceutical APIs (Vancomycin, Tacrolimus, Teicoplanin) Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing and sales including Vancomycin HCl, Tacrolimus hydrate, and Teicoplanin. Manufactured under GMP conditions at a Jecheon Bio Valley production facility. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring bulk antibiotic and immunosuppressant APIs.
• Diagnostic Kits (ApoE, HLA-B27, GenoQ TB, FenDEL) Clinical and research diagnostic kits including ApoE Genotyping Kit, HLA-B27 Genotyping Kit (Class II IVD reagents), GenoQ TB Real-time PCR Kit (Class III IVD reagent), and the FenDEL gene deletion/insertion mutation testing kit. Targeted at clinical diagnostic laboratories and genetic testing providers.
• GenoQ LMO/GMO Detection Products PCR PrimerMix and Real-time PCR OligoMix kits for genetically modified organism detection in maize, cotton, canola, and soybean. Quality-certified under the government GMO testing manual. Targeted at agricultural quality control laboratories.
• Enzymes and Molecular Biology Kits (Enzynomics) Co-marketed line of restriction endonucleases, PCR polymerases, DNA modifying enzymes, and molecular biology kits including sub-brands TOPsimple (PCR master mixes), TOPscript (cDNA synthesis), TOPcloner (TA/blunt cloning), EZ-Fusion (DNA assembly), EZchange (site-directed mutagenesis), Higel (agarose), GenoAid (plasmid/gDNA purification kits), and DNaid/RNaid (nucleic acid extraction). Targeted at biotechnology researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% accuracy guarantee on synthetic gene sequences
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EnzynomicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-marketing partnership with Enzynomics, a domestic enzyme and kit company. GenoTech promotes Enzynomics' restriction enzymes, PCR polymerases, and molecular biology kits through its sales channels. Enzynomics provides a comprehensive range of molecular biology products including restriction endonucleases and modification enzymes.
• KAIST (한국과학기술원)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partner in genome sequencing and analysis. Joint projects include genome sequencing of Mannheimia sp. 55E and development of genome analysis technologies. KAIST startup support program member.
• 국립농산물품질관리원 시험연구소 (National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint verification of GenoQ LMO/GMO detection products. The products are quality-certified according to the government's genetically modified organism testing method manual.
• 전남대학교 장관계감염세균유전체연구센터 (Chonnam National University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partner for genome sequencing projects including Vibrio vulnificus (5Mb) genome decoding.
• 주식회사 진켐 (Jinckem Co., Ltd.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partner for Streptomyces peucetius detoxification project.
• 선문대학교 (Sunmoon University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partner for biotechnology research projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Macrogen: Korean genomics services company founded 1997 specializing in DNA sequencing, NGS, and bioinformatics — direct competitor to GenoTech's sequencing and genome analysis services, and the largest Korean player in this space.
• Kogene Biotech: Korean molecular biology kits and reagents manufacturer offering PCR master mixes, restriction enzymes, and related products — directly comparable to GenoTech's Enzynomics co-marketed molecular biology product lines.
• Bioneer: Korean molecular biology company selling custom oligonucleotides, PCR kits, enzymes, and diagnostic reagents. Direct competitor to GenoTech's oligo synthesis and Enzynomics-partnered kit business, with overlapping product lines.
• Cosmo Genetech: Korea-based oligonucleotide synthesis and DNA sequencing service provider with overlapping target customers in academic and pharmaceutical research — close comparable to GenoTech's core synthesis and sequencing business.

Emerging players

• Twist Bioscience: Silicon-based DNA synthesis platform targeting gene synthesis and oligo markets with cost disruption potential — emerging player whose pricing pressure could compress GenoTech's synthesis service margins going forward.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest life sciences tools and services conglomerate spanning oligonucleotides, sequencing services (via PPD), and pharmaceutical APIs — broad incumbent that competes with GenoTech across most of its product portfolio.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life science tools company offering PCR reagents, molecular biology kits, and clinical diagnostics — broad incumbent with overlapping products in the kits and reagents space where GenoTech competes via Enzynomics.
• Eurofins Genomics: Global genomics services network offering DNA sequencing, oligonucleotide synthesis, and genotyping — broad incumbent competing across all of GenoTech's core service categories with significant scale advantage.
• IDT (Integrated DNA Technologies): Global market leader in custom oligonucleotide synthesis and genomics tools, now part of Danaher. Operates at scale in custom oligos, NGS oligos, and qPCR — much larger global competitor to GenoTech's synthesis services.

Others

• Enzynomics: Korean enzyme and molecular biology kit specialist that is GenoTech's co-marketing partner for restriction enzymes, PCR polymerases, and DNA modifying enzymes — adjacent product offering and ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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