LI-COR Biotech

Name

LI-COR Biotech

Legal name

LI-COR Biotech, LLC

Website

https://licorbio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Imaging Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Fluorescence imaging systems
• Western blot reagents
• Near-infrared dyes
• Cell imaging instruments
• Protein analysis software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Imaging Systems: Sale of high-end imaging instruments including Odyssey M, Odyssey F, Atlas Imager, C-DiGit Blot Scanner, D-DiGit DNA Gel Scanner, and Pearl Trilogy Small Animal Imager. Capital equipment sales with multi-year replacement cycles.
2. Reagents and Consumables: Recurring sales of specialized reagents including WesternSure chemiluminescent substrates, IRDye secondary antibodies, Chameleon protein ladders, Intercept blocking buffers, Revert total protein stains, and cell health assay kits. Consumables with recurring purchase patterns.
3. Software Licenses: Sale of Image Studio software and Empiria Studio software with optional 21 CFR Part 11 compliance module for regulated environments.
4. Extended Coverage and Service: Extended warranty and service coverage plans for instruments, regulatory products and services for compliance needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LI-COR Biotech manufactures and sells near-infrared fluorescence imaging systems (Odyssey M, Odyssey F, Odyssey XF, Atlas, Pearl Trilogy, C-DiGit, D-DiGit) along with proprietary IRDye reagent kits, Western blot consumables, and analysis software (Image Studio, Empiria Studio) used by life science researchers for quantitative Western blots, cell-based assays, tissue imaging, and small animal imaging. The company also offers extended-coverage service plans and regulatory/compliance services for regulated laboratory environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Odyssey: Family of imaging systems including Odyssey M, Odyssey F, and Odyssey XF for fluorescence and chemiluminescence imaging
• Atlas
• C-DiGit
• Pearl Trilogy
• IRDye
• WesternSure
• Chameleon
• Intercept
• Revert
• NucSpot
• Image Studio
• Empiria Studio
• BlueHorizon
• HPE
• 3D Glo
• Quick Coomassie

Products and services

• Odyssey M Imaging System Multimodal imaging system with 19 total channels (fluorescence + chemiluminescence model), sCMOS sensor technology, and 5-micron resolution for life science researchers conducting Western blot, membrane, gel, plate, and tissue imaging.
• Odyssey F Imaging System Dual near-infrared laser imaging system with optional visible fluorescence lasers, available in 3-channel (2 NIR) and 10-channel (2 NIR + 2 visible) configurations for Western blot and quantitative fluorescence imaging.
• Odyssey XF Imaging System Imaging system in the Odyssey product family for fluorescence and chemiluminescence imaging of Western blots, gels, membranes, plates, and tissue sections.
• LICORbio Atlas Imaging System 2D/3D cell imaging system built on NIR fluorescence imaging technology with expanded multi-channel capability for cell-based assays, tissue imaging, and complex sample analysis.
• Pearl Trilogy Small Animal Imager Small animal imaging system for in vivo imaging applications including therapeutic delivery and therapeutic response studies.
• C-DiGit Blot Scanner Blot scanner for chemiluminescent Western blot and DNA gel imaging.
• D-DiGit DNA Gel Scanner DNA gel scanner for nucleic acid gel imaging and colorimetric/fluorescent gel documentation.
• Image Studio Software Flexible quantification software for researchers analyzing imaging data from Odyssey family imagers, with an optional 21 CFR Part 11-ready version available for regulated environments.
• Image Studio 21 CFR Part 11-Ready Software Compliance-enabled variant of Image Studio software with electronic records and electronic signature controls suitable for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulated environments.
• Empiria Studio Software Workflow-based image analysis software designed for reliable, publishable results with built-in best practices, optimized for Odyssey family imagers.
• LI-COR Acquisition Software (LAS) Acquisition software for controlling LICORbio imaging instruments and capturing imaging data.
• IRDye Near-Infrared Fluorescent Dye Reagents Proprietary near-infrared fluorescent dyes (IRDye 800CW, IRDye 680LT) conjugated to secondary antibodies for sensitive quantitative Western blot and assay detection.
• WesternSure Chemiluminescent Substrates Chemiluminescent substrates (WesternSure PREMIUM, Pro, and Eco ECL) for sensitive Western blot protein detection, with sensitivity comparable to SuperSignal West Dura for sustained signal duration.
• Revert Total Protein Stains Membrane-based post-transfer total protein stains (Revert 520, Revert 700) for Western blot normalization across all protein in a sample.
• Intercept Blocking Buffers Blocking buffers and antibody diluents in PBS and TBS formulations for Western blot and immunoassay workflows, available in volume-discounted pack sizes.
• Chameleon Pre-stained Protein Ladders Pre-stained protein ladders (Chameleon Vue, Duo, 700, 800, Kit variants) for Western blot molecular weight estimation across the 8–260 kDa range.
• NucSpot Nuclear Stains Nuclear stains (NucSpot Live 488, Live 650, 470) for selective nuclear labeling in live, fixed, and efflux-pump-inhibited cells for cell health assays.
• HPE BlueHorizon Flatbed Electrophoresis System Horizontal flatbed electrophoresis system used with HPE FocusGel, 2D HPE gels, and BlotGel kits for protein and nucleic acid separation prior to imaging.
• Extended Coverage Service Plans Extended warranty and service coverage plans for LICORbio imaging instruments, providing ongoing maintenance and support beyond standard warranty terms.
• Regulatory Products and Services Regulatory products and services supporting laboratories operating in FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and similar regulated environments, including compliance consulting and product configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 75,000 peer-reviewed publications cite Odyssey technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SERVA ElectrophoresiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSERVA is a brand owned by LI-COR and serves as a distributor for electrophoresis products including FocusGel, 2D HPE gels, and related reagents. SERVA products are available internationally through the licorbio.com shop portal, with non-US customers directed to order through SERVAs website. The partnership enables LI-COR to offer comprehensive electrophoresis solutions alongside imaging systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad's ChemiDoc and GelDoc imaging systems are the most direct competitors to LI-COR's Odyssey and C-DiGit platforms, serving the same Western blot, gel, and chemiluminescence imaging use cases in academic and biotech labs with overlapping reagent and software ecosystems.
• Azure Biosystems: Azure Biosystems offers NIR-capable imaging systems (Azure Imaging Systems, Sapphire FL) that directly compete with Odyssey on near-infrared Western blot and gel imaging, typically at lower price points, making it LI-COR's closest like-for-like challenger.
• Cytiva (formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences): Cytiva's Amersham ImageQuant and Typhoon series imaging systems are direct competitors in fluorescence and NIR imaging for Western blots, gels, and multiplex assays, and the company also supplies complementary reagents (ECL substrates, secondary antibodies).
• Vilber Lourmat (Vilber Bio): Vilber's Fusion FX, Fusion Solo, and FX Pro imaging systems are direct competitors in chemiluminescence and fluorescence Western blot imaging, and the company supplies its own Western-Star substrates and consumables.
• Syngene (Synoptics): Syngene's PXi, G:BOX, and NuGenius gel/blot imaging systems compete directly with LI-COR's C-DiGit, D-DiGit, and Odyssey product lines, targeting molecular biology and proteomics labs with multi-application imaging platforms.
• Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer Life Sciences): Revvity's IVIS spectrum of in vivo imaging systems overlaps directly with LI-COR's Pearl Trilogy Small Animal Imager for preclinical and small animal imaging applications, and the company supplies complementary reagents for translational research.
• FUJIFILM Healthcare Life Science: FUJIFILM's LAS-3000 and FLA and ImageReader imaging systems compete with Odyssey in fluorescence, chemiluminescence, and radioisotopic imaging, and the company also supplies complementary gel and blot consumables.

Emerging players

• Bruker: Bruker's preclinical imaging portfolio (e.g., In-Vivo Xtreme, SkyScan microCT) overlaps with LI-COR's Pearl Trilogy in vivo and tissue imaging applications, particularly for academic core facilities seeking multimodal preclinical imaging.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher's iBright Imaging Systems and myECL reagents compete with Odyssey in Western blot imaging, and the company also offers a much broader life sciences portfolio (instruments, reagents, consumables) including cell imaging and microscopy, giving it incumbent reach beyond LI-COR's niche.

Regional players

• Carestream Health (in-vivo imaging): Carestream's in-vivo imaging systems (e.g., IVIS-class optical molecular imaging, formerly Carestream Molecular Imaging heritage) overlap with LI-COR's Pearl Trilogy for preclinical optical imaging, and serve a similar academic/biotech customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LICORBio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/LICORbio
• Facebookfacebook.com/LICORbio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/licorbio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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