CellSystems Biotechnologie Vertrieb

What CellSystems Biotechnologie Vertrieb does

CellSystems Biotechnologie Vertrieb is a German life science products distributor headquartered in Troisdorf, Germany, operating since 1992 as a direct-to-researcher channel for cell culture, tissue dissociation, and stem cell research reagents. The company sells a catalog spanning nine primary product categories — primary cells and culture media, tissue dissociation enzymes (collagenases, dispase, papain, trypsin, elastase, hyaluronidase), matrix proteins for bioprinting, iPSC research reagents, cell signaling molecules (cytokines, growth factors, neurotrophins), molecular biology enzymes, antibodies, and haemostasis/thrombosis research products — under its own CellSystems® brand and via authorized distribution of partner brands including Worthington, Lifeline, Applied StemCell, Advanced Biomatrix, Minerva Biolabs, and Prolytix.

The business operates as an e-commerce storefront at cellsystems.eu, with structured product pages, scientific descriptions, and a shopping cart workflow targeted at academic and industrial life science researchers. Its own-brand products include RatCol® (rat tail Type I collagen), FibroLife serum-free fibroblast growth media, and NPRO (animal origin-free neutral protease/distase). The company complements its commercial catalog with educational content (a Cell Culture Wiki and Collagenase Wiki) and a news/blog section that publishes scientific articles tied to its partner brands' technologies, including Applied StemCell's Targatt large knock-in platform and hypoimmunogenic iPSC lines.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced sales of research reagents and biological materials on a pay-as-you-go basis, with no public pricing, no subscription or licensing model, and no disclosed enterprise contracts. The customer base is a horizontal segment of individual researchers and SMB labs, with no named customers in the source data. Distribution is digital-first, with phone-based customer support via a German number (+49 2241 25515 0), and the company characterizes itself as serving a global research market from its German base, though no explicit geographic revenue splits are disclosed.

Name

CellSystems Biotechnologie Vertrieb

Legal name

CellSystems Biotechnologie Vertrieb

Website

https://cellsystems.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CellSystems Biotechnologie Vertrieb is a German life science products distributor selling primary cells, tissue dissociation enzymes, matrix proteins, iPSC reagents, and research antibodies via its e-commerce storefront to academic and industrial researchers across Europe and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Research Reagents Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Raw Materials & Critical Reagents Supply (Media/Resins/Cytokines) (HLAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cell Processing & Ancillary Materials (media, cytokines, beads, vectors, disposables) (HLAAABAH), Cell Therapy Enabling Technologies (gene editing, cell engineering, delivery methods) (HLAAABAL)

Keywords

• Life science products
• Primary cell culture
• Tissue dissociation enzymes
• IPSC research reagents
• Bioprinting matrix proteins

Headquarters

HQ city

Troisdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Life Science Products Sales: CellSystems generates revenue through direct sales of life science research products including primary cells, culture media, enzymes, matrix proteins, iPSC reagents, cytokines, growth factors, antibodies, and coagulation proteins. Products are sold through their e-commerce platform with individual product transactions representing one-time purchases, though recurring reagent orders are common in research environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CellSystems Biotechnologie Vertrieb is a German life science products distributor that sells a comprehensive catalog of research reagents and biological materials through its own e-commerce storefront. The portfolio spans primary human cells, cell culture media, tissue dissociation enzymes (collagenases, dispase, trypsin, hyaluronidase), extracellular matrix proteins for 3D culture and bioprinting, iPSC research reagents and services, cell signaling molecules (cytokines, growth factors, neurotrophins), antibodies, and haemostasis/thrombosis research products, sourced from multiple brand manufacturers.

Product overview

CellSystems Biotechnologie Vertrieb is a life science products distributor and partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of research products organized into multiple interconnected categories. The core offering spans Primary Cells & Culture Media (including Primary Cells, Growth Media like FibroLife/FibroLife S2, Differentiation Media, and Subculture Reagents), Tissue Dissociation products (Collagenase Type 2, Neutral Protease/Dispase, Hyaluronidase, Papain/Trypsin, and Tissue Dissociation Kits), Matrix Proteins for Bioprinting (RatCol collagen matrix, Extracellular Matrix Proteins, Tunable Stiffness substrates, and Adhesion Molecules), and iPSC Research products (iPSC-derived Cells, MEFs, Media & Reagents, iPSC Lines, and Targatt Knock-in Technology Services). Additional product lines include Cell Signaling (Cytokines, Chemokines, Growth Factors, Neurotrophins, CD Antigens), Molecular Biology (DNase, RNase, Enzymes), Antibodies (Coagulation, Immunology, Cell Biology), and Haemostasis & Thrombosis research products. The company distributes products from multiple quality brands including Worthington, Lifeline, Applied StemCell, Advanced BioMatrix, BioScaffold, Minerva, and Prolytix. The company also provides educational resources through its Cell Culture Wiki covering collagenase applications and best practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RatCol®: Rat Tail Type I Collagen + Neutralizing Solution product brand
• FibroLife
• NPRO

Products and services

• Primary Cells & Culture Media Primary human cells (scleral fibroblasts, bladder fibroblasts, HUVECs), growth media (FibroLife, FibroLife S2), differentiation media, and subculture reagents for life science researchers.
• Tissue Dissociation Enzymes & Kits Collagenases (including Worthington CLS-2), Neutral Protease (Dispase, animal origin-free), papain, trypsin, elastase, hyaluronidase, and complete tissue dissociation kits for primary cell isolation research.
• Matrix Proteins for Bioprinting RatCol Type I rat tail collagen, extracellular matrix proteins, tunable stiffness substrates, and adhesion molecules/peptides for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering, and bioprinting applications.
• iPSC Research Products & Services iPSC-derived cells, mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs), iPSC media and reagents, iPSC lines including hypoimmunogenic platforms for allogeneic cell therapy, and Targatt Large Knock-in Technology services for genome editing.
• Cell Signaling Reagents Cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, neurotrophins, and CD antigens for cell signaling and immunology research.
• Molecular Biology Reagents DNase, RNase, and related research-grade enzymes for molecular biology applications.
• Research Antibodies Coagulation, immunology, and cell biology antibodies for life science research.
• Haemostasis & Thrombosis Products Coagulation cascade proteins, factor deficient plasmas, bone-related proteins, fluorogenic substrates and inhibitors, and sample collection tubes for haemostasis and thrombosis research.
• Other Life Science Products High-quality research enzymes, natural proteins, staining kits, and cell culture consumables/labware.
• Targatt Large Knock-in Service Precision genome editing service enabling large DNA knock-ins with scalability and consistency for iPSC research, distributed in partnership with Applied StemCell.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Worthington BiochemicalcoreOthersCellSystems distributes Worthington collagenase enzymes (Type 2, CLS-2) and related tissue dissociation products. Worthington is a specialized manufacturer of collagenase and other enzymes for cell isolation and tissue dissociation research.
• Lifeline Cell TechnologycoreOthersCellSystems distributes Lifeline primary cells (human fibroblasts, scleral cells, bladder cells) and culture media products. Lifeline specializes in optimized cell culture systems for research applications.
• Applied StemCellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCellSystems distributes Applied StemCell products including iPSC-derived cells, MEFs (mouse embryonic fibroblasts), and the Targatt Large Knock-in Technology for genome editing. Recent news articles highlight this partnership for iPSC research applications.
• Advanced BiomatrixminorOthersCellSystems distributes Advanced Biomatrix matrix proteins including collagen products (RatCol) for 3D cell culture and bioprinting applications.
• BioSminorOthersBrand distributed by CellSystems for life science research products, included in quality brands portfolio.
• Minerva BiolabsminorOthersBrand distributed by CellSystems, included in quality brands portfolio for life science products.
• ProlytixminorOthersBrand distributed by CellSystems, included in quality brands portfolio for life science products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CellGenix: CellGenix is a German-based manufacturer of GMP-grade raw materials and cytokines for cell therapy manufacturing. It overlaps with CellSystems' cell therapy research reagent offering but at higher regulatory/GMP-grade specifications for clinical manufacturing.
• Akron Biotechnology: Akron Biotechnology is an emerging player focused on cell and gene therapy raw materials, including cytokines, media, and ancillary reagents. It overlaps with CellSystems' cell therapy reagent distribution categories but with more focus on clinical-grade products.

Broad incumbents

• Cytiva: Cytiva (formerly GE Life Sciences) supplies cell culture media, reagents, and bioprocessing products used in cell therapy and biologics workflows. It overlaps with CellSystems in the cell biology research supply market but is much larger and focused on bioprocessing scale-up.
• Lonza Group: Lonza is a broad incumbent in cell and gene therapy manufacturing services and cell biology research products. It competes with CellSystems in the upstream reagent supply for cell therapy research while also offering manufacturing services downstream.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific is a broad incumbent offering cell culture media (Gibco), primary cells, enzymes, antibodies, and cell signaling reagents through its Life Sciences Solutions segment. It competes with CellSystems at larger institutional accounts but does not specialize in CellSystems' niche primary cell and tissue dissociation focus.
• Merck KGaA (Sigma-Aldrich): Merck's life science business (formerly Sigma-Aldrich) is a broad incumbent supplying enzymes, media, antibodies, and biochemicals through a global catalog. It overlaps with CellSystems' product range but at significantly larger scale and broader customer coverage.

Direct peers

• STEMCELL Technologies: STEMCELL Technologies is a direct peer - both companies distribute primary cells, cell culture media, and reagents for cell biology, stem cell, and iPSC research. They compete for the same researcher customers across overlapping product categories such as primary human cells, defined media, and tissue dissociation reagents.
• PromoCell: PromoCell is a German-based direct peer specializing in primary human cells, cell culture media, and stem cell research reagents. Both companies serve European researchers with similar primary cell and iPSC-related product offerings.
• Bio-Techne (R&D Systems): Bio-Techne is a direct peer in cytokines, growth factors, antibodies, and cell biology reagents. CellSystems distributes some of these categories (cytokines, growth factors, neurotrophins, antibodies) from Bio-Techne-adjacent brands, making it a comparable specialty reagent provider to academic and industrial researchers.
• Carl Roth: Carl Roth is a German-based life science and laboratory supply distributor with a comparable e-commerce storefront serving researchers with reagents, enzymes, and consumables. Both companies compete for German-speaking lab supply budgets with overlapping reagent portfolios.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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