Biotools Co.
Biotools Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based life science reagents company supplying molecular biology kits, CRISPR/Cas tools, and fee-for-service research support to academic and industrial scientists across nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, and protein analysis applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersTaipei, Taiwan
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Biotools Co. does
Biotools Co. (BIOTOOLS Co., Ltd) is a privately held, Taiwan-incorporated life science reagents and research services company, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei with 51-100 employees. It supplies molecular biology reagents, kits, and tools across approximately 20 product categories — covering nucleic acid extraction (DNA/RNA/protein/plasmid/saliva), amplification (PCR master mixes, real-time qPCR, isothermal LAMP), cloning (UltraFast PCR cloning with 5-minute homologous recombination supporting 1-5 fragments and >95% positive clones), protein analysis (Western blot reagents, purification, ladders), and cell biology (transfection reagents, lentivirus concentration, 3D cell culture, exosome extraction with TOOLSharp). Differentiated offerings include stem-loop-primer-based miRNA RT-qPCR systems, the 15-minute Quick Saliva Extraction Reagent, the TOOLSilent non-toxic LentiPrecipitating Reagent, and TOOLSee colorimetric RT-LAMP for 30-60 minute pathogen detection. Peer-reviewed validation is documented in 10+ publications across journals such as Allergy (IF 7.361), International Journal of Cancer, Cancer Letters, and Molecular Oncology.
The company operates a sales-led go-to-market, monetizing through one-time reagent purchases via its tools-biotech.com e-commerce site backed by a global distributor network, and through fee-for-service laboratory offerings including miRNA RT-qPCR, Multiplex ELISA, RNAi/miRNA/shRNA synthesis, proteomics with post-translational modification analysis, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, probe synthesis, and third-generation PacBio long-read sequencing. Primary customers are academic and industrial life science researchers in molecular biology, genetics, proteomics, and cell biology, with a secondary segment of pharmaceutical and biotech drug-discovery teams needing custom synthesis and specialized assays. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing relies on technical articles, publication-author promotion campaigns (including an iPad promotion cited in source material), downloadable brochures, and technical support resources.
Biotools Co. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Biotools Co.
- Legal name
- BIOTOOLS Co., Ltd
- Website
- https://tools-biotech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Biotools Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based life science reagents company supplying molecular biology kits, CRISPR/Cas tools, and fee-for-service research support to academic and industrial scientists across nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, and protein analysis applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Biotools Co. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Life Science Reagents
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF)
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Where Biotools Co. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Taipei
- HQ country
- Taiwan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Biotools Co. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Life Science Reagent Sales: Sale of molecular biology reagents including extraction kits, PCR products, enzymes, transfection reagents, and cell assay kits to research institutions and biotech companies
- Laboratory Services: Fee-for-service laboratory operations including miRNA RT-qPCR service, Multiplex ELISA, RNAi/miRNA/shRNA synthesis, proteomics, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, probe synthesis, and PacBio third-generation sequencing
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Biotools Co. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Biotools Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells molecular biology reagents and kits for research applications in gene expression, nucleic acid extraction, PCR amplification, protein analysis, CRISPR/Cas and cell biology. Its product catalog spans more than 20 reagent categories, including miRNA RT-qPCR primer/probe sets, DNA/RNA/protein extraction kits, plasmid prep kits, PCR master mixes, real-time PCR reagents, site-directed mutagenesis kits, transfection reagents, lentivirus concentration reagents, exosome extraction kits, Western blot reagents, cell assay kits, isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) reagents, 3D cell culture products, and enzymes. The company also operates a fee-for-service laboratory offering miRNA RT-qPCR, Multiplex ELISA, RNAi/miRNA/shRNA synthesis, proteomics, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, probe synthesis and PacBio third-generation sequencing.
Product overview
Biotools Co. (BIOTOOLS Co., Ltd) is a life science reagents and services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of molecular biology products and research services. The product line includes over 20 categories of reagents spanning sample preparation (DNA/RNA/protein extraction kits, plasmid extraction, saliva extraction), amplification and analysis (PCR master mixes, real-time PCR reagents, isothermal amplification including LAMP), and downstream applications (protein purification, Western blot reagents, transfection reagents, exosome extraction). The company also provides specialized kits such as the TOOLSite-Directed Mutagenesis Kit and UltraFast PCR Cloning Kit. Complementing the reagent portfolio are fee-for-service offerings including miRNA RT-qPCR, Multiplex ELISA, RNAi/miRNA/shRNA synthesis, proteomics, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, probe synthesis, and PacBio third-generation sequencing services. The company focuses on CRISPR/Cas technology and supports research across areas including liquid biopsy, 3D cell culture, and various disease biomarker applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MicroRNA Assay (TOOLS miRNA RT-qPCR primer/probe set) Assay system for detecting and quantifying mature microRNA expression using stem-loop reverse transcription primers and miRNA-specific TaqMan probes in a two-step RT-qPCR workflow; intended for academic and industrial molecular biology researchers.
- DNA, RNA, miRNA & Protein Extraction Kit Kits for extracting and purifying DNA, RNA, miRNA, and proteins from various biological samples for downstream molecular biology applications.
- Plasmid Extraction Kit Kit for isolating and purifying plasmid DNA from bacterial cultures for molecular cloning and other applications.
- RNA, PCR & Gel Extraction Clean Up Kit Kit for purifying and cleaning up RNA, PCR products, and DNA fragments from agarose gels.
- TOOLSite-Directed Mutagenesis Kit Kit for introducing specific mutations into DNA sequences through site-directed mutagenesis techniques.
- cDNA Synthesis Kit & Reverse Transcriptase Reagents for converting RNA into complementary DNA (cDNA) via reverse transcription for RT-PCR and gene expression analysis.
- Taq and 2X PCR Master Mix Ready-to-use PCR reaction mixes containing Taq DNA polymerase, dNTPs, and buffers for convenient PCR amplification.
- Real-Time PCR Reagents Reagents and kits for quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) applications, including SYBR Green and probe-based detection systems.
- PCR Kit Complete kits for polymerase chain reaction including enzymes, buffers, and controls for various PCR applications.
- DNA & Protein Ladder Molecular weight markers for electrophoresis used to estimate the size of DNA and protein fragments.
- Protein Purification Kits and reagents for isolating and purifying proteins from various sources for downstream applications.
- Western Blot Related Reagent Reagents including substrates, buffers, and staining solutions for Western blot protein detection and analysis.
- Transfection Reagent Reagents for introducing nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells for gene expression and functional studies.
- Lentiviral Related Products (TOOLSilent LentiPrecipitating Reagent) Polymer-based lentiviral particle concentration reagent that is non-toxic and applicable to ES cells, for gene delivery applications.
- Cell Assay Kit Kits for measuring cellular functions including proliferation, viability, and other cell-based assays such as CCK-8.
- Enzymes Specialized enzymes for molecular biology applications including restriction enzymes, polymerases, and other catalytic proteins.
- Assistant Reagents Supporting reagents for various molecular biology workflows and experimental procedures.
- Consumable General laboratory consumables and supplies for molecular biology research.
- 3D Cell Culture Products for culturing cells in three-dimensional environments to create organoids and spheroids for disease research and drug testing.
- Isothermal Amplification (TOOLSee Colorimetric RT-LAMP) Dual-enzyme isothermal nucleic acid amplification reagent with violet-to-sky-blue color indicator for 30–60 minute virus and micro-pathogen detection.
- TOOLS UltraFast PCR Cloning Kit Kit for rapid direct cloning of PCR products into expression vectors using homologous recombination in 5 minutes, supporting 1–5 fragment assembly, insert sizes from 50 bp to 10 kb, and >95% positive clones.
- TOOLSharp Cell Culture Media Exosome Extraction Kit Kit for extracting exosomes from cell culture media with high sensitivity, yield, and convenience.
- TOOLS Easy Fast RT Kit Rapid cDNA synthesis kit that completes reverse transcription within 15 minutes with built-in gDNA removal in a single tube.
- Quick Saliva Extraction Reagent Rapid extraction reagent for saliva samples that processes in 15 minutes and is suitable for LAMP, PCR, or other molecular bioassays.
- miRNA RT-qPCR Service Fee-for-service miRNA reverse transcription quantitative PCR analysis for researchers needing expression profiling without running the assay in-house.
- Multiplex ELISA Service Fee-for-service multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect multiple analytes simultaneously.
- RNAi/miRNA/shRNA Synthesis Service Service for synthesizing interfering RNA molecules including siRNA, miRNA mimics/inhibitors, and short hairpin RNA constructs, including chemically-modified siRNA.
- Proteomics Service Comprehensive proteomics services including post-translational modification site analysis for biomarker discovery and protein characterization.
- Gene Synthesis Service Custom gene synthesis service for generating DNA sequences including chemically-modified siRNA constructs.
- Peptide Synthesis Service Custom peptide synthesis service for research and diagnostic applications.
- Probe Synthesis Service Custom oligonucleotide probe synthesis service for various molecular biology applications.
- Third-Generation Sequencing Service (PacBio SMRT) Long-read DNA sequencing service using PacBio single-molecule real-time (SMRT) third-generation sequencing technology.
Companies that use Biotools Co.
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Biotools Co. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Biotools Co. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Biotools Co. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Qiagen: Global leader in nucleic acid extraction and PCR/qPCR sample technologies, directly overlapping with Biotools' extraction kit and qPCR reagent product lines. Qiagen's broader portfolio and institutional penetration make it the most direct large-scale competitor.
- Agilent Technologies: Major analytical instruments and molecular reagents provider. Overlaps in qPCR/PCR reagents and genomics sample preparation, with broader reach into chromatography and analytical instrumentation.
- Merck KGaA (Life Science / MilliporeSigma): Global life science tools and reagents provider via the MilliporeSigma brand, offering an extensive molecular biology reagent catalog. Significant overlap with Biotools' reagent lines but at a vastly larger scale.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Diversified life sciences giant offering molecular biology reagents (Invitrogen, Applied Biosystems brands), PCR enzymes, transfection reagents, and qPCR instruments. Massive catalog and global reach dwarf Biotools, but the product overlap is substantial across the molecular workflow.
Regional players
- Takara Bio: Japan-based molecular biology and cell biology reagent provider with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable product lines in PCR/qPCR reagents, gene synthesis, and cell culture media, and a similar mid-sized company profile.
Direct peers
- New England Biolabs: Specialist in molecular biology enzymes and reagents — polymerases, ligases, restriction enzymes, cloning kits, and isothermal amplification reagents. Strong overlap with Biotools' enzyme, PCR, and LAMP product categories.
- GenScript: Direct peer in custom gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, and protein production services, with growing reagent and cell therapy offerings. Highly comparable in service-line overlap and customer base.
- Promega Corporation: Mid-sized direct competitor offering nucleic acid purification, PCR/qPCR reagents, cloning systems, and a broad life science reagent catalog. Comparable scale and similar academic/biotech customer base make Promega the closest like-for-like peer.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Direct competitor in PCR reagents (PCR master mixes), real-time qPCR systems, and life science research kits. Bio-Rad's iScript and SsoAdvanced product lines are near-direct competitors to Biotools' cDNA synthesis and qPCR kits.
Emerging players
- Cell Signaling Technology: Specialist in antibodies and protein research reagents including Western blot reagents and ELISA kits, overlapping with Biotools' Western blot and cell assay product lines. Comparable mid-sized, science-led profile.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Biotools Co.
What does Biotools Co. do?
Biotools Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells molecular biology reagents and kits for research applications in gene expression, nucleic acid extraction, PCR amplification, protein analysis, CRISPR/Cas and cell biology. Its product catalog spans more than 20 reagent categories, including miRNA RT-qPCR primer/probe sets, DNA/RNA/protein extraction kits, plasmid prep kits, PCR master mixes, real-time PCR reagents, site-directed mutagenesis kits, transfection reagents, lentivirus concentration reagents, exosome extraction kits, Western blot reagents, cell assay kits, isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) reagents, 3D cell culture products, and enzymes. The company also operates a fee-for-service laboratory offering miRNA RT-qPCR, Multiplex ELISA, RNAi/miRNA/shRNA synthesis, proteomics, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, probe synthesis and PacBio third-generation sequencing.
Is Biotools Co. a public or private company?
Biotools Co. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Biotools Co. founded?
Biotools Co. was founded in 2012. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Biotools Co. based?
Biotools Co. is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, in the Asia region.
How does Biotools Co. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Life Science Reagent Sales are the primary driver. The others are laboratory Services.
Who are Biotools Co.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Qiagen, Agilent Technologies, Merck KGaA (Life Science / MilliporeSigma) and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Takara Bio is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are New England Biolabs, GenScript, Promega Corporation and Bio-Rad Laboratories. Cell Signaling Technology is listed as an emerging player.
Does Biotools Co. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Biotools Co..
What industry is Biotools Co. in?
Biotools Co.'s product category is Life Science Reagents. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAI, Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes), with a secondary code of HLAGAIAF, Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.