Biogentek

What Biogentek does

Biogentek BG I Pvt. Ltd. is a privately held Delhi-based distributor of high-end biotechnology instrumentation in India, operating since 1998. The company serves biopharmaceutical companies, biotechnology research institutions, CDMOs/CROs, and agro-science and plant research organizations across India, with coverage extending to all major biopharmaceutical hubs. Its core business model is exclusive and direct distribution of imported European and US instrumentation, supplemented by end-to-end service including procurement assistance, installation, operational training, maintenance, and after-sales AMC support.

The product portfolio spans five categories: upstream processing (Kuhner orbital shaken bioreactors including the SB10-X through SB2500-Z single-use systems, BIONET F-series bioreactors and Cell-tainer 2D rocking single-use fermenters, LEEC CO2 incubators, cell line development equipment including the STUDIUS ecosystem); downstream processing (BIONET and Tezalon tangential flow filtration systems); lab instrumentation (Labconco freeze dryers, biosafety cabinets, vacuum concentrators, glassware washers, fume hoods); algal and plant research instruments (PSI AlgaeTron, Multicultivator, Fluorcam imaging fluorometers, plant growth chambers, handheld measurement devices); and analytical solutions (GCs, HPLCs, RGA, DHA, HTSIMDIST, NGA, TOGA, GC-IR). Key partners include Kuhner AG (Switzerland, exclusive), BIONET (Spain), Tezalon, PSI (Czech Republic), LEEC (UK), Labconco (USA), and Ai Companies.

Biogentek generates revenue through hardware sales of imported instrumentation, with pricing on a quote-based model (no public pricing). The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, supported by a LinkedIn presence, a technical blog (Bio-Insights) positioning the company as a thought leader, and website enquiry forms. Customer testimonials from IIT Delhi and multiple major Indian biopharmaceutical companies cite decade-long relationships and praise service quality, indicating a high-touch, relationship-driven distribution model. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent company relationships have been identified.

Name

Biogentek

Legal name

Biogentek BG I Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://biogentek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biogentek is a Delhi-based distributor, founded in 1998, that exclusively represents global biotech instrumentation OEMs (Kuhner, BIONET, Tezalon, PSI, LEEC, Labconco) in India, selling upstream/downstream bioprocessing equipment, lab instrumentation, and analytical solutions to biopharmaceutical companies and research institutions with end-to-end service support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biotechnology Instrumentation

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Upstream Bioprocessing Systems & Equipment (cell culture/fermentation, bioreactors, feeds/media) (HLAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bioprocess Facility, Cleanroom & Utility Systems (HVAC, WFI, CIP/SIP, containment) (HLAAAJAJ), Bioprocess Consumables & Reagents (resins, membranes, media components, buffers) (HLAAAJAI), GMP Quality, Validation & Regulatory Support (GMP/CSV/Qualification) (HLAGAGAL), Automation, Controls & Manufacturing Execution for Bioprocessing (SCADA/DCS/PLC/MES) (HLAAAJAE)

Keywords

• Biotechnology instrumentation distribution
• Bioprocessing equipment supply
• Upstream processing equipment
• Downstream processing systems
• Lab instrumentation distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biotechnology Instrumentation Distribution: Biogentek distributes high-end biotechnology instrumentation and associated consumables from global technology partners (Kuhner, BIONET, Tezalon, PSI, LEEC, Labconco) to biopharmaceutical companies and biotechnology institutions across India. Revenue is generated through product sales, with support for the entire procurement process including installation, operational training, and after-sales service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biogentek distributes high-end biotechnology instrumentation from global technology partners (Kuhner, BIONET, Tezalon, PSI, LEEC, Labconco, Ai Companies) to biopharmaceutical companies and biotechnology research institutions across India. The company supplies upstream processing equipment (shakers, bioreactors, fermenters, CO2 incubators, cell line development tools), downstream processing systems (tangential flow filtration), lab instrumentation (freeze dryers, biosafety cabinets, vacuum concentrators), algal and plant research instruments (photobioreactors, growth chambers, fluorometers), and analytical solutions (GCs, HPLCs). It provides end-to-end support covering procurement, installation, operational training, maintenance, and after-sales service.

Product overview

Biogentek is a distributor of high-end biotechnology instrumentation in India, operating since 1998 with a portfolio of products across upstream processing, downstream processing, lab instrumentation, algal and plant research instruments, and analytical solutions. The product portfolio includes: Kuhner shakers, incubator shakers, and orbital shaken single-use bioreactors (SB10-X through SB2500-Z) for cell culture; Bionet autoclavable benchtop bioreactors (F0-Baby, F1, F2, F3 series) and Cell-tainer single-use fermenters with patented 2D rocking technology; LEEC CO2 incubators with high-temperature sterilization; cell line development equipment (VIPS PRO, Cell Metric X, ICON) and supplements (InstiGRO, InstiSHAKE, InstiTHAW, MatriClone); downstream TFF systems (M1, M1 PLUS, MS Industrial); Labconco lab equipment including freeze dryers, glassware washers, biosafety cabinets, vacuum concentrators, and nanotechnology enclosures; PSI instruments for algal and plant research including AlgaeTron, Multicultivator, Flat Panel Photobioreactors, handheld devices (PolyPen, FluorPen, AquaPen, N-Pen, LaiPen), plant growth chambers, Fluorcam imaging systems, and LED light sources; and analytical instruments including GCs, HPLCs, RGA, DHA, HTSIMDIST, NGA, TOGA, and GC-IR. The company provides end-to-end solutions including procurement, operational training, maintenance, and after-sales service support across India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Upstream Processing Equipment Complete range of upstream bioprocessing equipment including orbital shakers and incubator shakers (Kuhner ISF1-Z, LT-X, Kelvin+, ISF4-X, LS-Z, SBM/SS-X, RC-X), single-use orbital shaken bioreactors (Kuhner SB10-X through SB2500-Z spanning 4L to 2500L working volumes), autoclavable and SIP bioreactors (BIONET F0-Baby, F1, F2, F3, FS Industrial), single-use fermenters (BIONET Cell-tainer CT-1, CT-2, CT-3 with patented 2D rocking), CO2 incubators (LEEC P 190D, T 50S, T 190S), and cell line development platforms (VIPS PRO, Cell Metric X, ICON) plus animal component-free supplements (InstiGRO, InstiSHAKE, InstiTHAW, MatriClone). Targeted at biopharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs, and research laboratories performing cell culture, fermentation, and process development.
• Downstream Processing Systems Tangential flow filtration (TFF) systems from bench-scale to pilot and production scale, including BIONET M1 benchtop TFF system for concentration and clarification of biomass, BIONET M1 PLUS TFF system with 10L glass vessel for larger-scale applications, BIONET MS Industrial TFF system for cell clarification, harvesting, and protein concentration with flexible membrane options (hollow fiber, ceramic, spiral, cassette), and Tezalon single-use recirculation TFF systems validated for cGMP manufacturing. Designed for biopharmaceutical manufacturers requiring purification and separation of biologics.
• Lab Instrumentation Comprehensive laboratory equipment from Labconco including Freezone freeze dryers/lyophilizers (2.5L to 18L condenser capacity, cooling to -50°C to -110°C), automated glassware washers, NSF49 Class II A2/B2 biosafety cabinets with smart ECM motors and real-time filter life indicators, microprocessor-controlled vacuum concentrators, refrigerated vacuum concentrators integrating -4°C to +100°C, XPert filtered balance systems, RapidVap dry evaporators, nanotechnology enclosures with 99.999% ULPA filters, and ductless fume hoods. Targeted at research, analytical, and quality control laboratories.
• Algal and Plant Research Instruments Specialized instruments from PSI (Photon Systems Instruments) for algae, cyanobacteria, and plant research, including PSI AlgaeTron light incubator with programmable LED lighting, PSI Multicultivator MC 1000-OD parallel screening system with 8 independent vessels, Flat Panel Photobioreactors (400ml to 1000L), Fluorcam imaging fluorometers for chlorophyll fluorescence imaging, handheld measurement devices (PolyPen, FluorPen FP 110, AquaPen, N-Pen, LaiPen), transportable plant growth capsules, LED-based plant growth chambers (reach-in, step-in, walk-in, custom), independent growth units, and PSI LED Lights SL 3500. Targeted at plant science, crop research, and algal biotechnology laboratories.
• Analytical Solutions Analytical instrumentation for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and environmental science applications, including Gas Chromatographs (GCs), HPLC systems, Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA), Distillation Head Analyzer (DHA), HTSIMDIST high-temperature simulated distillation analyzer, Narrow Gas Analyzer (NGA), TOGA trace oxygenate and gas analyzer, and GC-IR (Gas Chromatograph-Infrared) systems for synthetic drug analysis. Targeted at analytical laboratories in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and environmental sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• BIONET F0-BABY bioreactor delivers 16% higher specific growth rate, 54% better viability at 120 hours, 2.6× higher antibody concentration, 3× improvement in productivity, and 72% higher specific productivity per cell per day in Trastuzumab production using CHO cells.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Kuhner AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiogentek is the official and exclusive distributor of Kuhner products in India, offering sales, demonstrations, technical support, and integration services. Kuhner AG (Switzerland, founded 1949) is a pioneer in shaking technology, providing orbital shaken bioreactors, incubator shakers, and single-use bioreactors. The partnership covers the full range of Kuhner products including ISF1-Z, LT-X, Kelvin+, ISF4-X, LS-Z, SBM/SS-X, RC-X shakers, and SB10-X, SB50-X, SB200-X, SB2500-Z single-use bioreactors.
• BIONETcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIONET is a Spanish innovator in bioprocessing equipment, providing fermenters, bioreactors (F0-BABY, F1, F2, F3, FS Industrial), TFF systems, and the Cell-tainer single-use bioreactor. Biogentek distributes BIONET's complete product portfolio in India, including advanced bioreactor systems with ROSITA software, gas modules, and continuous process modules for semi-continuous cultivation.
• TezaloncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTezalon specializes in single-use Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) systems. Their recirculation testing system is designed to maximize product yield, minimize loss, and streamline scale-up in downstream bioprocessing. Tezalon and Biogentek collaborated on technical content highlighting the value of precise TFF recirculation volume optimization for protein concentration and purification.
• PSI (Photon Systems Instruments)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPSI (Czech Republic) provides specialized instruments for algae, plant, and photosynthetic microorganism research. Biogentek distributes PSI products in India including AlgaeTron, Multicultivator, Flat Panel Photobioreactors, Fluorcam Imaging Fluorometers, Handheld devices (FluorPen, PolyPen, AquaPen, N-Pen, LAIpen), LED light sources, Growth Capsules, and plant growth chambers.
• LEECsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEEC (UK) provides CO2 incubators with advanced features including high-temperature sterilization cycles (up to 200°C) and fan-less technology. Biogentek distributes LEEC products in India, including the P 190D, T 50S, and T 190S CO2 incubators known for ultra-clean environments and uniform temperature distribution for sensitive cell cultures.
• Labconco CorporationsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabconco Corporation (USA) manufactures laboratory equipment including freeze dryers/lyophilizers, glassware washers, biosafety cabinets, vacuum concentrators, balance enclosures, nanotechnology enclosures, and ductless fume hoods. Biogentek distributes Labconco products in India, offering lab-scale equipment for research and analytical applications.
• Ai CompaniessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAi Companies provides the STUDIUS ecosystem for cell line development, which Biogentek presents as part of its cell line development solutions. The ecosystem includes VIPS PRO (single cell seeder), Cell Metric X (high-throughput imaging), and ICON (integrated CLD instrument), along with supplements InstiGRO, InstiSHAKE, InstiTHAW, and MatriClone.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cytiva: Major bioprocessing equipment and consumables provider (formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences). Competes with Biogentek's Kuhner/BIONET/Tezalon offerings for the same Indian biopharma upstream and downstream capex budgets.
• Sartorius AG: Global manufacturer of upstream bioprocessing equipment (bioreactors, single-use systems) and downstream solutions. Directly comparable because Biogentek distributes competing equipment into the same Indian biopharma customers and competes against Sartorius' expanding direct India channel.
• Agilent Technologies: Global manufacturer of GC, HPLC, and analytical instrumentation. Comparable to Biogentek's analytical instruments portfolio (GC, HPLC, GC-IR) targeting biopharma and environmental customers.
• Shimadzu Corporation: Global analytical instrument manufacturer (GC, HPLC, mass spec) with India operations. Comparable to Biogentek's analytical solutions distribution line addressing similar Indian pharmaceutical and biotech analytical labs.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest lab instruments and analytical solutions provider globally with a growing India bioproduction footprint. Comparable through Biogentek's analytical (GC, HPLC) and bioprocessing distribution lines addressing the same Indian customers.
• Eppendorf: Global lab and bioprocessing equipment manufacturer with bioreactor and shaker product lines. Comparable because Biogentek distributes competing upstream instrumentation to overlapping Indian biotech and biopharma research customers.

Direct peers

• Toshvin Analytical Pvt. Ltd. Indian distributor of analytical and scientific instrumentation including chromatography and lab equipment. Comparable to Biogentek's analytical solutions line and adjacent lab-instrumentation distribution in India.
• Spinco Biotech Pvt. Ltd. India-based distributor of biotechnology and life-science research instrumentation from multiple global partners. Directly comparable as a domestic Indian multi-vendor distributor competing for the same biopharma and research-institution customers.
• Genetix Biotech Asia Pvt. Ltd. Indian distributor of molecular biology, cell biology, and bioprocessing instrumentation. Comparable as a domestic distributor targeting overlapping Indian biopharma and biotech research customers with a similar multi-OEM model.

Regional players

• HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Indian manufacturer and supplier of microbiology, cell culture media, and bioprocessing consumables. Comparable as a domestic bioprocessing supplier serving Indian biopharma and research customers, though focused on consumables rather than capital equipment distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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