Hua Yue

What Hua Yue does

Hua Yue (华粤行仪器有限公司) is a privately held life science instrumentation group headquartered in Guangzhou, China, founded in 1993. The company operates a dual business model: it is the exclusive China distributor for more than ten international laboratory equipment brands (including BioSpherix, SensoQuest, Grant, NanoEntek, NEPA GENE, DWS, Biolog, Planer, Tokai Hit, Hirayama, and Research Instruments) and, since approximately 2015, it has developed and manufactured its own proprietary HARIOMED and Hariolab branded instruments. Its self-developed product line spans IVF workstations, the first domestically-produced ART laser system (HARIOMED ILS-400M, 400mW), micromanipulation systems, AI-powered sperm analyzers (GSA-810/610), benchtop embryo incubators with time-lapse capability, anaerobic/microaerobic/hypoxic workstations (Defendor series), and laboratory software (LICAS verification, LMS-100 monitoring). The company also serves as lead unit on a 20 million RMB national major scientific instrument development project for open-air mass spectrometry ion sources, partnering with Tsinghua University and Peking University.

Hua Yue serves four primary customer segments: assisted reproductive technology (ART) centers and hospitals (with products covering approximately 50% of domestic reproductive centers), life science research institutions and universities, food safety and microbiology testing laboratories, and animal breeding / agricultural research organizations. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales of both distributed and proprietary products, plus professional installation, training, and after-sales services; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company maintains direct sales offices in Guangzhou (headquarters), Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, and operates an international dealer network across Brazil, South Korea, Russia, Australia, and India following its ESHRE 2023 international launch.

The group is founder-controlled with no disclosed external equity investment and no public listing; its operating subsidiaries include Hua Yue Medical Technology, Applitech Bio (艾贝泰生物科技), and Baineng Information Technology (佰能信息科技). The company is well-positioned against China's strategic push for laboratory equipment localization, with products supporting China's first fully domestic cloned cat in 2023 and a leadership role in national ART equipment self-sufficiency initiatives.

Name

Hua Yue

Legal name

广州市华粤行仪器有限公司

Website

https://huayueco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hua Yue is a Guangzhou-based life science instrumentation company that develops proprietary HARIOMED/Hariolab brand laboratory equipment (IVF workstations, ART lasers, embryo incubators, sperm analyzers) and exclusively distributes international brands for China's ART centers, research institutions, hospitals, food safety labs, and agricultural research customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Panyu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Product Sales (HARIOMED Brand): Revenue from self-developed and manufactured ART/life science equipment including laser systems, IVF workstations, sperm analyzers, micromanipulation systems, embryo incubators, and anaerobic workstations sold directly to reproductive medicine centers and research institutions.
2. International Equipment Distribution: Revenue from exclusive distribution agreements with international brands including BioSpherix (Xvivo cell workstations), SensoQuest (PCR instruments), Grant (lab equipment), NanoEntek (cell analyzers), NEPA GENE (electroporation systems), DWS (anaerobic workstations), Biolog (microbial identification), and others. The company imports products and sells through its distribution network.
3. Technical Services and Support: Installation, training, and after-sales service for distributed equipment. The company maintains technical teams for equipment installation, calibration, and customer support.
4. Scientific Instrument Development (Government Projects): As lead unit for national major scientific instrument development project 'Novel Open-Air Mass Spectrometry Ion Source Development and Industrialization' with total funding of 20 million RMB, involving collaboration with Tsinghua University, Peking University, and other research institutions.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hua Yue manufactures and distributes laboratory instruments and consumables for assisted reproductive technology (IVF), cell biology, microbiology, and food safety testing. The company sells proprietary HARIOMED and Hariolab branded equipment (laser systems, micromanipulators, embryo incubators, sperm analyzers, anaerobic workstations) and acts as the exclusive China distributor for more than 10 international laboratory instrument brands covering PCR, microbial identification, electroporation, cryopreservation, and live cell imaging.

Product overview

Hua Yue is a laboratory instrumentation company offering a dual model of proprietary self-developed products (HARIOMED/Hariolab brands) and distributed international brands. Self-developed products include: anaerobic/hypoxic/microaerobic workstations (Defendor series), IVF workstations, micromanipulation systems, laser membrane rupture systems (HLS-400M ILS), time-lapse incubators, sperm quality analysis systems (GSA-810/610 with AI), benchtop embryo incubators (Hincubator HI/DI series), laboratory intelligent verification systems (LICAS), and laboratory monitoring systems (LMS-100). Distributed international brands include: SensoQuest PCR instruments (Germany), Biolog microbial identification systems (USA), Planer programmable freezers (UK), DWS anaerobic workstations (UK), NEPA GENE electroporation/fusion systems (Japan), Tokai Hit live cell culture systems (Japan), Labotect CO2 incubators (Germany), and others covering microbiology, cell biology, animal breeding, and reproductive medicine applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HARIOMED: 华粤行自主研发的辅助生殖设备品牌,产品包括显微操作系统、激光破膜仪、IVF工作站、时差培养箱、精子分析仪等
• Hariolab
• Defendor
• Hincubator
• LICAS
• LMS-100

Products and services

• Hariolab Defendor Series Anaerobic/Microaerobic/Hypoxic Workstations Self-developed anaerobic, microaerobic, and hypoxic workstations for cell culture and microbiology applications. Includes hard-shell workstations (Defendor 500/1000) and GMP workstations for cleanroom applications. Targeted at microbiology labs, cell biology researchers, and stem cell facilities.
• Hariolab HW Series IVF Workstation / In-Vitro Fertilization Clean Bench IVF workstations (HW-A950, HW-A1350, HW-A1800) providing superior cleanliness and precise temperature control for gamete and embryo handling. Targeted at IVF clinics and reproductive medicine centers.
• HARIOMED ILS-400M / HLS-400M ART Laser System Laser system for drilling or thinning zona pellucida of mammalian oocytes/embryos, blastocyst water shrinkage for vitrification, and tissue cutting for biopsy procedures. 400mW power with 1μm positioning accuracy. Targeted at reproductive medicine centers performing IVF, ICSI, PGD.
• HARIOMED Micromanipulation System Nano-scale electric micromanipulation system for cloning, RNA interference, microinjection, IMSI, ICSI, and PGT biopsy. Full electric drive with 3D electric coarse/fine adjustment and ≥20mm axial travel. Targeted at IVF labs, animal cloning/genetic engineering research, and ART centers.
• Hariolab Hincubator HI/DI Series Benchtop Multi-Chamber Embryo Incubators Wet benchtop embryo incubators (Hincubator HI, DI-4R, DI-10R) with independent temperature/gas control per chamber; O2 precision ±0.1%, CO2 precision ±0.1%, temperature recovery within 1 minute. Targeted at IVF clinics and embryo culture labs.
• Hariolab GSA-810 / GSA-610 Sperm Quality Analysis System (AI CASA) AI-powered computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) systems. GSA-810 targets clinical reproductive testing; GSA-610 targets animal breeding research. Features deep-learning-based image analysis trained on approximately 10,000 sample measurements. Targeted at reproductive medicine labs and andrology clinics.
• Hariolab LICAS Laboratory Intelligent Verification System Laboratory intelligent check and analysis system using RFID, facial/fingerprint recognition, and data analytics for ART laboratory patient-sample and multi-sample cross-verification. Targeted at IVF clinics to prevent patient-sample mismatching errors.
• Hariolab Time-Lapse Incubator Time-lapse incubator for gamete and embryo in-vitro culture; provides undisturbed culture environment and continuous developmental data for embryo potential assessment. Targeted at advanced IVF clinics and reproductive medicine research labs.
• Biolog Microbial Identification System (USA) Distributed US Biolog microbial identification system; identifies approximately 2,900 species of bacteria, yeast, and fungi. Recognized as national standard method for potato ring rot bacteria (GB/T 28978-2012). Targeted at food safety labs, pharmaceutical QC, and government inspection agencies.
• SensoQuest Labcycler Gradient PCR Thermal Cycler (Germany) Distributed German-made gradient PCR thermal cyclers (Labcycler, Labcycler 48) with ±0.01°C control precision, gold-plated silver modules, interchangeable 48/96/384-well and triple-block modules, 4-year warranty. Targeted at molecular biology and genetics research labs.
• DWS Anaerobic/Microaerobic Workstations (UK) Distributed UK Don Whitley Scientific anaerobic and microaerobic incubators (A35/45/55/85/95 series) and H-series for hypoxic applications; includes GMP workstations with vertical laminar flow for FMT clinical research. Targeted at microbiology research and clinical labs.
• NEPA GENE NEPA21 / ELEPO21 Electroporation System (Japan) Distributed Japanese NEPA GENE high-efficiency gene electroporation systems; NEPA21 uses patented three-step electroporation program for high transfection efficiency and cell viability. Cited in Nature, Cell, and PNAS publications. Targeted at molecular biology and cell biology research labs.
• Planer Programmable Freezers (UK) Distributed UK Planer (est. 1952) programmable freezers for biological sample cryopreservation; models include Kryo360-1.7 (1.7L), Kryo 570-16 (16L), Kryo 750/1060 series (30-380L). Targeted at IVF labs, stem cell facilities, blood banks, and biobanking.
• NEPA GENE ECFG21 Cell Fusion System (Japan) Distributed Japanese NEPA GENE high-efficiency cell electrofusion instrument using AC dielectrophoresis for cell alignment followed by DC square wave fusion. Targeted at hybridoma production, animal cloning, and cell engineering research.
• Tokai Hit INU Live Cell Culture System for Microscopy (Japan) Distributed Japanese Tokai Hit (est. 1994) stage-top incubator systems for live cell microscopy; INU series with temperature/CO2 control and multiple models for Olympus, Nikon, Leica, and Zeiss microscopes. Targeted at live cell imaging research labs.
• Biolog Rainbow Agar Chromogenic Media (USA) Distributed US Biolog chromogenic media series for Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157 detection in food and pharmaceutical testing; dry powder format in small packages. Targeted at food safety and pharmaceutical QC laboratories.
• Installation, Training, and After-Sales Technical Services Installation, calibration, technical training, application support, and after-sales service for HARIOMED and distributed brand equipment. Maintained by dedicated technical teams across China offices. Targeted at all Hua Yue customers including hospitals, research institutions, and testing labs.

Quantifiable outcome

• First domestically-produced ART laser system in China, breaking foreign monopoly in ART equipment field
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SensoQuest (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 December 2014Hua Yue became the exclusive general agent for SensoQuest full product line in China, including the Labcycler series thermal cyclers manufactured in Germany with precision temperature control technology.
• Nabertherm (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2014Established long-term strategic partnership with Nabertherm (Germany), the world's largest muffle furnace manufacturer. Partnership involves market expansion for Nabertherm's full product range in China with mutual support for growth and development.
• Grant Instruments (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 July 2013Hua Yue became the exclusive general agent for Grant (Cambridge) full product line in China, including the globally renowned water baths, dry baths, and Squirrel data loggers.
• BioSpherix (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 November 2012Hua Yue is the exclusive authorized distributor and partner for BioSpherix full product line in China, responsible for market promotion, sales, installation, technical training, after-sales service, and customer development for Xvivo high-end cell workstations in China.
• NanoEntek/DigitalBio (South Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 August 2012Hua Yue became the exclusive China agent for DigitalBio brand products from NanoEntek including Adam automatic cell counters, JuLI smart fluorescence cell monitors, and C-Chip disposable counting chips.
• NEPA GENE (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnership for NEPA GENE products including NEPA21 electroporation system, ECFG21 cell fusion system, and related equipment for cell biology research.
• Don Whitley Scientific/DWS (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnership for DWS anaerobic and microaerobic workstations, gas control systems, and related microbiology equipment.
• Biolog (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHua Yue serves as China general agent for Biolog microbial identification systems and Rainbow Agar chromogenic media. The Biolog identification method was listed as national standard GB/T 28978-2012.
• Planer (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Planer programmable freezers used for biological sample preservation including embryos, oocytes, sperm, stem cells, blood, and bone marrow.
• Tokai Hit (Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Tokai Hit INU microscope活细胞培养系统 and related temperature control products for live cell observation.
• Hirayama (Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Hirayama autoclaves/sterilizers manufactured in Japan since 1924, with ISO13485 certification.
• Research Instruments/RI (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for RI products including WITNESS sample safety identification systems, laser systems, and micromanipulation equipment for IVF applications.
• Synbiosis (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Synbiosis automated colony counting and zone of inhibition measurement systems.
• Labotect (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Labotect CO2 incubators and IVF laboratory equipment established in 1971.
• Tsinghua University, Peking University, Chinese Academy of Medical SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partners in national major scientific instrument project 'Novel Open-Air Mass Spectrometry Ion Source Development and Industrialization' with total funding of 20 million RMB.
• International Dealers (Brazil, South Korea, Russia, Australia, India)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished dealer relationships in international markets for HARIOMED proprietary brand products, with dealer training conducted for Brazilian distributors in 2024.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CooperSurgical: US-based reproductive medicine and ART equipment provider (formerly Wallace). Directly competes with Hua Yue in IVF/ART lab equipment, micromanipulation, and consumables for fertility clinics.
• Genea Biomedx: Australian IVF technology company developing time-lapse incubators and lab automation for ART clinics. Overlaps with Hua Yue's time-lapse incubator and embryo culture system offerings.
• Kitazato Corporation: Japanese company specializing in IVF/ART devices and cryopreservation (vitrification kits, embryo culture media, ICSI equipment). Comparable in product scope and Asia-Pacific market presence to Hua Yue's ART/lab instrument portfolio.
• Hamilton Thorne: Canadian/US developer of laser systems, micromanipulators, and CASA sperm analyzers for IVF and animal breeding — directly comparable to Hua Yue's HARIOMED ILS-400M laser, micromanipulation system, and GSA-810 sperm analyzer product lines.
• Esco Medical: Singapore-based manufacturer of IVF equipment (Miri time-lapse incubator, Mini-MIRI benchtop incubators, Lexicon embryo culture system). Direct competitor to Hua Yue's Hincubator and time-lapse incubator lines in the global ART equipment market.
• Vitrolife: Swedish global leader in IVF media, consumables, and time-lapse incubators (Geri, EmbryoScope). Overlaps with Hua Yue's HARIOMED/Hariolab portfolio in IVF workstations, embryo incubators (Hincubator HI/DI), and time-lapse incubator lines.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global lab instrumentation giant whose Analytical Instruments and Life Sciences Solutions segments overlap with Hua Yue's analytical instrument distribution (PCR, cell counting, microbiology) and increasingly with cell and gene therapy manufacturing equipment.
• Eppendorf: German manufacturer of laboratory instruments including pipettes, centrifuges, bioreactors, and CellTram micromanipulation systems for IVF. Overlaps with Hua Yue's distributed Labotect CO2 incubators and competes broadly in lab instrumentation.

Others

• Don Whitley Scientific (DWS): UK manufacturer of anaerobic and microaerobic workstations (Whitley A-series, H-series, GMP workstations) — directly comparable to Hua Yue's Hariolab Defendor series. Currently a distributed brand for Hua Yue but also a competitor in the same workstation category.
• Planer plc: UK manufacturer of programmable controlled-rate freezers (Kryo series) for embryo, oocyte, sperm, and stem cell cryopreservation. Currently distributed by Hua Yue in China but also a peer in adjacent IVF/bioprocessing cold-chain categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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