m2p-labs
m2p-labs is a German biotechnology company developing microbioreactor systems for high-throughput microbial cultivation screening. Acquired by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences in 2021, its BioLector XT platform serves synthetic biology researchers and biopharma process developers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersAachen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What m2p-labs does
m2p-labs is a German biotechnology company founded in 2006 (legal records) specializing in microbioreactor technology for high-throughput microbial cultivation and screening. Its flagship platform, the BioLector XT Microbioreactor, is a 48- or 32-well microtiter plate-based system using online pre-calibrated optical sensors to deliver real-time kinetics on biomass, fluorescence, pH, dissolved oxygen, and CO2 across parallel cultivations with working volumes of 800-2,400 microliters. The platform is differentiated by an interchangeable module architecture that extends the base instrument with microfluidic (nanoliter-scale pH control and feeding), gassing (O2 1-100%, CO2 0-12%), LED filter, O2 up/down-regulation, and anaerobic cultivation modules, supported by proprietary consumables including FlowerPlates, Microfluidic FlowerPlates, and sealing foils.
The company historically sold instruments, modules, and consumables directly to synthetic biology researchers in academic and industrial settings. In 2021, m2p-labs was acquired by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (a Danaher company), and its products are now distributed through Beckman's global e-commerce platform with both 'Add to Cart' and 'Request a Quote' flows, regional sales offices, and enterprise field sales targeting synthetic biology and biotech researchers. Pricing is visible for select modules (for example, the BioLector XT Gassing Lid 32-well at USD 3,796), with quote-based pricing for the main instrument and larger configurations. Hardware sales dominate the revenue mix, supplemented by recurring consumables and accessories; CE and UKCA declarations maintain regulatory access across the EU and UK.
Customer segmentation is horizontal across synthetic biology researchers and biotech/biopharma companies engaged in biomass production, metabolite screening, strain optimization, cytotoxicity studies, and fed-batch process development. The platform's integration with Beckman's Biomek i5 liquid handler positions m2p-labs as part of an end-to-end automated workflow offering within Danaher's life sciences portfolio, though no standalone financials are disclosed post-acquisition.
m2p-labs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- m2p-labs
- Legal name
- m2p-labs GmbH
- Website
- https://m2p-labs.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- m2p-labs is a German biotechnology company developing microbioreactor systems for high-throughput microbial cultivation screening. Acquired by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences in 2021, its BioLector XT platform serves synthetic biology researchers and biopharma process developers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
m2p-labs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Microbioreactor Instruments
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cell Culture & Bioprocess Lab Equipment (Bioreactors, Single-Use Systems, Controllers) (HLAGAIAG)
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Where m2p-labs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aachen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
m2p-labs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Microbioreactors: Sale of high-throughput microbioreactor instruments including BioLector XT systems with various configurations (32-well, 48-well, robotics-compatible models).
- Modules and Accessories: Sale of interchangeable modules (microfluidic, gassing, LED filter, O2/CO2 regulation, anaerobic cultivation) and accessories for the BioLector platform.
- Consumables - Plates and Foils: Sale of consumable supplies including FlowerPlates, Round Well Plates, Microfluidic FlowerPlates, and various sealing foils for the microbioreactor systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BioLector XT Gassing Lid models with varying configurations |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
m2p-labs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
m2p-labs develops and manufactures the BioLector XT Microbioreactor, a high-throughput microbioreactor system enabling parallel microbial cultivation (32 or 48 simultaneous experiments) with online optical sensor monitoring of biomass, fluorescence, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The company sells the instrument alongside modular add-ons (gassing lids, O2/CO2 regulation, microfluidic, anaerobic, light array, LED filter modules) and consumables such as FlowerPlates, Round Well Plates, Microfluidic FlowerPlates, and sealing foils, distributed globally through Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.
Product overview
m2p-labs, acquired by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (a Danaher company), offers the BioLector XT Microbioreactor platform for high-throughput microbioreactor systems. The core BioLector XT device is a 48-well microtiter plate-based system with online optical sensor monitoring for real-time cultivation data. The modular architecture includes interchangeable add-on modules (Light Array Module, Microfluidic Module, O2 regulation modules, CO2 regulation module, Anaerobic Module, LED Filter Modules) that extend the base platform's capabilities for specific cultivation requirements. Supporting consumables include FlowerPlates, Round Well Plates, Microfluidic FlowerPlates, and various Sealing Foils.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BioLector: High-throughput microbioreactor system for real-time evaluation of biomass, fluorescence, pH, dissolved oxygen, and other cultivation parameters.
- BioLector Pro
- BioLector XT
- FlowerPlate
- BioLection Software
Products and services
- BioLector XT Microbioreactor A high-throughput microbioreactor enabling real-time evaluation of biomass, fluorescence, pH, dissolved oxygen, and other cultivation parameters for aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, based on the standard ANSI/SLAS microtiter plate format with online pre-calibrated optical sensors and optional microfluidic modules. Targeted at academic and industrial synthetic biology, bioprocess development, and fermentation research laboratories.
- BioLector XT Light Array Module (LAM) A standalone add-on module for the BioLector XT microbioreactor that enables configurable light arrays for cultivating phototrophic and other light-sensitive microorganisms under standardized illumination conditions. Sold separately for users requiring light-controlled cultivation.
- BioLector XT Microfluidic Module An optional module for the BioLector XT providing well-specific pH regulation and feeding using nanoliter-scale microvalves that eliminate the need for tubing and pipetting, with 2 reservoir wells per 4 cultivation wells using gamma-radiated ready-to-use microfluidic plates.
- BioLector XT O2 Down-Regulation Module (1-21%) A module for the BioLector XT enabling continuous measurement and down-regulation of dissolved oxygen levels between 1% and 21% in cultivation environments for aerobic bioprocess optimization.
- BioLector XT O2 Up-Regulation Module (21-100%) A module for the BioLector XT enabling continuous measurement and up-regulation of dissolved oxygen levels between 21% and 100% in cultivation environments for high-cell-density aerobic processes.
- BioLector XT CO2 Up-Regulation Module (0-12%) A module for the BioLector XT enabling continuous measurement and up-regulation of carbon dioxide levels between 0% and 12% in cultivation environments.
- BioLector XT Anaerobic Module A module enabling strict anaerobic fermentation cultivation in the BioLector XT microbioreactor for probiotic bacteria and other anaerobic microorganisms.
- BioLector XT LED Filter Modules Filter modules that extend the BioLector XT optical sensor capabilities to additional fluorescence signals beyond the standard measurement parameters.
- BioLector FlowerPlates Specialized 48-well microtiter plates with optimized FlowerPlate geometry for biomass and fluorescence measurement in the BioLector microbioreactor system.
- BioLector Round Well Plates 48-well round well microtiter plates for the BioLector microbioreactor with working volumes between 800 and 2400 microliters, supporting cultivation with different oxygen transfer characteristics.
- BioLector Microfluidic FlowerPlate Gamma-radiated ready-to-use microtiter plate with integrated microfluidic channels for pH control and feeding in the BioLector XT microbioreactor when paired with the Microfluidic Module.
- BioLector XT Sealing Foils Plate sealing options for the BioLector XT including automation foil, basic foil, microfluidic MTP foil, and reduced evaporation foil to support different cultivation and workflow requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Parallel cultivation capacity of 32-48 simultaneous experiments
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use m2p-labs
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
m2p-labs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
m2p-labs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
m2p-labs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Agilent Technologies: Agilent's analytical laboratory instrument and cell analysis portfolio serves many of the same biotech research customers as m2p-labs. While focused on chromatography and spectroscopy, Agilent competes for the same bioprocess analytical workflow budgets.
- Bruker Corporation: Bruker's life science analytical instruments and microbiology solutions serve a partially overlapping customer base with m2p-labs in microbial cultivation and bioprocess research, though Bruker's portfolio skews toward molecular spectroscopy rather than bioreactor hardware.
- Cytiva (Danaher): As a Danaher sister company to Beckman Coulter, Cytiva's Xcellerex bioreactor portfolio overlaps with m2p-labs in bioprocess development, though Cytiva focuses on larger-scale manufacturing rather than the BioLector's microtiter-plate screening niche.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher's broad life sciences instrument portfolio - including bioreactors and process development tools - sits adjacent to m2p-labs' microbioreactor offering. While not a direct competitor in the microtiter plate niche, it competes for bioprocess R&D budgets at biotech and biopharma customers.
Emerging players
- Tecan Group: Tecan's lab automation and liquid handling solutions integrate with high-throughput screening workflows adjacent to the BioLector. While Tecan does not directly compete in microbioreactor hardware, it is an enabling vendor in many of the same automated bioprocess laboratories.
Direct peers
- Infors HT: Infors HT's Labfors and Multifors bioreactor families compete in microbial fermentation and bioprocess screening. Like m2p-labs, they target academic and industrial biotech researchers running parallelized cultivation experiments.
- Hamilton Company: Hamilton's Microlab liquid handling and bioprocess automation products compete in the integrated high-throughput bioprocess screening workflow adjacent to m2p-labs' BioLector. Both serve customers seeking automated, miniaturized cultivation workflows.
- Sartorius AG: Sartorius's ambr250/500 microbioreactor systems directly compete with the BioLector XT in high-throughput microbial strain screening and bioprocess development. Both target biopharma and synthetic biology researchers running parallelized cultivation campaigns with online monitoring.
- Eppendorf AG: Eppendorf's DASbox and BioFlo bioreactor families compete in the bench-scale and high-throughput bioprocess development market. Both vendors serve microbial fermentation process development for biotech and academic labs.
- Applikon Biotechnology (Getinge): Applikon, now part of Getinge, supplies bench-top and pilot bioreactor systems that overlap with m2p-labs' bioprocess development offering. Both target fermentation process optimization with online monitoring of cultivation parameters.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
m2p-labs social profiles
Digital presencem2p-labs compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
m2p-labs financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
m2p-labs leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
m2p-labs funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors5 records
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m2p-labs M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about m2p-labs
What does m2p-labs do?
m2p-labs develops and manufactures the BioLector XT Microbioreactor, a high-throughput microbioreactor system enabling parallel microbial cultivation (32 or 48 simultaneous experiments) with online optical sensor monitoring of biomass, fluorescence, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The company sells the instrument alongside modular add-ons (gassing lids, O2/CO2 regulation, microfluidic, anaerobic, light array, LED filter modules) and consumables such as FlowerPlates, Round Well Plates, Microfluidic FlowerPlates, and sealing foils, distributed globally through Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.
Is m2p-labs a public or private company?
m2p-labs is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was m2p-labs founded?
m2p-labs was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is m2p-labs based?
m2p-labs is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does m2p-labs make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Microbioreactors are the primary driver. The others are modules and Accessories and consumables - Plates and Foils.
Who are m2p-labs's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Agilent Technologies, Bruker Corporation, Cytiva (Danaher) and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Tecan Group is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Infors HT, Hamilton Company, Sartorius AG, Eppendorf AG and Applikon Biotechnology (Getinge).
Does m2p-labs have an API?
No public API is recorded for m2p-labs.
What industry is m2p-labs in?
m2p-labs's product category is Microbioreactor Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAG, Cell Culture & Bioprocess Lab Equipment (Bioreactors, Single-Use Systems, Controllers). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.