MoBiTec

What MoBiTec does

MoBiTec GmbH is a German life science research tools supplier founded in 1987 by Prof. Dr. Stephan Diekmann in Göttingen, and since 2024 operating as a fully owned subsidiary and brand of BIOZOL GmbH (itself part of Calibre Scientific). The company supplies chromatography consumables, protein expression systems, cell imaging materials, fluorescence reagents, and specialized antibodies and recombinant proteins to academic, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical research customers worldwide.

Its core product lines are: (1) purification mini-columns for size exclusion and affinity chromatography, sold several million units cumulatively and embedded as OEM components in kits from other life science companies; (2) what the company describes as the largest global selection of Non-E. coli expression systems, including food-grade and high-level extracellular protein production systems positioned for microbiome modulation and live biotherapeutic work; (3) cell imaging consumables (microscope slides and cover glass for inverse microscopy); (4) fluorescence reagents and kits distributed via partnerships with Molecular Probes, AnaSpec, ABP Biosciences, and ION Biosciences; and (5) proprietary niche antibodies (anti-Tet-Repressor, anti-pIII, anti-hPSTI) and Kex2 Protease. The technology base is classical molecular biology and protein chemistry rather than computational or AI-driven.

MoBiTec earns revenue through one-time consumables sales distributed globally via BIOZOL's e-commerce storefront (biozol.de) and BIOZOL's worldwide distributor network; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through BIOZOL inquiry channels. The company serves three primary use-case segments — life science research laboratories, diagnostics kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical R&D — with no named enterprise anchors disclosed. Marketing is conducted through BIOZOL's content, newsletter, webinar, and conference infrastructure, and the business now operates with 11–50 employees as a brand within the larger BIOZOL/Calibre Scientific distribution platform.

Name

MoBiTec

Legal name

MoBiTec GmbH

Website

https://mobitec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MoBiTec GmbH, founded 1987 and now a BIOZOL GmbH brand, supplies chromatography columns, non-E. coli protein expression systems, cell imaging consumables, fluorescence reagents, and niche antibodies to global life science, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical research customers via BIOZOL's worldwide distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Research Tools

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Downstream Processing & Purification Technologies (chromatography, filtration, centrifugation) (HLAAAJAB), IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Life science research tools
• Protein expression systems
• Chromatography columns
• Fluorescence reagents
• Research antibodies

Headquarters

HQ city

Göttingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research Tools and Consumables Sales: MoBiTec generates revenue through the sale of research tools, purification columns, expression systems, cell imaging consumables, fluorescence reagents, antibodies, and recombinant proteins to the life science, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical research community worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MoBiTec GmbH supplies life science research tools and consumables, including purification columns for size exclusion and affinity chromatography, non-E. coli vector systems for protein expression, cell imaging consumables, fluorescence reagents and kits, and specialized antibodies and recombinant proteins. Products are sold globally through BIOZOL's distribution network and used in academic, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical research laboratories.

Product overview

MoBiTec is a life science research tools supplier that offers a diversified portfolio of products organized around core product lines and product categories. Core products include Purification Columns (mini columns for chromatography), Vector Systems for Protein Expression (Non-E. coli expression systems), Cell Imaging Consumables, Fluorescence Reagents and Kits, and Antibodies/Recombinant Proteins. These are supplemented by broader product categories covering Antibodies, Proteins/Peptides, Kits/Assays, Biochemicals, Cells/Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Chromatography, Diagnostics, and Lab Supplies. The products serve the global life science, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical research community. Since 2024, MoBiTec GmbH is a fully owned part of BIOZOL GmbH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Purification Columns Versatile mini columns for size exclusion or affinity chromatography used for clean-up of proteins, antibodies, and nucleic acids. Sold several million times worldwide and integrated into many commercial kits from various life science companies.
• Vector Systems for Protein Expression Non-E. coli expression systems including food grade expression systems and high-level extracellular protein production systems, enabling modulation of the human microbiome and live biotherapeutic production.
• Cell Imaging Consumables Products for cell imaging offered in various formats for inverse microscopy of live or fixed cells, including microscope slides and cover glass for best optical performance.
• Fluorescence Reagents and Kits Superior fluorescence reagents and kits sourced via long-standing cooperation with leading fluorescence providers including Molecular Probes, AnaSpec, ABP Biosciences, and ION Biosciences (formerly TefLabs), with technical support for setting up fluorescent experiments.
• Antibodies and Recombinant Proteins Specialized antibodies including Anti-Tet-Repressor Antibodies, Antibodies against pIII and hPSTI (pSKAN Phagemid Display System), and Kex2 Protease, available for molecular biology and proteomics research.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• BIOZOL GmbHflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since 2024, MoBiTec GmbH is a fully owned part of BIOZOL GmbH. BIOZOL handles worldwide distribution of MoBiTec products. This acquisition integrates MoBiTec into a larger life science distribution network.
• Molecular ProbescoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing cooperation with Molecular Probes, a leading fluorescence provider. MoBiTec leverages this partnership to offer comprehensive fluorescence reagents and support for setting up fluorescent experiments.
• AnaSpeccoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing cooperation with AnaSpec for fluorescence reagents. MoBiTec offers excellent support for fluorescent experiments through this partnership.
• ABP BiosciencescoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing cooperation with ABP Biosciences for fluorescence reagent provision, enabling MoBiTec to offer comprehensive fluorescence reagents and kits.
• ION Biosciences (formerly TefLabs)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing cooperation with ION Biosciences (formerly TefLabs), a leading fluorescence provider. This partnership supports MoBiTec's fluorescence reagent offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cytiva: Cytiva (Danaher) supplies chromatography columns and downstream purification tools directly competitive with MoBiTec's flagship mini columns, serving the same bioprocess and life science research customers.
• GenScript: GenScript provides protein expression services, recombinant proteins, antibodies and cell reagents that overlap with MoBiTec's protein expression vectors, recombinant proteins, and antibody offerings.
• Cell Signaling Technology: Cell Signaling Technology is a specialized antibody and reagent supplier for cell biology research, overlapping with MoBiTec's antibody, cell culture, and cell imaging consumables categories.
• Abcam: Abcam is a leading research antibody supplier with a large direct catalog; its primary antibodies, secondary antibodies, and supporting reagents overlap with MoBiTec's antibody and protein/peptide product lines.
• New England Biolabs: New England Biolabs is a focused molecular biology reagents supplier offering expression systems and protein purification enzymes that compete with MoBiTec's Non-E. coli expression systems and related reagents.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a direct competitor in chromatography consumables, life science reagents, and antibodies; its products overlap heavily with MoBiTec's purification columns, protein expression reagents, and research antibody catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Agilent's CrossLab and life science chemistry businesses supply chromatography and analytical consumables, antibodies, and molecular biology reagents overlapping with MoBiTec's chromatography, antibody and kits/assays catalog.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher is a broadline life science tools incumbent offering purification consumables, antibodies, expression systems and fluorescence reagents across a far larger portfolio; it competes with MoBiTec across every major product category.
• Merck KGaA (MilliporeSigma): MilliporeSigma supplies chromatography, biochemicals, antibodies and bioprocess reagents globally and competes directly with MoBiTec in chromatography consumables and life science research reagents.
• Lonza Group: Lonza is a major bioprocess and protein expression supplier; its expression systems and bioprocess consumables compete with MoBiTec's Non-E. coli expression and live biotherapeutic production offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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