Cenibra

What Cenibra does

Cenibra GmbH is a Bramsche, Germany-based specialty life-science distributor founded in 2010 that sells, installs, trains, and supports high-value scientific instrumentation across German-speaking and broader European markets. Operating as Cenibra Life Science Solutions with sub-brands 'Looking at Cells' and 'Looking at Layers', the company curates a multi-vendor portfolio rather than manufacturing instruments: Yokogawa CQ1 and CQ3000 confocal imaging cytometers for high-content 2D/3D cell analysis; RareCyte Orion and Orion HT for multiplex spatial biology and spatial proteomics; Cytosurge FluidFM OMNIUM for single-cell nano-surgery; BioNavis MP-SPR Navi series (OTSO, VASA, NAALI, KONTIO, KAURIS, ILVES) with PureKinetics for molecular interaction analysis in crude media; HiSCORE EOS live-cell imaging and HALO COUNTER AI-powered cell counting; plus TELIGHT Q-PHASE, LIVE CODIM, and BQC Redox for adjacent analytical applications. The instrumentation leverages underlying technologies such as Yokogawa's microlense-enhanced dual Nipkow spinning disc, BioNavis' PureKinetics automatic bulk-effect compensation, and deep-learning image analysis for autofocus, segmentation, and morphological quantification.

Cenibra's revenue mechanics rest on three streams: (1) quote-based hardware sales of capital equipment with multi-year contract cadence and application-specific configuration; (2) recurring revenue from consumables, sensors, flow cells, and reagents sold through an online storefront (shop.cenibra.de); and (3) professional services including assay development, on-site/online training, technical support, maintenance, and contract-research measurements from Cenibra's own MP-SPR laboratory. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through a sales-led, expert-consultation motion rather than transactional e-commerce for equipment.

The company's served customer base skews European and academic/research: cited users include the University Clinics Leipzig, IMBA Stem Cell Core Facility Vienna, Fraunhofer ISC, TRON Mainz, RGCC Central Europe GmbH, and HES-SO Valais-Wallis — spanning academic medical centers, research institutes, a stem-cell core facility, an immunotherapy research organization, a drug-development lab, and a point-of-care diagnostics group. Marketing relies on a technical-authority approach (Looking at Science blog, LAS podcast, conference participation) rather than broad-reach advertising, and customers repeatedly cite Cenibra's application support and on-site responsiveness as decisive purchase factors — a positioning consistent with a lean, specialist European distribution business rather than a manufacturer or a scaled platform vendor.

Name

Cenibra

Legal name

Cenibra GmbH

Website

https://cenibra.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cenibra GmbH is a German specialty distributor, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bramsche, that sells, installs, trains, and supports high-value life science instrumentation — including Yokogawa confocal imaging cytometers, BioNavis MP-SPR systems, RareCyte spatial biology platforms, and Cytosurge FluidFM single-cell tools — to European academic, clinical, and translational research customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Instrumentation Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Imaging cytometry instruments
• Surface plasmon resonance
• Confocal microscopy equipment
• Cell analysis systems
• Life science instrumentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bramsche

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific Instrumentation Sales: Sale of high-value imaging cytometry, cell counting, and MP-SPR instruments from partners including Yokogawa, BioNavis, Cytosurge, and RareCyte. Instruments include CQ1, CQ3000 confocal imaging cytometers, FluidFM OMNIUM, MP-SPR Navi series, RareCyte Orion
2. Consumables and Accessories: Sensors, flow cells, reagents and accessories for MP-SPR instruments; consumables for cell counting and imaging systems. Sold through online shop at shop.cenibra.de
3. Service and Contract Research: Assay development, contract measurements, and project services for MP-SPR applications. Includes on-site or online training, technical support, and maintenance services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cenibra distributes and supports advanced life science instrumentation for image-based cell analysis and molecular interaction studies, organized under the 'Looking at Cells' and 'Looking at Layers' portfolios. The company supplies confocal imaging cytometers, cell counting systems, single-cell manipulation platforms, multiplex spatial biology instruments, and multiparametric surface plasmon resonance (MP-SPR) instruments from technology leaders including Yokogawa, BioNavis, Cytosurge, RareCyte, and HiSCORE. In addition to instrument sales and consumables, the company provides expert consultation, application-specific training, assay development, and contract measurement services to life science research customers primarily in Europe.

Product overview

Cenibra Life Science Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of imaging cytometry, cell analysis, and molecular interaction instruments from technology leaders in the USA, Asia, and Europe. The product lineup includes Yokogawa CQ1 and CQ3000 confocal imaging cytometers for high-content analysis of 2D and 3D cell cultures; RareCyte Orion platforms for multiplex spatial biology; FluidFM OMNIUM for single-cell manipulation; EOS and HALO COUNTER for AI-powered cell imaging and counting; and BioNavis MP-SPR Navi instruments (200 OTSO, 210A VASA, 220A NAALI, 400 KONTIO, 410A KAURIS, 420A ILVES) for multiparametric surface plasmon resonance analysis. The portfolio is organized around 'Looking at Cells' (image-based cell analysis) and 'Looking at Layers' (molecular interaction and coating analysis), supported by dedicated software, sensors, flow cells, and service offerings including assay development and contract research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CQ1 Confocal Imaging Cytometer Benchtop high-content analysis system using microlense-enhanced dual Nipkow spinning disc confocal technology for rapid 3D imaging of spheroids, organoids, colonies, and tissue sections with on-the-fly analysis capabilities; targeted at life science research customers.
• CQ3000 Confocal Imaging Cytometer High-content analysis system with water immersion objective options for higher resolution and brightness, designed for medium to large screening campaigns with robotic integration capabilities.
• FluidFM OMNIUM Single-cell nano-surgery platform combining microfluidics and force microscopy for gentle nano-injections, nano-biopsies, and single-cell manipulation while preserving cell viability.
• RareCyte Orion Multiplex tissue imaging platform enabling up to 20 markers in a single run using proprietary multi-epitope detection technology for spatial biology and biomarker analysis without spectral unmixing.
• RareCyte Orion HT Automated high-throughput spatial proteomics platform designed for clinical scale, processing up to 30 slides with fully automatic round-the-clock operation and 20-channel imaging.
• HALO COUNTER AI-powered cell counter using deep learning algorithms for precise counting of mammalian cells, small cells, algae, yeast, and bacteria with no plastic consumables required.
• EOS 1/6 Universal cell imaging and analysis system with deep learning algorithms for high-content live cell analysis inside incubators, supporting 2D cultures and organoid analysis.
• MP-SPR Navi 200 OTSO Entry-level multiparametric surface plasmon resonance instrument with 2 measurement channels and manual sample handling for molecular interaction analysis.
• MP-SPR Navi 210A VASA Flexible 2-channel MP-SPR instrument with automated sample handling for up to 6 samples, optimized for materials science and nanoparticle characterization.
• MP-SPR Navi 220A NAALI High-throughput MP-SPR instrument with automated sample loading from 96 or 384 well plates and up to 4 wavelengths for binding and layer analysis.
• MP-SPR Navi 400 KONTIO 4-channel MP-SPR instrument designed for cell-based interactions under physiologically relevant conditions using complex cell culture media and matrices.
• MP-SPR Navi 410A KAURIS 4-channel MP-SPR with automated sample handling for up to 7 samples, optimized for binding measurements in low throughput with serum compatibility.
• MP-SPR Navi 420A ILVES High-throughput MP-SPR instrument with 4-channel fluidics and 96/384 well autosampling for molecular interaction studies with minimal dead volumes.
• BQC Redox System Redox measurement system for rapid determination of redox values in biological samples.
• MP-SPR Assay Development and Contract Research Services Assay development, contract measurements, and project services for MP-SPR applications, including on-site or online training, technical support, and maintenance services, provided from Cenibra's laboratory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Publication-grade imaging data generation is faster and more efficient
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BioNaviscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for distribution and support of BioNavis MP-SPR (Multiparametric Surface Plasmon Resonance) instruments in German-speaking and other European markets. Cenibra provides sales, installation, training, and ongoing technical support for the MP-SPR Navi instrument family including OTSO, VASA, NAALI, KONTIO, KAURIS, and ILVES models. Cenibra also offers MP-SPR service measurements and assay development from their laboratory.
• YokogawacoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for Yokogawa Cell Voyager CQ1 and CQ3000 Confocal Imaging Cytometers. These high-content imaging systems are part of Cenibra's 'Looking at Cells' portfolio, supported by dedicated product specialists and comprehensive training services.
• CytosurgecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for FluidFM OMNIUM single-cell nano-surgery platform. Cenibra provides sales, installation, training and application support for FluidFM technology enabling single-cell injection, biopsy, and manipulation applications.
• RareCytecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for RareCyte Orion spatial biology platform enabling highly multiplexed fluorescence imaging and biomarker analysis. Cenibra also distributes the Orion HT high-throughput variant for clinical-scale spatial proteomics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Molecular Devices (Danaher): High-content imaging competitor with the ImageXpress Micro and similar confocal imaging cytometry systems, serving the same academic and biotech research customers with overlapping use cases in 3D cell culture, organoids and HCS workflows.
• SPT Labtech: UK-headquartered specialist in cell biology automation, liquid handling and high-content screening instrumentation, serving academic and biotech labs with overlapping workflows to those served by Cenibra's imaging and cell-counting lines.
• Reichert Technologies (AMETEK): Established SPR instrument maker (SRU Biosystems / Reichert SPR systems) competing in the same molecular-interaction analysis market as BioNavis MP-SPR. Direct product overlap with Cenibra's Looking at Layers portfolio.
• Nanion Technologies: Germany-based developer of label-free interaction analysis instruments (SPR, impedance). Competes head-to-head with BioNavis MP-SPR (which Cenibra distributes) for similar biophysics and drug-discovery customers in Europe.
• Berthold Technologies: Germany-based specialty lab-instruments company selling detection, luminescence, and cell-analysis instruments. Comparable as a similarly sized German specialist reaching the same European research-customer base.
• Yokogawa Electric (Life Science / Cell Voyager): Yokogawa manufactures the CQ1 and CQ3000 confocal imaging cytometers that Cenibra distributes in Europe. They are simultaneously Cenibra's most important principal and a potential direct-sales competitor in imaging cytometry — the closest functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Techne: Broad life-science tools and reagents supplier that combines instruments, consumables and assay services across many of the same research customers, including spatial biology and cell analysis segments where Cenibra is active.
• PerkinElmer / Revvity: Major life-science and diagnostics instrumentation incumbent with high-content imaging, cell analysis and biophysics products overlapping Cenibra's portfolio across a broader range of geographies and applications.
• Leica Microsystems (Danaher): Major microscopy and confocal imaging vendor that competes in cell imaging and 3D cell-culture workflows overlapping with the CQ1 and CQ3000 imaging cytometers sold by Cenibra.
• Carl Zeiss Microscopy: Global microscopy and imaging incumbent with high-content, confocal and super-resolution systems that compete in many of the same customer labs that buy Yokogawa CQ1/CQ3000 through Cenibra.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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