Biotecgen

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Biotecgen (Biotecnología y Genética S.A.S.) is a Colombian biotechnology and genetics company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bogotá, operating as an IPS (health services institution) with three physical locations in Bogotá and Cali. The company runs a clinical laboratory and a multi-vertical genetics practice spanning human health (hereditary disease testing, reproductive genetics, neonatal screening, pharmacogenomics, oncogenetics including liquid biopsy, and neurogenetics), agricultural genomics (livestock, equine, buffalo, porcine, pets, and crop genetics), and a direct-to-consumer pet genetics brand (BIOPETGEN). Underlying technology platforms include Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), MLPA, CGH-array, PCR, and FISH, supported by an in-house computational biology unit providing multi-omic analysis for exome, genome, transcriptome, and single-cell sequencing with personalized workflows validated against international quality standards and average turnaround of 4 days for complex samples. The business model is professional services-based B2B (clinical lab and diagnostic testing billed to EPS/IPS healthcare provider networks including Sanitas, Salud Total, Grupo Sura, Colmédica, and Instituto Roosevelt) combined with B2C channels (BIOPETGEN e-commerce via PayU Latam, direct-to-patient booking through WhatsApp and cocodigital.co), plus ancillary genetic medicine consultations and agribusiness services. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, holds five Colombian Ministry of Health habilitations, operates proprietary LIMS/results portals (Biosoftgen, BGBNGFB), and is led by a Scientific Director, Clinical Laboratory Director, and Director of Value Relations.

Name

Biotecgen

Legal name

Biotecnología y Genética S.A.S.

Website

https://biotecgen.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biotecgen is a Colombian clinical laboratory and genetics company offering 3,500+ genetic and molecular tests across human health, agricultural genomics, and consumer pet genetics, serving EPS/IPS healthcare networks, individual patients, and agribusiness clients from facilities in Bogotá and Cali using NGS, MLPA, CGH-array, PCR, and FISH platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Genetic Testing Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Molecular & Genetic Testing (Breed, Hereditary Disease, Oncology) (HLAMADAE)

Keywords

• Genetic testing services
• Molecular diagnostics laboratory
• Clinical genomic testing
• Agrogenomics services
• Pet genetic testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Laboratory Services: Laboratory diagnostic services including basic and specialized clinical tests, molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, and genetic testing for human health conditions
2. Genetic Testing Services: Comprehensive genetic testing including cancer genetics (hereditary and sporadic), reproductive genetics, neonatal screening, pharmacogenomics, and predictive genetics
3. Medical Consultations: Specialized genetic medicine consultations, family genetic counseling, pre-conception counseling, and multidisciplinary tumor boards
4. Pet Genetics (BIOPETGEN): Consumer genetic testing kits for pets (dogs and cats) including health screening, breed identification, and ancestry testing
5. Agricultural Genomics: Genetic testing services for livestock (bovine, equine, porcine), buffalo, and crops including paternity testing, genetic improvement, and commercial gene markers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biotecgen is a Colombian biotechnology and genetics company that operates a clinical laboratory and specialized genetics service delivering diagnostic testing, molecular diagnostics, and genetic analysis across human health, agrogenomics, and pet genetics. Services include NGS-based hereditary cancer, cardiac, neuro, neonatal, reproductive, and pharmacogenomic panels, plus dedicated pet genetic test kits (BIOPETGEN), agricultural genotyping for livestock and crops, bioinformatics analysis, and certified genetic counseling.

Product overview

Biotecgen SAS is a Colombian biotechnology and genetics company headquartered in Bogotá with over 15 years of experience, operating as a specialized health services institution offering diagnostic support through clinical laboratory and genetics services. Its product portfolio is organized into five interconnected service lines: (1) Línea Humana — human health genetics covering clinical laboratory, molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, genetic testing for hereditary diseases, reproductive medicine, newborn screening, pharmacogenomics, cancer genetics, and specialized genetic consultations; (2) Línea Agrogenómica — agricultural genomics including animal genetics (livestock: cattle, buffalo, horses, pigs; domestic: dogs, cats) and plant genetics (crop improvement, plant genomics, molecular biology); (3) Biología Computacional — computational biology service providing bioinformatics analysis of omics data (genomes, exomes, transcriptomes, arrays, panels, genes) for both human health and agrogenomics; (4) Program suite — branded preventive genomic medicine programs including Babysafe (newborn screening), Cardio Scan (cardiogenetics), Cancer Prevention (oncogenetics), Neuroelection BTG (neurogenetics), Estudio de genes accionables (actionable genes), Programa integral de familias (family genetic program), Bioconceptional (preconception genetics), Pruebas genéticas wellness y ancestría (wellness/ancestry), and BIOPETGEN pet genetic kit; and (5) Asesoramiento genético (genetic counseling) providing pre-test and post-test genetic counseling and specialized medical genetics consultations. The company operates proprietary laboratory platforms (Biosoftgen, Athenea results portal) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification plus multiple healthcare habilitations, with over 3,500 available tests across NGS, MLPA, CGH-array, PCR, FISH, and other molecular platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOPETGEN: Genetic testing kit for pets (dogs and cats)
• Biosoftgen
• BGBNGFB

Products and services

• Línea Humana (Human Health Genetics) Human health genetics service line covering clinical laboratory testing, molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases (syphilis, tuberculosis, hepatitis B/C, COVID, HPV, HIV), genetic testing for hereditary diseases, reproductive medicine, newborn screening, pharmacogenomics, cancer genetics (liquid biopsy, hereditary cancer, sporadic cancer, pathology, molecular tests), and specialized genetic consultation services. Designed for healthcare providers (EPS/IPS), specialists, and individual patients.
• Línea Agrogenómica (Agrogenomics) Agrogenomics service line providing animal genetics (livestock: cattle, buffalo, horses, pigs; domestic: dogs, cats) and plant genetics (crop improvement, plant molecular biology, plant genomics, DNA extraction methods, variety identification) laboratory services and genomic analysis. Includes livestock paternity, identity verification, breed certification, commercial gene markers, and population studies.
• Biología Computacional (Computational Biology / Bioinformatics) Computational biology service providing bioinformatics analysis of omics data for human health and agrogenomics, processing complex genetic samples in approximately 4 days. Covers exome, genome, transcriptome, single-cell sequencing data, and arrays, with personalized, optimized analysis workflows reviewed by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, microbiologists, and computational biologists.
• Genética de bienestar (Wellness Genetics) Wellness genetics service offering personal well-being genetic tests for individuals, supporting health optimization, nutrition, and lifestyle decisions based on personal genetic profile.
• Biosoftgen Laboratory information management and patient results portal platform used by Biotecgen for managing genetic test orders and delivering results to patients and healthcare providers.
• Pruebas genéticas wellness y ancestría Wellness and ancestry genetic testing program enabling individuals to understand their genetic predispositions for health optimization and discover ancestral composition for personal well-being decisions.
• Babysafe — Tamizaje Neonatal Newborn screening program combining biochemical and molecular panels to detect genetic and metabolic disorders in newborns early, with a molecular panel analyzing 256 genes across metabolic, hematologic, auditory, cardiac, immunologic, pediatric cancer, and epilepsy conditions.
• Cardio Scan — Cardiogenética Cardiogenetics program for hereditary heart disease detection using a 100-gene NGS panel covering hereditary cardiomyopathies and channelopathies, with clinical lab tests (glucose, lipid profile, creatinine, BNP), ECG, echocardiogram, and multidisciplinary genetics-cardiology consultation for positive cases.
• Cancer Prevention — Oncogenética Oncogenetics cancer prevention program offering molecular, clinical, and imaging diagnostics for breast, prostate, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers. Includes hereditary cancer panel (NGS), liquid biopsy, tumor molecular profiling, and immunohistochemistry. Targets healthy individuals, affected patients, and those with family history of hereditary cancer.
• Neuroelection BTG — Neurogenética Neurogenetics program for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and dementia risk assessment using a 61-gene NGS panel, with optional clinical laboratory tests and neurologist consultation. Targets patients with personal or family history of neurodegenerative conditions.
• Estudio de genes accionables Actionable genes study program applying ACMG SF v3.0 (2021) guidelines with a 73-gene NGS panel for incidental findings in asymptomatic individuals, enabling pre-symptomatic risk assessment and preventive medical follow-up planning, with pre- and post-test genetic counseling.
• Programa integral de familias con condiciones genéticas Comprehensive family genetic conditions program offering family-specific mutation testing, genetic counseling (pre- and post-test), carrier status determination, reproductive options, and risk assessment for families with known pathogenic genetic variants.
• Bioconceptional — Medicina Genética Preconcepcional Preconception genetic medicine program for couples planning pregnancy, offering carrier screening panels (47 genes, 330 genes, or expanded actionable disease panels), karyotyping, hemoglobin electrophoresis, infectious disease screening (STORCH+HIV), semen analysis, hormonal profile, and genetic counseling to assess autosomal recessive and X-linked disease risk in offspring.
• BIOPETGEN — Kit Genético para Mascotas Direct-to-consumer pet genetic test kit for dogs and cats covering 136 canine diseases and 18 breed traits, and 42 feline disorders and 22 traits. Uses DNA extracted from hair bulb, semen, or blood samples. Sold online through the Biotecgen website with PayU Latam payment processing.
• Asesoramiento genético Genetic counseling service covering pre- and post-test genetic counseling, family genetic counseling, and specialized medical genetics consultations delivered by certified medical geneticists. Supports patients and families in interpreting test scope, prognostic implications, treatment options, and reproductive decisions related to genetic conditions.
• Panel de rasgos y trastornos caninos AgriSeq Canine trait and disorder array panel (AgriSeq) providing genetic information on predisposition to health conditions, physical traits, and behavioral and performance characteristics in dogs. Identifies 42 genetic disorders and 22 clinically important traits using non-invasive DNA sampling.
• Genotipificación animal y filiación biológica Animal genotyping and biological parentage testing service using STR or SNP genetic markers following ISAG standards. Available for cattle, horses, and buffalo, supporting identity verification, pedigree confirmation, breeding program success (IVF, embryo transfer, artificial insemination), and livestock theft investigations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sample processing completed in average 4 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Natera: US-based genetic testing company with strength in reproductive genetics (Vistara, Panorama NIPT, Empower carrier screening) and oncology (Signatera). Established incumbent with comparable reproductive and oncology genetic test menus.
• Myriad Genetics: US-based clinical genetics company specializing in hereditary cancer testing (BRACAnalysis, myRisk), prenatal screening, and pharmacogenomics. Established incumbent with overlapping Cancer Prevention, Bioconceptional, and pharmacogenomics programs.
• Eurofins Genomics: Global genomics services provider within the Eurofins network offering DNA sequencing, genotyping, and bioinformatics for human, animal, and agricultural applications. Comparable across all three of Biotecgen's service lines (human, agrogenomics, computational biology).
• Wisdom Panel (Mars Petcare): Pet genetic testing brand owned by Mars Petcare offering breed identification and health screening for dogs and cats via D2C kits. Direct overlap with BIOPETGEN's pet genetic kit offering; broader scale and global distribution.
• Invitae (Labcorp Genetics): US-based clinical genetic testing company (now part of Labcorp) offering broad NGS panels across hereditary cancer, cardiovascular, reproductive, and rare disease. Broad incumbent comparable in test menu breadth to Biotecgen's full clinical genetics portfolio.

Direct peers

• MedGenome: India-based clinical genomics company offering NGS-based genetic testing, reproductive genetics, oncology, and rare disease diagnostics across emerging markets. Closest comparable to Biotecgen in scale, emerging-market positioning, and broad test menu spanning clinical specialties.
• Centogene: Germany-based clinical genomics laboratory providing rare disease diagnostics, genetic testing, and bioinformatics. Direct peer to Biotecgen's human clinical genetics service line (Línea Humana) with comparable NGS panel approach and international quality standards.
• Neogen Corporation: US-based animal genomics and food safety testing company offering genetic evaluation, parentage testing, and trait panels for livestock (cattle, equine, porcine). Directly comparable to Biotecgen's Línea Agrogenómica animal genetics services and BIOPETGEN pet testing.
• Igenomix (Vitrolife): Reproductive genetics laboratory offering preconception carrier screening, NIPT, PGT, and preconception panels. Direct overlap with Biotecgen's Bioconceptional preconception program and reproductive genetics offering.

Regional players

• Mendelics Análise Genômica: Brazil's largest clinical genetics laboratory offering NGS-based hereditary cancer, reproductive, and rare disease testing. Regional Latin American peer serving similar customer segments (healthcare providers, patients) from a neighboring market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biotecgen
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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