Attomol

What Attomol does

Attomol GmbH is a privately held German molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Bronkow (OT Lipten), Brandenburg, with over 30 highly qualified employees. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products for laboratory medicine professionals, organized around three core technology platforms: molecular genetics (Quicktype allele-specific PCR, Realtime LT real-time PCR with LoopTag probes, Realtime TM real-time PCR with hydrolysis probes); immunodiagnostics (strip-based Autoantibody Lineassay and bead-based Autoantibody Beadassay using size- and fluorescence-coded microparticles); and nucleic acid sample preparation (the patented Attosorb system enabling direct PCR in extraction microplates). Supporting hardware consists of the Caleidoscan 100 and Caleidoscan 300 automated fluorescence imagers and the Caleidopro analysis software, which automates image processing and LIMS data transfer.

The portfolio spans more than 15 test kits covering thrombophilia (Factor II, Factor V Leiden, MTHFR, PAI-1), autoimmune diagnostics (ANA, anti-phospholipid, anti-ganglioside), infectious disease serology (Borrelia, Yersinia), pharmacogenetics (HLA-B*27, haemochromatosis), and metabolism (lactose intolerance), with patents granted for the Antikörper Beadassay, Attosorb DNA extraction (Patent EP23209142), and Antibody Avidity Testing by Melting Curve Analysis. The company is EN ISO 13485:2016 certified and achieved its first EU IVDR (Regulation 2017/746) certification in May 2024 under notified body CE0197 for the majority of its products.

The business model is a direct-sales, contact-based pricing structure targeting laboratory medicine professionals in Germany, with personal consultation, downloadable product catalogs, and trade fair participation (MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf). Revenue is generated through one-time sales of diagnostic test kits, instruments, and software, supplemented by service testing offerings such as antibody melting curve determination for research customers. The company collaborates with regional research institutions including BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, TU Dresden, and Charité Berlin through the BioResponse e.V. association, and has secured public R&D grants from BMBF and BMWi. Owner-management by Dr. Werner Lehmann and Bettina Lehmann, absence of external institutional investors, and consistent customer satisfaction ratings (Service 1.17, Products 1.46, Delivery 1.08 on the German grading scale) characterize a stable, niche specialty diagnostics business.

Name

Attomol

Legal name

Attomol GmbH

Website

https://attomol.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Attomol is a privately held German molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and distributes patented IVD test kits, multiplex bead assays, and fluorescence imaging instruments for laboratory medicine professionals in Germany, operating from Brandenburg with over 30 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Molecular Diagnostics

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Chemistry & Hematology Diagnostics (automated analyzers, blood testing) (HLAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Molecular diagnostics
• In vitro diagnostics
• PCR test kits
• Autoantibody detection
• DNA extraction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronkow

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Products Manufacturing and Distribution: Attomol develops, manufactures, and distributes reliable and patented diagnostic products including PCR-based test kits (Quicktype, Realtime LT, Realtime TM), multiplex Beadassays, strip-based Lineassays, nucleic acid extraction systems (Attosorb), and fluorescence imaging devices (Caleidoscan) and software (Caleidopro). Products are sold to laboratory medicine professionals.
2. Service Testing: Company offers determination of antibody melting curves as a service, e.g. in the research sector, using their proprietary technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Attomol develops, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of in vitro diagnostic products built on proprietary PCR (Quicktype, Realtime LT, Realtime TM), multiplex bead/line immunoassay, and DNA extraction (Attosorb) platforms, supported by Caleidoscan fluorescence imaging devices and Caleidopro analysis software. Products cover thrombophilia, genetic disorders, autoimmune diagnostics, infectious disease serology, and pharmacogenetics, and are sold to laboratory medicine professionals under IVDR (EU 2017/746) and EN ISO 13485:2016 certifications.

Product overview

Attomol is a molecular diagnostics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of in vitro diagnostic products organized around three core technology platforms: molecular genetics (Quicktype, Realtime LT, Realtime TM), immunodiagnostics (Lineassay, Beadassay), and nucleic acid extraction (Attosorb). The Quicktype platform provides allele-specific PCR with gel electrophoresis, while Realtime LT offers real-time PCR with melting curve analysis using LoopTag probes, and Realtime TM uses hydrolysis probes for TaqMan-style detection. These molecular diagnostics products cover thrombophilia (Factor II, Factor V Leiden, MTHFR, PAI-1), pharmacogenetics (Haemochromatosis, HLA-B*27), metabolism (Lactose Intolerance), and peri-implantitis testing. The Lineassay strip-based format enables multiplex autoantibody detection (Anti-Phospholipid, Anti-Ganglioside), while the Beadassay platform uses fluorescence-coded microparticles in microtiter plates for high-throughput multiplex antibody detection (ANA, Anti-Borrelia, Anti-Yersinia). Supporting hardware includes the Caleidoscan 100/300 automated fluorescence imagers and Caleidopro analysis software. DNA extraction is handled by the Attosorb system, which enables direct PCR in extraction plates. Products are certified under EN ISO 13485:2016 and EU IVDR 2017/746.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• attomol® Quicktype: Allele-specific PCR technology with gel evaluation for identification of polymorphisms in human diagnostics
• attomol® Realtime LT
• attomol® Realtime TM
• attomol® Attosorb
• attomol® Autoantibody Lineassay
• attomol® Autoantibody Beadassay
• attomol® Caleidoscan
• attomol® Caleidopro

Products and services

• attomol® Quicktype Allele-specific PCR test kits for identification of polymorphisms in human diagnostics; supports manual and automatic evaluation with minimal hands-on time for laboratory medicine professionals.
• attomol® Realtime LT Real-time PCR kits with melting curve analysis using LoopTag probes; a single PCR protocol works for all parameters and produces certain genotyping results, suitable for LightCycler 1.x, 2.0, and 480 instruments.
• attomol® Realtime TM Real-time PCR kits with hydrolysis probes (TaqMan-style) that deliver uncomplicated genotyping via scatter plots, with wide device compatibility across multiple real-time PCR cyclers.
• attomol® Attosorb Patented DNA extraction system in which DNA from EDTA or citrate blood binds directly to PCR microplate cavities, enabling PCR amplification in the same vessel and eliminating a separate extraction step; compatible with all TM 2 and LT kits.
• attomol® Autoantibody Lineassay Strip-based multiplex immunoassay technology for detection of autoantibodies, offering easy test installation in a teststrip format with low equipment costs.
• attomol® Autoantibody Beadassay Bead-based multiplex immunoassay in microtiter plate format using fluorescence- and size-coded microparticles; software-based evaluation provides high sensitivity and specificity for simultaneous antibody detection.
• attomol® Caleidoscan 100 Automated fluorescence imager with three measuring channels for imaging fluorescent microobjects; evaluates a 96-well microplate in approximately 15 minutes with a large linear measuring range and high precision.
• attomol® Caleidoscan 300 Advanced fluorescence imager with integrated Caleidoamp 100 thermocycler for real-time monitoring of fluorescence- and size-encoded microparticles; evaluates 32 wells in approximately 5 minutes and supports PCR Beadassay, Avidity Beadassay, and Single Fluorescence Molecule Detection.
• attomol® Caleidopro 1.0 Software for automatic digital processing of fluorescence images, including extraction of measured values, report generation, and LIMS data transfer; supports evaluation of Beadassays with up to 18 parameters, fluorescence measurements, bacteria counting, and microscopic image assembly.
• attomol® Factor II 20210G>A Tests Molecular diagnostic test kits for detection of the prothrombin 20210G>A mutation for thrombophilia diagnosis, available in Quicktype, Realtime LT, and Realtime TM 2 formats.
• attomol® Factor V Leiden Tests Molecular diagnostic test kits for detection of the Factor V Leiden (1691G>A) mutation for thrombophilia diagnosis, available in Quicktype, Realtime LT, and Realtime TM 2 formats.
• attomol® MTHFR Tests Molecular diagnostic test kits for detection of MTHFR 677C>T and 1298A>C polymorphisms used in hyperhomocysteinaemia diagnosis, available in multiple technology formats.
• attomol® PAI-1 Tests Molecular diagnostic test kits for detection of the PAI-1 4G/5G polymorphism used in thrombophilia risk assessment, available in multiple real-time PCR formats.
• attomol® Lactose Intolerance Tests Genetic test kits for detection of the lactose intolerance-associated -13910C>T mutation, including standard and Duplex variants for simultaneous polymorphism detection.
• attomol® Haemochromatosis Tests Genetic test kits for detection of HFE gene mutations (C282Y and H63D) for hereditary haemochromatosis diagnosis, available as single and duplex assays.
• attomol® HLA-B*27 Tests Genetic test kits for HLA-B*27 allele detection to support diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis, available in Quicktype and real-time PCR formats.
• attomol® Titanium Peri-Implantitis Realtime TM 2 Real-time PCR test kit for genetic risk factors of titanium-induced peri-implantitis, detecting IL-1A, IL-1B, and IL-1RN polymorphisms (3 x 48 reactions).
• attomol® Attosorb 3x96 Automated DNA extraction kit for 3 x 96 reactions from EDTA, citrate, or heparin blood; enables PCR directly in the extraction plate with short incubation times and integration with liquid handling systems such as Myra (BMS).
• attomol® Attosorb 96 Manual DNA extraction kit for 96 reactions from EDTA or citrate blood, compatible with attomol Realtime TM 2 and LT kits.
• attomol® Anti-Phospholipid-IgG/M Lineassay 3 Manual strip test for qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against 9 phospholipid antigens including cardiolipin, phosphatidylserine, and annexin V for anti-phospholipid syndrome diagnosis.
• attomol® Anti-Ganglioside-IgG/M Lineassay 6 Manual strip test for qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against 11 gangliosides for the differential diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies.
• attomol® ANA-IgG Beadassay 1 Bead-based assay for detection of antinuclear IgG antibodies (ANA) as a confirmation test in autoimmune diagnostics; 96 determinations per kit, for research use only (RUO).
• attomol® Anti-Borrelia-IgG/IgM Beadassay 1 Bead-based assays for detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against Borrelia antigens, used in the serological diagnosis of Lyme disease.
• attomol® Anti-Yersinia-IgG/IgA Beadassay 1 Bead-based assays for detection of IgG and IgA antibodies against Yersinia enterocolitica antigens used in serological differential diagnostics.
• Antibody Avidity Service Testing Contract service using the Caleidoscan 300 platform to determine antibody melting curves for research and development customers, leveraging Attomol's proprietary avidity testing technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction grades: Service 1.17, Products 1.46, Delivery 1.08 (German school grading scale where 1=best)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DiagnostikNet|BB e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Network founded in 2007 offering services and flexible product solutions for production of diagnostics along entire value chain. Beyond medical diagnostics and research, also covers food, agriculture and environment applications. Stands for combined competence of highly innovative member companies and internationally renowned research institutes from all areas of in-vitro diagnostics in Berlin-Brandenburg.
• BioResponse e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology companies, diagnostic service providers, research and educational institutions from Lower Lusatia and surrounding regions joined the BioResponse association to bundle multidisciplinary expertise in multiparameter diagnostics core competence. The research association developed the vision of a Competence Centre for Multiparameter Diagnostics in Lower Lusatia.
• BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg (Brandenburg Technical University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith about 10,000 students, it is the second largest university and only technical university in Brandenburg. Achieves high recognition regionally, nationally, and internationally. Cooperates with partner universities in Germany and abroad, and collaborates with regional SMEs and large global corporations in research.
• Gesundheitscampus PotsdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers training in Medical Technology for Laboratory Analytics (MTL). Attomol supports these trainings by offering internships that MTL students can complete.
• ZIM Project Partners (BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and TU Dresden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMWi-funded ZIM project 'Development and validation of reagent systems for rheumatism bead assay' in cooperation with BTU Cottbus Senftenberg and TU Dresden. Funding code ZF4424701AJ7.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life science and clinical diagnostics company with major offerings in immunoassay, autoantibody, and molecular diagnostics consumables and instruments. Comparable as a broad-line IVD incumbent whose autoimmune and bead-based assay portfolios overlap with Attomol's Beadassay/Lineassay products.
• Sekisui Diagnostics: Global diagnostics company with clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and molecular offerings. Comparable as a larger diagnostics supplier covering overlap areas like thrombophilia and autoimmune testing across routine and specialty lab settings.
• Euroimmun (PerkinElmer): Major European autoimmune and infectious-disease diagnostics company, now part of Revvity/PerkinElmer. Directly adjacent in multiplex autoantibody and bead-based assay menus, addressing the same laboratory customer base but at significantly larger scale and broader menu breadth.
• R-Biopharm AG: Mid-sized German IVD manufacturer with a broader portfolio across clinical diagnostics, food, and feed safety testing. Comparable as a privately held German diagnostics company with PCR and immunoassay products addressing similar laboratory end-markets, though with a wider menu and global reach.
• Binding Site (Thermo Fisher Scientific): Specialty diagnostics company specializing in protein and antibody diagnostics, now part of Thermo Fisher. Comparable in autoimmune and immunology-focused IVD assays serving hospital and reference laboratories, with deeper menu and global reach.
• Analytik Jena AG: German manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments and molecular diagnostics products (PCR, sample prep). Comparable in PCR workflow equipment and reagents, with a much broader product portfolio and international footprint than Attomol's Caleidoscan line.

Direct peers

• GA Generic Assays GmbH: Germany-based autoimmune diagnostics specialist focused on differential diagnosis, located in Dahlewitz near Berlin. Directly comparable as a small, privately held IVD developer with overlapping autoantibody assays and an explicit partnership relationship with Attomol via DiagnostikNet|BB.
• Seramun Diagnostica GmbH: German IVD manufacturer of microplate-based immunoassays and bead-based multiplex tests for infectious and autoimmune serology. Directly comparable as a small Germany-based developer of bead and line immunoassays serving laboratory medicine professionals.
• AESKU.Diagnostics GmbH: Germany-based IVD specialist developing autoantibody diagnostic kits and automated platforms. Comparable as a mid-sized European autoimmune and infectious-disease diagnostics competitor targeting similar laboratory customers with ELISA and bead-based assays.
• MEDIPAN GmbH: Founded 1992 and located south of Berlin, MEDIPAN develops and distributes radioactive and non-radioactive in-vitro test kits for autoimmune and related diseases. Directly comparable as a German SME IVD manufacturer in autoimmune diagnostics, already an Attomol partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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