Cultek
Cultek is a Spain-based specialized distributor of life science laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents, representing over 25 international brands and serving research laboratories, diagnostic facilities, and industrial customers across the Iberian market as part of the Dutscher Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersSan Fernando De Henares, Spain
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Cultek does
Cultek (legal name: CULTEK, SLU) is a Spain-based specialized distributor of life science laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents, headquartered in San Fernando de Henares, Madrid. Founded in 1976 and operating with 51–100 employees, the company functions as the Spanish-market arm of the Dutscher Group, a diversified European laboratory distribution conglomerate. Cultek represents more than 25 international brands across cell biology, molecular biology, protein biology, diagnostics, industrial applications, and instrumental techniques categories, including Corning Life Sciences, Cytiva, Eppendorf, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Lonza, Analytik Jena, Horizon Discovery, and Bioskryb Genomics.
The company's product portfolio spans core distribution lines such as cell culture media and consumables, PCR/qPCR reagents, nucleic acid purification kits, gene editing tools (CRISPR), fetal bovine serum, laboratory freezers, centrifuges, pipettes, and analytical instruments. Featured products include the MagnetaPure 96 automated DNA/RNA/protein extraction system and the HOMEX 7 tissue homogenizer. The technology stack is primarily a Magento-based e-commerce platform (cultek.com) supporting registered-user accounts, personalized pricing, budget request workflows, and PunchOut integration for enterprise procurement systems, complemented by a field sales force for personalized account management and technical support.
Cultek's business model is fundamentally transactional distribution: revenue is generated through one-time product sales at retail prices (PVP) with personalized discounts for registered accounts, complemented by technical support and repair services. The company serves three primary segments: research laboratories (academic and institutional use cases across cell, molecular, and protein biology), diagnostic facilities (human, food, veterinary, and plant diagnostics), and industrial customers (bioprocessing, environmental control, and sample storage). Go-to-market combines direct e-commerce, field sales, email marketing, scientific event participation, and webinars. Geographic scope is concentrated in Spain, with shipping extensions to the Canary Islands and Portugal.
Cultek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cultek
- Legal name
- CULTEK, SLU
- Website
- https://cultek.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Cultek is a Spain-based specialized distributor of life science laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents, representing over 25 international brands and serving research laboratories, diagnostic facilities, and industrial customers across the Iberian market as part of the Dutscher Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cultek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laboratory Equipment Distribution
- SIC
- Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)
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Where Cultek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Fernando De Henares
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Cultek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Distribution: Cultek generates revenue through the distribution of laboratory equipment and consumables from internationally recognized brands including Corning, Cytiva, Eppendorf, Lonza, and others. Products span cell biology, molecular biology, protein biology, diagnostics, and instrumental techniques categories.
- E-commerce Sales: Online sales through www.cultek.com with registered user accounts, budget request functionality, and promotional offerings. Prices are displayed as retail prices (PVP) with personalized pricing available for logged-in customers.
- Technical Services: Technical support, service PunchOut capabilities, and repair services for equipment. The company handles equipment service requests and provides scientific support to customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard retail pricing for non-registered users |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Registered customer accounts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Cultek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cultek distributes laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents from more than 25 international life science brands (including Corning, Cytiva, Eppendorf, Lonza, Thermo Fisher) for cell biology, molecular biology, protein biology, diagnostics, and instrumental techniques. The company operates an e-commerce storefront at cultek.com and provides direct sales, technical support, and equipment service to research, diagnostic, and industrial laboratories in Spain.
Product overview
Cultek is a life sciences distributor and e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor representing over 27 international scientific brands including Corning, Cytiva, Eppendorf, Lonza, and others. Their product portfolio is organized into six main categories: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Protein Biology, Diagnostics, Industry, and Instrumental Techniques. Featured products include the MagnetaPure 96 automated nucleic acid extraction system and HOMEX 7 tissue homogenizer. The company also distributes specialized products like Matrigel Matrix for 3D cell culture, fetal bovine serum (FBS) from various origins, and various CRISPR-Cas9 and gene editing reagents. Cultek provides an e-commerce platform with account management, quotation requests, and promotional offerings for research laboratories, diagnostic facilities, and industrial users in Spain.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MagnetaPure 96 Automated DNA, RNA, and protein extraction system based on magnetic bead technology that processes blood, cell, and tissue samples at high speed without cross-contamination or reagent carryover. Sold to molecular biology and genomics laboratories.
- HOMEX 7 Tissue homogenizer designed for plant tissue sample preparation prior to ELISA and PCR analysis. Samples are processed inside sealed extraction bags, eliminating cross-contamination and the need for washing between samples. Sold to plant diagnostic and molecular biology laboratories.
- Bioscreen G Pro Automated microbiological growth monitoring system designed to provide maximum flexibility for microbiological studies and strict hypoxia assays. Sold to microbiology research and quality control laboratories.
- NucleoSpin Blood QuickPure Rapid DNA extraction kit that enables DNA isolation from blood samples in minutes for molecular biology and diagnostic workflows. Sold to clinical, diagnostic, and research laboratories.
- Horizon Controls (Quality Control Products) Horizon Discovery quality control reagents distributed with promotional pricing for diagnostic and molecular biology applications. Sold to laboratories performing genetic testing and assay validation.
Companies that use Cultek
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Cultek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Cultek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Dutscher GroupcoreCultek is part of Dutscher Group, a European distributor of laboratory equipment and consumables for life sciences. This parent company relationship provides Cultek with access to international supply chains and shared best practices.
- Analytik JenacoreCultek distributes PCR and qPCR instruments from Analytik Jena, including products for automated PCR workflows.
- Bioskryb GenomicscoreCultek distributes single-cell genomics products from Bioskryb including ResolveDNA and ResolveOME platforms for multiomic analysis.
- Corning Life SciencescoreCultek distributes Corning's cell culture products including Matrigel, HYPER technology, 3D cell culture plates, Matribot bioprinter, and related consumables.
- CytivacoreCultek distributes Cytiva products including fetal bovine serum (FBS) from various origins, cell culture sera, and related consumables.
- EppendorfcoreCultek distributes Eppendorf laboratory equipment including centrifuges, pipettes, and consumables.
- Horizon DiscoverycoreCultek distributes Horizon Discovery products including CRISPR reagents, Edit-R synthetic sgRNA, and related genome editing tools.
- LonzacoreCultek distributes Lonza products including MycoAlert mycoplasma detection assays and transfection reagents.
- Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreCultek distributes Thermo Fisher products including molecular biology reagents and laboratory equipment.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights5 records
Cultek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Dutscher Group: Parent group and broader European life science distribution platform; not a customer-facing competitor but the strategic and operational parent that shapes Cultek's positioning, supplier relationships and capital allocation.
Direct peers
- Quimigen: Spanish distributor of laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables serving research, clinical and industrial customers — directly comparable go-to-market model and customer base in Spain.
- Starlab International: European manufacturer and distributor of laboratory consumables (pipette tips, tubes, liquid handling) serving research customers across Europe — comparable customer base and product overlap with Cultek's consumables distribution business.
- Carl Roth: German-based European life science and laboratory chemicals supplier with broad catalog across molecular biology, cell biology and instrumental techniques — directly comparable product mix and distribution model.
- Labbox Laboratory Supplies: Spain-headquartered laboratory supplies distributor offering consumables, equipment and reagents across similar life science categories; competes directly with Cultek for Spanish research and diagnostic customers.
- Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific): The world's largest lab supplies distributor and a Cultek supplier; competes head-to-head in Spanish research and industrial accounts through Fisher's own catalog and e-commerce platform, often directly with the same OEMs Cultek distributes.
- Avantor (VWR): Global laboratory supplies distributor with deep presence in Europe including Spain, offering equipment, chemicals, consumables and services to research and industrial labs — directly comparable to Cultek's distribution business across overlapping product categories.
Broad incumbents
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life science research and clinical diagnostics manufacturer with direct sales in Spain across molecular biology and protein research — overlaps with Cultek's portfolio and competes in mid-market research accounts.
- Sigma-Aldrich (Merck Life Science): Global life science chemicals, reagents and consumables business of Merck KGaA; while a much larger incumbent with a broader portfolio, it competes directly with Cultek's distribution of third-party reagents and is itself a potential OEM-to-Cultek risk.
- Eppendorf: Major manufacturer of centrifuges, pipettes and consumables currently distributed in Spain through Cultek — increasingly pushes direct-to-customer channels in Europe, making it both a partner and a direct competitor depending on category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Cultek social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Cultek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Cultek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Cultek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Cultek
What does Cultek do?
Cultek distributes laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents from more than 25 international life science brands (including Corning, Cytiva, Eppendorf, Lonza, Thermo Fisher) for cell biology, molecular biology, protein biology, diagnostics, and instrumental techniques. The company operates an e-commerce storefront at cultek.com and provides direct sales, technical support, and equipment service to research, diagnostic, and industrial laboratories in Spain.
Is Cultek a public or private company?
Cultek is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Cultek founded?
Cultek was founded in 1976. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Cultek based?
Cultek is headquartered in San Fernando De Henares, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Cultek make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution is the primary driver. The others are E-commerce Sales and technical Services.
Who are Cultek's main competitors?
Dutscher Group is listed as an others. Direct peers are Quimigen, Starlab International, Carl Roth, Labbox Laboratory Supplies, Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific) and Avantor (VWR). Broad incumbents are Bio-Rad Laboratories, Sigma-Aldrich (Merck Life Science) and Eppendorf.
Does Cultek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cultek.
What industry is Cultek in?
Cultek's product category is Laboratory Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAH, Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters). Its SIC code is 3821.