What BioRep does

BioRep Srl is an Italian biological resource center founded in Milan in 2003 and operated as a subsidiary of Sapio Life Srl within the Sapio Group, with operational headquarters in Monza. The company specializes in the collection, storage, and management of biological samples (tissues, blood, urine, DNA) at controlled temperatures from +4°C to -196°C, using a proprietary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with anonymised barcode traceability. As of the most recent disclosures, BioRep holds approximately 9 million biological samples in storage, has performed 80,000 genetic tests, manages 200 collection kits daily, and has created 40 biobanks in Italy while serving clients in 50 countries.

BioRep's revenue mix spans five service lines: (1) full-service Bio-Digital CRO services delivered in partnership with AdvicePharma (combining clinical trial management software with biological sample logistics), (2) biobanking and sample storage as managed services including GMP cryopreservation and disaster recovery, (3) genetic testing under SMeL accreditation from Regione Lombardia, with the NATIVA and NATIVA NEXT non-invasive prenatal testing brands built on Illumina VeriSeq NIPT Solution v2, (4) turnkey biobank facility design and hardware supply (cryogenic containers, programmable freezers, monitoring systems, consumables), and (5) ISO 21973:2020 certified transport and cold-chain logistics. The customer base is enterprise B2B across pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, contract research organizations, public and private hospitals, research institutions, and foundations.

Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales targeting named accounts such as IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, IRCCS E. Medea, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation, supplemented by participation in industry events including BIO International Convention and European Biotech Week. Pricing is project-based rather than publicly disclosed. The company holds ISO 21973:2020, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, EU MDR, and SMeL accreditations, and operates with a headcount of 11–50 employees under the corporate oversight of Sapio Life Srl. Recent strategic actions include the June 2026 acquisition of 60% of Gemarmed and the 2024 co-marketing agreement with Inaphaea BioLabs to extend BioRep's European drug screening and sample storage footprint.

Name

BioRep

Legal name

BioRep Srl

Website

https://biorep.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioRep is an Italian Sapio Group subsidiary that provides biobanking, temperature-controlled biological sample storage, non-invasive prenatal genetic testing (NATIVA/NATIVA NEXT), and integrated Bio-Digital CRO services to pharmaceutical, biotech, hospital, and research institution clients across 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biobanking and Clinical Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain Storage & Cryopreservation Services (LN2/Ultra-low) (HLAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN), Sample / Biorepository & Biobank Informatics (Chain-of-Custody) (HLAGAJAH), Sample Preparation, Storage & Cryogenics (Freezers, Cryovials, Cryostats) (HLAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Biobanking services
• Biological sample storage
• Clinical trial logistics
• Non-invasive prenatal testing
• Cryopreservation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CRO Services to Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies: Full-service Bio-Digital CRO services including clinical trial design, study management, data management, regulatory affairs, and biological sample logistics for clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies, institutions, and universities
2. Biobanking and Sample Storage Services: Collection, storage, and management of biological samples (tissue, blood, urine, DNA) with temperature-controlled storage capabilities ranging from +4°C to -196°C, including disaster recovery solutions
3. Genetic Testing Services: Laboratory genetic testing services including prenatal screening (NIPT), neonatal screening, reproductive medicine tests, and molecular biology diagnostics with SMeL accreditation
4. Turn-key Storage Center Design and Products: Design and implementation of complete biobanking facilities ('chiavi in mano') along with cryobiological containers, controlled-rate freezers, monitoring systems, and consumables
5. Transport and Logistics Services: Complete logistics management of biological material including temperature-controlled transport, sample collection kit distribution, and cold chain management with ISO 21973:2020 certification

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BioRep is a biological resource center offering biobanking and cryopreservation services for biological samples (tissue, blood, urine, DNA) with temperature-controlled storage from +4°C to -196°C. It provides genetic testing (including the NATIVA/NATIVA NEXT non-invasive prenatal tests), molecular biology and NGS laboratory services, full-service Bio-Digital Contract Research Organization (CRO) capabilities in partnership with AdvicePharma, and turnkey design of biobanking facilities along with cryobiological equipment and consumables.

Product overview

BioRep is a biological resource center offering a comprehensive portfolio of biobanking, laboratory, and clinical research services. The core offering centers on biobanking services for biological sample collection, storage, and management, complemented by laboratory services (cellular biology, molecular biology, NGS sequencing), genetic testing including the NATIVA/NATIVA NEXT non-invasive prenatal tests and Atlas DNA/Microbiome tests, and full-service CRO capabilities through partnership with AdvicePharma. Products include turnkey storage centers, cryobiological containers, programmable freezers, monitoring systems, consumables, and personal protective equipment. The company serves pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutions, hospitals, and universities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NATIVA: Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) range using VeriSeq NIPT Solution v2 technology from Illumina
• NATIVA NEXT

Products and services

• Biobanking and Sample Storage Services Collection, storage, and management of biological samples (tissues, blood, urine, DNA) with related clinical data, including temperature-controlled storage from +4°C to -196°C and disaster recovery solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech, and research clients.
• International Full Service Bio-Digital CRO Full-service Contract Research Organization offering clinical trial design, study management, data management, regulatory affairs, and biological sample logistics for pharmaceutical, biotech, institutional, and academic sponsors, delivered jointly with AdvicePharma.
• Transport and Logistics Services Complete cold-chain logistics for biological samples including collection kit distribution, temperature-controlled transport, ISO 21973:2020 certified sample shipment, and traceability via the proprietary LIMS system.
• Custom Kit Services Customized design, production, and delivery of sample collection kits for clinical trial patients, including unique identification labels and end-of-study sample destruction or distribution.
• Pharmaceutical Storage Services Pharmaceutical warehouse storage services for biological materials and pharmaceutical products.
• Cryopreservation Services Third-party cryopreservation of biological samples, including GMP-compliant cryopreservation storage at temperatures down to -196°C.
• Disaster Recovery Plan Services Disaster recovery planning services for biological sample storage facilities, including backup storage solutions.
• Laboratory Services (Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, NGS Sequencing) Laboratory analysis services including nucleic acid purification, sequencing, genotyping, NGS sequencing, and molecular oncology, pharmacogenetics, and nutrigenomics analysis for clinical and research clients.
• NATIVA / NATIVA NEXT Non-Invasive Prenatal Test Non-invasive prenatal screening tests using VeriSeq NIPT Solution v2 technology from Illumina, detecting trisomies 13, 18, 21, sex chromosome abnormalities, and rare aneuploidies down to 7 Mb, offered to healthcare providers with SMeL accreditation.
• Atlas DNA and Atlas Microbiome Tests Distribution in Italy of Atlas DNA (genetic profile test including vitamin metabolism, food intolerances, ancestry) and Atlas Microbiome (intestinal microbiome analysis with personalized dietary recommendations), using Illumina technology.
• Turnkey Biobank Design and Implementation Turnkey design and construction of complete biobanking facilities ("chiavi in mano"), delivered to hospitals, research institutions, and pharmaceutical clients.
• Cryobiological Equipment and Consumables Cryobiological and cryogenic containers, controlled-rate freezers, monitoring and control systems, oxygen level sensors, cryosurgery equipment, and consumables (high-security straws, visotubes, vitrification kits, SYMS welders, cryoplastic boxes, thermal transfer printers) for biological sample storage facilities.
• Cryogenic Personal Protective Equipment Cryogenic personal protective equipment including cryogenic gloves, protective visors, aprons, overshoes gaiters, and self-contained breathing apparatus for liquid nitrogen handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000,000 biological samples preserved
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• GemarmedmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026BioRep acquired 60% of Gemarmed's capital. Gemarmed is a company specialized in development in the biomedical sector. This acquisition strengthens BioRep's positioning in the biomedical field.
• IRCCS Ospedale San RaffaelemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025Expanded collaboration in prenatal screening, where BioRep provides prenatal testing services and IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele offers comprehensive prenatal pathways to patients. The partnership offers complete perinatal care for expectant parents.
• Inaphaea BioLabs (ValiRx Plc subsidiary)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 October 2024Co-marketing agreement where Inaphaea provides high throughput drug screening services and Patient Derived Cells (PDC) to BioRep's European client network. BioRep provides backup sample storage, logistic services, and molecular biology services into mainland Europe. Both companies receive percentage royalties on contracts introduced by the respective party.
• Advice Pharma, Diabs, IRCCS E. Medea (HI-BAD Project Consortium)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019HI-BAD Project consortium for clinical studies involving multimodal data acquisition, AI/machine learning tools for biomarker identification, and diagnostic criteria development. First study concerns children with neurodevelopmental disorders; second concerns prediabetic subjects. Led by BioRep, project creates Regional Biological Resources Centre.
• Axxam, IMS, University Vita-Salute, CNR Neuroscience Institute (iPSLight Project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019All-Lombard project developing reprogrammed human stem cells (iPS). BioRep participates in project led by Axxam, which allows generation of human neurons from patients and modeling of neurodegenerative diseases in vitro.
• AdvicePharmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing integrated Bio-Digital CRO services combining AdvicePharma's clinical trial management software, electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, and clinical trial management system (CTMS) with BioRep's biological sample logistics, biobanking, and laboratory services. The partnership enables comprehensive clinical trial support from study design through sample analysis with complete sample flow management.
• Sapio Life / Gruppo SapiocoreOthersBioRep is a company of Gruppo Sapio (Società soggetta all'attività di direzione e coordinamento di Sapio Life Srl). Gruppo Sapio provides expertise in gases and their applications for advanced scientific research, biology, medical world, and pharmaceutical companies. Sapio Life specializes in home and hospital patient care.
• Atlas BiomedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistribution partnership for Atlas DNA and Atlas Microbiome tests in Italy. Atlas DNA combines genome screening with intestinal microbiome analysis using Illumina technology, providing over 400 different characteristics. BioRep distributes these tests offering personalized dietary recommendations and health insights.
• Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioRep serves as biorepository for two MJFF-funded Parkinson's disease research projects (LRRK2 and alpha-synuclein studies). BioRep organizes and monitors shipment of sample collection kits throughout Europe, processes and distributes biological material, and provides storage platform with quality and safety assurance. MJFF aims to find cures benefiting all Parkinson's patients, not just those with mutations.
• AISLA (Associazione Italiana SLA Onlus)minorOthersBioRep participates in AISLA research network, which since 1983 has been the reference point for protection, assistance, and care of ALS patients in Italy. AISLA launched 'The Good Taste of Research' Christmas campaign to support ALS scientific research.
• Italian Trade Agency (ITA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerITA supports BioRep's participation in international events such as BIO International Convention in Boston, providing presence in the Italian pavilion to showcase BioRep services and Italian biotech capabilities.
• DNVminorOthersDNV (Det Norske Veritas) is the certification body that issued BioRep the ISO 21973:2020 certification for transport of biological material.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BioRep.it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biorep

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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