Isehisa

What Isehisa does

Isehisa (伊勢久株式会社) is a privately held Japanese chemical and laboratory reagent merchant wholesaler headquartered in Nagoya, with operating history of more than 260 years (founded circa 1758/1765). The company distributes laboratory reagents, chemicals, scientific instruments, and related products from third-party manufacturers including Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corporation, Merck Millipore, API Corporation, Fukoku Rubber Corporation, and Soran, alongside an in-house Manufacturing Department. It targets enterprises, research institutions, universities, hospitals, and manufacturers across Japan through three direct sales offices (Nagoya, Nagoya East, Mishima) and two online channels (I-site NAVI for consolidated reagent ordering and i-shop isekyu).

Name

Isehisa

Legal name

伊勢久株式会社

Website

https://isekyu-jp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1765

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Isehisa (伊勢久株式会社) is a Nagoya-based Japanese B2B wholesaler and service provider of laboratory reagents, chemicals, and scientific instruments, serving research institutions, universities, hospitals, and manufacturers. It also offers custom commissioned reagent preparation, artificial gene synthesis, industrial waste management, and online ordering platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of laboratory reagents, chemicals, scientific instruments, and related products from multiple manufacturers including Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical and Merck Millipore.
2. Commissioned Preparation Services: Custom-made adjustment solutions prepared according to customer specifications for specialized applications.
3. Artificial Gene Synthesis: Synthesis of artificial genes for research and biotechnology applications.
4. E-commerce Platform Sales: Online sales of reagents and laboratory supplies through I-site NAVI and i-shop isekyu online stores.
5. Industrial Waste Management Services: Management and disposal services for industrial waste from laboratories and research facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Isehisa is a Japanese merchant wholesaler of laboratory reagents, chemicals, and life-science products, representing manufacturers such as Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical and Merck Millipore. It supplements this distribution with value-added services including commissioned custom reagent preparation, artificial gene synthesis, and industrial waste management, serving research and industrial buyers primarily from offices in Nagoya and Mishima.

Product overview

Isehisa is a laboratory reagent distributor and service company offering a portfolio of products and services including commissioned preparation of custom adjustment liquids, artificial gene synthesis services, industrial waste management, and an online ordering platform (I-site NAVI). The company distributes products from various manufacturers (Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical, Merck Millipore, and others) to companies, research institutes, universities, and hospitals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory reagent and chemical distribution Wholesale supply of laboratory reagents, chemicals, and life-science consumables from represented manufacturers (e.g., Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical, Merck Millipore), sold to research and industrial buyers.
• Online ordering platform (I-site NAVI / i-shop isekyu) Web-based purchasing platform allowing customers to place orders for reagents and chemicals online.
• Commissioned Preparation Service Custom-prepared reagent and chemical solutions produced to customer specifications, used by laboratories that require formulations outside standard manufacturer catalogs.
• Artificial Gene Synthesis Custom synthetic gene production for molecular biology and life-science research customers.
• Industrial Waste Management Collection and management of industrial chemical waste for laboratories and manufacturers, addressing regulated disposal requirements.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corporation (富士フィルム和光純薬株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsehisa distributes laboratory reagents and chemicals from Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corporation, one of the leading Japanese chemical reagent manufacturers. This is a core distribution partnership providing access to a comprehensive product catalog.
• Merck Millipore (Milli-SAT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsehisa distributes Merck Millipore products including Milli-SAT laboratory equipment in Japan, representing a key international manufacturer partnership.
• API Corporation (アピ株式会社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsehisa distributes API Corporation products including medical reagents, expanding the product portfolio for healthcare and research applications.
• Fukoku Rubber Corporation (株式会社フコク)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsehisa distributes Fukoku Rubber Corporation's liquid medium products, providing access to cell culture and related laboratory supplies.
• Soran (科学機器総覧)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsehisa provides access to Soran's scientific instruments catalog, serving as a link to comprehensive scientific equipment resources.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tokyo Chemical Industry (TCI): Japanese chemical manufacturer and distributor specializing in organic chemicals, reagents, and specialty chemicals for research and industry. Comparable to Isehisa's commissioned preparation and reagent distribution business, with a stronger export footprint.
• Nacalai Tesque: Japanese life science reagent and chemical distributor serving research institutions and universities in Japan. Highly comparable to Isehisa in customer base, product mix, and distribution model. One of the largest domestic specialty reagent distributors.
• Cosmo Bio: Japanese life science distributor specializing in research reagents, antibodies, and biotechnology products. Comparable to Isehisa's gene synthesis partnerships and academic/institutional customer base.
• Kanto Chemical Co. Japanese reagent manufacturer and distributor serving laboratories and research institutions. Direct competitor to Isehisa's reagent distribution and chemicals manufacturing business in the Japanese market.
• Kishida Chemical: Japanese chemical distributor specializing in reagents, industrial chemicals, and laboratory supplies. Comparable to Isehisa in customer base (research, universities, manufacturing) and product portfolio.

Regional players

• Reagex: Japanese specialty reagent distributor serving research and industrial customers. Smaller scale than Isehisa but competes in the same Japanese niche distribution segment.

Broad incumbents

• Avantor: Global distributor of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and bioprocessing products. Comparable to Isehisa as a scale distributor to research and biopharma customers, though Avantor operates globally with much larger scale.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global leader in laboratory reagents, instruments, and services. Competes with Isehisa for reagent and instrument distribution in Japan, particularly at large pharmaceutical and research accounts.
• Merck KGaA (Sigma-Aldrich / MilliporeSigma): Global life science tools and reagent giant. Isehisa distributes Merck Millipore products in Japan. Comparable as a competitor (Merck sells directly to large Japanese accounts) and as a benchmark for global scale in reagent distribution.
• Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical: Japan's leading reagent manufacturer and a core supplier to Isehisa. Acts as both a partner and a competitor — Wako sells directly to large institutions while Isehisa distributes to mid-tier and decentralized customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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