Matreya
Matreya was a small specialty supplier of lipid biochemistry research products — including lipid standards, phospholipids, fatty acids, and biochemicals — serving academic and commercial research laboratories. The company was acquired by Cayman Chemical effective January 1, 2024, and its product line is now sold exclusively through Cayman Chemical's platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersState College, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Matreya does
Matreya was a specialty supplier of lipid biochemistry research products, serving academic, government, and commercial research institutions and laboratories. The company's product portfolio was concentrated in four categories: lipid standards, phospholipids, fatty acids, and related biochemicals — all core reagents used in lipidomics, membrane biology, and metabolic research. The business model was straightforward catalog-based commerce: customers purchased discrete physical products at listed unit prices via an online storefront, with no subscription, licensing, or platform revenue mechanics indicated. Matreya operated as a very small organization (1-10 employees) headquartered in State College, PA, suggesting a focused, niche operation rather than a scaled enterprise.
The company's strategic position was defined by domain specialization rather than scale or technology differentiation. Its product catalog represented a curated selection of lipid-related research reagents, serving a fragmented base of life sciences researchers. No patents, certifications, awards, or proprietary technology platforms were disclosed in the available data. The primary distribution channel was direct online ordering, with the product line subsequently absorbed into Cayman Chemical's global e-commerce and fulfillment infrastructure following the acquisition.
Effective January 1, 2024, Matreya was acquired by Cayman Chemical, a larger life sciences reagents supplier headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. Post-acquisition, Matreya's product catalog and brand were fully integrated into Cayman Chemical's website and operations, and the standalone Matreya online ordering presence was retired. The company no longer operates as an independent entity; its products are now sold exclusively through Cayman Chemical's platform, which provides global distribution reach significantly beyond the original Matreya footprint.
Matreya firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Matreya
- Legal name
- Matreya LLC
- Website
- https://matreya.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Matreya was a small specialty supplier of lipid biochemistry research products — including lipid standards, phospholipids, fatty acids, and biochemicals — serving academic and commercial research laboratories. The company was acquired by Cayman Chemical effective January 1, 2024, and its product line is now sold exclusively through Cayman Chemical's platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Matreya industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Biochemical Research Products
- SIC
- Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Omega-3 & Specialty Lipids (Fish/Algal Oils, EPA/DHA, MCTs, CLA, Phospholipids) (AFAJAKAC)
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Where Matreya is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- State College
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Matreya business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Biochemical and Lipid Product Sales: Matreya generated revenue through the sale of specialized lipid research products, biochemical compounds, and related laboratory materials. All products have been transitioned to Cayman Chemical's catalog and ordering system.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Product-based pricing for biochemical and lipid research products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels2 records
Matreya product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Matreya specializes in the development and manufacture of high-purity lipid research products, including lipid standards, phospholipids, fatty acids, and related biochemical compounds. Since January 1, 2024, Matreya's products have been fully integrated into Cayman Chemical's catalog and are sold through Cayman Chemical's direct sales channels, e-commerce website, and global distribution network while maintaining the same manufacturing and quality control processes.
Product overview
Matreya was a biochemical and lipid research products company offering specialized laboratory products including lipids, antibodies, assay kits, biochemicals, proteins, and equipment for research purposes. As of January 1, 2024, Matreya has been fully acquired and integrated into Cayman Chemical. All Matreya products have equivalent Cayman Chemical item numbers and can be ordered through www.caymanchem.com using the original Matreya item numbers. Manufacturing and quality control processes remain unchanged, ensuring customers receive the same high-quality products. The product portfolio spans multiple research categories including lipid research, antibodies, assay kits, biochemicals, proteins, and laboratory equipment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Lipid Research Products Specialized biochemical products for lipid research, including fatty acids, phospholipids, and lipid standards, for research institutions and laboratories.
- Antibodies Research antibodies for various applications in biochemical and biological research, offered by Cayman Chemical (previously Matreya).
- Assay Kits Ready-to-use assay kits for biochemical analysis and research applications, sold by Cayman Chemical (previously Matreya).
- Biochemicals High-purity biochemical compounds for research and development purposes, sold through Cayman Chemical (previously Matreya).
- Proteins Research-grade proteins for biochemical and biomedical research applications, sold through Cayman Chemical (previously Matreya).
- Laboratory Equipment Laboratory equipment for biochemical research and analysis, sold through Cayman Chemical (previously Matreya).
Companies that use Matreya
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Matreya technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Matreya partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Cayman ChemicalcoreMatreya was acquired by Cayman Chemical, with full transition completed as of January 1, 2024. All Matreya products have been integrated into Cayman Chemical's product catalog and brand. Manufacturing and quality control processes remain unchanged, and customers now order through Cayman Chemical's website and sales channels. The acquisition aims to improve ordering processes, customer service, and overall customer experience.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Matreya competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Echelon Biosciences: Specialty provider of lipid signaling research tools, including lipid standards, sphingolipids, and assay kits. Closely comparable to Matreya's lipid research focus and customer segments.
- Nu-Chek Prep: Supplier of high-purity lipid standards, fatty acid methyl esters, and specialty lipids for research and analytical applications. Closely overlaps with Matreya's lipid research standards offering.
- Larodan (part of Merck): Specialty lipid manufacturer offering research-grade lipids, fatty acids, and phospholipids for academic and pharmaceutical research. Directly overlaps Matreya's product portfolio.
- Avanti Polar Lipids: Specialty manufacturer of high-purity lipid research products including phospholipids, sphingolipids, and fatty acids. Directly comparable to Matreya's lipid standards and phospholipids portfolio, and now part of Croda.
Regional players
- Cambridge Bioscience: UK-based distributor of life science research products including lipid research reagents. Comparable as a regional channel partner that brings Matreya/Cayman-type products to European research customers.
Broad incumbents
- Cayman Chemical: Acquirer of Matreya and a broader biochemical supplier offering lipids, antibodies, assay kits, biochemicals, proteins, and equipment. Comparable as the parent platform through which Matreya products are now distributed.
- Sigma-Aldrich (Merck): Large-scale life science and specialty chemicals supplier with an extensive lipid and biochemical research catalog. Competes with Matreya in lipid standards and phospholipids at the research-customer level.
- Santa Cruz Biotechnology: Research reagent supplier offering antibodies, biochemicals, and lipids for life science research. Comparable as a broad-spectrum supplier to research customers.
- Tocris Bioscience (Bio-Techne): Supplier of life science research reagents including lipids and biochemicals, serving similar academic and pharma research customers. Broader catalog than Matreya with overlapping product types.
Emerging players
- MedChemExpress: Rapidly growing supplier of research biochemicals, lipid standards, and small molecules for life science research. Increasingly overlaps with Matreya's specialty lipid and biochemical offering at competitive pricing.
Market position
Strengths3 records
Weaknesses3 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights4 records
Customer concentration
Matreya social profiles
Digital presenceMatreya financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Matreya leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Matreya funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Matreya M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Matreya
What does Matreya do?
Matreya specializes in the development and manufacture of high-purity lipid research products, including lipid standards, phospholipids, fatty acids, and related biochemical compounds. Since January 1, 2024, Matreya's products have been fully integrated into Cayman Chemical's catalog and are sold through Cayman Chemical's direct sales channels, e-commerce website, and global distribution network while maintaining the same manufacturing and quality control processes.
Is Matreya a public or private company?
Matreya is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Matreya founded?
Matreya was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Matreya based?
Matreya is headquartered in State College, United States, in the North America region.
How does Matreya make money?
One revenue line is on record: biochemical and Lipid Product Sales.
Who are Matreya's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Echelon Biosciences, Nu-Chek Prep, Larodan (part of Merck) and Avanti Polar Lipids. Cambridge Bioscience is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Cayman Chemical, Sigma-Aldrich (Merck), Santa Cruz Biotechnology and Tocris Bioscience (Bio-Techne). MedChemExpress is listed as an emerging player.
Does Matreya have an API?
No public API is recorded for Matreya.
What industry is Matreya in?
Matreya's product category is Biochemical Research Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAJAKAC, Omega-3 & Specialty Lipids (Fish/Algal Oils, EPA/DHA, MCTs, CLA, Phospholipids). Its SIC code is 2833.