Front Line

What Front Line does

Gentaur Finland is a privately-held laboratory supplies distributor headquartered in Finland that operates a multi-brand e-commerce platform hosting more than 8.8 million products for the molecular biology research community. Its catalog spans molecular biology enzymes (polymerases such as Taq, Pfu, and Q5; ligases including T4 DNA ligase; over 200 restriction enzymes; phosphatases; kinases; nucleases), molecular biology grade reagents and chemicals, laboratory equipment (ultrasonic homogenizers, ultrasonic cleaners, refrigerated microtube homogenizers), antibodies, ELISA kits, proteins, cell culture products, and lab consumables. Products are sourced from multiple independent manufacturers including GeneOn, Aviva Systems Biology, Bio-WORLD, iNtRON Biotechnology, Beyotime Biotech, Benchmark Scientific, and Scientific Laboratory Supplies. The company also offers custom manufacturing services for recombinant proteins, polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, recombinant antibodies, and custom ELISA kits under project-based pricing.

Gentaur distributes primarily through direct e-commerce and phone/email sales channels, with local sales offices and VAT registration in eight European countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, UK) and a US subsidiary, Genprice Inc., based in San Jose, California. Orders are fulfilled via UPS within Europe and FedEx internationally, with Schenker used for hazmat shipments and dry ice handling for temperature-sensitive reagents. Customer support is available via phone (+358 24 809 0302) and email across thirteen countries.

Revenue mechanics are one-time product sales supplemented by multi-year custom manufacturing contracts, with unit pricing on the catalog, volume discounts on multi-product orders from the same manufacturer, and quote-based pricing for custom projects. Pricing is displayed excluding VAT and shipping, with the website catalog in SEK (Swedish Krona). End customers are research laboratories, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies working in PCR, cloning, sequencing, genomic analysis, and biopharmaceutical R&D.

Name

Front Line

Legal name

Gentaur Finland

Website

https://frontlinesmc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gentaur Finland is a privately-held Finnish laboratory supplies distributor operating a multi-brand e-commerce platform with over 8.8 million molecular biology and life-science products, serving research laboratories, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies across Europe and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Supplies Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGAIAI

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables

SECONDARYHLAGAIAH

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables

SECONDARYHLAGAIAF

Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables

Keywords

• Molecular biology reagents
• Laboratory supplies distribution
• Life science enzymes
• Research consumables
• Lab equipment sales

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sale of molecular biology reagents, enzymes, lab equipment, chemicals, and consumables to research customers. Products sourced from multiple manufacturers including GeneOn, Aviva Systems Biology, Bio-WORLD, iNtRON Biotechnology, Beyotime Biotech, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gentaur Finland distributes molecular biology enzymes, reagents, laboratory equipment, and consumables via an e-commerce platform listing 8.8 million+ products sourced from multiple manufacturers. The company supplies polymerases, ligases, restriction enzymes, buffers, ultrasonic homogenizers, ultrasonic cleaners, cryogenic storage tubes, and custom-manufactured recombinant proteins and antibodies. It also offers custom synthesis and made-to-order titanium lab equipment, serving research customers across Europe and the US through local offices in eight EU countries.

Product overview

Gentaur Finland operates an e-commerce platform for molecular biology research products. The core offering centers on molecular biology enzymes including polymerases (Taq, Pfu, Q5), ligases (T4 DNA ligase), restriction enzymes (over 200 enzymes), phosphatases, kinases, and nucleases used in PCR, cloning, sequencing, and genomic analysis. The product portfolio extends to laboratory equipment (ultrasonic homogenizers, ultrasonic cleaners, refrigerated microtube homogenizers) and molecular biology grade chemicals/reagents (DTT, NAD, Tris, Agarose, buffers). The company operates as a distributor for multiple manufacturers including GeneOn, Aviva Systems Biology, Beyotime Biotech Inc, Bio-WORLD, Sisco Laboratories, iNtRON Biotechnology, Glentham Life Sciences, Benchmark Scientific, and Scientific Laboratory Supplies, offering over 8.8 million products across categories including antibodies, ELISA kits, proteins, cell culture, lab equipment, chemicals, and consumables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Molecular Biology Enzymes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GeneOnminorOthersSupplier of molecular biology reagents including polymerases, ligases, and enzymes. Products include Taq, Pfu polymerases, T4 DNA ligase, and various molecular biology grade chemicals.
• Aviva Systems BiologyminorOthersSupplier of molecular biology products including DNA ligase T4 and molecular biology grade water.
• Bio-WORLDminorOthersSupplier of molecular biology chemicals including DMSO, EGTA, agarose, boric acid and other reagents.
• iNtRON Biotechnology IncminorOthersSupplier of molecular biology buffers and solutions including 20X SSC, 20X SSP, 20X SSPE, and STET solution.
• Beyotime Biotech IncminorOthersSupplier of ultrasonic cleaners and laboratory equipment.
• Benchmark ScientificminorOthersSupplier of Pulse 150 ultrasonic homogenizer and other lab equipment.
• UPScoreOthersPrimary logistics partner for European shipments.
• FedExcoreOthersPrimary logistics partner for international (non-European) shipments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tebu-Bio: European distributor of molecular biology reagents, antibodies, and lab consumables serving academic and biotech researchers. Directly comparable as a multi-brand reseller with similar SKU breadth and pan-European reach.
• Labclinics: Spanish distributor of molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology research products. Comparable as a regional multi-brand life-science distributor targeting academic and biotech customers in Southern Europe.
• Carl Roth: Germany-based distributor of laboratory chemicals, reagents, and consumables for life-science research. Closely matches Gentaur's mid-size multi-brand distribution model, though with stronger concentration in the German market.
• Eurogentec (Kaneka Eurogentec): Belgian life-science supplier of oligonucleotides, antibodies, and molecular biology reagents. Comparable as a European reagent provider that combines catalog distribution with custom manufacturing services.
• Biosynth: Swiss-based distributor and manufacturer of chemicals, peptides, and life-science reagents with pan-European operations. Comparable as a mid-size multi-brand supplier with custom synthesis capabilities similar to Gentaur's custom services.

Broad incumbents

• Abcam: Global antibody and life-science reagent supplier with a deep direct-to-researcher e-commerce platform. Directly competes in the antibodies and ELISA kits categories that Gentaur distributes.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life-science manufacturer and distributor with a deep catalog of PCR reagents, restriction enzymes, and protein research products. Overlaps directly with Gentaur's core enzyme and reagent categories at much larger scale.
• Bio-Techne: Developer and distributor of proteins, antibodies, ELISA kits, and cell biology reagents. Overlaps with Gentaur's antibodies, ELISA, and protein categories through both direct sales and distributors like Gentaur itself.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global leader in life-science tools with the broadest catalog and direct e-commerce portal. Sets the benchmark that Gentaur must compete against in molecular biology enzymes, reagents, and lab equipment.
• Merck KGaA (Sigma-Aldrich / MilliporeSigma): World's largest life-science reagent and consumables supplier. Competes with Gentaur across nearly every product category but at vastly greater scale, brand recognition, and direct-supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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