Name

HVD Life Sciences

Legal name

HVD Vertriebs-Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Website

https://hvdlifesciences.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Distribution Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Life science distribution
• Diagnostic equipment supply
• Clinical laboratory solutions
• Genomics and proteomics products
• Medical device technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Resale: Marketing and distribution of life science products from manufacturer partners including laboratory equipment, consumables, diagnostic kits, and reagents. Revenue generated through product markups and distribution margins.
2. Technical Services: Comprehensive service program including installation, device calibration, training, repair and maintenance contracts, application and technical support, overhaul and system checks, safety audits, and WEEE waste disposal. These services complement product sales and provide recurring service revenue.
3. Laboratory Equipment Supply: Supply of multi-vendor laboratory equipment including analytical instruments, diagnostic platforms, and automation systems with full lifecycle support from installation through disposal.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HVD Life Sciences is a marketing and distribution company that sources, supplies, and supports life science solutions from manufacturer partners across Central and Southeast Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the CIS, and the Far East. It distributes laboratory equipment, consumables, diagnostic kits, and reagents from manufacturers such as Revvity, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cytiva, ViennaLab, Element Biosciences, ThermoGenesis, Biochrom, Hidex, Alpha MOS, and Actim, and wraps these products with installation, calibration, training, maintenance, and disposal services along with proprietary methodologies such as UPGRADE (allergy) and CLEAR (autoimmunity).

Product overview

HVD Life Sciences is a marketing and distribution company that specializes in sourcing, supplying, and supporting life science solutions globally. The company operates as a portfolio of distributed products and services rather than a single unified platform. Core offerings include nine product portfolio categories (Cell Research, Clinical Diagnostics, Drug Discovery & Biopharma, Food & Environmental Analysis, Genomics, Lab Equipment & Consumables, Proteomics, Reproductive Health, and Total Lab Automation) plus a unique Allergy & Autoimmune Diagnostics solution combining ImmunoCAP and EliA diagnostic platforms with the company's Magic Team expertise and strategic approaches (UPGRADE and CLEAR). The company distributes products from major manufacturers including Revvity (prenatal/neonatal screening, NGS workflows, automation), Element Biosciences (AVITI™ sequencing systems), Thermo Fisher Scientific (ImmunoCAP, EliA), Cytiva (bioprocessing, chromatography, filtration), ViennaLab Diagnostics (genetic assays), ThermoGenesis (cell therapy), Hidex (analysis equipment), Alpha MOS (sensory analysis), Actim (rapid diagnostics), and Biochrom (spectrophotometers). Services include installation, calibration, training, maintenance, and technical support. The company serves Central and Southeast Europe, Middle East, Africa, Commonwealth of Independent States, and Far East regions through local teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allergy & Autoimmune Diagnostics Solution A unique solution combining best-in-class in vitro diagnostics (ImmunoCAP for allergy, EliA for autoimmunity) with the Magic Team's expertise and UPGRADE and CLEAR strategic approaches to deliver allergy and autoimmune testing with audit, training, reimbursement analysis, and education for clinical laboratories.
• Revvity Prenatal & Neonatal Screening Systems Comprehensive prenatal and neonatal screening platforms from Revvity for detecting congenital diseases, including tandem mass spectrometry (MSMS) applications and reproductive health solutions supplied to newborn screening laboratories and government health programs.
• Revvity NGS Workflows & Automation Complete next-generation sequencing solutions from Revvity including sample homogenization, nucleic acid isolation (Chemagen), library preparation kits, automation, analysis tools, and liquid handling workstations for automated laboratory workflows.
• AVITI™ System & AVITI24™ (Element Biosciences) Advanced DNA sequencing platforms from Element Biosciences offering high-quality, affordable, and easy-to-use genomics tools. AVITI24™ is a 5D multiomics platform combining RNA, protein, morphology, spatial context, and dynamic response in a single assay.
• ImmunoCAP & EliA Systems (Thermo Fisher Scientific) Automated enzyme immunoassay blood testing platforms from Thermo Fisher Scientific for clinical diagnosis and monitoring of allergy, asthma (ImmunoCAP) and autoimmune diseases (EliA). ImmunoCAP is the gold standard for in vitro allergy diagnostics.
• CELLBOX™ Portable CO₂ Incubators (Cellbox Solutions) Portable and shippable CO₂ incubators from Cellbox Solutions for live cell transportation with up to 48 hours runtime, featuring high resistance to environmental influences and accurate temperature and CO₂ control systems for cell therapy and biobanking.
• Cytiva Life Sciences Portfolio Comprehensive Cytiva portfolio including DNA & RNA research tools, bioprocessing equipment, Whatman filters, sample collection, electrophoresis, Western blotting, high-content analysis, and Biacore label-free interaction analysis systems for research and bioprocessing workflows.
• ViennaLab Diagnostics In vitro diagnostic assays from ViennaLab using membrane-based reverse hybridization and real-time PCR technologies for detecting genetic variants, including RealFast™ Assays, StripAssays®, and NGS Assays for genetic disorders, pharmacogenetics, and cancer diagnostics.
• ThermoGenesis Cell Therapy Solutions Cell therapy workflow solutions from ThermoGenesis supporting biobanking to clinical-grade manufacturing, including AXP® II System for stem cell harvesting and BioArchive® System for robotic cryostorage under GMP-compliant controls.
• Hidex Analysis Equipment High-performance laboratory analysis equipment from Hidex including microplate readers, luminometers, and scintillation counters such as the 300 SL automatic liquid scintillation counter with TDCR technology and Triathler Multilabel Tester combining multiple detection technologies.
• Alpha MOS Sensory Analysis Solutions Electronic sensing instruments from Alpha MOS for odor (HERACLES Electronic Nose), taste (ASTREE Electronic Tongue), and visual analysis (IRIS Electronic Eye) used in food, beverage, and packaging industries for quality control.
• Actim Rapid Diagnostic Tests Rapid diagnostic tests from Actim including Actim® PROM for premature rupture of fetal membranes, Actim® Partus for preterm delivery risk, and the Actim® 1ngeni system for automated test analysis in pregnancy monitoring.
• Biochrom Spectrophotometers & Amino Acid Analyzers UV/Vis spectrophotometers from Biochrom (a division of Harvard Bioscience) ranging from portable colorimeters to high-performance double-beam systems, plus Biochrom 30+ series amino acid analyzers for clinical screening and food analysis applications.
• Technical Service & Support Comprehensive support services including installation, device calibration, training, repair and maintenance contracts, application support, overhaul and system checks, safety audits, and WEEE waste disposal services for distributed laboratory equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded newborn screening access across Eastern Europe, Middle East and North Africa through Gold ISNS membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and strategic.

• InpecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Partnership agreement signed January 2026 for ProTube and FlexLab solutions covering Poland, Czech Republic/Slovakia, Hungary, Greece, and Kazakhstan. Joint business development for Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) concepts integrating specialty testing into main laboratory workflows.
• Twist BiosciencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2025Strategic distribution agreement signed December 2025 for Twist Bioscience products across Africa. Products include NGS target enrichment panels and kits, oligo pools, and genes. Enables customers to access state-of-the-art genomics tools for research and clinical applications with comprehensive technical support.
• Calibre ScientificstandardStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Collaboration with Calibre Scientific (headquartered in Los Angeles, California) representing a diverse portfolio of niche life sciences companies in cell & molecular biology, proteomics, applied science & diagnostics.
• PoietisstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Collaboration with Poietis (Bordeaux, France) providing solutions leveraging proprietary Next-Generation Bioprinting (NGB) platform for tissue engineering therapies. Poietis is an INSERM and University of Bordeaux spin-off with Laser-Assisted Bioprinting technology expertise.
• Cellbox SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2025Exclusive distributor for Cellbox Solutions portable CO₂ incubators in Austria. Products enable live cell shipment with up to 48 hours runtime, providing comprehensive services around cell transport for maintaining cell product integrity throughout transportation.
• Element BiosciencescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Distributor agreement signed in December 2025 for AVITI System making it available in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Libya. The AVITI is an advanced DNA sequencing platform offering high-quality, affordable, and easy-to-use genomics tools. Also distributing AVITI24 for 5D multiomics combining RNA, protein, morphology, spatial context, and dynamic response.
• RevvitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1994Long-standing partnership since founding in 1994. HVD distributes Revvity's comprehensive portfolio including neonatal screening systems, prenatal screening, clinical mass spectrometry, nucleic acid isolation (Chemagen), NGS workflows, and automated liquid handling solutions. Together they developed the Egyptian Newborn Screening Laboratory in Cairo, the largest neonatal screening unit in the world.
• Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Phadia Laboratory Systems including ImmunoCAP for allergy and asthma testing (gold standard in vitro allergy diagnostics) and EliA for autoimmunity testing (excellence in autoimmunity). Focus on allergy and autoimmune disease diagnostics.
• CytivacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Cytiva (part of Danaher) providing access to a vast portfolio including DNA & RNA research products, bioprocessing solutions, Whatman filters, sample collection, electrophoresis, Western blotting, quantitative molecular imaging, and Biacore systems for label-free interaction analysis.
• ViennaLabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of ViennaLab Diagnostics products including RealFast Assays (real-time PCR), StripAssays (up to 38 genetic variants simultaneously), and NGS Assays for genetic diagnostic testing in areas of genetic disorders, pharmacogenetics, and cancer.
• BiochromstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Biochrom (division of Harvard Bioscience) providing spectrophotometers (UV/Vis, portable to high-performance double-beam) and Biochrom 30+ series amino acid analyzers for clinical, research, and industrial applications.
• HidexstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Hidex products including 300 SL automatic liquid scintillation counters with TDCR technology, Triathler Multilabel Tester (scintillation, luminometry, gamma counting), and Hidex Sense microplate readers combining multiple detection technologies.
• ThermoGenesiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for cell therapy workflow technologies including AXP II System for stem cell harvesting, BioArchive System for robotic cryostorage, and GMP-compliant technologies for manufacturing and storage process control in biobanking.
• Alpha MOSstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Alpha MOS sensory analysis solutions including HERACLES Electronic Nose for odor analysis, ASTREE Electronic Tongue for taste assessment, and IRIS Electronic Eye for visual analysis. Over 1300 instruments installed worldwide for Food, Beverage, and Packaging industries.
• ActimstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Actim diagnostic rapid tests including Actim PROM (premature rupture of fetal membranes), Actim Partus (preterm delivery risk), and Actim 1ngeni automated analysis system for pregnancy monitoring.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BIOZOL Diagnostica: German life science distributor specializing in immunology, cell biology, and diagnostics products across European markets. Similar niche-distribution model focused on diagnostic and research reagents with multilingual technical support.
• BioCat: German life science distributor specializing in molecular biology, genomics, and proteomics products for research customers. Comparable European distribution model with focus on premium genomics and proteomics brands, similar to HVD's Cytiva and Element Biosciences partnerships.
• Carl Roth: German-based laboratory supplies and life science products distributor serving European research and clinical customers. Comparable mid-market distribution model with branded product portfolio similar to HVD's approach with ViennaLab, Biochrom, and Alpha MOS.
• Calibre Scientific: US-headquartered life science distributor with a roll-up portfolio of niche brands in cell & molecular biology, proteomics, and diagnostics. Direct comparable given HVD's explicit collaboration with Calibre Scientific and similar multi-vendor distribution thesis across multiple geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher): Global channel for Thermo Fisher Scientific's laboratory equipment and consumables. Highly comparable catalog distribution model, though Fisher Scientific is a manufacturer-owned channel rather than an independent distributor like HVD.
• Avantor: Global distributor of life science products, equipment, and consumables through the VWR brand. Highly comparable multi-vendor distribution model serving biopharma, healthcare, and research customers, though Avantor operates at materially larger scale globally.
• Bio-Techne: Life science tools manufacturer and distributor of protein, antibody, and genomics products. Comparable in serving research and clinical diagnostics customers with premium products, though Bio-Techne is product-originating rather than pure distribution.

Regional players

• Dunn Labortechnik: German life science distributor serving Central and Eastern European markets with a multi-vendor portfolio similar to HVD. Comparable model for distributing third-party laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents.
• CliniSciences: European life science distributor serving clinical diagnostics, research, and IVD markets across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. Comparable product portfolio (clinical diagnostics, immunology, molecular biology) and similar focus on emerging European markets.

Others

• Lab Logistics Group: European life science logistics and distribution services provider. Comparable in serving European life science distribution markets though more focused on supply chain/logistics layer than full value-added distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hvd lifesciences
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hvd-vertriebs-gmbh
• Facebookfacebook.com/HVDEgypt

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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