Didata

What Didata does

DiData is a privately held Swiss SaaS company founded in 2019/2020 and headquartered in Lausanne, with additional offices in Milan, Italy and Sharjah, UAE. The company sells a modular laboratory data management platform built on Laravel (PHP) and Vue.js, delivered as a web-based cloud-deployable solution with REST-API and Python SDK integration. Its product suite comprises Di-LIMS (the core Laboratory Information Management System), Di-Freeze (freezer and inventory management), Di-EDC (electronic data capture for regulated clinical trials), and Di-QMS (quality management system), supported by a plugin architecture that allows customers to activate or deactivate clinical trial, biobank, and freezer management feature packages. The platform is built for regulated environments with 21 CFR Part 11, GCP, ICH, GDPR, and ISO 20387 compliance, and includes the AI-powered Di-Brain rules engine for code-generation-based process automation.

DiData serves biobanks, clinical research organizations, research and diagnostic laboratories, and academic institutions. Named customers include CERN, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), University of Zurich, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, CHU Amiens-Picardie, Swiss Biobanking Platform, Latvia Biomedical Research and Study Center, Université de Berne, Diesse, Curio Wellness, and ExcellGene. The company pursues an enterprise sales motion with 'Request a demo' and 'Get a free quote' CTAs and quote-based annual contracts, supplemented by professional services for implementation and training. DiData markets through content (blog, newsletter, SEO), organic social (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube), software review platforms (Capterra, GetApp, SoftwareAdvice), and active event participation across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, including the upcoming owned event DiData Sphere in Lausanne in September 2026.

The company operates with 11-50 employees, is bootstrapped with no disclosed venture capital or private equity funding, and has maintained a consistent product release cadence through V8.0 (April 2026). Geographic expansion is anchored by the 2023 UAE office opening, with active go-to-market activity in Italy, Australia, India, China, and Singapore. Performance is validated at 50M+ records with 10+ custom fields (V3.1) and a 10x speed improvement (V6.0). DiData is recognized among the Top 10 LIMS for Biobanks by Biobanking.com (2024).

Name

Didata

Legal name

DiData, Inc.

Website

https://swissdidata.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DiData is a Swiss SaaS company that provides modular laboratory data management solutions — Di-LIMS, Di-EDC, Di-Freeze, and Di-QMS — for biobanks, clinical trials, and research and diagnostic laboratories, with built-in regulatory compliance and an AI-powered Di-Brain rules engine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Information Management Systems

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Sample / Biorepository & Biobank Informatics (Chain-of-Custody) (HLAGAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clinical Trial Informatics (EDC/CTMS/eCOA/eTMF) (HLAGAJAM), Lab Data Exchange & Interoperability (HL7/FHIR/LDT Results Delivery) (HLACAMAL), Site Data Management Support (EDC/Source/SDV Readiness) (HLAGACAL)

Keywords

• Laboratory information management
• Electronic data capture
• Biobanking software solutions
• Clinical trial data management
• Freezer inventory management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (LIMS, EDC, Di-Freeze, QMS): DiData sells its modular platform (Di-LIMS, Di-EDC, Di-Freeze, Di-QMS) on a subscription basis. Pricing is quote-based, indicating negotiated enterprise contracts tailored to customer scale and module selection. The platform supports multi-project, multi-user configurations typical of enterprise SaaS licensing.
2. Professional Services (Implementation & Training): Application Engineers and the sales team support implementation, system configuration, user training (remote and on-site), and validation activities. These services complement the software subscription and represent an additional revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DiData offers a modular, web-based laboratory data management platform combining Di-LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), Di-EDC (Electronic Data Capture for regulated clinical trials), Di-Freeze (freezer and inventory management), and Di-QMS (Quality Management System). The platform unifies sample lifecycle tracking, customizable workflows, instrument integration, audit trails, and regulatory compliance (GCP, ICH, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, ISO 20387) for biobanks, research laboratories, and clinical trial operators.

Product overview

DiData offers a unified laboratory data management platform with modular products. The core Di-LIMS system provides laboratory information management with blazing-fast performance, customizable workflows, and comprehensive audit trails. This integrates with specialized modules: Di-Freeze for freezer and inventory management, Di-EDC for electronic data capture in clinical trials, and Di-QMS for quality management. Version 7.1.0 introduced Di-Brain AI for rules-based automation. The platform is designed for biobanking, clinical trials, NGS analysis, and research laboratories with emphasis on compliance (GCP, ICH, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR) and regulatory readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Di-LIMS: Laboratory Information Management System - a blazing-fast LIMS software for managing lab operations, sample management, workflows, instrument integration, storage and inventory, and access security
• Di-Freeze
• Di-EDC
• Di-QMS

Products and services

• Di-LIMS
• Di-EDC
• Di-Freeze
• Di-QMS

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50X performance improvement validated on 50 million+ records with 10+ custom fields
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LVL TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 4 July 2025DiData presented Di-LIMS in a live session with LVL Technologies, showcasing seamless integration with LVL's barcode scanning solutions. The integration strengthens sample traceability and optimizes freezer management by combining DiData's LIMS with LVL's barcode scanning hardware. DiData also reconnected with LVL Technologies (Pathtech team) at ABNA 2025.
• ISENETcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2022DiData and ISENET formed a strategic partnership to expand services for the biobanking and research diagnostics market. ISENET is a leader in Europe and the USA developing advanced automated instrumentation for Research and Diagnostics in Tissue Microarray and Quantitative Digital Pathology. The partnership aims to enhance and enrich business by providing newer, integrated services to customers.
• Swiss Biobanking PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiData maintains a close partnership with the Swiss Biobanking Platform. DiData is a Gold Sponsor of Swiss Biobanking Day 2026 (celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Liquid Biobank Bern). The platform is listed as a trusted customer and partner, with joint presence at industry events.
• Pathtech (LVL Technologies distribution partner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPathtech distributes LVL Technologies barcode scanning solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. DiData connected with the Pathtech team (Rebecca Bartzis, Paul Hutchinson) at ABNA 2025, strengthening the regional ecosystem around integrated LIMS and barcode scanning solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies (OpenLab): Agilent's OpenLab laboratory informatics suite covers CDS, LIMS, and ELN across analytical and research labs. It is a broad incumbent alternative to DiData's platform for instrument-integrated laboratory data management.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Sample Manager LIMS): Thermo Fisher's Sample Manager LIMS is part of a broad laboratory informatics portfolio sold to large pharma, biotech, and research customers. It is an incumbent competitor to DiData in enterprise lab data management, with deeper resources but less specialization in biobanking.

Direct peers

• CloudLIMS: CloudLIMS offers a SaaS LIMS targeting biobanks, clinical research, and analytical labs. It is a direct peer to DiData in the cloud LIMS segment, especially for biobanking customers seeking turnkey, regulated-environment deployments.
• LabWare: LabWare is a long-standing LIMS market leader serving regulated laboratories across biobanking, clinical, and research segments. DiData competes head-on with LabWare for mid-market and enterprise lab informatics deals, particularly in biobanking where DiData has been recognized among the top 10 LIMS providers.
• LabVantage Solutions: LabVantage offers an enterprise LIMS platform with modules for sample management, stability, and ELN. It competes directly with DiData's modular Di-LIMS/Di-Freeze/Di-QMS suite, particularly in pharma, biobanking, and clinical research laboratories.
• Benchling: Benchling is a cloud-based life sciences R&D platform spanning ELN, LIMS, and registry capabilities for biotech and pharma. It is comparable to DiData as a modern, web-based lab informatics platform, though its primary focus is biotech R&D rather than biobanking.
• STARLIMS: STARLIMS (Abbott) provides a configurable LIMS platform used in life sciences, clinical research, and public health labs. It is a direct peer to DiData's Di-LIMS offering in regulated laboratory data management workflows.

Emerging players

• Scitara: Scitara offers a cloud-based Scientific Integration Platform (iPaaS) for connecting laboratory instruments and informatics systems. It is thematically comparable to DiData's REST-API/integration-driven architecture for lab digitalization.
• LabKey: LabKey provides open-source and hosted lab data management and integration software used in translational research and clinical studies. It is comparable to DiData as a flexible platform for managing sample and study data in research and clinical environments.
• Dotmatics: Dotmatics provides a cloud-based scientific R&D platform (LIMS, ELN, data analytics) for life sciences. It is comparable to DiData as a cloud-native lab informatics vendor targeting pharma and biotech, though with broader workflow coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/swissdidata
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@swissdidata
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swissdidata
• Instagraminstagram.com/swissdidata_solutions

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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