What SEQme does

SEQme s.r.o. is a privately held Central European DNA sequencing service provider founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dobříš, Czech Republic, with a branch office in Warsaw, Poland. The company operates a single multi-platform laboratory delivering Sanger sequencing (with proprietary protocols StandardSeq, RapidSeq, CleanSeq, ColonySeq, and HairpinSeq), Illumina short-read sequencing, Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, fragment analysis via capillary electrophoresis, and DNA metabarcoding/eDNA for biodiversity assessment. Its commercial offering is broad for a subscale player: it bundles core sequencing with human, soil, and aquatic microbiome analyses, EquineTest whole-genome equine analysis, sample preservation and DNA extraction, bioinformatics data analysis and custom pipeline development, and Applied Biosystems instrument sales, refurbishment, and maintenance. A self-serve SEQstore web platform handles ordering and account management, while 14+ sample collection dropboxes inside Czech research institutions (Charles University, CEITEC/Masaryk University, IOCB Prague, IMG Prague, etc.) provide on-site submission logistics. The company also monetizes proprietary Gerbera-branded Sanger reagents (kit, polymer, capillary arrays) as consumables, runs a recurring bioinformatics training school, and supports private on-site training at client facilities.

The revenue model mixes usage-based per-sample sequencing and bioinformatics services, hardware-style sales of reagents and refurbished instruments, professional services for instrument maintenance and pipeline development, and recurring prepayment credits and training subscriptions. Customers are primarily Central European academic and research institutions, with secondary exposure to agriculture (soil microbiome), equine sports (EquineTest), and life sciences requiring cell-line authentication and CRISPR validation. Sales coverage is provided by regional representatives in the Czech Republic (Richard Nádvorník) and Poland (Marek Nocuń). The company holds no external funding and appears to be founder/owner-operated, with credibility supported by a 100% score in the 2024 INSTAND external quality control test for microbiome analysis.

Name

SEQme

Legal name

SEQme s.r.o.

Website

https://seqme.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEQme s.r.o. is a privately held Czech DNA sequencing service provider offering Sanger, Illumina, and Oxford Nanopore sequencing, bioinformatics, microbiome analysis, and Applied Biosystems instrument services to Central European research institutions, agriculture, and equine customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

DNA Sequencing and Genomics Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Transcriptomics & Gene Expression Profiling Services (HLAGANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF), Molecular Diagnostics & Genomics Laboratories (HLAFAMAE), Genetic & Genomic Testing (germline, somatic, carrier, pharmacogenomics) (HLAAALAD)

Keywords

• DNA sequencing services
• Next generation sequencing
• Bioinformatics data analysis
• Microbiome analysis services
• Sanger sequencing reagents

Headquarters

HQ city

Dobris

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DNA Sequencing Services: Laboratory services providing Sanger sequencing, Illumina short-read sequencing, Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, and fragment analysis on a per-sample or data package basis.
2. Reagents and Consumables: Sale of proprietary Gerbera Sequencing Kits, polymers, capillary arrays, and spare parts for Applied Biosystems sequencers.
3. Bioinformatics Services: Data analysis services including primary analysis (FASTQ files), advanced bioinformatics, and custom pipeline development.
4. Instrument Services: Sale, repair, maintenance, and validation services for Applied Biosystems genetic analyzers and qPCR cyclers, including refurbished instruments.
5. Training Courses: Bioinformatics workshops (Bioinformatics School, RNASeq Autumn School, Metagenomics Spring School) and private qPCR/sequencer operator training at client facilities.
6. Prepayment Credits: Customers can prepay for sequencing services which are credited to individual or laboratory accounts for convenient ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SEQme s.r.o. operates a commercial DNA sequencing laboratory providing Sanger sequencing, Illumina short-read sequencing, Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, fragment analysis, and DNA metabarcoding for research, academic, and life-science customers. The company complements sequencing with bioinformatics data analysis, proprietary Gerbera reagents and Applied Biosystems instrument sales, repair, and refurbishment, as well as hands-on training through the Bioinformatics School and private workshops.

Product overview

SEQme is a DNA sequencing service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of sequencing technologies and bioinformatics services. The core offerings include Sanger sequencing (with multiple protocols: StandardSeq, RapidSeq, CleanSeq, ColonySeq, HairpinSeq), next-generation sequencing via Illumina short-read and Oxford Nanopore long-read technologies, and DNA metabarcoding for species identification. Specialized analysis services cover human, soil, and aquatic microbiomes, along with EquineTest for equine whole-genome analysis. The company also provides bioinformatics data analysis services, sample collection infrastructure through physical dropbox locations, and sells Gerbera-branded sequencing reagents and capillary arrays compatible with Applied Biosystems instruments. Additional services include Applied Biosystems instrument sales, repair, and maintenance, as well as training programs through the Bioinformatics School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sanger Sequencing DNA sequencing service using the Sanger method for PCR products, plasmids, and direct sequencing from bacterial colonies, with multiple protocol options (StandardSeq, RapidSeq, CleanSeq, ColonySeq, HairpinSeq) for research and academic customers.
• Illumina Short-Read Sequencing Next-generation short-read sequencing service using Illumina technology for gene expression analysis, variant detection, and screening of communities of various organisms including their functional genes.
• ONT Long-Read Sequencing Oxford Nanopore Technology long-read sequencing service enabling whole-gene sequencing and genome assembly, positioned for metagenomics applications.
• DNA Metabarcoding and eDNA Analysis Species identification service using DNA metabarcoding techniques for biodiversity assessment and environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis across multiple hypervariable gene regions and markers.
• Fragment Analysis Capillary electrophoresis-based service for cell line authentication, microsatellite analysis, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing efficiency determination, and other labeled DNA fragment applications, targeted at biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic QC labs.
• Bioinformatics Services Expert bioinformatics data analysis services including primary analysis (FASTQ files), metagenomics, RNASeq, genome assembly, custom solutions, and pipeline development for researchers and life-science teams.
• Human Microbiome Analysis Analysis of human microbiome composition using DNA sequencing techniques for scientists, healthcare professionals, and companies.
• Soil Microbiome Analysis Soil microbiome analysis service for farmers, winemakers, and gardeners to understand soil health and microbial composition, supported by the SOIL Preservation and Collection Kit.
• Aquatic Microbiome Analysis Water microbiome identification and diversity analysis service to understand the impacts of the water microbiome on water resource use and quality.
• EquineTest Whole-genome DNA analysis service for horses covering all known genetic markers for health and performance insights, supported by the EquineTest Collection Kit.
• Sample Preservation and DNA Extraction High-quality DNA extraction and sample preservation services with fast turnaround time for research and clinical samples.
• Applied Biosystems Instruments - Sale, Repair and Maintenance Sale, repair, maintenance, and training services for Applied Biosystems sequencers, cyclers, and other instruments, including refurbished equipment sales and full refurbishment (disassembly, cleaning, parts replacement, optical calibration, functional testing) with warranty for instruments no longer supported by the manufacturer.
• Gerbera Sequencing Kit v3.1 Proprietary Sanger sequencing reagent kit compatible with all ABI Genetic Analyzers using Dye Set Z, sold in 125, 250, 500, and 1000 reaction pack sizes through the SEQstore.
• Gerbera-7 Polymer Separation matrix (polymer) for capillary electrophoresis optimized for short- to long-read Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis applications, sold through the SEQstore.
• Gerbera Capillary Arrays Replacement capillary arrays compatible with ABI 3100-Avant, 3130, and 3130xl genetic analyzers, offered in various configurations through the SEQstore.
• SOIL Preservation and Collection Kit Room temperature soil sample collection and transport kit that ensures stability of the soil microbial profile until processing, available in 12 and 94 sample sizes for the Soil Microbiome Analysis service.
• EquineTest Collection Kit Sample collection kit for the EquineTest whole-genome DNA analysis service, available as a single kit or 3-pack for multiple horses.
• Sample Collection Boxes Physical sample dropbox locations at research institutions across Czech Republic for free sample shipment to the laboratory, available at 14 locations including Brno, Prague, and České Budějovice, reducing logistics friction for academic and research customers.
• Bioinformatics School 2026 Online data analysis workshop series covering eight one-day sessions in 2026 to help researchers and professionals benefit from the latest sequencing technologies.
• Private Training Courses Private qPCR and sequencer operator training courses conducted on-site at client facilities upon request.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% score in INSTAND external quality control test for microbiome analysis (2024)

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CeGaT: German provider of Sanger, NGS, and clinical-grade genetic diagnostics. Comparable mid-sized European peer focused on research and clinical sequencing services.
• Microsynth: Swiss-based DNA sequencing service provider offering Sanger, NGS, and oligonucleotide services to academic and industrial customers. Closely comparable to SEQme in scope, customer mix, and European regional positioning.
• Fasteris: Swiss genomics service company specializing in NGS, Sanger, and bioinformatics for academic and industrial clients. Comparable to SEQme on platform breadth and service orientation.
• BaseClear: Netherlands-based molecular biology and microbiology services company offering Sanger, NGS, and microbiome analysis. Direct overlap with SEQme's sequencing + microbiome service portfolio.
• StarSEQ GmbH: German specialty DNA sequencing service provider offering Sanger and next-generation sequencing to research customers. Closely comparable mid-sized regional European peer to SEQme.

Broad incumbents

• Macrogen Europe: Macrogen is a global sequencing services provider with European operations, competing for NGS and Sanger orders from academic and clinical research customers across the continent.
• Eurofins Genomics: Eurofins Genomics is a major pan-European DNA sequencing and oligonucleotide provider. It is the dominant scaled incumbent against which SEQme competes on turn-around time, price, and breadth of services in Central Europe.
• GATC Biotech / Eurofins: Originally an independent German sequencing service, now integrated into Eurofins. Represents the consolidation pathway that has absorbed previous regional sequencing competitors similar to SEQme.
• Novogene Europe: Global genomics service provider with European operations. Competes for high-throughput NGS orders from research institutions that SEQme also serves.
• LGC Biosearch Technologies: LGC's genomics division provides Sanger sequencing, NGS, and genotyping services globally. Competes with SEQme on academic and applied research sequencing in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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