BIO-PORT Europe

What BIO-PORT Europe does

BIO-PORT Europe s.r.o. is a privately held Czech distributor founded in 2010 and headquartered in Prague that supplies laboratory instruments, antibodies, reagents, enzymes, and scientific consumables to scientific research and clinical diagnostic laboratories across immunology, cellular biology, molecular biology, and imaging techniques. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio reseller representing nine international manufacturers — Thermo Fisher Scientific, GeneMind, Bio Molecular Systems, Jena Bioscience, IBA Lifesciences, Cellvis, Chemicell, Labomed, and Apogee — and its catalogue spans real-time PCR systems (e.g., Bio Molecular Systems' MIC qPCR cycler with magnetic induction heating), automated pipetting, flow cytometers (Attune NxT, Apogee A50 Micro/Universal), next-generation sequencing platforms (GeneMind FASTASeq 300, SURFSeq 5000), microscopes, glass-bottom cultureware, and a broad reagent offering including Jena Bioscience nucleotides and IBA Strep-tag isolation kits. BIO-PORT does not develop proprietary instruments; its differentiation rests on aggregating differentiated vendor technologies under a single Czech-language commercial and service interface.

The company sells through a direct, sales-led GTM motion using five product-specialized representatives covering Thermo Fisher, NGS, immunology/cellular biology, and general product lines, supported by a Czech-language website (bio-port.cz), downloadable product catalogs, direct email, and phone contact. Pricing is quote-based rather than list-based; the only publicly disclosed commercial term is a 5% volume discount on IBA Lifesciences orders above 30,000 CZK, which signals a long-tail order profile. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales (instruments), recurring consumables/reagent purchases, and an attached technical-service/consultation layer offered alongside every product ("Ke každému produktu a službě nabízíme také poradenství a servis"). The firm holds ISO 9001:2008 certification (achieved 2012) and distributes products whose vendors operate under ISO 13485 medical-device quality systems, supporting clinical-lab procurement requirements. BIO-PORT Europe s.r.o. is independently owned (no parent, no subsidiaries, no disclosed external investors), employs 1-10 people, and serves primarily the Czech Republic and Central Europe.

Name

BIO-PORT Europe

Legal name

Bio-Port Europe s.r.o.

Website

https://bio-port.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIO-PORT Europe is a Prague-based Czech distributor (founded 2010, 1-10 employees) that supplies laboratory instruments, reagents, and consumables from nine international brands — including Thermo Fisher Scientific, GeneMind, and Bio Molecular Systems — to scientific research and clinical diagnostic laboratories across Central Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cell Culture & Bioprocess Lab Equipment (Bioreactors, Single-Use Systems, Controllers) (HLAGAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Scientific research reagents
• Flow cytometry instruments
• Molecular biology supplies
• Next-generation sequencing

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Distribution: Distribution and sales of laboratory instruments including flow cytometers, microscopes, PCR systems, and NGS equipment to scientific and clinical laboratories. Revenue generated through product sales with associated consultation and service support.
2. Reagents and Consumables Sales: Sale of antibodies, recombinant proteins, PCR reagents, magnetic particles, and laboratory plastic consumables. Provides recurring revenue through repeat orders of consumables and reagents alongside instrument sales.
3. Technical Service and Consultation: Advisory services and servicing provided alongside products, as stated: 'Ke každému produktu a službě nabízíme také poradenství a servis' (We offer consultation and service for every product and service).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BIO-PORT Europe s.r.o. distributes laboratory instruments, antibodies, reagents, enzymes, and scientific consumables for immunology, cellular biology, molecular biology, and imaging applications. The company acts as the Czech and Central European distribution partner for nine internationally recognized life-sciences brands (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bio Molecular Systems, GeneMind, Apogee, Labomed, Cellvis, IBA Lifesciences, Jena Bioscience, Chemicell). It provides technical consultation and after-sales service alongside every product sold.

Product overview

BIO-PORT Europe is a Czech distributor of laboratory instruments, reagents, and consumables for immunology, cellular biology, molecular biology, and imaging techniques. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio distributor, representing internationally recognized manufacturers including Thermo Fisher Scientific, GeneMind, Bio Molecular Systems, Jena Bioscience, IBA Lifesciences, Cellvis, Chemicell, Labomed, and Apogee. The product portfolio spans major instrument categories including real-time PCR systems (Mic qPCR Cycler), automated pipetting (Myra Pipetting Station), flow cytometry (Attune NxT, Apogee A50 Micro/Universal), next-generation sequencing (FASTASeq 300, SURFSeq 5000), microscopy (Labomed line), laboratory plasticware (Cellvis glass-bottom products), and comprehensive reagent solutions for molecular and cellular biology applications. The company was founded in 2010 and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mic qPCR Cycler The world's first real-time PCR cycler using magnetic induction heating, enabling rapid cycling of 35 cycles in under 25 minutes with multi-channel detection. Sold to scientific and clinical laboratories for molecular biology research and diagnostics.
• Myra Pipetting Station The world's first pipetting station with an integrated camera, providing robotic calibration, automated liquid level detection, and error monitoring with less than 1% error rate at 5 µl pipetted volume. Targeted at laboratories performing high-throughput liquid handling.
• Attune NxT Flow Cytometer Flow cytometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific using proprietary acoustic focusing technology that replaces conventional hydrodynamic focusing, enabling sample rates from 12.5 µL/min to 1 mL/min without data quality loss and up to 14 parameter measurement. Targeted at immunology and cellular biology laboratories.
• Apogee A50 Micro Flow Cytometer High-sensitivity flow cytometer for small particle analysis capable of detecting particles smaller than 150 nm (standard) or 90 nm (Micro-Plus variant), with up to 3 non-collinear lasers and detection limits of 100 nm for silica beads or 70 nm for polystyrene beads. Targeted at research laboratories requiring small-particle analysis.
• Apogee A50 Universal Flow Cytometer Universal flow cytometer for standard flow cytometry applications with up to 4 lasers and up to 9 fully configurable fluorescence detectors, with a 200 nm polystyrene-bead detection limit and 40 nm resolution. Targeted at clinical and research laboratories performing standard multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• GeneMind FASTASeq 300 NGS Platform Desktop high-throughput DNA sequencing platform featuring innovative sequencing chemistry, high-density flow cell, and base identification algorithms, focused on targeted sequencing and whole-genome low-pass sequencing. Targeted at laboratories performing targeted sequencing and small-genome workflows.
• GeneMind SURFSeq 5000 NGS Platform Bench-top high-throughput sequencing platform for whole genome sequencing, targeted sequencing, transcriptome sequencing, metagenomic sequencing, and methylation sequencing. Targeted at research and clinical laboratories with broader sequencing menu requirements.
• Labomed Microscopes (CxL, LX400, LX500, TCM400 lines) Range of laboratory microscopes from basic student models to fluorescence and inverted microscopes, including polarization microscopes, metallurgical systems, stereomicroscopes, and binocular loupes. Targeted at scientific, educational, and medical laboratories.
• Cellvis Glass Bottom Cultureware (Dishes and Plates) Plastic cultivation dishes and plates with specialized glass bottoms for high-resolution cell visualization using fluorescence or confocal microscopes, manufactured in ISO class 5 clean rooms with USP Class VI adhesive for non-toxic cell culture. Targeted at laboratories performing live-cell and high-resolution imaging.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Life Science Reagents (Antibodies, Flow Cytometry, Luminex, IHC/ICC) Comprehensive reagent portfolio covering multi-color flow cytometry antibodies (>9,000 specificities), magnetic cell separation kits, ProcartaPlex multiplex assays for Luminex (up to 100 analytes), PrimeFlow RNA assay, IHC/ICC reagents, and functional assays with recombinant proteins. Targeted at immunology, cellular biology, and clinical research laboratories.
• Jena Bioscience Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Reagents Complete reagent resource for molecular biology and biochemistry including nucleotides (>2,000 in stock), PCR reagents and master mixes, restriction enzymes, recombinant proteins (>1,000), RNA technology, crystallization tools, click chemistry reagents, and the LEXSY eukaryotic expression system. Targeted at molecular biology and biochemistry research laboratories.
• IBA Lifesciences Strep-tag Isolation Products Isolation kits for proteins, cells, and exosomes using reversible reagents based on patented Strep-tag technology utilizing the biotin-streptavidin interaction. Targeted at laboratories performing protein purification, cell isolation, and exosome research.
• Chemicell Magnetofection Products Innovative systems for transfection and bioseparative gene detection based on magnetic nanoparticles and microparticles, featuring Magnetofection technology that uses magnetic force to direct gene vectors to target cells with ready-to-use kits. Targeted at cellular and molecular biology laboratories performing transfection workflows.
• Technical Service and Consultation Advisory and after-sales technical service bundled with every product sale, including consultation on product selection and application support for the distributed laboratory instruments and reagents. Targeted at scientific and clinical laboratory customers in the Czech Republic and Central Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% discount on orders exceeding 30,000 CZK for selected product lines
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBio-Port Europe distributes Thermo Fisher Scientific products including flow cytometry antibodies (over 9000 specificities), magnetic cell separation kits, ProcartaPlex multiplex kits for Luminex, PrimeFlow RNA assay technology, IHC/ICC reagents, and functional assays. Products are used for multi-color flow cytometry, cell separation, and multiplex immunoassays.
• Bio Molecular SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian biotechnology company designing and manufacturing instruments including the MIC qPCR Cycler (first magnetically induced heated Real-Time PCR cycler) and Myra pipetting station (first pipetting station with integrated camera).
• GeneMindcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneMind Biosciences Co., Ltd. founded in 2012 specializing in DNA sequencer R&D. Products include GenoLab M, FASTASeq 300, and SURFSeq 5000 high-throughput sequencing platforms for whole genome sequencing, targeted sequencing, and clinical diagnosis.
• Jena BiosciencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman company founded by scientists from Max Planck Institute specializing in molecular biology and biochemistry reagents including nucleotides, recombinant proteins, crystallization reagents, click chemistry products, and RNA technology tools.
• IBA LifesciencescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman biotechnology company providing products for protein, cell and exosome isolation using reversible reagents based on proprietary Strep-tag technology. All products are ISO 9001 certified.
• CellviscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer specializing in glass bottom dishes, plates, chambered coverglasses, and accessories for high-resolution live cell imaging including confocal and wide-field fluorescence microscopy. Products manufactured in Class 100,000 clean rooms.
• ChemicellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman company developing and manufacturing innovative systems for transfection and bioseparative gene detection based on magnetic nanoparticles and microbeads. Products include Magnetofection technology and ready-to-use magnetic particle preparations.
• LabomedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican company offering microscopes for school, scientific and medical use with optimal price-performance ratio. Products include CxL, LX400, LX500, TCM400 microscopes, polarization microscopes, metallurgical systems, and stereo microscopes.
• Apogee Flow SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of flow cytometers including A50-MICRO for small particle analysis (detecting particles smaller than 150nm with A50-MICRO and smaller than 90nm with A50-MICRO-Plus) and A50-UNIVERSAL for standard applications. Products manufactured under BS EN ISO 13485:2003 Medical Devices quality management system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VWR International (Avantor): Global distributor of laboratory products, chemicals, and equipment with deep European coverage, including Central Europe. Comparable broad-portfolio lab distribution model but at vastly larger scale; serves as the dominant incumbent against whom smaller distributors like Bio-Port compete for manufacturer mandates.
• Merck Life Science (Sigma-Aldrich): Global manufacturer and distributor of laboratory chemicals, reagents, and consumables, serving research and clinical labs worldwide. Comparable product categories (reagents, consumables, lab supplies) but at vast scale with direct manufacturer relationships; competes with Bio-Port's reagent suppliers.
• Bio-Techne: Global life sciences manufacturer and distributor of reagents, proteins, antibodies, and instruments (R&D Systems, Tocris, ProteinSimple brands). Comparable product categories (antibodies, proteins, lab instruments) but operates as a manufacturer with direct sales rather than a regional multi-brand distributor.

Regional players

• Th. Geyer: German distributor of laboratory chemicals, consumables, and equipment serving research and industrial customers across Central Europe. Comparable regional lab products distributor with similar multi-brand portfolio and B2B sales-led model.
• Lubio Science: Swiss life sciences distribution company offering reagents, antibodies, and lab instruments across European markets. Comparable specialty distributor serving academic and clinical research customers with a multi-vendor product mix.
• HVD Life Sciences: Austrian life sciences distributor focused on Central and Eastern Europe, supplying reagents, consumables, and instruments to research and clinical labs. Most directly comparable peer to Bio-Port in terms of CEE focus, multi-brand distribution model, and customer segments.

Direct peers

• Carl Roth: German manufacturer and distributor of laboratory reagents, chemicals, and consumables for life sciences and chemistry labs. Comparable product portfolio overlap (reagents, plasticware, lab supplies) and serves similar research and clinical customers across German-speaking and adjacent European markets.
• Biomol: German life sciences distributor supplying antibodies, proteins, reagents, and lab equipment to research labs across Europe. Closely comparable specialty distribution model focused on immunology and molecular biology reagents with multi-brand portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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