N-BIOTEK

What N-BIOTEK does

N-BIOTEK, Inc. is a South Korean life-science equipment manufacturer and stem cell total-solution provider founded on March 13, 2000, headquartered in Bucheon-si. The company operates two distinct but interrelated businesses: a commodity-equipment catalog and an integrated regenerative-medicine platform. On the equipment side, N-BIOTEK designs and manufactures its own CO2 incubators (MiniCell, MaxCell, aniCell series), shaking and refrigerated incubators, benchtop and remote-controlled shakers, water baths, thermal blocks, vacuum centrifugal concentrators (MICRO-CENVAC, DNA-VAC, MAX-UP with patented IR-emitting lid No. 10-0616063), autoclaves, clean benches, and biological safety cabinets. On the solutions side, the company packages these products with proprietary consumables and protocols into turnkey stem cell facilities, including the STEMPIA SYSTEM (SVF/PRP isolation kits reporting ~90% cell viability), the Multi Workstation Beauty Cell (an integrated HEPA-filtered clean bench + centrifuge + shaking incubator), the LED Cell Activator (multi-wavelength red/blue/green/yellow PRP activation device), and the Re-Born Cell Banking cryopreservation service.

Revenue is generated through five streams: hardware sales (catalog lab equipment, primarily to research labs globally via 110+ distributors in 64 countries), professional services (Stem Cell Total Solution including bio-cleanroom construction, equipment installation, and technology transfer delivered in ~7 months), recurring consumables (STEMPIA KIT and related disposables), training and certification (ISSCA training programs priced at $1,000/participant), and managed services (cell banking). Distribution is hybrid: a global distributor network handles catalog equipment sales, while N-BIOTEK's direct enterprise sales team manages high-value stem cell facility buildouts for hospitals and clinics; consumer stem cell cosmetics are sold through the wholly-owned ESFOMI sub-brand. The company operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries — ESFOMI, Global N-BIOTEK, ISSCA, and IRMA — and holds two Korean FDA licenses covering stem cell processing facility operation and advanced biomedicine manufacturing, which together create a domestic regulatory position underpinning the clinical side of the business.

N-BIOTEK's primary customer base divides into three segments: healthcare providers and stem cell clinics (the primary segment, served with turnkey facility solutions), life science research laboratories (served with catalog equipment), and aesthetic and anti-aging clinics (served with STEMPIA SYSTEM and ESFOMI cosmetics). Geographic reach spans 64 countries across Asia (15 distributors), Europe (26), the Middle East (9), South America (6), Africa (5), and North America (3), with branded international trade show participation in Arab Health, Medlab Middle East, KOREA LAB, and Analytica Munich as the dominant demand-generation channel. The company was designated a Korean Global Giant Company in 2022 and has 51–100 employees.

Name

N-BIOTEK

Legal name

N-BIOTEK, INC.

Website

https://n-biotek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

N-BIOTEK, founded in 2000 in Bucheon, South Korea, manufactures life-science lab equipment (CO2 incubators, shakers, autoclaves, clean benches) and provides turnkey stem cell facility solutions, consumables, training, and cell banking to hospitals, research labs, and aesthetic clinics across 64 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cell Culture & Bioprocess Lab Equipment (Bioreactors, Single-Use Systems, Controllers) (HLAGAIAG), Cell Therapy Manufacturing Platforms & Automation (closed systems, bioreactors, fill-finish) (HLAAABAG), Cell Therapy Manufacturing Services (GMP, autologous/allogeneic) (HLAAAKAC), Process Development & Tech Transfer Services (CDMO) (HLAGABAL)

Keywords

• Life science equipment
• Stem cell solutions
• CO2 incubators
• Regenerative medicine
• Cell culture systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lab Equipment Sales: Sale of life science lab equipment including CO2 Incubators, Shaking Incubators, Centrifuges, Clean Benches, Autoclaves, Concentrators, Water Baths, Thermal Blocks, Ovens, and Stem Cell Isolation Packages. Equipment ranges from benchtop units to large capacity systems.
2. Stem Cell Total Solution: Comprehensive consulting and solution provision for stem cell facilities including bio clean room construction, equipment supply, and technology transfer. Provided in approximately 7 months for partners to establish stem cell processing centers.
3. Stem Cell Consumables & Cosmetics: Sale of STEMPIA KIT and other stem cell consumables for SVF and PRP isolation. Also includes stem cell cosmetics through ESFOMI brand.
4. Stem Cell Training Programs: Revenue from ISSCA-sponsored stem cell training programs covering bone marrow-derived and adipose-derived stem cell procedures, with ISSCA Certificate of Completion issuance.
5. Cell Banking Services: Re-Born Cell Banking System for customized storage of stem cells and immune cells for future health, beauty, anti-aging, and disease treatment purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

N-BIOTEK designs, manufactures, and sells life science laboratory instruments — including CO2 incubators, shaking/benchtop shakers, water baths, autoclaves, centrifuges, concentrators, and clean benches — for hospitals, research laboratories, and stem cell clinics. Alongside its hardware portfolio, the company delivers a Stem Cell Total Solution consisting of bio-cleanroom construction, equipment installation, technology transfer, training, stem cell consumables (e.g., STEMPIA SVF isolation kits), and the Re-Born Cell Banking service for adipose-derived stem cells, operating under KFDA licensure.

Product overview

N-BIOTEK is a stem cell total solution provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of life science equipment and integrated systems. The core product line includes CO2 Incubators (MiniCell, MaxCell, aniCell series), Shaking Incubators (benchtop, refrigerated, stackable, hybridization), Shakers & Rollers (orbital, reciprocating, remote-controlled), Water Baths, Thermal Blocks, Concentrators (MICRO-CENVAC, DNA-VAC, MAX-UP), Autoclaves (vertical, table-top, steam sterilizers), Clean Benches (PCR workstations, biological safety cabinets, LICES integrated systems), and the Stem Cell Isolation Package (Beauty Cell workstation, STEMPIA KIT, LED Cell Activator). These products are complemented by integrated platforms including the STEMPIA SYSTEM for SVF/PRP isolation, Stem Cell Total Solution for facility setup, Re-Born Cell Banking for cryopreservation, and affiliated organizations ISSCA and ESFOMI. The company also provides validation services (IQ/OQ/PQ) and stem cell training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReBornStem: Stem cell related products and services including ReBorn C.G.F.
• ESFOMI
• STEMPIA
• Beauty Cell
• Re-Born Cell Banking
• MiniCell
• MaxCell
• aniCell
• LICES

Products and services

• CO2 Incubators (IR-6160 and related series) Temperature- and CO2-controlled incubation instruments for mammalian and stem cell culture, used in research labs, hospitals, and stem cell clinics where stable culture conditions and validated CO2 sensing are required.
• Shaking Incubators and Benchtop Shakers Orbital and reciprocating mixing instruments with optional temperature control, used by life science labs for suspension cell culture, microbiology, and biochemical assays.
• Water Baths Temperature-controlled water bath units for laboratory workflows including sample thawing, reagent warming, and cell culture applications.
• Autoclaves / Sterilizers Steam sterilizers for laboratories and clinics requiring validated decontamination of media, glassware, and reusable instruments.
• Clean Benches and Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar flow hoods and UV-equipped clean benches providing ISO-class sterile workspaces for cell culture, stem cell processing, and aseptic laboratory workflows.
• Centrifuges and Concentrators (MICRO-CENVAC, DNA-VAC, MAX-UP) Benchtop centrifuges and vacuum concentrators used in molecular biology and clinical labs for sample preparation, nucleic acid concentration, and solvent removal.
• STEMPIA SVF Isolation Kit Closed-system enzymatic kit that isolates stromal vascular fraction (SVF) and adipose-derived stem cells from adipose tissue for clinical and research use; sold as a consumable to stem cell clinics and research labs.
• LED Cell Activator (IR plate glass heater) LED-based device that delivers temperature-controlled IR activation to cultured cells using a patented plate glass heater, used in stem cell processing and regenerative medicine workflows.
• Beauty Cell Multi Workstation Integrated benchtop workstation combining centrifugation, incubation, and IR-led activation steps for autologous stem cell preparation, targeted at medical aesthetic and anti-aging clinics.
• ESFOMI Stem Cell Cosmetics Stem cell-derived topical cosmetic products sold under the ESFOMI brand via distributors and clinic partners, serving aesthetic and consumer skincare markets that complement stem cell treatment offerings.
• ReBornStem Stem Cell Total Solution Turnkey service package for hospitals and clinics that includes bio-cleanroom construction, equipment installation, technology transfer, consumables, and clinical protocol support for launching adipose-derived stem cell service lines.
• Re-Born Cell Banking Service Cryopreservation and long-term storage service for adipose-derived stem cells, operated through the company's KFDA-licensed cell processing facility for individual and clinic customers.
• Equipment Validation Services (IQ/OQ/PQ) Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) validation services delivered alongside instrument installations to support customer regulatory compliance documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 90% cell viability with STEMPIA KIT SVF isolation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ISSCA (International Society for Stem Cell Application)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded and operated by N-BIOTEK since 2016, ISSCA is a global society focused on developing stem cell application, obtaining government approval, and spreading stem cell treatment. ISSCA conducts conferences, symposiums, seminars, training, demonstration therapies, and clinical trial presentations. N-BIOTEK R&D Center collaborates with ISSCA to train doctors worldwide and advance stem cell applied technology research.
• Global Stem Cell Group (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of ISSCA WORLD CONGRESS events. Global Stem Cell Group of the United States participated as speakers in the 2022 ISSCA WORLD CONGRESS in Istanbul, Turkiye, sharing research and clinical practices in stem cells.
• Regen Clinic (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish partner of N-BIOTEK and co-host of ISSCA WORLD CONGRESS 2022 in Istanbul, Turkiye (September 23-25, 2022).
• BioTrendmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of N-BIOTEK Group that attended the 2024 International Regenerative Medicine Symposium organized by N-BIOTEK Group at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam Hotel.
• Yonsei IMI Stem ClinicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor and venue host for ISSCA Stem Cell Training Program (May 4-5, 2024) located at 9th Floor, Sanggyeong Building, 120 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
• Regen ICmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of ISSCA Stem Cell Training Program in 2024.
• Global Stem Cells GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of ISSCA Stem Cell Training Program in 2024.
• IRMA (International Regenerative Medicine Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded at the 2024 International Regenerative Medicine Symposium organized by N-BIOTEK Group. Chairman Kim Dae-yong (first Chairman of IRMA) gave inaugural speech explaining the necessity of IRMA's establishment. N-BIOTEK plays key role in its founding.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PHCbi (Panasonic Healthcare): Japanese manufacturer of high-end CO2 and shaking incubators with deep penetration in cell culture labs; directly competes with N-BIOTEK's MiniCell, MaxCell, and aniCell CO2 incubator families.
• NuAire: US-based manufacturer of biological safety cabinets, CO2 incubators, and clean benches — direct competitor to N-BIOTEK's Clean Bench (NB604WS), LICES workstation, and PCR Workstation products.
• Memmert GmbH: Specialist manufacturer of temperature-control lab equipment (incubators, ovens, water baths) that competes head-to-head with several N-BIOTEK product lines including the NB series general incubators and drying oven.
• Eppendorf: German manufacturer of premium bench-top lab equipment — shakers, CO2 incubators, centrifuges — overlapping directly with N-BIOTEK's general lab equipment portfolio and selling into the same biotech and academic research customer base.
• BINDER GmbH: German specialty manufacturer of CO2 incubators, drying ovens, and hybridization chambers — direct overlap with N-BIOTEK's incubator and oven SKUs in research and clinical labs.

Broad incumbents

• Sartorius: Biopharma and cell-and-gene-therapy equipment provider with upstream/downstream bioprocess systems relevant to N-BIOTEK's cell culture and stem cell processing positioning, though it operates as a much broader incumbent.
• Cytiva (Danaher): Large bioprocess and cell therapy manufacturing equipment and consumables provider that competes with N-BIOTEK in stem cell processing and offers parallel CDMO-adjacent cell therapy services.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Dominant global life-science tools incumbent whose Heratherm, Forma, and Sorvall lines compete across N-BIOTEK's incubator, shaker, and centrifuge categories and whose bioproduction arm touches the cell therapy workflow.
• Miltenyi Biotec: Global cell-and-gene-therapy platform offering closed-system cell processing equipment, reagents, and services comparable to N-BIOTEK's STEMPIA system and turnkey stem cell facility solutions.

Regional players

• DAIHAN Scientific: Korean domestic competitor in general lab equipment (incubators, shakers, water baths) with overlap to N-BIOTEK's domestic product line, but focused primarily on the Korean market rather than the 64-country export footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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