ARK.CRYO

What ARK.CRYO does

ARK.CRYO is an international cryogenic logistics company specializing in the door-to-door transport of reproductive biomaterials — frozen eggs, sperm, embryos, and stem cells — between fertility clinics, cryobanks, and intended parents. The company's core technology is built around certified dry shipper dewars (MVE SC series and Taylor Wharton CX 100) filled with liquid nitrogen to maintain -150°C to -196°C throughout transit, supplemented by onboard temperature data loggers and an operational protocol that requires medical couriers to physically accompany every shipment, never place containers in cargo holds, and avoid X-ray exposure of samples. The service spans 80+ countries across 5 continents, with the company claiming 4,500+ completed shipments and a 100% sample-viability success rate over 9 years.

The business operates on a fully transactional model: per-shipment fees ranging from approximately €1,630 (intra-Europe) to $8,370 (USA-to-Asia), with optional insurance add-ons at $10,000 and $25,000 coverage levels and a 50% surcharge for 24-hour express delivery. The customer base is bifurcated: B2B sales to fertility clinics, IVF centers, cryobanks, and surrogacy agencies (17+ named partners including Shady Grove Fertility, California Cryobank, and Fairfax Cryobank), and B2C sales to individual intended parents coordinating treatment logistics. Go-to-market relies on direct website/phone sales, conference presence (ASRM, Men Having Babies), and a referral network of clinics and agencies. The company is privately held, founder-operated, with no disclosed institutional funding, approximately 14 employees, a US headquarters in Long Grove, Illinois, and a European regional contact in Slovakia.

Beyond its IVF core, ARK.CRYO has extended into adjacent verticals: stem cell transport for regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical cold chain logistics. Compliance posture covers IATA standards, EU Tissue Directives (2004/23/EC, 2006/17/EC, 2006/86/EC), and FDA oversight for HCT/Ps. Distribution is anchored by a community platform (ARK.PRO Network) and a co-marketing ecosystem that includes partnerships with Men Having Babies, The IVF Guide, FertiAlly, and Ovogene.

Name

ARK.CRYO

Legal name

Ark.Cryo, Inc.

Website

https://arkcryo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ARK.CRYO is an international cryogenic logistics company that ships frozen eggs, sperm, embryos, and stem cells between fertility clinics, cryobanks, and intended parents in 80+ countries, using liquid-nitrogen dry shippers accompanied by onboard medical couriers on a per-shipment transactional pricing model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryogenic reproductive biomaterial logistics

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Cryogenic Logistics (LN2 Dry Shippers, -150°C) (HLAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cryogenic / Ultra-Low Temperature Transport (e.g., dry ice, LN2) (TLADAHAJ), Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN), Cold Chain Storage & Cryopreservation Services (LN2/Ultra-low) (HLAGAGAK), Dry Ice & Cryogenic (LN2) Handling and Transport Services (TLACAMAM)

Keywords

• Cryogenic shipping
• IVF logistics
• Reproductive biomaterial transport
• Stem cell shipping
• Fertility logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cryogenic Shipping Services: Fees charged for international and domestic cryogenic transportation of biological samples (eggs, sperm, embryos, stem cells) between clinics, banks, and patients worldwide. Pricing varies by route, container type, and service level (standard vs express).
2. Insurance Services: Optional insurance policies offered for shipments, with coverage amounts of $10,000 and $25,000 depending on the delivery level chosen by the client.
3. Express Shipping Premium: Additional 50% surcharge on top of standard shipping cost for 24-hour express delivery service when available for the destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARK.CRYO provides specialized cryogenic shipping of reproductive and biological materials — including sperm, eggs, embryos, stem cells, and pharmaceutical samples — using liquid-nitrogen-charged dry shippers that hold -196°C throughout transit. The service handles end-to-end logistics (pickup, customs documentation, door-to-door delivery) across more than 80 countries for fertility clinics, biobanks, pharmaceutical companies, and individual intended parents.

Product overview

ARK.CRYO is a cryogenic logistics company specializing in international transportation of biological samples for assisted reproduction. The core offering is IVF Shipping Services, which includes sperm shipping, frozen egg shipping, and embryo transportation, supported by StressFree Shipping™ for simplified ordering. The company also offers USA Domestic Shipping (US Cryo Express), Stem Cells Shipping, Pharmaceutical Shipping, and Delivery Solutions including ground transport, supervised air transport, and cargo services. Supporting infrastructure includes specialized Cryoshipping Containers (MVE SC series and Taylor Wharton CX dewars) and insurance plans ($10,000 and $25,000 coverage). The ARK.PRO Network provides a community platform for industry professionals. With 10 years of experience and 4,500+ successful transportations across 80+ countries, the company maintains a 100% success rate for deliveries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IVF Shipping Services
• Stem Cells Shipping
• Pharmaceutical Shipping
• USA Domestic Shipping
• StressFree Shipping™
• Delivery Solutions
• Cryoshippers
• ARK.PRO Network
• Insurance Plans

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate maintained for 9 years in cryoshipping operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Men Having Babies (MHB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational nonprofit dedicated to providing gay men with educational and financial support to achieve parenthood through surrogacy. ARK.CRYO is an active partner contributing to programs like the Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) and exhibits at MHB conferences.
• The IVF GuidecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal platform of 100+ senior, independent & vetted clinical embryologists & fertility nurses providing remote & onsite professional outsourcing via white-labeled embryologists & fertility nurses to clinics and direct patient guidance to fertility patients.
• OvogenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst AI donor bank in the world, international bank of biomaterials including eggs, sperm, and embryos with a fast-growing number of global storages.
• International Fertility Group (IFG)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorldwide IVF and surrogacy agency offering a full range of services for international families.
• ABLIFEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier concierge service dedicated to personalized fertility solutions through global network of leading fertility providers across America, Europe, and Asia.
• FertiAllyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorldwide fertility community providing practical and emotional support for fertility patients in one easy-to-navigate space.
• San Diego Fertility CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished fertility clinic that has brought more than 4,000 babies into the world since 1989. Partnership for coordinated cryoshipping of biomaterials for shared patients.
• ReproTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCryogenic storage facility with 30-year track record as leaders in long-term cryogenic storage.
• California CryobankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of the most respected and premier fertility practices in the United States and internationally.
• Shady Grove FertilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading fertility practice focused on improving patients' overall experience and pregnancy outcomes.
• RSMCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeader in fertility options with the world's only 'One-Stop Service Model,' providing comprehensive solutions to infertility.
• CNY SyracuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service fertility clinic offering the full range of fertility services.
• New Hope FertilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFertility clinic dedicated to educating staff and patients on the latest technology and innovations in infertility treatment.
• Fairfax CryobankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSperm bank with large and diverse selection of high quality sperm donors; only 1 in 200 applicants make it through rigorous screening.
• Spring FertilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient-centric, individualized, flexible and compassionate fertility care.
• HRC FertilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld renowned physicians providing continuity of care from first consultation through graduation.
• Hanabusa IVFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecializes in Minimal Stimulation IVF (Mini IVF) as an alternative to high-stimulation protocols.
• Nova EsperominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEgg Donor and surrogacy agency in Ukraine committed to helping families through every step of their journey.
• First Step FertilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet at Men Having Babies NYC 2025 conference; fertility partner for coordinated care.
• ACRC Surrogacy & Egg DonationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet at Men Having Babies NYC 2025 conference; surrogacy and egg donation agency partnership.
• IVF USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet at Men Having Babies NYC 2025 conference; Nathan Xin Zhang represented.
• Babies Come TrueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFertility services organization met at Men Having Babies NYC 2025.
• Create Fertility CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFertility clinic partner met at Men Having Babies NYC 2025.
• Suma FertilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFertility clinic partner met at Men Having Babies NYC 2025.
• Law Offices of Lei APCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal services partner for surrogacy and fertility law, met at Men Having Babies NYC 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cryoport Systems: Publicly traded (CYRX) cryogenic logistics provider for life sciences, including reproductive materials, cell therapies, and biopharma. Operates global chain-of-custody cold chain with comparable temperature-control standards and is the most direct scaled peer to ARK.CRYO in biomaterial transport.
• CryoStork: Specialized cryoshipping courier for fertility and IVF materials with hand-carry service across multiple international routes. Direct competitor with similar positioning to ARK.CRYO's core IVF shipping offering.

Broad incumbents

• World Courier (Cencora): Global specialty courier owned by Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) serving pharma and biopharma with temperature-controlled capabilities. Adjacent competitor with deeper pharma infrastructure but less IVF-specific positioning.
• Marken (UPS Healthcare): UPS-owned specialty logistics provider focused on clinical trial and biopharmaceutical cold chain. Competes with ARK.CRYO on temperature-controlled biologic transport with broader scope but less specialization in IVF/reproductive biomaterials.
• FedEx Custom Critical: FedEx division specializing in expedited, time-critical, and temperature-sensitive shipments. Competes for high-value cold-chain shipments with a global air network but lacks fertility-specific hand-carry protocols.
• DHL Medical Express / DHL Cold Chain: DHL's life sciences and healthcare logistics arm offers temperature-controlled shipping for clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, and biologics. Broad incumbent with scale advantages but generalist positioning relative to ARK.CRYO's fertility specialization.

Emerging players

• BioLife Solutions: Publicly traded supplier of cryopreservation media, storage, and cold-chain products for cell and gene therapies. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but serves overlapping biopharma/cell therapy customers with complementary cryogenic infrastructure.

Others

• ReproTech: US-based cryobank focused on long-term storage and distribution of reproductive tissue. Listed as an ARK.CRYO partner/customer and operates in the same ecosystem, but its primary business is storage rather than transport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ark.cryo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkcryo
• Instagraminstagram.com/arkcryo
• TikToktiktok.com/@arkcryo

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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