BioVendor - Laboratorní medicína a.s.

What BioVendor - Laboratorní medicína a.s. does

BioVendor - Laboratorní medicína a.s. (operating under the brand BioVendor LM) is a Brno, Czechia-based distributor and developer of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, founded in 1992 and employing approximately 45 staff. The company serves clinical, microbiology, hematology, immunology/allergology, molecular biology, point-of-care, life-science research, and industrial QC laboratories in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Its core operations combine (i) distribution of diagnostic analyzers, reagents, consumables, and laboratory equipment from more than 50 international manufacturers — including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cepheid, DiaSys Diagnostic Systems, Bruker Daltonics, Sartorius, ELITechGroup, Greiner Bio-One, Becton Dickinson, Liofilchem, Macro Array Diagnostics, and 77 ELEKTRONIKA — with (ii) development and sale of proprietary IVD products under the BioVendor Group umbrella (fastGEN NGS kits, CLIA diabetes panels, Microblot-Array multiplex testing). The product catalog spans 2,038 reagents, 382 consumables, and 81 analyzers.

The go-to-market blends a direct-sales motion via category-specialist product managers (e.g., Sartorius, Microbiology, Immunology/Allergology) with an e-commerce self-serve storefront at biovendor.cz for smaller customers; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. BioVendor LM is part of the BioVendor Group international biotech conglomerate, itself administered through Med Light and the Med III A SLP fund, with ARCHIMED SAS as the controlling private-equity entity. All distributed IVD products carry CE IVD certification under EU IVDR. The company maintains ongoing relationships with Czech and Slovak laboratory customers through trade-show presence (ADLM 2026, LABOREXPO-PROCESEXPO 2026, HVIRD 2026) and community testing events such as Prague Pride 2026, supplemented by a newsletter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels, and a comprehensive web catalog with documentation downloads.

Recent strategic activity in 2026 indicates active product-surface expansion: a partnership with Sentinel Diagnostics adding 16 IVD methods to Thermo Scientific Indiko/Indiko Plus systems (June 2026); the launch of Cepheid's Xpert GI Panel for 11-pathogen GI detection on GeneXpert (May 2026); the Maccura F8 hematology series (May 2026); and a fully automated CLIA diabetes panel combining C-peptide/insulin with GAD65/IA-2 markers (May 2026).

Name

BioVendor - Laboratorní medicína a.s.

Legal name

BioVendor - Laboratorní medicína s.r.o.

Website

https://biovendor.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioVendor LM is a Brno-based Czech IVD distributor and developer serving clinical laboratories in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, carrying 2,000+ reagents and 80+ analyzers from 50+ global manufacturers alongside BioVendor Group's proprietary fastGEN NGS, CLIA, and Microblot-Array diagnostics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In Vitro Diagnostics Distribution

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Pharmacy & Biologics Distribution (CRAOAHAD), Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN), Specialty & Biomarker Laboratory Services (Immunoassays/Flow/Cytometry) (HLAGAEAB)

Keywords

• In vitro diagnostics distribution
• Clinical laboratory analyzers
• Diagnostic reagents and consumables
• Microbiology and molecular diagnostics
• Laboratory automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IVD Product Distribution: Distribution of diagnostic analyzers, reagents, consumables, and laboratory equipment from international manufacturers to laboratories in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Revenue generated through product sales with quote-based pricing requiring registration.
2. Proprietary Diagnostic Products: Development and sale of proprietary IVD products under BioVendor Group including fastGEN NGS kits, CLIA panels, and Microblot-Array diagnostics developed in-house.
3. Service and Support: Technical service, support, and application assistance for supplied diagnostic technologies. Comprehensive after-sales support ensuring laboratory operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BioVendor - Laboratorní medicína a.s. distributes, develops, and manufactures in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products for clinical laboratories in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The portfolio spans analyzers, reagents, consumables, and laboratory equipment across clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology/allergology, microbiology, molecular biology, and point-of-care testing, including proprietary fastGEN NGS kits and CLIA automation solutions developed within BioVendor Group.

Product overview

BioVendor distributes, develops, and manufactures diagnostic solutions across clinical biochemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and point-of-care testing. The portfolio includes analyzers (MALDI Biotyper Sirius, Icon-5, MAX 45k, respons 240c, BD BACTEC), reagents (2038+ items across ELISA, PCR, CLIA, cultures), consumables (filters, tubes, pipettes, plates), and laboratory equipment. Core product lines include fastGEN NGS-based kits (BCR::ABL1 Cancer Kit, Food Intolerance Kit, MSI Kit, MPN Cancer Kit), CLIA automation solutions, and integrated urinalysis systems (URISED smart & LABUMAT smart). Services include comprehensive servicing and documentation support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioVendor LM: Česká distribuce IVD produktů pro imunologii, klinickou biochemii, hematologii, mikrobiologii, molekulární biologii.

Products and services

• MALDI Biotyper Sirius System Automated system for rapid identification of microorganisms using MALDI-TOF MS technology, capable of analyzing up to 600 samples per hour using positive and negative ion modes. Targeted at clinical, pharmaceutical, and research microbiology laboratories. Distributed from Bruker Daltonics.
• Icon-5 Hematology Analyzer Compact hematology analyzer with laser technology and 5-part differential for closed-tube testing, suited to small laboratories requiring routine complete blood counts.
• MAX 45k (MAD MAX) Analyzer High-capacity analyzer for multiplex ALEX cassettes (allergy, sIgE, tIgE) and FOX cassettes (food intolerances, IgG). Used by immunology and allergology laboratories.
• fastGEN BCR::ABL1 Cancer Kit NGS-based kit for rapid preparation of sequencing libraries for genotyping the BCR::ABL1 fusion gene, used by molecular diagnostics laboratories for leukemia testing. Proprietary fastGEN product line developed within BioVendor Group.
• URISED smart & LABUMAT smart Urinalysis System Integrated system for cost-effective, efficient, and reliable urine examination. Manages sample transport, preparation, measurement, result analysis, reporting, and review including microscopic images in a unified database; throughput up to 150 urine samples per hour.
• fastGEN Food Intolerance Kit NGS-based kit for precise diagnosis of food intolerances, specifically targeting lactose, histamine, and fructose intolerance. Proprietary fastGEN product line developed within BioVendor Group.
• respons 240c Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Compact, fully automatic benchtop clinical chemistry analyzer compatible with DiaSys reagents. Targeted at smaller laboratory operations.
• BD BACTEC FX BOTTOM Blood Culture Module Automated blood culture module for detecting bloodstream infections. Extends BD BACTEC FX TOP capacity by 200 positions; modules can be stacked and managed via intelligent software controlling up to 400 positions. Distributed from Becton Dickinson.
• VISOR Camera System for Antibiotic Disks Automated reading and assessment camera system for antibiotic susceptibility of human bacterial pathogens. Features automated detection of inhibition zones, EUCAST/CLSI standard evaluation, and LIS connectivity.
• Xpert GI Panel Multiplex real-time PCR test for rapid detection of 11 gastrointestinal pathogens from a single stool sample, run on the Cepheid GeneXpert platform. Targeted at clinical and microbiology laboratories.
• CLIA Diabetes Diagnostic Solution Fully automated chemiluminescence immunoassay panel for diabetes differentiation, combining functional markers (C-peptide, insulin) with autoimmune markers (GAD65, IA-2). Proprietary solution developed within BioVendor Group.
• Maccura F8 Hematology Analyzer Series Scalable hematology analyzer series providing hematological diagnostics for laboratories seeking performance, flexibility, and lower operational costs. Distributed from Maccura.
• Sentinel Diagnostics Test Portfolio for Indiko Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 600 samples per hour with MALDI Biotyper Sirius System
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BioVendor GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and strategic partner within the BioVendor Group international biotechnology conglomerate. BioVendor - Laboratorní medicína serves as the Czech/Slovak distribution arm while collaborating on R&D of innovative diagnostic products including fastGEN NGS kits, CLIA automation, and Microblot-Array multiplex testing. The group develops and manufactures IVD products serving customers worldwide.
• Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of clinical chemistry and specialized analyzers including Indiko and Indiko Plus systems, as well as reagents and consumables. Products include respons series clinical chemistry analyzers, thermal cycling equipment, and laboratory plastics.
• Cepheid EuropecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of GeneXpert platform molecular diagnostic solutions including Xpert GI Panel for detection of 11 gastrointestinal pathogens, Xpert C.difficile testing, and Norovirus diagnostics. Automated real-time PCR systems for rapid molecular testing.
• DiaSys Diagnostic Systems GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor supplier of clinical chemistry reagents including TruCal calibrators, TruLab controls, and routine chemistry reagents for photometric analysis. Products support clinical biochemistry testing including CRP, D-dimer, ferritin, and other key biomarkers.
• Bruker DaltonicscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of MALDI Biotyper systems including the MALDI Biotyper Sirius System for rapid microorganism identification. Provides IVD software and databases for clinical microbiology mass spectrometry applications.
• Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of laboratory equipment including Minisart syringe filters, Vivapore concentrators, Vivaspin Turbo protein filtration, Sartolab filtration systems, and general laboratory consumables. Products serve sample preparation and filtration needs.
• ELITechGroup Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Microbiology staining automation (Aerospray Gram and TB stainers), Vapro vapor pressure osmometers, sweat testing systems (Macroduct, ChloroChek), and clinical chemistry solutions.
• Greiner Bio-One GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor supplier of laboratory plastics including CELLSTAR cell culture products, multiwell plates, serological pipettes, cryotubes, and general laboratory consumables serving all laboratory disciplines.
• Liofilchem s.r.l.coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of microbiology products including antibiotic discs, MIC test strips, and identification products. Over 277 products in catalog supporting antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of bioprocessing equipment including BioWelder S for aseptic tube welding and BioSealer TC for sterile tube sealing, serving cell and gene therapy research and GMP manufacturing.
• Macro Array Diagnostics GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of ALEX3 multiplex allergy testing system measuring total and specific IgE against 300 allergens in a single analysis, along with MAX automated analyzers for allergy and food intolerance testing.
• LABORATORIOS CONDAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of dehydrated culture media and microbiological culture products including chromogenic agars, selective media, and supplements. Extensive catalog supporting food safety and clinical microbiology testing.
• Biotool AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Swiss-made laboratory equipment including ProfiClave agar preparators and sterilizers, PetriSwiss plate pourers (PS20, PS200, PS400, PS900), and laboratory burners (LabFlame) for microbiology workflow automation.
• ViennaLab Diagnostics GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of user-friendly IVD assays for genetic testing including StripAssay beta-globin for thalassemia testing, VKORC1 pharmacogenetics assays, and other molecular diagnostic tests.
• 77 ELEKTRONIKA Kft.coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of URISED smart and LABUMAT smart integrated urinalysis systems combining chemical analysis and microscopic sediment examination for comprehensive urine testing.
• Becton Dickinson CzechiacoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of BD BACTEC automated blood culture systems including BD BACTEC FX for detection of bloodstream infections, and related microbiology solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HOSPIMED: HOSPIMED is a leading Czech distributor of medical devices, hospital equipment, and laboratory consumables serving hospitals and clinics across Czech Republic and Slovakia with a comparable multi-category distribution model. It competes directly with BioVendor for the same laboratory and hospital accounts in the same geography.
• AddVision Group: AddVision Group is a Central European provider of laboratory diagnostics, life science, and clinical solutions distributing for multiple international IVD manufacturers. It is directly comparable as a multi-brand regional IVD distributor with proprietary value-added services.

Broad incumbents

• DiaSys Diagnostic Systems: DiaSys is a European IVD manufacturer specializing in clinical chemistry reagents, calibrators, and controls — it is both a supplier to BioVendor (TruCal/TruLab portfolio) and a broader competitor in clinical chemistry distribution channels across Central Europe.
• bioMérieux: bioMérieux is a global leader in microbiology IVD with strong positions in blood culture (BD BACTEC competes in adjacent space), identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility. BioVendor distributes competing microbiology platforms (BD BACTEC, Bruker MALDI) and serves the same clinical microbiology customers.
• Bruker Corporation: Bruker supplies BioVendor with the MALDI Biotyper Sirius system for clinical microbiology, while also selling its IVD mass spectrometry portfolio directly to larger European hospital networks — making it both supplier and broader competitor in clinical microbiology diagnostics.
• QIAGEN: QIAGEN is a global molecular diagnostics and sample technologies company with a portfolio overlapping BioVendor's molecular biology and NGS workflow offerings. Both serve clinical and research laboratories requiring molecular diagnostic capabilities across Europe.
• ELITechGroup: ELITechGroup is a global IVD manufacturer with broad portfolios in clinical chemistry, microbiology staining, and osmometry. It supplies BioVendor (Aerospray stainers, Vapro osmometers) and competes as a specialty IVD player across the same laboratory disciplines.
• Cepheid: Cepheid's GeneXpert molecular diagnostic platform is supplied through BioVendor for Czech/Slovak markets (Xpert GI Panel, C. difficile, Norovirus), and Cepheid competes broadly across European molecular diagnostics with growing direct-distribution ambitions.
• Bio-Techne: Bio-Techne is a global specialty reagent and IVD company with diagnostics, life science research, and protein analysis portfolios overlapping BioVendor's life science research segment and proprietary reagent offerings. Both target specialty laboratory customers with proprietary reagents.

Emerging players

• R-Biopharm: R-Biopharm is a German specialty IVD company focused on clinical diagnostics, food safety, and life sciences with proprietary test kits and reagents — comparable in size and product mix to BioVendor's proprietary product lines and specialty distribution model.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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