CAN-AM Cryoservices Corp.

What CAN-AM Cryoservices Corp. does

CAN-AM Cryoservices Corp. is a privately held Canadian distributor of donor sperm and eggs headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario. Founded in 2001 and operating with approximately 12 employees, the company functions as the registered Canadian channel for an international network of gamete banks, sourcing donor sperm from Fairfax Cryobank, Northwest Cryobank, Seattle Sperm Bank, Xytex, and Cryos International, and donor eggs from Fairfax EggBank, Aphrodite Egg Bank, Global Gamete Bank, and previously Asian Egg Bank. It sells and ships these products to fertility clinics and intended parents across Canada through an e-commerce website and direct clinic relationships, with overnight priority shipping to most Canadian cities and a specialized ordering workflow for Quebec residents under the RAMQ MAR provincial reimbursement program.

The company's core technology is cryogenic storage and temperature-controlled logistics of frozen reproductive materials, performed at its Hamilton facility under Health Canada oversight and the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. Beyond distribution, CAN-AM offers paid cryostorage services on monthly, annual, and three-year terms, plus shipment-from-storage and regional delivery services. In July 2024 the company discontinued its in-house sperm banking service to focus exclusively on distribution of donor gametes from international partners, and has since added Cryos International as both a sperm and egg supplier while terminating its Asian Egg Bank relationship.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time gamete sales (sperm vials priced $1,200-$1,995 CAD, egg cohorts $13,750-$24,000 CAD), recurring cryostorage subscriptions ($45/month, $486/year, $1,377/three years), and per-order shipping and handling ($80-$295 CAD depending on region and product). Pricing actions through 2025-2026, including scheduled increases on Fairfax and Northwest sperm and storage fees, indicate ongoing pass-through of input costs. The business is founder/owner-operated under President Haimant Bissessar with no disclosed external funding, no parent or subsidiary structure, and no public financial filings.

Name

CAN-AM Cryoservices Corp.

Legal name

CAN-AM Cryoservices Corp.

Website

https://canamcryo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAN-AM Cryoservices Corp. is a privately held Hamilton, Ontario distributor that supplies Canadian fertility clinics and intended parents with donor sperm and eggs sourced from eight international gamete banks, supported by cryostorage and overnight shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fertility Services

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN), Sample Preparation, Storage & Cryogenics (Freezers, Cryovials, Cryostats) (HLAGAIAJ), Dry Ice & Cryogenic (LN2) Handling and Transport Services (TLACAMAM)

Keywords

• Donor sperm distribution
• Donor egg distribution
• Cryogenic storage services
• Fertility clinic supplies
• Gamete distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gamete Product Sales: Revenue from selling donor sperm vials and donor egg cohorts to fertility clinics and intended parents across Canada. Products sourced from international suppliers including Fairfax Cryobank, Northwest Cryobank, Cryos International, Xytex, Fairfax EggBank, Aphrodite Egg Bank, and Global Gamete Bank. Sperm vials range from $1,200-$1,995 CAD depending on supplier; egg cohorts range from $13,750-$24,000 CAD.
2. Cryostorage Fees: Monthly, yearly, and multi-year storage fees for samples held at CAN-AM facilities. Monthly storage is $45.00 + tax, yearly is $486.00 + tax, and three-year is $1,377.00 + tax.
3. Shipping and Logistics: Priority overnight shipping services to fertility clinics across Canada. Shipping fees vary by region: Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area $85.00, Greater Montreal Area $90.00, retrieval from storage $80.00, egg shipping $275-295 CAD.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CAN-AM Cryoservices distributes donor sperm and eggs from multiple international gamete banks to fertility clinics and intended parents across Canada. The company operates an e-commerce ordering platform, cryogenic storage facilities in Hamilton, Ontario, and provides overnight temperature-controlled shipping to clinics nationwide. It also supports Quebec residents through the RAMQ MAR provincial funding program.

Product overview

CAN-AM Cryoservices is a Canadian distributor of donor sperm and eggs, operating as an e-commerce platform that connects fertility patients with multiple international gamete suppliers. The core offering consists of donor sperm distribution (from Fairfax Cryobank, Northwest Cryobank, Seattle Sperm Bank, Xytex, and Cryos International) and donor eggs distribution (from Fairfax EggBank, Aphrodite Egg Bank, Global Gamete Bank, and Asian Egg Bank). These products are supported by cryogenic storage services and transport/shipping capabilities that deliver specimens to fertility clinics across Canada. The company also offers specialized support for Quebec residents through the RAMQ MAR funding program. The platform functions primarily as a web-based ordering system rather than a technology platform with integrations or APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Donor Sperm Distribution Distribution of donor sperm vials sourced from international sperm banks (Fairfax Cryobank, Northwest Cryobank, Seattle Sperm Bank, Xytex, Cryos International) to fertility clinics and intended parents across Canada. Prices range from $1,200 to $1,995 CAD per vial depending on supplier.
• Donor Egg Distribution Distribution of donor egg cohorts from international egg banks including Fairfax EggBank, Aphrodite Egg Bank, Global Gamete Bank, and Cryos International Egg Bank. Standard cohorts range from $13,750 to $24,000 CAD depending on supplier and package size.
• Cryogenic Storage Services Short-term and long-term cryogenic storage of purchased sperm and egg samples at CAN-AM's Hamilton, Ontario facility. Available on monthly ($45 CAD + tax), yearly ($486 CAD + tax), or three-year ($1,377 CAD + tax) plans. Customers can request shipment from storage when ready.
• Transport and Shipping Services Priority overnight shipping of donor sperm and eggs to fertility clinics across Canada. Shipping fees vary by region: $85 CAD (Greater Toronto & Hamilton), $90 CAD (Greater Montreal), $80 CAD (retrieval from storage), and $275-$295 CAD for egg shipping.
• Quebec RAMQ Program Support Specialized ordering support for Quebec residents under the RAMQ MAR program, enabling partial provincial coverage up to $850 per sperm unit and $100 for shipping, with only the uncovered portion billed upfront. Clinic confirmation is required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of operation as Canada's largest distributor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Asian Egg BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 May 2024Previously distributed Asian Egg Bank donor eggs. As of May 27, 2024, CAN-AM is no longer distributing for Asian Egg Bank.
• Fairfax CryobankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Canadian distributor for Fairfax Cryobank donor sperm. Offers sperm vials from $1,750 CAD (increasing to $1,900-$1,995 CAD). One of the primary sperm suppliers in CAN-AM's network.
• Northwest CryobankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Canadian distributor for Northwest Cryobank donor sperm. Offers sperm vials from $1,200 CAD (increasing to $1,250 CAD). Major sperm supplier partner.
• Seattle Sperm BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Canadian distributor for Seattle Sperm Bank donor sperm. Part of the sperm bank supplier network.
• XytexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Canadian distributor for Xytex donor sperm. Order processing takes 10-15 business days due to supplier requirements.
• Cryos InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewly added supplier partnership. CAN-AM is now distributing donor sperm for Cryos International. Also distributes Cryos International Egg Bank products at $23,700 CAD per standard cohort.
• Fairfax EggBankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Canadian distributor for Fairfax EggBank donor eggs. Offers standard cohort (6 eggs) at $24,000 CAD. Major egg supplier partner.
• Aphrodite Egg BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Canadian distributor for Aphrodite Egg Bank donor eggs. Offers various package options: Six Eggs $14,500 CAD, Eight Eggs $17,000 CAD, Twelve Eggs $21,500 CAD, Embryo Creation $23,500 CAD.
• Global Gamete BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Canadian distributor for Global Gamete Bank donor eggs. Offers Batch (6/7 eggs) at $13,750 CAD, Maxi Batch (8/9 eggs) at $16,250 CAD.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Xytex Cryo International: Xytex is a U.S.-based donor sperm and donor egg bank that distributes internationally through partners such as CAN-AM in Canada. Overlapping product line, B2B/B2C distribution model, and cryogenic logistics make it a directly comparable peer.
• Seattle Sperm Bank: Seattle Sperm Bank is a U.S.-based donor sperm bank that sells directly to consumers and clinics domestically while also distributing internationally through partners like CAN-AM. Comparable as a directly competitive donor sperm distributor with the same cryogenic shipping and online catalog model.
• Fairfax EggBank: Fairfax EggBank is a major U.S. donor egg bank that supplies CAN-AM and also distributes direct to clinics and consumers. Comparable as a donor egg distributor with overlapping catalog, B2B/B2C distribution, and cryogenic shipping mechanics.
• Cryos International: Cryos International is one of the world's largest sperm and egg banks, headquartered in Denmark, selling donor gametes directly to consumers and clinics globally — including via CAN-AM in Canada. It is comparable as both a direct competitor (B2C distribution of donor sperm/eggs) and an upstream supplier to CAN-AM, with overlapping product offering and cryogenic logistics model.
• Global Gamete Bank: Global Gamete Bank is a donor egg bank that distributes internationally through CAN-AM in Canada and directly to clinics in other markets. Comparable as an egg-only gamete distributor with overlapping cryostorage, catalog, and shipping model.
• Northwest Cryobank: Northwest Cryobank is a U.S.-based donor sperm bank that distributes internationally through partners like CAN-AM. It is directly comparable as a donor sperm distributor with the same cryogenic logistics and catalog-based ordering model.

Broad incumbents

• California Cryobank: California Cryobank is one of the largest U.S. donor sperm and donor egg banks, with broad product portfolio and direct-to-clinic distribution. It is comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same donor gamete distribution space, operating a wider portfolio across multiple reproductive services.
• Fairfax Cryobank: Fairfax Cryobank is a large U.S.-based donor sperm bank that is both a key upstream supplier to CAN-AM and a broad operator that distributes directly to U.S. fertility patients and clinics. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering an overlapping product (donor sperm vials) with similar cryogenic distribution mechanics.

Regional players

• European Sperm Bank: European Sperm Bank is a Denmark-headquartered donor sperm bank serving European clinics and consumers with similar cryogenic logistics and catalog-based ordering. Comparable as a regional equivalent of CAN-AM's distribution model, focused on a different geography.
• London Sperm Bank: London Sperm Bank is a UK-based donor sperm bank serving UK clinics and consumers with cryogenic logistics. Comparable as a regional peer in the same donor sperm distribution category but focused on the UK rather than Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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