Zealquest Scientific Technology Co., Ltd.

What Zealquest Scientific Technology Co., Ltd. does

Zealquest Scientific Technology Co., Ltd. (上海泽泉科技股份有限公司) is a privately held Chinese scientific instrumentation company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Shanghai, with 42 employees as of the latest disclosure. The company integrates, distributes, and supports high-end research equipment for plant phenotyping, photosynthesis measurement, marine and environmental monitoring, pollen analysis, and seed research. It operates as the exclusive authorized agent in China for German WALZ (chlorophyll fluorescence instrumentation) and distributes products from nine additional international principals including Amphasys (Switzerland), Xylem Aanderaa (Norway), CytoBuoy (Netherlands), BioSonics (USA), Conviron (Canada), LemnaTec (Germany), SPECIM (Finland), ABB LGR (USA), and CID Bio-Science (USA).

The company's own product portfolio includes the PhenoWatch high-throughput plant phenotyping system (integrating laser 3D, hyperspectral, thermal, chlorophyll fluorescence, multispectral, and RGB imaging with deep learning-based plant segmentation), the PhenoAIxpert HT greenhouse imaging platform, the PhenoChamber closed-loop cultivation system, the PLS-10R distributed photosynthetic physiology monitor, and the EasyClus automated clustering analysis software for CytoSense flow cytometry. Sub-brands Zealquest Biomedical (3D bioprinting, medical imaging, cell manufacturing, organoid culture, biobank solutions) and Zealquest AI (AI and robotics for agriculture and industrial inspection) extend beyond the legacy instrumentation core, alongside the AgriPheno plant phenotyping platform.

Zealquest generates revenue through equipment hardware sales, technical consultation and system integration, and managed after-sales support and training services. Go-to-market is direct B2B sales to Chinese research institutions, universities, government agencies, and agricultural R&D enterprises via a service network spanning Shanghai headquarters, branches in Beijing and Chengdu, and representative offices in Guangzhou, Wuhan, Harbin, Nanjing, Xiamen, and Urumqi. Demand generation relies on active participation in academic conferences and hands-on technical training workshops. In 2025 the company established independent operating companies in The Hague, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur to serve European and Southeast Asian markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are configured per customer requirement. The company is founder/management controlled with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or public-market listing.

Name

Zealquest Scientific Technology Co., Ltd.

Legal name

上海泽泉科技股份有限公司

Website

https://zealquest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zealquest Scientific Technology is a Shanghai-based, 42-employee scientific instrumentation integrator and exclusive China distributor for German WALZ, serving research universities, government agencies, and agricultural R&D enterprises with plant phenotyping, photosynthesis, marine monitoring, and pollen analysis systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Research Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE), Material Characterization & Spectroscopy (NMR/FTIR/MS) (HLAGADAK)

Keywords

• Plant phenotyping systems
• Chlorophyll fluorescence imaging
• Marine environmental monitoring
• Scientific equipment distribution
• Photosynthesis measurement instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research Equipment Sales and Distribution: Sale and distribution of imported high-end scientific research instruments from international brand partners. Company serves as exclusive authorized agent for German WALZ products in China. Revenue derived from equipment sales, installation, and initial technical configuration.
2. Technical Consultation and System Integration: Technical advisory services and customized system integration solutions for research institutions, universities, and government agencies. Includes needs assessment, equipment selection, system design, and deployment support.
3. After-Sales Technical Support and Training: Ongoing technical support, maintenance, and operational training services for purchased equipment. Includes on-site training workshops at customer facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zealquest Scientific Technology Co., Ltd. is a scientific equipment distributor and system integrator that sells high-end research instruments and provides related technical services to research institutions, universities, and government agencies. The company's offerings include proprietary plant phenotyping systems (PhenoWatch, PhenoAIxpert HT, PLS-10R), pollen analysis instruments (Ampha Z40), analytical software (EasyClus), and distributed international brands including WALZ chlorophyll fluorescence instruments, Aanderaa marine monitoring sensors, SPECIM hyperspectral imaging, CytoBuoy flow cytometry, and ABB LGR gas analyzers.

Product overview

Zealquest Scientific Technology Co., Ltd. is a scientific equipment distributor and service provider established in 2000, specializing in research equipment integration, technology promotion, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes proprietary developed systems and distributed international brands (WALZ, LemnaTec, CID, SPECIM, Aanderaa, CytoBuoy, Amphasys, ABB, and others). Core proprietary products include the PhenoWatch high-throughput plant phenotyping system combining laser 3D imaging, hyperspectral imaging, thermal imaging, and chlorophyll fluorescence imaging; PhenoAIxpert HT greenhouse phenotyping platform; PLS-10R distributed photosynthetic monitoring system; Ampha Z40 pollen viability analyzer; and EasyClus automated clustering analysis software. The company also distributes WALZ chlorophyll fluorescence instruments (DUAL-PAM-100, MINI-PAM-II, DUAL-KLAS-NIR, LSA-2050), Aanderaa marine monitoring systems (SeaGuard CTD, current meters, turbidity sensors, observation chains), and various plant physiology research equipment (root imaging, leaf spectral analysis, ethylene measurement). Applications span plant phenotyping, photosynthesis research, seed analysis, marine/environmental monitoring, and water quality assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zealquest Biomedical: Biomedical research equipment including 3D bioprinting, medical imaging, cell manufacturing, organoid culture, and biobank solutions
• Zealquest AI
• AgriPheno

Products and services

• PhenoWatch High-Throughput Plant Phenotyping Analysis System A sensor-to-plant integrated system combining laser 3D imaging, hyperspectral imaging, infrared thermal imaging, chlorophyll fluorescence imaging, multispectral imaging, and RGB imaging with AI-based plant segmentation and phenotyping parameter extraction for plant research and breeding applications.
• PhenoAIxpert HT Greenhouse High-Throughput Plant Phenotyping Imaging System Fully automated, high-throughput imaging system for plants from seedlings to mature specimens with configurable imaging modules including VIS, NIR, IR, PSII fluorescence, autofluorescence, root visible light, laser 3D scanning, and hyperspectral imaging for greenhouse-based plant phenotyping research.
• PLS-10R Distributed Plant Photosynthetic Physiology and Environmental Monitoring System System for continuous 24-hour monitoring of plant photosynthetic rate, physiological indicators, and environmental factors, enabling uninterrupted acquisition of core photosynthetic parameters for agricultural and ecological research settings.
• Ampha Z40 Pollen Viability Analyzer Microfluidic-based impedance flow cytometry system for high-throughput, continuous, non-destructive detection of pollen cells, providing cell activity, quantity, concentration, and size information for applications including pollen viability analysis, storage management, DH breeding, CMS sterility detection, pollen ploidy analysis, and pollination guidance.
• HEXAGON-IMAGING-PAM Honeycomb Matrix Chlorophyll Fluorescence Imaging System Large honeycomb matrix chlorophyll fluorescence imaging system from WALZ with ultra-uniform light field designed for high-resolution plant photosynthesis analysis. Carefully arranged LED array ensures shadow-free measurement area for accurate sample differentiation.
• LSA-2050 Plant Polyphenol Chlorophyll Fluorometer Handheld device measuring chlorophyll content, carotenoids, UV-B/UV-A excited fluorescence, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and nitrogen balance index with GPS and leaf angle sensors for field plant physiological analysis.
• EasyClus LIVE Automated Clustering Analysis Software Machine learning-based flow cytometry file analysis software for CytoSense/CytoBuoy instruments enabling autonomous analysis from instrument validation through detailed clustering and database matching with real-time reporting for algae monitoring applications.
• HarvestEye Automated Potato Field Yield System Technology package installable on potato or onion harvesting or grading equipment for measuring and calculating size and quantity. Deployed in 7 countries with 69 systems installed globally, harvesting 2.5 billion potatoes and 100 million onions.
• GFS-3000 Portable Photosynthesis-Fluorescence Measurement System Gas exchange measurement system for net photosynthetic rate and transpiration rate, compatible with DUAL-PAM-100, MINI-PAM-II, JUNIOR-PAM, IMAGING-PAM, and KLAS-100 for multiple simultaneous measurement modes.
• GLA131-GGA Micro Portable Greenhouse Gas Analyzer ABB LGR-ICOS gas analyzer using patented off-axis integrated cavity output spectroscopy (OA-ICOS) technology for simultaneous multi-gas measurement in compact, portable form factor suitable for field deployment.
• SMARTGUARD Data Acquisition Unit Next-generation data logger from Aanderaa for marine, lake, reservoir, estuary, and hydrological observation stations, supporting up to 25 AiCaP smart sensors on 150m observation chains for real-time ocean monitoring.
• CytoSub Deep Euphotic Zone Phytoplankton Scanning Imaging Flow Cytometer Phytoplankton analysis flow cytometer for marine research, environmental monitoring, and offshore deployment in deep euphotic zone applications.
• SeaGuard CTD Conductivity, temperature, and depth analyzer for self-contained measurement in marine and freshwater environments with expandable parameters for oceanographic monitoring.
• CI-602 New Plant Root Growth Monitoring System Rotating photoelectric coupler design for non-deforming linear data acquisition of roots and soil conditions with 360-degree scanning capability and high-resolution imaging up to 1200 DPI for plant root analysis.
• Plant CT 3D Imaging Series Complete line of X-ray computed tomography systems including portable, laboratory, and high-throughput models for non-destructive plant seed, root, and stem internal structure research.
• Kemio Disinfectant Detection Platform Next-generation measurement platform detecting chlorine, chlorine dioxide, chlorite, and peracetic acid using proprietary printed sensor technology based on potentiostatic coulometric principle for water quality monitoring.
• CISME Coral In-Situ Metabolic Measurement System Underwater portable respirometer for in-situ measurement of coral metabolic rates, measuring oxygen flux and pH changes to calculate respiration and photosynthesis rates for marine biology research.
• Technical Consultation and System Integration Services Technical advisory services and customized system integration solutions for research institutions, universities, and government agencies, including needs assessment, equipment selection, system design, and deployment support for plant phenotyping, photosynthesis, and environmental monitoring projects.
• After-Sales Technical Support and Training Ongoing technical support, maintenance, and operational training services for purchased equipment, including on-site training workshops at customer facilities and technical training programs at conferences.

Quantifiable outcome

• HarvestEye system deployed in 7 countries with 69 systems, harvesting 2.5 billion potatoes and 100 million onions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Photosynthesis Eco-Innovation AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Company joined the alliance initiated by Shihezi University together with Peking University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Australian National University, University of Tokyo, Nanyang Technological University, and University of Balearic Islands. Alliance focuses on photosynthesis research cooperation, technology innovation, talent cultivation and sustainable development.
• Nanjing Agricultural University College of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2023Strategic cooperation agreement for talent cultivation and scientific research innovation. Company donated 'Zequan Zhinong' scholarship and established joint cooperation in agricultural AI, agricultural equipment, and big data technology research.
• Heinz Walz GmbH (德国WALZ公司)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive authorized agent and technical service center for German WALZ products in China. Responsible for product sales, marketing, and after-sales technical support services in China market. WALZ is a 50-year-old company specializing in chlorophyll fluorescence measurement equipment. Company holds exclusive rights to use WALZ product materials, images, and marketing content in China.
• Amphasys AG (瑞士)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Ampha Z40 pollen vitality analyzer and related pollen analysis solutions. Company distributes Amphasys products in China and provides technical support.
• Xylem Aanderaa (挪威安德拉)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for Aanderaa marine monitoring sensors and systems including dissolved oxygen sensors, current meters, CTD sensors, and ocean observation platforms. Products used in Arctic research expeditions and marine ecosystem monitoring.
• SPECIM (芬兰)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for SPECIM hyperspectral imaging systems. Company serves as important partner in China region responsible for market promotion, sales, technical support and after-sales service. SPECIM celebrated 30th anniversary in 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PhenoVation: Netherlands-based developer of high-throughput plant phenotyping imaging systems (PhenoVation). Direct peer to Zealquest's PhenoWatch and PhenoAIxpert HT in plant phenotyping imaging, serving the same academic and breeding research customer base with comparable RGB, fluorescence, and hyperspectral imaging capabilities.
• LemnaTec GmbH: German provider of plant phenotyping analysis software, Scanalyzer 3D imaging systems, and field phenotyping platforms. Zealquest already integrates LemnaTec as an OEM partner, but LemnaTec is also a direct competitor in the global phenotyping system market, making it a hybrid partner/peer.
• PP Systems: US-based manufacturer of gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence instruments (CIRAS, FluorPen). Directly comparable to Zealquest's GFS-3000, MINI-PAM-II, and Dual-PAM distribution portfolio, targeting the same plant physiology research customers globally.
• Photon Systems Instruments (PSI): Czech-based manufacturer and integrator of plant phenotyping, photosynthesis measurement, and chlorophyll fluorescence instruments. PSI is the most direct international competitor to Zealquest's core phenotyping and photosynthesis portfolio, serving the same university and research institute customers with overlapping product categories (e.g., FluorCam, PlantScreen).

Broad incumbents

• LI-COR Biosciences: US-based established manufacturer of photosynthesis measurement instrumentation (LI-6800, LI-6400, LI-7500), plant science imaging, and environmental monitoring. A broad incumbent in the same research instrumentation market as Zealquest, with substantially larger scale and direct global sales coverage including China.
• SPECIM, Spectral Imaging Ltd. Finnish manufacturer of hyperspectral imaging cameras and systems (30+ years, celebrated 30th anniversary in 2025). One of Zealquest's core OEM principals serving as a strategic partner for hyperspectral imaging, while also competing as a manufacturer at the global hyperspectral imaging instrument level.
• Xylem Aanderaa Data Instruments: Norwegian marine monitoring sensor manufacturer (SeaGuard CTD, current meters, oxygen optodes) now part of Xylem. One of Zealquest's principal partners in marine and oceanographic monitoring, while also being a global incumbent that could sell directly in China through its own subsidiaries.
• Heinz Walz GmbH (WALZ): German manufacturer of chlorophyll fluorescence measurement systems with 50+ years of history and the exclusive principal that Zealquest represents in China. WALZ competes with Zealquest at the manufacturing layer in the global market and could, in theory, choose to sell directly in China, making it both a partner and a structural risk.
• Conviron: Canadian manufacturer of controlled environment plant growth chambers and greenhouses used in agricultural and plant science research. Zealquest distributes Conviron products in China; Conviron is a global incumbent competing in the same research customer segment.

Regional players

• Beijing Genepoint Technology Co., Ltd. Chinese scientific instrument distributor specializing in life science and biotechnology equipment distribution. Most comparable Chinese regional peer to Zealquest's distribution-and-service business model, competing for the same university and research institute procurement budgets with similar exclusive agency arrangements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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