Argaly

What Argaly does

Argaly is a French privately held S.A.S. founded in 2017 and headquartered in Le Bourget du Lac, Savoie, with additional offices in Montmélian and Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac. The company operates an environmental DNA (eDNA) design office and analysis laboratory that delivers biodiversity assessment services to academic researchers, environmental consulting firms, conservation organisations, and government agencies. Its service offering spans the full eDNA workflow from field sampling and laboratory processing through metabarcoding, qPCR, ecological and statistical analyses, and customised primer design, with bespoke R&D engagements. The team comprises PhD-level molecular ecologists, bioinformaticians, project leaders, and laboratory technicians, and the company is also the European reseller of Waterra eDNA filtration capsules, pumps, and shakers used for aquatic sampling. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements combined with hardware resale; pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates without external venture or private equity backing on a share capital of €14,500, and markets itself primarily through peer-reviewed publications, scientific conferences, and public outreach such as the Fête de la Science in Chambéry.

Name

Argaly

Legal name

ARGALY S.A.S.

Website

https://argaly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Argaly is a French eDNA analysis laboratory and design office providing biodiversity assessment services, including metabarcoding, qPCR, and ecological analyses, to researchers, environmental consultants, and conservation organisations across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental DNA (eDNA) Biodiversity Assessment Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental DNA (eDNA) & Advanced Biodiversity Methods (Bioacoustics, Camera Traps) (EUAHAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

EIA/ESIA Documentation & Technical Studies (Air/Water/Noise/Traffic) (EUAHAAAC), Sampling Programs & Field Services (grab/composite sampling, chain-of-custody, logistics) (EUANAJAD), Microbiology & Pathogen Monitoring (Legionella, Coliform, HABs) (EUAHACAI)

Keywords

• EDNA biodiversity assessment
• Environmental DNA analysis
• Metabarcoding services
• Aquatic species detection
• Biodiversity monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-hélène-du-lac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. eDNA analysis and biodiversity assessment services: Laboratory-based analysis services including metabarcoding, qPCR, ecological and statistical analysis, field expeditions, and bioinformatic analyses. Consultative, project-based engagements supporting biodiversity monitoring, impact studies, and applied research.
2. eDNA filtration equipment resale: European reseller of Waterra eDNA filtration capsules, pumps, and shakers for aquatic eDNA sampling. Products distributed across Europe to researchers and environmental consultants.
3. Customised primers and R&D services: Design of customised primers and bespoke research & development projects, likely offered as part of consulting or professional service engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARGALY operates as a design office and analysis laboratory providing environmental DNA (eDNA)-based biodiversity assessment. The offering spans field sampling expeditions, laboratory processing (metabarcoding, qPCR), ecological and statistical analysis, customised primer design, and bioinformatic analyses. The company also resells Waterra eDNA filtration equipment (capsules, pump, shaker) across Europe.

Product overview

ARGALY is a design office dedicated to biodiversity assessment based on environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. The company operates both as a service provider and product reseller. Their core offering consists of eDNA analysis services including metabarcoding, qPCR, ecological and statistical analysis, and customized primer design. They complement their services by reselling the Waterra eDNA filtration system, which includes filtration capsules, a CE-certified peristaltic pump with 12-hour battery life, and a specialized shaker for optimizing DNA collection in the field. This integrated approach supports the full eDNA workflow from field sampling through laboratory analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental DNA Analysis Services Full-service eDNA analysis covering metabarcoding, qPCR (quantitative PCR), ecological and statistical analysis, customised primer design, and Research & Development for biodiversity assessment. Supports the entire workflow from field sampling expeditions through laboratory processing to bioinformatic analyses for biodiversity monitoring, impact studies, and applied research.
• eDNA Filtration Capsules (Waterra) High-quality polyethersulphone filtration capsules (0.45 microns, 600 cm² filter media) effective at recovering DNA from aquatic organisms from filtrations of large volumes of running or stagnant waters up to 100 liters. Available in other pore sizes (0.1, 0.2, 1.2, and 5 microns) on demand. Sold by Argaly as European reseller of Waterra.
• Filtration Pump CE-certified peristaltic pump connected to a battery that can hold a charge for up to 12 hours with only 4 hours of recharging. Equipped with a flowmeter at the pump outlet for monitoring filtered volume. Distributed by Argaly as part of the Waterra filtration system.
• Filtration System (pumping technique) A filtration technique using a pumping system downstream of the capsule, eliminating the need to change pipes between samplings and limiting contamination risk. Includes the methodology for collecting and preserving samples in the field.
• Shaker for DNA Collection Easy-to-use shaker adapted to Waterra capsules, designed to optimize the amount of DNA collected during aquatic sampling by vigorously shaking the capsule after pouring the preservation buffer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capsule filtration validated for detecting aquatic species (Peixoto et al. 2020; Douchet et al. 2021; Souissi et al. 2022; Nikolic et al. 2023; Roblet et al. 2024)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ecoseas Laboratory (Université Côte d'Azur)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Sylvain Roblet from Ecoseas visited ARGALY to present doctoral research on Mediterranean fish community monitoring, with part of results based on ARGALY's eDNA analyses.
• University of São Paulo (XPRIZE Rainforest Competition)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024ARGALY team members Alessia and Pierre participated with the University of São Paulo Brazilian team in the XPRIZE Rainforest Competition, which won the bronze medal with 418 taxa identified, including 3 potentially new species, in 72 hours.
• Waterra (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARGALY is a European reseller of Waterra eDNA filtration capsules, pumps, and shakers. Waterra is a Canadian company specialised in groundwater monitoring and sampling equipment. The partnership enables ARGALY to distribute validated eDNA field sampling equipment across Europe.
• CRBE (Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative PhD partnership with CRBE to develop portable tools for in situ eDNA detection. Abigaël CHIEUX is conducting a CIFRE PhD in partnership with ARGALY and CRBE, focusing on portable detection technologies using environmental DNA.
• Laboratory of Alpine Ecology of Grenoble (LECA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers Dr Pierre Taberlet and Dr Frédéric Boyer from LECA have validated the use of Waterra eDNA filtration capsules in their research projects. LECA provides scientific validation and credibility to ARGALY's equipment distribution.
• Nemeton Biolab CaféminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGALY team members joined the Nemeton Biolab Café's participatory science expedition in Belledonne at 2,000 meters altitude, introducing eDNA to young people from Grenoble during an immersive field day.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EnviroDNA: Australia-based eDNA service provider focused on aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity assessment for conservation and regulatory customers. Overlaps with Argaly on target applications (rare species detection, impact assessment) and customer type.
• eDNA Solutions: Canadian eDNA service lab offering metabarcoding and qPCR-based biodiversity assessments to researchers and environmental consultants. Comparable scale, methodology, and customer base in academic and applied biodiversity work.
• Wilderlab: New Zealand eDNA laboratory providing species detection and biodiversity monitoring services using metabarcoding and qPCR. Directly comparable in service mix, scale, and reliance on academic-quality protocols.
• Jonah Ventures: US-based eDNA service lab providing metabarcoding and qPCR analyses for aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity studies. Comparable in end-to-end service offering (field support, lab, bioinformatics) and academic/research client focus.
• NatureMetrics: UK-based eDNA biodiversity monitoring provider serving environmental consultants, infrastructure developers, and conservation organisations with kit-based sampling and lab analysis. Comparable in offering structure (sampling + lab + analytics) and customer segments.
• SPYGEN: French eDNA specialist offering aquatic biodiversity assessment services and metabarcoding/qPCR analyses. Closest direct competitor given shared geography, customer base (research institutions, environmental consultants, public agencies), and overlapping technology stack.

Others

• Waterra: Canadian manufacturer of groundwater and environmental sampling equipment, and Argaly's upstream partner for eDNA filtration capsules. Relevant as both an enabling technology supplier and a potential channel partner that could reshape distribution dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Environment & Sustainability: Large global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) company serving infrastructure and industrial clients with environmental monitoring services. Overlaps with Argaly in EIA-related biodiversity work via its consulting arm.
• Nature et Découvertes — Biotope (Egis group): French biodiversity and environmental consulting firm (now part of Egis) conducting ecological impact assessments and biodiversity surveys. Comparable as a French competitor for environmental impact assessment projects, though broader in scope and without an eDNA lab of its own.
• Eurofins Environment Testing: Global environmental testing services giant with broad water, soil, and biodiversity offerings including eDNA capabilities. Relevant as a much larger competitor that may absorb eDNA work into standardised testing menus, potentially commoditising pricing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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