Scop Pro
SCOP PRO is a French B2B distributor of scientific laboratory equipment, representing approximately 50 international manufacturers across microscopy, electrophysiology, imaging, and IVF/FIV categories, serving research laboratories, fertility clinics, and educational institutions across France through a quote-based e-commerce platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersBallancourt-sur-essonne, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scop Pro does
SCOP PRO is a French B2B distributor and e-commerce platform for scientific laboratory equipment, headquartered in Ballancourt-sur-Essonne with a second sales office in Léognan. The company specializes in microscopy, electrophysiology, and imaging solutions for life science research, representing approximately 50 international manufacturers across the catalog. Core product lines include upright, inverted, stereo and macro microscopes; sCMOS, CCD and CMOS scientific cameras; micromanipulators (manual, motorized, hydraulic, digital); optogenetics light sources and fluorescence illumination systems; vibration isolation platforms; temperature control and CO2 units; and IVF/FIV clinical equipment. The platform is built around a quote-based ordering model — all listed prices display as 0,00 €, requiring buyers to create an account and request a formal quote — consistent with high-value, customized capital equipment sales rather than transactional e-commerce.
The business operates a sales-led go-to-market with two named commercial contacts (Tristan YELANJIAN and Nicolas MONPION) covering different regions of France, supported by an e-commerce storefront that functions primarily as a discovery and lead-generation channel rather than a transactional one. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment distribution from principals such as Olympus, Nikon, Hamamatsu, Sutter Instruments, Chroma Technology, Sensapex, Narishige, Eppendorf, CoolLed, Tucsen, and approximately 40 additional brands, plus recurring professional services revenue from installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across the installed base. Customers are primarily French research laboratories (neuroscience, cell biology, electrophysiology, optogenetics, stereotaxic surgery), with secondary segments in fertility clinics (IVF/FIV) and educational institutions. The cooperative (SCOP) corporate structure differentiates Scop Pro from typical corporate distributors and aligns employee incentives with long-term customer service quality.
Scop Pro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scop Pro
- Legal name
- SCOP PRO
- Website
- https://scop-pro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- SCOP PRO is a French B2B distributor of scientific laboratory equipment, representing approximately 50 international manufacturers across microscopy, electrophysiology, imaging, and IVF/FIV categories, serving research laboratories, fertility clinics, and educational institutions across France through a quote-based e-commerce platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scop Pro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Scientific Laboratory Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)
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Where Scop Pro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ballancourt-sur-essonne
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Scop Pro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Scientific Equipment Distribution: Distribution of scientific equipment from international manufacturers including microscopes, cameras, micromanipulators, and accessories. Products are sold through a quote-based system with prices not publicly disclosed on the website.
- Installation and Maintenance Services: Technical services including equipment installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance contracts, troubleshooting, and repairs. Services available throughout France with rapid response capability.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for scientific equipment |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Scop Pro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scop Pro is a French B2B distributor and e-commerce platform specializing in scientific laboratory equipment for life science research. The company distributes microscopy, electrophysiology, imaging, and IVF-related equipment from approximately 50 international manufacturers including Olympus, Nikon, Hamamatsu, Tucsen, Lumenera, Eppendorf, and Sutter Instruments. Products are sold through a quote-based ordering system with installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services provided across France.
Product overview
Scop Pro is a French distributor and e-commerce platform for scientific laboratory equipment, specializing in microscopy, electrophysiology, imaging, and IVF (FIV) products. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor representing over 50 international manufacturers including Nikon, Olympus, Hamamatsu, Tucsen, Warner, Vision Engineering, X-cite, and many others. Their product portfolio includes scientific cameras (such as the Tucsen MIchrome series, Dhyana, Hamamatsu Orca, and Lumenera Infinity), microscopes and macroscopes, micromanipulators, microinjection systems (including Eppendorf FemtoJet and TransferMan), fluorescence illumination sources (CoolLed, X-cite LED systems), vibration isolation platforms (KINETIC SYSTEMS, Newport Bench Top, LCI), optogenetics equipment, temperature control systems, and various consumables. The company provides these products through a quote-based ordering system on their e-commerce platform, with technical support and installation services offered across France.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Scientific Cameras High-performance scientific cameras including sCMOS, CCD, and CMOS models for fluorescence, brightfield, and low-light microscopy imaging, featuring brands such as Hamamatsu ImagEM X2 and Orca Quest, Tucsen MIchrome and Dhyana series, and Lumenera Infinity series.
- Upright Microscopes Upright microscopes for scientific research, including fully motorized models such as the uMs-microscope, suitable for life science and neuroscience applications.
- Stereo Microscopes Stereo microscopes and 3D vision inspection systems including Vision Engineering Mantis Iota, Mantis Pixo, and DRV-Z1 for precision inspection and documentation tasks.
- Macroscopes Digital macroscope camera systems such as the EVOCAM for macro imaging and specimen observation applications.
- Micromanipulators Manual, motorized, hydraulic, and digital micromanipulators from Sensapex, Narishige, Luigs & Neumann, and Eppendorf for precision positioning in research applications including stereotaxic surgery and microinjection.
- Microinjection Systems Microinjection systems including the Eppendorf FemtoJet 4i and TransferMan 4r for precise liquid handling in electrophysiology, IVF, and cell manipulation applications.
- Fluorescence Light Sources LED fluorescence light sources and illumination systems including the CoolLed PE-800 and X-cite 110LED, X-Cite NOVEM (9-channel), and XCite LED solutions for multi-color fluorescence microscopy.
- Vibration Isolation Platforms Vibration isolation platforms including self-leveling pneumatic tables (Bench Top M6), passive platforms, and LCI table-top systems for protecting sensitive microscopy and electrophysiology equipment from vibration.
- Optogenetics Equipment
Companies that use Scop Pro
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Scop Pro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Scop Pro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- OlympuscoreMajor distribution partner offering 122 products including microscopes, cameras, and accessories for research and clinical applications.
- NikoncoreDistribution partner offering 65 products including microscopes and cameras for scientific imaging.
- Sutter InstrumentscoreDistribution partner offering 53 products including micropipette pullers, micromanipulators, and imaging systems.
- Chroma TechnologycoreDistribution partner offering 68 products including filters and optical components for fluorescence microscopy.
- SensapexcoreDistribution partner offering 39 products including precision micromanipulators for research applications.
- NarishigecoreDistribution partner offering 22 products including micromanipulators and microinjection equipment.
- Hamamatsu PhotonicscoreDistribution partner offering scientific cameras including ImagEM X2, Orca Quest for advanced imaging applications.
- Luigs & NeumanncoreDistribution partner offering 19 products including micromanipulators and stereotaxic equipment.
- EppendorfcoreDistribution partner for laboratory equipment including microinjection systems and consumables.
- CoolLedminorDistribution partner offering 11 products including LED fluorescence light sources for microscopy.
- TucsenminorDistribution partner offering 17 products including scientific cameras (Dhyana, MIchrome series) for microscopy.
- OptikaminorDistribution partner offering 24 products including microscopes for education and research.
- Tokai HitminorDistribution partner offering 12 products including incubation systems for live-cell imaging.
- Lumenera (Teledyne)minorDistribution partner offering scientific cameras including Infinity series for microscopy and industrial imaging.
- A-M SystemsminorDistribution partner offering 28 products including electrophysiology amplifiers and stimulators.
- X-cite (Excelitas)minorDistribution partner offering 6 products including LED illumination systems for fluorescence microscopy.
- Vision EngineeringminorDistribution partner offering 4 products including stereomicroscopes and 3D inspection systems.
- Warner InstrumentsminorDistribution partner offering 14 products including temperature controllers, slice anchors, and electrophysiology accessories.
- Molecular DevicesminorDistribution partner offering 7 products including scientific cameras for microscopy.
- Live Cell Instruments (LCI)minorDistribution partner offering vibration isolation platforms and table-top systems for microscopy.
- KINETIC SYSTEMSminorDistribution partner offering vibration isolation platforms.
- Newport (MKS Instruments)minorDistribution partner offering vibration isolation tables.
- ZeitzminorDistribution partner offering micropipette pullers and polishers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Scop Pro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Dutscher (Dominique Dutscher): Major French distributor of laboratory equipment and consumables serving research and clinical labs across France. Directly comparable as a multi-brand B2B scientific equipment distributor with overlapping customer base in French research institutions.
- Euromedex: French distributor specializing in life science research products, molecular biology reagents, and laboratory equipment. Comparable as a French-focused scientific distribution peer with similar B2B catalog and academic/research customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Nikon Instruments: Premium microscopy manufacturer with both direct sales and authorized distributor networks (including Scop Pro). Comparable as a broad-incumbent principal whose channel relationships shape Scop Pro's positioning.
- VWR International (Avantor): Global broad-line laboratory supplies distributor serving French research and clinical customers. Comparable as a broad-incumbent distribution alternative, though less specialized in microscopy/electrophysiology than Scop Pro.
- Leica Microsystems (Danaher): Major microscopy and life-science imaging brand owned by Danaher, distributing directly and through channel partners. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose products overlap with Scop Pro's microscopy and imaging catalog.
- Olympus Life Science (Evident): Major microscopy and life-science imaging brand (now Evident) with Scop Pro as a core distribution partner (122 products). Comparable as a broad-incumbent manufacturer/distributor whose direct-vs-channel strategy directly affects Scop Pro.
- Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher): Global laboratory equipment and supplies distributor with strong French presence. Comparable broad-incumbent distribution competitor, though its catalog breadth dilutes specialist focus that Scop Pro leverages.
- Carl Zeiss Microscopy: Global manufacturer and direct seller of premium microscopy solutions. Scop Pro distributes competing/complementary products; Zeiss represents the broad-incumbent manufacturer model that both supplies distributors like Scop Pro and competes via direct sales.
- Hamamatsu Photonics France: Major scientific camera and photonics manufacturer whose Orca and ImagEM cameras Scop Pro distributes. Comparable as a principal whose direct-vs-channel balance affects Scop Pro's camera revenue.
- Eppendorf France: Manufacturer of microinjection, pipette, and laboratory equipment (Eppendorf FemtoJet/TransferMan listed in Scop Pro's catalog). Comparable as a principal whose direct-sales strategy in France competes with Scop Pro's distribution of their products.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Scop Pro social profiles
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Scop Pro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Scop Pro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Scop Pro M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Scop Pro
What does Scop Pro do?
Scop Pro is a French B2B distributor and e-commerce platform specializing in scientific laboratory equipment for life science research. The company distributes microscopy, electrophysiology, imaging, and IVF-related equipment from approximately 50 international manufacturers including Olympus, Nikon, Hamamatsu, Tucsen, Lumenera, Eppendorf, and Sutter Instruments. Products are sold through a quote-based ordering system with installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services provided across France.
Is Scop Pro a public or private company?
Scop Pro is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Scop Pro founded?
Scop Pro was founded in 2009. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Scop Pro based?
Scop Pro is headquartered in Ballancourt-sur-essonne, France, in the Europe region.
How does Scop Pro make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Scientific Equipment Distribution is the primary driver. The others are installation and Maintenance Services.
Who are Scop Pro's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Dutscher (Dominique Dutscher) and Euromedex. Broad incumbents are Nikon Instruments, VWR International (Avantor), Leica Microsystems (Danaher), Olympus Life Science (Evident), Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher), Carl Zeiss Microscopy, Hamamatsu Photonics France and Eppendorf France.
Does Scop Pro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scop Pro.
What industry is Scop Pro in?
Scop Pro's product category is Scientific Laboratory Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAA, Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems. Its NAICS code is 541 and its SIC code is 3826.