Biolytix

Biolytix

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Private Company

Total funding raised: $72.5M

Overview

Biolytix AG is a Swiss contract research and testing laboratory founded in 1998 (not 2016 as some data suggests), offering accredited analytical services primarily in diagnostics, food safety, and environmental hygiene. Its business model is service-based, leveraging established platforms like PCR and ELISA to perform testing for allergens, GMOs, pathogens, and genetic analyses. The company is revenue-generating, privately held, and actively invests in R&D to develop new analytical methods and holds patents, positioning itself as a specialized partner for industry and research clients.

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Technology Platform

Accredited application of core analytical technologies including real-time PCR, ELISA, DNA/RNA extraction, genotyping, and GeneChip analysis for testing and research services.

Funding History

4
Total raised:$72.5M
Series B$35M
Series A$15M
Series A$20M
Seed$2.5M

Opportunities

Growing regulatory demand for food safety, environmental (e.g., PFAS), and product hygiene testing creates a expanding market.
The company can leverage its Swiss accreditation and reputation to attract international clients and develop new proprietary tests through its R&D and patenting activities.

Risk Factors

Faces intense competition from large international testing firms and regional labs.
Relies heavily on maintaining its crucial ISO 17025 accreditation and retaining specialized scientific talent in a competitive market.

Competitive Landscape

Biolytix competes in the fragmented contract testing market against global giants like Eurofins, SGS, and Q2 Solutions, as well as many regional and specialized laboratories. Its differentiation is based on its Swiss quality branding, ISO 17025 accreditation, specific expertise in PCR/ELISA applications, and active R&D for novel methods.