Cellomatics BioSciences

Cellomatics BioSciences

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Private Company

Total funding raised: $1.2M

Overview

Cellomatics Biosciences is a privately held, laboratory-based CRO founded in 2015 (operating from 2017) and headquartered in Nottingham, UK. It provides specialized, bespoke bioassay services to support preclinical drug development for small to medium-sized biotechs and pharma companies. The company's core expertise lies in developing complex in vitro models (monocultures, co-cultures, 3D cultures) within key therapeutic areas, aiming to expedite client R&D through a consultative and innovative approach. As a service provider, it is revenue-generating but does not develop its own therapeutic pipeline.

OncologyImmuno-oncologyImmunologyInflammationRespiratory

Technology Platform

Expertise in developing bespoke, complex in vitro cell-based assays including monocultures, co-cultures, and 3D cultures to replicate in vivo physiology for preclinical drug discovery support.

Funding History

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Total raised:$1.2M
Seed$1.2M

Opportunities

Growing demand for outsourced, specialized preclinical services from virtual and small biotechs.
Increased need for complex, predictive in vitro models (like 3D cultures) in high-growth therapeutic areas such as oncology and immuno-oncology.
Strategic academic partnerships can provide access to innovative research and techniques.

Risk Factors

Revenue dependency on the cyclical R&D spending of biotech/pharma clients, particularly vulnerable startups.
High competition in the CRO market from both large full-service firms and niche specialists.
Operational reliance on key scientific personnel and execution quality for reputation and repeat business.

Competitive Landscape

Cellomatics competes in the fragmented preclinical CRO market against large global players (e.g., LabCorp, Charles River) and numerous specialized boutique labs. Its differentiation is a deep focus on bespoke assay development in specific therapeutic areas and a consultative, flexible service model tailored for small-to-mid-sized biotechs.