Kemp Proteins
Private Company
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Overview
Kemp Proteins is a private, revenue-generating contract research organization (CRO) that provides essential protein and antibody production services to biotech and pharma clients. The company leverages multiple expression platforms (mammalian, baculovirus, microbial) and a full suite of downstream and analytical capabilities to support discovery, development, and pre-GMP manufacturing. Recent strategic partnerships and a $5M growth financing round indicate an active phase of expansion and service portfolio development. Its ISO certifications and project-focused model position it as a reliable partner for complex biologics development.
Technology Platform
Integrated multi-platform protein expression and antibody development services, including mammalian, baculovirus, microbial, and yeast systems, coupled with downstream purification, analytical characterization (SPR/BLI), and pre-GMP biomanufacturing up to 100L.
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Competitive Landscape
Kemp competes in a fragmented market with large, full-service CDMOs (e.g., Lonza, Thermo Fisher), broad-based CROs (e.g., Charles River Labs), and numerous niche protein service providers. Its differentiation lies in its focused gene-to-protein expertise, customized project approach, and mid-scale pre-GMP capabilities. Competition is based on technical success rates, turnaround time, cost, and quality of scientific collaboration.