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Reach Separations

Reach Separations

Cambridge, United Kingdom· Est.
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Private Company

Total funding raised: $800K

Overview

Reach Separations is a specialized analytical and purification service provider founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, UK. It operates as a contract research organization (CRO) utilizing advanced HPLC and SFC platforms to deliver fast turnaround for chiral and achiral separations, supporting drug discovery and development. In 2024, the company was strategically acquired by CatSci Ltd, integrating it into an end-to-end innovation partner for medicines development. This positions Reach Separations as a key service provider within a larger group, expanding its market reach and service capabilities.

DiagnosticsDrug Delivery

Technology Platform

Utilizes High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) for analytical and preparative-scale separation and purification of small molecules, with specialized automated screening for chiral separations.

Funding History

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Total raised:$800K
Seed$800K

Opportunities

Integration into the CatSci Group provides access to a broader client base and enables offering end-to-end services from discovery to manufacture.
The ongoing demand for specialized chiral purification in small-molecule drug discovery presents a stable and growing service market.

Risk Factors

Integration risks post-acquisition could disrupt operations or fail to realize synergies.
The company faces competition from other CROs and must continuously invest in technology to maintain its rapid turnaround and high success rate advantages.

Competitive Landscape

Reach Separations competes in the contract research organization (CRO) market, specifically against other providers of analytical and purification services. Its key differentiators are its specialized focus on chiral separations, the combined use of HPLC and SFC, and its emphasis on rapid turnaround. Being part of the CatSci Group now provides a competitive edge through integrated service offerings.

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