About Life Sciences Platforms and Tools
There are 12.9K companies in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector across the world, with 5.26K funded companies having collectively raised $72.4B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 2.41K of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 5 Unicorns.
Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector has seen 1.15K acquisitions and 361 IPOs. This represents almost 11.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 3.8% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies developing instruments, consumables; and providing services to Life Science companies and academic institutions to enable Life Science R&D.
Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector is also known as Life Science Tools.
Companies included in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
Companies developing Instruments, Lab Automation Devices, Reagents and Kits, Assay Platforms and providing Research Services.Companies excluded in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
1.Biopharma Companies 2.Services for Biopharma 3.CRO 4.CDMO 5.Diagnostics Companies 6.Medical Devices 7.Synthetic Biology 8.Molecular diagnostic kits 9.Diagnostic software 10.Applied genomics 11.Research SoftwareMarket Map of Life Sciences Platforms and Tools
The market map of Life Sciences Platforms and Tools gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Trending business model in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector is Cell Culture Mediums.
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There are more than 12.9K companies in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools. Illumina is the top Life Sciences Platforms and Tools company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Life Sciences Platforms and Tools companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of technologies for analysis of genetic variation and function | San Diego (United States) | 1993 | Public | $28M | |
Developer of single-cell, spatial, and in situ tools for high-resolution biological analysis | Pleasanton (United States) | 2012 | Public | $243M | |
Manufacturer of portable and benchtop devices for real-time DNA sequencing | Oxford (United Kingdom) | 2005 | Public | $1.34B | |
Provider of medical imaging laboratory diagnostics and clinical digital solutions | Forchheim (Germany) | 2017 | Public | - | |
A stem cell banking company specializing in cord blood and tissue preservation | Chennai (India) | 2004 | Series B | $61.2M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
157 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector. 583 Life Sciences Platforms and Tools startups were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 157 |
2025 | 206 |
2024 | 194 |
2023 | 154 |
2022 | 173 |
2021 | 199 |
2020 | 327 |
2019 | 444 |
2018 | 526 |
2017 | 583 |
Companies founded across countries in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
United States has 5,127 Life Sciences Platforms and Tools startups, the most by any country, followed by China which has 939 startups and United Kingdom which has 854.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 5,127 |
China | 939 |
United Kingdom | 854 |
Germany | 778 |
India | 708 |
Canada | 381 |
France | 365 |
South Korea | 262 |
Netherlands | 249 |
Switzerland | 245 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
Out of the total 12,938 Life Sciences Platforms and Tools companies, 5,260 have secured funding. Among them, 2,408 have reached Series A or higher, and 1,897 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 12,938
Funded - 5,260
Series A+ - 2,408
Series B+ - 1,897
Series C+ - 1,685
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 12,938 |
Funded | 5,260 |
Series A+ | 2,408 |
Series B+ | 1,897 |
Series C+ | 1,685 |
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- 12.9K+ Total Companies
- $72.4B+ Total Funding
- 5.3K+ Funded Companies
- 360+ IPOs
- 1.1K+ Acquisitions
- 55+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
The Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector saw a total funding of more than $48.8B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $10.1B. There has been a total funding of $2.49B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $2.49B |
2025 | $2.43B |
2024 | $2.6B |
2023 | $3.33B |
2022 | $5.88B |
2021 | $10.1B |
2020 | $8.74B |
2019 | $4.4B |
2018 | $5.93B |
2017 | $2.99B |
Total funding across countries in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
In the last 10 years, Life Sciences Platforms and Tools startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $27.9B. China follows with $6.92B and United Kingdom with $3.94B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $27.9B |
China | $6.92B |
United Kingdom | $3.94B |
France | $1.12B |
Netherlands | $919M |
Switzerland | $493M |
Germany | $492M |
Canada | $460M |
India | $377M |
Sweden | $333M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
Over the last 10 years, the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector have seen $1.79B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $17.5B into Early Stage funding rounds and $15.2B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $17.5B |
Late Stage | $15.2B |
Post IPO | $5.78B |
Grant | $3.22B |
Debt | $2.74B |
Seed Stage | $1.79B |
PE | $122M |
ICO | $35M |
Other-Equity | $22.5M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Life Sciences Platforms and Tools companies have raised $2.06B in equity funding across 121 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Life Sciences Platforms and Tools companies had raised $1.06B across 127 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 94.74% rise in funding in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series E | 1618 | Oct 29, 2026 | ||
Series C | 6623 | Oct 26, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2946 | Oct 21, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 5895 | Oct 21, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7656 | Oct 21, 2026 |
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Top Investors in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools
HHS is the top investor in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) |
M&A activity in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 33 acquisitions happened in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 41 acquisitions happened in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 11, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 10, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools
Here are the acquisition trends in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 33 |
2025 | 41 |
2024 | 52 |
2023 | 67 |
2022 | 104 |
2021 | 141 |
2020 | 72 |
2019 | 86 |
2018 | 101 |
2017 | 70 |
IPOs in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 4 IPOs happened in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
May 11, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Apr 30, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Apr 17, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Life Sciences Platforms and Tools companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
Most number of Life Sciences Platforms and Tools startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 102 |
Harvard University | 96 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 93 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 74 |
University of Cambridge | 56 |
University of Oxford | 43 |
Cornell University | 38 |
University of Pennsylvania | 38 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 34 |
Columbia University | 32 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Life Sciences Platforms and Tools sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Life Sciences Platforms and Tools companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and Harvard University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $4.54B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4.34B |
Harvard University | $3.86B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.99B |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $1.94B |
University of Oxford | $1.88B |
University of Cambridge | $1.16B |
Columbia University | $989M |
Yale University | $698M |
Imperial College London | $646M |
Top News in Life Sciences Platforms and Tools
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Mabtech Joins Fisher Scientific's Encompass Preferred Procurement ProgramPR Newswire•Oct 27, 2026•Fisher Scientific, Mabtech
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Hologic and Inpeco Announce Co-Marketing Partnership to Advance Molecular Laboratory AutomationBusiness Wire•Oct 20, 2026•Hologic, Inpeco
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QIAGEN Convenes Global Tuberculosis Experts as New Pressures Challenge Progress Against TuberculosisBusiness Wire•Oct 14, 2026•Qiagen
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Bio-Techne Opens GMP-Grade Small-Molecule Manufacturing Facility in Bristol, UKContract Pharma•Oct 09, 2026•Bio-Techne
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Surmodics Inaugurates Automated Coating Center for Intraocular Lens Cartridges in HorshamEuropa Press•Oct 08, 2026•SurModics
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Carterra Advances Lab-In-The-Loop Drug Discovery Through New Scientific CollaborationBusiness Wire•Oct 07, 2026•Carterra, AstraZeneca
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QIAGEN Unveils AI-Powered Innovations for Biological Data Analysis and Drug DiscoveryEuropaWire•Oct 07, 2026•Qiagen
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Neogen Announces Strategic Collaboration with Hinalea Imaging to Advance Digital Food Safety SolutionsBusiness Wire•Oct 06, 2026•Neogen, Hinalea
