Shanghai Cell Therapy Group Funding, Investors & Competitors

BGI Genomics Co Ltd is a China-based company principally engaged in the provision of genomic class diagnosis and research services through the application of biotechnology. It offers its services in various research areas, such as agriculture and food science, cancer research, metagenomics, reproductive health, biomarker discovery, and drug discovery. The company mainly provides services for domestic and overseas academic institutions hospitals, medical institutions and others.

Novogene Co Ltd is engaged in providing multi-level scientific research and technical services and solutions for life science basic research, medical and clinical application research, and independent development and innovation of genetic testing medical equipment.

Karius is a Redwood City, California-headquartered life sciences company that develops liquid biopsy tests for infectious diseases using next-generation sequencing. The Karius Test analyzes microbial cell-free DNA from blood plasma to identify bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites within 24 hours, aiding clinicians at hospitals like Cleveland Clinic and UCSF. Operating a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory since 2014, Karius focuses on immunocompromised patients and sepsis cases to enable precise antibiotic stewardship.

Fulgent Genetics Inc is a technology company that focuses on genetic testing to provide physicians with clinically actionable diagnostic information. The company is engaged in laboratory services business and a therapeutic development business. The laboratory services business which generates key revenue includes, technical laboratory services and professional interpretation of laboratory results by licensed physicians. Its therapeutic development business is focused on developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers. The geographical segments are the United States, which generates the vast majority of the revenue; and Foreign.

Clear Labs is a Woburn-based genomics company delivering next-generation sequencing through Clear Dx for pathogen detection in infectious diseases and Clear Safety for food safety contaminants like Salmonella and E. coli. Its platforms support FDA-compliant surveillance and supply chain testing for food producers and public health agencies.

Myriad Genetics Inc is a molecular diagnostics and precision medicine company committed to advancing health and well-being for all. The company develops and commercializes molecular tests that help patients and providers uncover genetic insights. Its tests assess the risk of developing disease or disease progression and guide treatment decisions across medical specialties, supporting earlier detection, more precise treatment, and lowering healthcare costs. Its tests include BRACAnalysis CDx, EndoPredict, FirstGene, Foresight, GeneSight, MyChoice CDx, MyRisk (cancer treatment), MyRisk (cancer risk), Prequel, Precise Tumor, Prolaris, and SneakPeek. The company operates in the US and Rest of World, with maximum revenue from the US.

Azenta Inc provides biological and chemical sample exploration and management solutions, using precision automation and cryogenics to develop automated ultra-cold storage. It serves customers from research to commercialization with sample management, automated storage, genomic services, consumables, informatics, and repository services. The company operates through two segments: Sample Management Solutions, offering SRS and Core Products such as automated stores, cryogenic systems, sample tubes, consumables, instruments, and thawing devices, which generate majority of its revenue; and Multiomics, which provides genomic analysis services. The company operates in United States, China, United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and others, with majority of its revenue in the United States.

Roche is a Swiss biopharmaceutical and diagnostic company. The firm's bestselling pharmaceutical products include a variety of oncology therapies from acquired partner Genentech, and its diagnostics group was bolstered by the acquisition of Ventana in 2008. Oncology products account for 50% of pharmaceutical sales, and centralized and point-of-care diagnostics for more than half of diagnostic-related sales.

Thermo Fisher Scientific sells scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, and life science reagents. The firm operates through four segments as of year-end 2024 (revenue figures include some cross-segment revenue): analytical technologies (17% of sales); specialty diagnostic products (11%); life science solutions (23%); and lab products and services, which includes CRO services (the remainder).

In 1984, Danaher's founders transformed a real estate organization into an industrial-focused manufacturing company. Then, through a series of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, Danaher now focuses primarily on manufacturing scientific instruments and consumables in the life sciences and diagnostic industries after the late 2023 divestiture of its environmental and applied solutions group, Veralto.

Natera Inc is a diagnostic and research company with proprietary molecular and bioinformatics technology. The company's key product offerings include its Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) which screens for chromosomal abnormalities of a fetus as well as in twin pregnancies, typically with a blood draw from the mother, Horizon Carrier Screening (HCS) to determine carrier status for a large number of severe genetic diseases that could be passed on to the carrier’s children, Signatera molecular residual disease (MRD) test, which detects circulating tumor DNA in patients previously diagnosed with cancer to assess molecular residual disease and monitor for recurrence; and Prospera, to assess organ transplant rejection.

Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life science and diagnostic firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and diagnostics, cross lab operations consisting of consumables and services, and applied end markets. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, which we view as the stickiest end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the US and China representing the largest country concentrations.

Water sells liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis tools. These analytical instruments provide essential information on various products, such as their molecular structures and physical properties, to help clients enhance the health and well-being of end users. As a percentage of sales in 2024, Waters generated 58% from biopharmaceutical customers, 31% from industrial clients, and 11% from academic/government institutions. In early 2026, Waters plans to merge with BD's life science and diagnostics business, which will substantially change those concentrations. Waters will wind up with more concentration in diagnostics (versus none now) and discovery-related life science tools.

Idexx Laboratories primarily develops, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic products, equipment, and services for pets and livestock. Its key product lines include single-use canine and feline test kits that veterinarians can employ in the office, benchtop chemistry and hematology analyzers for test-panel analysis on-site, reference lab services, and tests to detect and manage disease in livestock. The firm also offers vet practice management software and consulting services to animal hospitals. Idexx derives roughly 35% of its revenue from outside the United States.

Illumina provides tools and services to analyze genetic material with life science and clinical lab applications. The company generates over 90% of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and services. Illumina’s high-throughput technology enables whole genome sequencing in humans and other large organisms. Its lower throughput tools enable applications that require smaller data outputs, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. Illumina also sells microarrays (9% of 2024 sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.

Mettler-Toledo supplies weighing and precision instruments to customers in the life sciences (around 55% of sales), industrial (around 40%), and food retail (around 5%) industries. Its products include laboratory and retail scales, pipettes, pH meters, thermal analysis equipment, titrators, metal detectors, and X-ray analyzers. Mettler leads the market for weighing instrumentation and controls more than 50% of the market for lab balances. The business is geographically diversified, with the Americas accounting for about 37% of sales, Europe about 27%, China about 16% and the rest of the world about 20%.