BioLife Solutions, Inc

BioLife Solutions Inc. is a U.S.-based life sciences company focused on bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy industry. It develops, manufactures, and markets products designed to preserve the health and function of biologic material during sourcing, manufacturing, storage, and transport. The company’s portfolio centers on biopreservation media, cell processing products, and automated thawing and handling devices used in research and commercial manufacturing. BioLife has also used acquisitions and divestitures to sharpen its focus on the core bioproduction workflow. Its business model is tied to the growth of commercial cell and gene therapies, where product reliability and handling quality are critical.

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Biopreservation media55% Specialized media used to maintain viability and function of biologic material during sourcing, processing, storage, and transport.
Cell processing products20% Tools such as hPL media, cryogenic containers, and fill machines used in cell handling and manufacturing workflows.
Automated thawing devices10% ThawSTAR devices and related systems that standardize thawing of biologic materials before use.
Shipping and temperature-control solutions10% Smart shipping containers and cold-chain products used to protect biologic materials in transit.
Services and technical support5% Application support, customer care, and technical services that help customers implement and use the products.

BioLife sells primarily to cell and gene therapy developers, biopharma manufacturers, and research organizations that...

  • Cell and gene therapy developersprimary

    Buy biopreservation media and processing tools to protect cells during development, scale-up, and clinical manufacturing.

  • Commercial biopharma manufacturersprimary

    Purchase recurring consumables and workflow products to support approved therapies and commercial production.

  • Research institutions and applied research labssecondary

    Use the company’s media and handling products for basic and translational research involving biologic materials.

  • Third-party distributorssecondary

    Resell the company’s products in regional markets and help extend commercial reach without direct local infrastructure.

BioLife is headquartered in Bothell, Washington and operates as a U.S.-based company with sales to customers located by...

  • Headquartered in Bothell, Washington, United States
  • Revenue is generated from customers located across multiple markets
  • Third-party distributors extend reach into regional life-science markets
  • Products support global cell and gene therapy manufacturing workflows
  • No country-level revenue split was disclosed in the provided excerpts

BioLife’s strategy is to concentrate on the bioproduction workflow for cell and gene therapy and expand the value of...

01
Deepen the core CGT workflow portfoliomedium-term

The company’s competitive position depends on being embedded in the customer’s biologic manufacturing process.

02
Drive organic product innovationmedium-term

New products can increase wallet share and improve customer retention in a specialized market.

03
Use acquisitions and partnerships selectivelymedium-term

Adjacencies can extend the platform and add capabilities without building everything internally.

04
Maintain technical sales and support capabilityshort-term

Customers buy based on performance, application fit, and support quality, not just product specs.

BioLife faces product-performance and technology-risk exposure because its products are used in sensitive biologic...

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Product reliability and technology acceptance

Customers rely on the products to preserve biologic material, so defects or doubts about performance can directly reduce sales and trust.

Scope
Biopreservation media, thawing devices, and cell-processing products
Materiality
high
high

Biotech funding and customer inventory cycles

The company’s demand is linked to cell and gene therapy spending, which can fluctuate with funding conditions and destocking.

Scope
Commercial and development-stage CGT customers
Materiality
high
high

Product liability and recall exposure

Failures in products used in biologic manufacturing can create claims, remediation costs, and reputational damage.

Scope
Manufactured and distributed bioproduction products
Materiality
medium
medium

Manufacturing and supply-chain disruption

Facility shutdowns or component shortages can delay shipments and reduce revenue recognition timing.

Scope
Internal manufacturing and outside manufacturers
Materiality
high
medium

Public health crisis disruption

Pandemics or epidemics can affect workforce availability, logistics, and customer access.

Scope
Operations, sales force, and third-party providers
Materiality
medium
medium

Key personnel retention

The business depends on scientific, engineering, and sales expertise to support customers and develop products.

Scope
R&D, technical support, and commercial teams
Materiality
medium
Revenue recognition
Quarterly and annual revenue comparability
Discontinued operations
Reported revenue, operating income, and cash flow presentation
Purchase accounting and intangible assets
Amortization expense and future impairment charges
Fair value of available-for-sale securities
Balance sheet and equity volatility

: 11/08/2026