Berkeley Lights

Biotechnology for cell analysis and development

Emeryville, California, United States

About Berkeley Lights

Berkeley Lights focuses on speeding up the discovery and development of cell-based products and therapies in the biotechnology sector. The company provides a platform that integrates advanced technology for cell analysis, which includes proprietary consumables and automation systems. Their main product, the Berkeley Lights Platform, uses optofluidics—a technology that combines light and fluidics—to manipulate and analyze thousands of cells at once, allowing for detailed profiling of cell characteristics. This process helps clients, such as pharmaceutical companies and research institutions, to conduct their research more efficiently and achieve faster results in areas like antibody discovery and cell therapy development. Berkeley Lights stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive system that combines hardware, consumables, and software, along with ongoing support. The company's goal is to enable quicker breakthroughs in disease treatment and biological research.

Emeryville, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$238.9MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, BiotechnologyIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Generous benefits package
Catered lunch every day!
Breakfast and snack foods
Workout classes with professional trainer
Sit/stand desks
Company social events
Referral bonus program
Paid parking
Free Shuttles from Bart and Walking Distance from Amtrak

Risks

Increased competition from emerging biotech firms may erode Berkeley Lights' market share.
Integration challenges post-IsoPlexis acquisition could lead to operational inefficiencies.
Rapid technological advancements require costly updates to remain competitive.

Differentiation

Berkeley Lights uses optofluidics for precise cell manipulation and analysis.
The company offers an integrated platform combining hardware, consumables, and software.
Berkeley Lights accelerates cell-based product discovery and development with advanced technology.

Upsides

Growing demand for advanced cell analysis technologies boosts Berkeley Lights' market potential.
Expansion in Asia offers new opportunities for Berkeley Lights' technology deployment.
Rising automation demand in labs enhances efficiency, benefiting Berkeley Lights' offerings.

Funding

Total raised$238.90 M
Latest valuation$475.00 M
StageDEBT