The startup distributes biomaterials and research samples, including fetal bovine serum and human biological samples, to in vitro diagnostic reagent manufacturers and research institutions. By providing an online ordering service for biological samples, the company ensures clients have access to safe and competitively priced materials essential for their research and development needs.
Funding
$340K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
In-vitro diagnostic reagent manufacturers and research institutions face challenges in sourcing consistent, safe, and competitively priced biomaterials and research samples, including fetal bovine serum and human biological samples, which are essential for their research and development activities. The traditional procurement process can be complex, involving multiple suppliers and inconsistent quality control.
Solution
Central Link is a specialty distributor that streamlines the procurement of high-quality biomaterials and research samples for the diagnostic and research sectors. By establishing direct relationships with overseas manufacturers, Central Link ensures a stable supply of competitively priced materials, including human biological samples, antigens, antibodies, and animal sera. The company's online platform, "検体ナビ" (Kentai Navi), simplifies the ordering process and provides comprehensive product information, enabling researchers, manufacturers, and quality control personnel to quickly access the materials they need. Central Link focuses on delivering reliable products and support to enhance the quality of diagnostics and research.
Target Audience
The primary customers are in-vitro diagnostic reagent manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions requiring reliable and competitively priced biomaterials for research, development, and quality control purposes.
Features
- Online ordering platform ("検体ナビ") for easy access to a wide range of biomaterials.
- Direct relationships with overseas manufacturers for stable supply and competitive pricing.
- Specialization in diagnostic reagents, including antibodies, antigens, and blocking agents.
- Distribution of human biological samples, such as normal and diseased tissues, cells, and fluids.
- Supply of animal sera, including fetal bovine serum (FBS) sourced from Ireland and France, with lot-check samples provided free of charge.
- Provision of cell culture reagents, including animal-free transferrin and albumin.
- Focus on quality control, including endotoxin testing, mycoplasma testing, and origin confirmation.
- Offer COVID-19 related materials, such as COVID-19 antigens, antibodies, and positive/negative samples.