Narwhal.Bio is an online marketplace that consolidates a curated catalog of biological reagents, kits, and lab consumables into a single searchable platform. It offers advanced search, real‑time inventory visibility, and a secure checkout with order tracking and invoicing, helping research labs and biotech companies streamline procurement and reduce administrative overhead.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Researchers and biotech labs often face fragmented purchasing processes for biological reagents and tools, leading to time‑consuming searches across multiple vendors and inconsistent order management.
Solution
Narwhal.Bio provides an online marketplace that consolidates a curated catalog of biological products into a single, searchable platform. The site offers a streamlined cart and checkout experience, enabling users to add items, review orders, and complete purchases with secure payment processing. Integrated product metadata and inventory visibility help customers assess availability and suitability before buying. Order confirmations and tracking information are delivered automatically, reducing administrative overhead for lab managers. By centralizing procurement, Narwhal.Bio helps labs maintain consistent supply chains and accelerate experimental workflows.
Target Audience
Primary customers are academic research laboratories, biotech startups, and contract research organizations that regularly purchase biological reagents and consumables.
Features
- Unified catalog of reagents, kits, and lab consumables with detailed specifications and datasheets
- Advanced search and filter options to quickly locate products by organism, application, or price
- Secure, PCI‑compliant checkout with support for multiple payment methods
- Real‑time inventory status and automated back‑order notifications
- Order history dashboard and downloadable invoices for easy record‑keeping
- Integration hooks for common lab management software via API or CSV export