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Advanced BioMatrix

MaterialsCarlsbad, California, USAFounded 2008· One of 884 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops high-purity bio-inks and extracellular matrix materials for 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering applications, enabling reproducible cell culture and research.

CEO / Founder
Mike Beames
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$15M
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
BICO Group

Technology & Products

Key Products

Collagen bio-inks (e.g., PureCol®); Recombinant laminin proteins (Laminin-511, Laminin-411, Laminin-221); Extracellular matrix proteins; Adhesion peptides/proteins; Chemically modified proteins and polysaccharides

Technological Advantage

Proprietary purification and formulation processes yield bio-inks with exceptional purity and functionality, critical for reproducible 3D tissue models; integrated into BICO's bioprinting ecosystem creating switching costs.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides standardized, high-purity bio-inks and reagents that reduce variability in 3D cell culture and bioprinting experiments, accelerating research timelines and improving reproducibility for life-saving therapies.

How They Differentiate

Focuses exclusively on high-purity bio-inks and ECM materials for 3D bioprinting, whereas competitors like Mission Bio target single-cell genomics; offers the highest density collagen ink on the market with standardized consistency.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, biotech labs, and academic researchers in tissue engineering and drug discovery.

Industry Verticals

Biotechnology; Pharmaceuticals; Academic Research; Medical Research

Competitors

DiaCarta; Mission Bio; Quadrants Scientific

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Advanced BioMatrix obtained approximately USD 3 million revenue with adjusted EBITDA margin of around 50% in latest fiscal year prior to 2021 acquisition[3]. Acquired by BICO for USD 15 million cash and debt-free, plus potential USD 3 million earn-out[2][3][9].

Major Milestones

Acquired by BICO Group in August 2021 for $15M cash plus up to $3M earn-out; Integrated into BICO's Life Science Solutions division (formerly Bioprinting)

Notable Customers

Sells to research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies[2][3]. No specific notable customers named.