Verified Nov 2026
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Uppsala, Uppsala County
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Since 1999
Biotage is a life sciences company headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, founded in 1999 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $100 to 250 million. The company is not publicly traded. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, and industrial equipment industries. Its holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. In June 2025, RWK Bidco AB, backed by KKR, completed a recommended cash offer and became the owner of 93.12 percent of Biotage's shares.
Biotage at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Uppsala, Uppsala County
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
224
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
224
Named foreign suppliers
5
Top origins
United Kingdom · Germany · Belgium · France
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Biotage.
What this tells a buyer
Biotage launched its PrepXpert-8 smart automation system for sample preparation in August 2025, according to the company's own announcements.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and works across sample preparation, separation, and purification technologies.
KKR-backed RWK Bidco AB held 93.12 percent of Biotage's shares after completing its takeover offer in June 2025, and Biotage applied for delisting in July 2025.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
27 years in operation (founded 1999).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Biotage is a life sciences company headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, founded in 1999 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $100 to 250 million. The company is not publicly traded. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, and industrial equipment industries. Its holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. In June 2025, RWK Bidco AB, backed by KKR, completed a recommended cash offer and became the owner of 93.12 percent of Biotage's shares.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1999 |
Headquarters | Uppsala, Uppsala County |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Biotage makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and works across sample preparation, separation, and purification technologies.
Certifications
Biotage is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — biotage.com
ISO 9001 — biotage.com
Trade and customs footprint
Biotage launched its PrepXpert-8 smart automation system for sample preparation in August 2025, according to the company's own announcements. US customs bill-of-lading records list 224 inbound shipments across 5 foreign suppliers, with top origins including United Kingdom · Germany · Belgium · France.
Latest developments
2026-01-05 — DPX Technologies joins Biotage, enabling Biotage to provide industry leading Pipette Tip Technology and Applications | Biotage (biotage.com)
2025-08-25 — Launch of Biotage® PrepXpert-8 smart automation system for sample prep | Biotage (biotage.com)
2025-07-04 — MFN.se > Biotage > Biotage AB (publ) applies for delisting (mfn.se)
2025-06-26 — Biotage News | Biotage (biotage.com)
2025-06-25 — RWK Bidco AB completes the recommended cash offer to the shareholders of Biotage AB and becomes the owner of 93.12 percent of the shares and extends the acceptance period - KKR (cision.com)
2025-04-22 — Biotage AB (publ) Interim report January-March 2025 (nasdaq.com)
Company details
KKR-backed RWK Bidco AB held 93.12 percent of Biotage's shares after completing its takeover offer in June 2025, and Biotage applied for delisting in July 2025. Biotage was founded in 1999, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Uppsala, Uppsala County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 27 years in operation (founded 1999). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Biotage do?
Biotage is a life sciences company headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, founded in 1999 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $100 to 250 million. The company is not publicly traded. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, and industrial equipment industries. Its holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. In June 2025, RWK Bidco AB, backed by KKR, completed a recommended cash offer and became the owner of 93.12 percent of Biotage's shares.
Where is Biotage headquartered?
Biotage is headquartered in Uppsala, Uppsala County (5 Vimpelgatan, Uppsala, Uppsala County, 753 41).
When was Biotage founded?
Biotage was founded in 1999.
How big is Biotage?
Biotage has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Biotage hold?
Biotage lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Biotage import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 224 inbound shipments for Biotage, with top origins including United Kingdom · Germany · Belgium · France.
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