Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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San Diego, California
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Since 2017
Element Biosciences is a San Diego, California company founded in 2017 by former Illumina scientists. It develops modular DNA sequencing and multiomics platforms, including the AVITI and VITARI systems, serving research, diagnostics, biotechnology, and agriculture. The company has an estimated 200-500 employees and a revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. In June 2026 it announced an upsized Series E round, with Samsung Electronics investing $175 million, as reported by Reuters.
Element Biosciences at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 9001
Import activity
17
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
17
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
China · Singapore · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Element Biosciences.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available for the company, so its trade footprint cannot be described; its most recent reported development is the June 2026 upsized Series E funding round.
The company offers sequencing instruments, sequencing kits, and a cloud-based data management and analysis service, and holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Element Biosciences is privately held and reports serving academic, biotechnology, cancer research, and agriculture customers, and it launched the AVITI Dx CE-marked IVD sequencing system in ten EU countries in October 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
9 years in operation (founded 2017).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Element Biosciences is a San Diego, California company founded in 2017 by former Illumina scientists. It develops modular DNA sequencing and multiomics platforms, including the AVITI and VITARI systems, serving research, diagnostics, biotechnology, and agriculture. The company has an estimated 200-500 employees and a revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. In June 2026 it announced an upsized Series E round, with Samsung Electronics investing $175 million, as reported by Reuters.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2017 |
Headquarters | San Diego, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 |
What Element Biosciences makes
The company offers sequencing instruments, sequencing kits, and a cloud-based data management and analysis service, and holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, LED (source: elementbiosciences.com).
Certifications
Element Biosciences is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — elementbiosciences.com
ISO 9001 — elementbiosciences.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available for the company, so its trade footprint cannot be described; its most recent reported development is the June 2026 upsized Series E funding round. US customs bill-of-lading records list 17 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Singapore · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-10-29 — Element Biosciences Launches AVITI Dx™, Bringing CE-Marked IVD Sequencing to Ten EU Countries (elementbiosciences.com)
2026-10-19 — Element Biosciences Launches Cytos™, Scaling Multiomics to Labs of Every Size (elementbiosciences.com)
2026-06-09 — Element Biosciences Announces Upsized Series E to Accelerate Global Growth Across Ecosystem of Genomic, Multiomic, and Clinical Research Solutions (elementbiosciences.com)
2026-06-09 — Samsung Electronics invests $175 million in Element Biosciences' Series E funding round | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-02-19 — Element Biosciences Introduces VITARI™, Redefining What High-Throughput Sequencing Makes Possible (elementbiosciences.com)
2025-12-04 — Element Biosciences Launches Certified Service Provider Program for Teton™ CytoProfiling on AVITI24™ (elementbiosciences.com)
Facilities
Element Biosciences is headquartered in San Diego, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
San Diego, California — elementbiosciences.com
Company details
Element Biosciences is privately held and reports serving academic, biotechnology, cancer research, and agriculture customers, and it launched the AVITI Dx CE-marked IVD sequencing system in ten EU countries in October 2026. Element Biosciences was founded in 2017, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 9 years in operation (founded 2017). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Element Biosciences make?
Element Biosciences is a San Diego, California company founded in 2017 by former Illumina scientists. It develops modular DNA sequencing and multiomics platforms, including the AVITI and VITARI systems, serving research, diagnostics, biotechnology, and agriculture. The company has an estimated 200-500 employees and a revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. In June 2026 it announced an upsized Series E round, with Samsung Electronics investing $175 million, as reported by Reuters.
Where is Element Biosciences headquartered?
Element Biosciences is headquartered in San Diego, California (10055 Barnes Canyon Rd, San Diego, California, 92121-2718).
When was Element Biosciences founded?
Element Biosciences was founded in 2017.
How big is Element Biosciences?
Element Biosciences has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does Element Biosciences hold?
Element Biosciences lists ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Element Biosciences import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 17 inbound shipments for Element Biosciences, with top origins including China · Singapore · South Korea.
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