NanoCellect Biomedical

About NanoCellect Biomedical

NanoCellect Biomedical Inc. is a life sciences company focused on developing and commercializing advanced cell sorting technologies. The company was founded in 2009 by José Morachis, Will Alaynick, and Sung Hwan Cho. The founders' collective expertise in engineering, molecular biology, and business from their time at the University of California, San Diego, provided the foundation for the company's core technology. Their journey began with the recognition of a significant unmet need in the research community for a gentler, more accessible, and affordable cell sorter that could handle sensitive cells without causing damage.

The company operates in the cell analysis market, serving researchers in academic institutions, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies. Its business model revolves around the sale of its proprietary instruments, consumables, and software. Revenue is generated through the direct sale of these products and recurring income from the single-use microfluidic cartridges required for the system's operation.

NanoCellect's flagship product is the WOLF Cell Sorter, which utilizes a microfluidic-based, sterile, and disposable cartridge system. This design distinguishes it from traditional fluorescence-activated cell sorters (FACS) by providing a gentle sorting mechanism that minimizes stress on cells, thereby improving cell viability and preserving their integrity. The WOLF is a benchtop instrument known for its ease of use, requiring minimal training to operate. It is capable of sorting and dispensing single cells into 96-well or 384-well plates, making it particularly suitable for applications such as single-cell genomics, antibody discovery, and cell line development. The system avoids the complex fluidics and high pressures of traditional sorters, eliminating the need for dedicated operators and extensive cleanup procedures. Another key product, the N1 Single-Cell Dispenser, complements the WOLF by enabling precise dispensing of single cells for downstream analysis.