BioLumix has developed a product to detect bacteria and microorganisms on-site in production facilities. Its target industries include food, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. BioLumix's initial focus is on the nutraceuticals segment estimated at $250 M/year.
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This interview with Gideon Eden, CEO of BioLumix, is the first in our New Enterprise Forum series. In this series we are looking at early stage technology companies. At the heart of these companies is innovative intellectual property coupled with a potential business model. The goal of these interviews is to understand how the entrepreneurs got to where they are now and why they think they can succeed.
BioLumix has developed a product to detect bacteria and microorganisms on-site in production facilities. Its target industries include food, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. BioLumix estimates the total testing market in those segments to be $2.2 B/year. Its initial focus is on the nutraceuticals segment estimated at $250 M/year.
The nutraceutical segment has recently been subjected to new regulatory requirements by the FDA that they test their production processes for contaminants. These firms typically have neither testing labs nor trained microbiologists so must outsource their lab work at great time and expense. The bioLumix product reduces both the cost and time associated with testing. Recently, over the course of two major industry gatherings, the firm garnered 150 qualified leads and 10 definite orders.
BioLumix operates off of a "razorblade" financial model. Their product comes in two parts: an electronic tester and disposable testing vials. The tester costs $15,000 and the vials $2 to $3 apiece. Over time, the financial outlay for the vials far exceeds that for the original tester.
In future segments, we'll explore the details of the business model, get a demo of the tester, and discuss with Gideon and his co-founder Ruth Eden how they founded BioLumix.
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