Overview
LI-COR Biosciences makes scientific instruments, software, and reagents for life-science and environmental research. In bio-imaging, it provides Odyssey imaging systems with high dynamic range and Image Studio software for analysis and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant quality control. In environmental science, it sells portable photosynthesis systems (LI-6400XT, LI-6800) for leaf gas exchange measurements in the field, with customizable accessories and calibration reagents. Its offerings target scientists in academia and regulated labs, and its goal is to provide reliable, well-supported tools that enable accurate data collection and reproducible results.
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What believers are saying
- On May 13, 2026, LI-COR expanded HOBO with the MX20 Water Level Logger.
- On January 8, 2026, LI-COR launched the HOBO Underwater PAR Data Logger.
- On November 2, 2026, LI-COR unveiled the LI-180 Spectrometer for greenhouse lighting.
What critics are saying
- Battery Ventures bought LI-COR on December 14, 2021, then split LICORbio from the parent.
- Thermo Fisher, LI-COR, and Agilent crowd imaging and lab-instrument budgets; pricing pressure intensifies.
- If Battery shifts capital toward environmental tools, LICORbio's biotechnology division becomes a stranded asset.
What makes LICORbio unique
- Battery Ventures-backed LICORbio sells imaging and photosynthesis instruments with proprietary software and reagents.
- LI-6400XT citations and LI-6800 adoption anchor credibility in plant physiology labs.
- Its 21 CFR Part 11 software suits regulated labs needing audit-ready workflows.
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