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OriGene Technologies

Sells gene-based research tools and reagents

Overview

OriGene Technologies provides gene-based research tools and reagents for academic, pharmaceutical, and biotech researchers. It sells cDNA clones, antibodies, proteins, RNAi, and lentiviral particles directly to research institutions worldwide. It differentiates itself with a very large inventory and a distributed manufacturing network that enables rapid access to a broad set of gene-based tools. Its goal is to help researchers advance gene-based science by providing reliable reagents and educational resources.

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About OriGene Technologies

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Why OriGene Technologies is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Biotechnology

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$69.4M

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • OriGene launched EV Isolation Reagent and CD9 Exosome ELISA on March 23, 2026.
  • Its August 2026 site highlights broad Simple Western antibody coverage in EV, AAV, oncology.
  • The November 2025 ProteanFect distributorship adds transfection exposure beyond catalog reagents.

What critics are saying

  • August 31, 2026 image-integrity review exposed 2,236 flagged validation images, hurting trust.
  • Nature’s August 25, 2026 report linked OriGene to widespread antibody-image manipulation scrutiny.
  • If validation credibility erodes, academic buyers switch to Abcam, Thermo Fisher, and Bio-Techne.

What makes OriGene Technologies unique

  • OriGene’s September 2026 catalog lists 1,138,382 products across clones, antibodies, proteins.
  • Its June 2025 capability page claims 586K full-length human cDNA clones.
  • KO validation and Simple Western-optimized antibodies anchor its validation-heavy selling proposition.

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Funding

Total Funding

$69.4M

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Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Mentorship Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Certification Support
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
OriGene Technologies Inc.
Nov 9th, 2023
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