EMBIO Diagnostics announced a strategic investment of 1 million euros by ASBIS Group. ASBISc Enterprises, is a leading Value-Added Distributor, developer, and supplier of IT and IoT products, solutions, and services in the growing markets of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
EMBIO Diagnostics is a rapidly growing biotechnology company that designs and develops innovative biosensor-based devices for rapid diagnostics in the field of food safety, air quality testing and environmental research. The company has also developed portable devices that can be used in the medical industry for the fast detection and diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. EMBIO Diagnostics devices are intended for both professional (B2B) and individual (B2C) use and the company has been supported by Kinissis Ventures.
Its core product line is based on its own BELD device, a portable chemical analyser that instantly tests for bacteria and other harmful chemicals in food and water. The USP of this innovative device, is that its application can expand for countless other purposes like the detection of SARS-CoV-2, or even for Ballast water environmental testing in the shipping industry, just to name a few, making it a key asset for rapid expansion in both healthcare and environmental sectors.
“As announced, we are open to interesting investments that fit into our innovative DNA. EMBIO Diagnostics operates in the promising market of food safety, environmental research and the rapid detection of bacteria and viruses, including SARS-COV-2. The company’s management has extensive experience in the field of biotechnology and is determined to further develop the company. We invest in the development of very innovative technologies that meet the current global needs – fast and effective SARS-COV-2 diagnostics as well as food and environmental safety. I am convinced that by introducing these innovative devices to our distribution channels, EMBIO Diagnostics will achieve global success, of which we, as the company’s shareholders, will also be the beneficiaries.”, commented Siarhei Kostevitch, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors ASBISc Enterprises.
“We develop unique biotechnology-based solutions that can significantly improve our quality of life. We are delighted that a strategic investor and an innovator such as ASBIS is supporting us with their multilevel resources. Innovation and the need to deliver innovative products technologies that improve our daily life is a mission that connects ASBIS and EMBIO Diagnostics. Our vision for providing customers with industry-leading monitoring solutions made us partners. Furthermore, the extensive geographical presence of ASBIS and sales structures in 56 countries around the world, will enable us to commercialize our devices and scale faster. We have ambitious development plans, and I am convinced that our cooperation will bring tangible benefits to both parties.”, stated Constantinos Loizou, CEO and Founder of EMBIO Diagnostics.
This investment comes at a strategic point in time. The team will utilize its new resources in further research and technological development of its diagnostic device and applications, in order to set itself as a key global player across its industries of interest. Additionally, the investment will be used in hiring of engineering talent, as well as in developing its marketing strategy and activities internationally.