Changchun Changguang Chenying Biological Science Instrument
Optical instruments for life sciences and healthcare applications.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | CNY20.0m | Series A | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Changchun Changguang Chenying Biological Science Instrument Co., Ltd., operating as HOOKE Instruments, is a manufacturer of life science instruments and kits founded in 2017 by Li Bei. The company is headquartered in Changchun, China, and focuses on developing and manufacturing optical instruments for scientific research and industrial applications.
HOOKE Instruments' product portfolio includes single-cell sorters, high-throughput colony screening systems, confocal Raman spectrometers, and ultrafast 3D fluorescence imaging systems. These products serve various sectors, including microbiology, medical research, biopharmaceuticals, and microplastics analysis. The company's core technologies are Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT), Raman Spectroscopy, Confocal Imaging, Optical Tweezers, and Microfluidics. Their solutions are applied in areas such as studying uncultured microorganisms, antimicrobial resistance, and developing microecological medicines.
The company originated from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CIOMP), which has a history of incubating technology enterprises. HOOKE Instruments secured Series A funding in 2023, with investors including Shuimu Venture Capital and Shunwei Capital. Significant milestones include launching their first single-cell sorter in 2019, being certified as a National High-Tech Enterprise the same year, and expanding into the industrial sector in 2022.
Keywords: optical instruments, life sciences, scientific research, single-cell sorting, Raman spectroscopy, confocal microscopy, microbiology, biopharmaceuticals, medical research, high-throughput screening, optical tweezers, microfluidics, Laser-Induced Forward Transfer, microbial detection, pharmaceutical quality control