AGÕæÈ˹ٷ½

STOCK TITAN

BioLife Solutions Makes Strategic Investment in Pluristyx

Rhea-AI Impact
(Low)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags

BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS), a leading bioproduction products supplier for cell and gene therapy, has made a $2 million strategic investment in Pluristyx through convertible notes. The investment includes a board observer seat and potential future acquisition rights.

Pluristyx, a Seattle-based company, develops innovative induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) products for cell therapy developers. The investment aligns with BioLife's strategy of exploring biological assays as a product portfolio expansion, following similar investments in Sexton and PanTHERA.

BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS), un fornitore leader di prodotti per la bioproduzione nel campo della terapia cellulare e genica, ha effettuato un investimento strategico di 2 milioni di dollari in Pluristyx tramite note convertibili. L'investimento prevede un posto come osservatore nel consiglio di amministrazione e potenziali diritti di acquisizione futuri.

Pluristyx, azienda con sede a Seattle, sviluppa prodotti innovativi a base di cellule staminali pluripotenti indotte (iPSC) per sviluppatori di terapie cellulari. L'investimento è in linea con la strategia di BioLife di esplorare saggi biologici come espansione del portafoglio prodotti, seguendo investimenti simili in Sexton e PanTHERA.

BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS), un proveedor líder de productos para bioproducción en terapias celulares y génicas, ha realizado una inversión estratégica de 2 millones de dólares en Pluristyx mediante notas convertibles. La inversión incluye un asiento como observador en la junta directiva y posibles derechos futuros de adquisición.

Pluristyx, una empresa con sede en Seattle, desarrolla productos innovadores de células madre pluripotentes inducidas (iPSC) para desarrolladores de terapias celulares. La inversión se alinea con la estrategia de BioLife de explorar ensayos biológicos como expansión de su portafolio de productos, tras inversiones similares en Sexton y PanTHERA.

BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS)ëŠ� ì„¸í¬ ë°� 유전ìž� 치료ë¥� 위한 ë°”ì´ì˜¤ìƒì‚� 제품ì� ì„ ë„ ê³µê¸‰ì—…ì²´ë¡œì„œ, 전환사채ë¥� 통해 Pluristyxì—� 200ë§� 달러ì� ì „ëžµì � 투ìžë¥� 진행했습니다. ì´ë²ˆ 투ìžëŠ� ì´ì‚¬íš� 옵서ë²� ìžë¦¬ì™€ 향후 ì¸ìˆ˜ 권리 가능성ì� í¬í•¨í•©ë‹ˆë‹�.

시애틀ì—� 본사ë¥� ë‘� PluristyxëŠ� ì„¸í¬ ì¹˜ë£Œ 개발ìžë¥¼ 위한 í˜ì‹ ì ì¸ ìœ ë„ ë§ŒëŠ¥ 줄기세í¬(iPSC) 제품ì� 개발하고 있습니다. ì´ë²ˆ 투ìžëŠ� BioLifeê°€ Sextonê³� PanTHERAì—� 대í•� 유사í•� 투ìžë¥� ì´ì–´ê°€ë©� ìƒë¬¼í•™ì  ë¶„ì„ë²•ì„ ì œí’ˆ í¬íЏí´ë¦¬ì˜� 확장ì� ì¼í™˜ìœ¼ë¡œ íƒìƒ‰í•˜ëŠ” ì „ëžµê³� 부합합니다.

BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS), un fournisseur leader de produits de bioproduction pour la thérapie cellulaire et génique, a réalisé un investissement stratégique de 2 millions de dollars dans Pluristyx via des billets convertibles. Cet investissement inclut un siège d’observateur au conseil d’administration ainsi que des droits potentiels d’acquisition futurs.

Pluristyx, une entreprise basée à Seattle, développe des produits innovants à base de cellules souches pluripotentes induites (iPSC) pour les développeurs de thérapies cellulaires. Cet investissement s’inscrit dans la stratégie de BioLife d’explorer les tests biologiques comme extension de son portefeuille de produits, à l’instar d’investissements similaires réalisés dans Sexton et PanTHERA.

BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS), ein führender Anbieter von Bioproduktionsprodukten für Zell- und Gentherapie, hat eine strategische Investition von 2 Millionen US-Dollar in Pluristyx durch wandelbare Schuldverschreibungen getätigt. Die Investition umfasst einen Sitz als Beobachter im Vorstand sowie potenzielle zukünftige Übernahmerechte.

Pluristyx, ein Unternehmen mit Sitz in Seattle, entwickelt innovative Produkte aus induzierten pluripotenten Stammzellen (iPSC) für Entwickler von Zelltherapien. Die Investition entspricht der Strategie von BioLife, biologische Tests als Erweiterung des Produktportfolios zu erkunden, ähnlich wie bei früheren Investitionen in Sexton und PanTHERA.

Positive
  • Strategic $2 million investment expands BioLife's presence in cell therapy market
  • Secured board observer seat and potential acquisition rights in Pluristyx
  • Investment aligns with company's portfolio expansion strategy in biological assays
  • Builds on existing collaboration between the companies
Negative
  • Investment amount is relatively small compared to typical industry transactions
  • Return on investment timeline and potential returns are uncertain

BOTHELL, Wash., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- , Inc. (NASDAQ: ), a leading developer and supplier of bioproduction products and services for the cell and gene therapy ("CGT") market, today announced that as part of a larger round of financing it has purchased $2 million of convertible notes in Pluristyx, Inc. ("Pluristyx"), a Seattle based developer of innovative induced pluripotent stem cell (iSPC) based products for cell therapy developers. BioLife also entered into a separate agreement which provides a board observer seat, and certain rights related to any potential future acquisition of Pluristyx.

Roderick de Greef, BioLife's Chairman and CEO, remarked, "We have known and worked with the founding team at Pluristyx for many years, and have a great deal of respect for their scientific expertise in cell therapy. Their recent development of an iPSC-based biological assay for organoid manufacturing dovetails with our interest in exploring biological assays more broadly as a product portfolio adjacency. This strategic investment follows the same playbook as those we made in Sexton and PanTHERA and is a logical continuation of the recent collaboration between our two companies."

Benjamin Fryer, PhD, Pluristyx's CEO, commented, "It is gratifying to have BioLife Solutions validate our vision with its investment. Their support will allow us to manufacture, commercialize and distribute our innovative solutions and help our customers solve critical industry challenges."

About Pluristyx
Pluristyx is dedicated to enabling the development of next-generation cell-based tools and therapies. PluriKit�, PluriForm� Organoids, and PluriBank� stem cells incorporating safety and tolerance features like FailSafe®, iACT�, and hypoimmune engineering streamline developers' path to the clinic and approval. Pluristyx's iPSC lines, backed by an FDA registered drug master file, with platform genetic engineering are available "off-the-shelf" along with comprehensive support services to accelerate the creation of novel diagnostics, screening and safety testing, and curative treatments. For more information, visit

About BioLife Solutions
BioLife Solutions is a leading developer and supplier of bioproduction products and services for the cell and gene therapy (CGT) and broader biopharma markets. Our expertise facilitates the commercialization of new therapies by supplying solutions that maintain the health and function of biologic materials during collection, development, storage, and distribution. For more information, please visit  or follow BioLife on Ìý²¹²Ô»å .

Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "designed," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by the forward-looking statements. A description of certain of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at . Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results and events may differ materially from results and events currently expected by us. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Media & Investor Relations
At the Company
Troy Wichterman
Chief Financial Officer
(425) 402-1400
[email protected]

Investors
Alliance Advisors IR
Jody Cain
(310) 691-7100
[email protected]

Cision View original content to download multimedia:

SOURCE BioLife Solutions, Inc.

FAQ

How much did BioLife Solutions (BLFS) invest in Pluristyx?

BioLife Solutions invested $2 million in convertible notes as part of a larger financing round in Pluristyx.

What rights did BioLife Solutions (BLFS) receive in the Pluristyx investment?

BioLife Solutions received a board observer seat and certain rights related to potential future acquisition of Pluristyx.

Why did BioLife Solutions (BLFS) invest in Pluristyx?

The investment aligns with BioLife's interest in exploring biological assays as a product portfolio adjacency and follows their investment strategy demonstrated with Sexton and PanTHERA.

What does Pluristyx develop?

Pluristyx develops innovative induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) based products for cell therapy developers, including an iPSC-based biological assay for organoid manufacturing.

How does the Pluristyx investment fit into BioLife Solutions' strategy?

The investment follows BioLife's strategic playbook of investing in complementary technologies, similar to their investments in Sexton and PanTHERA, while expanding their presence in biological assays.
Biolife Solutions Inc

NASDAQ:BLFS

BLFS Rankings

BLFS Latest News

BLFS Latest SEC Filings

BLFS Stock Data

991.62M
46.77M
2.13%
98.61%
8.84%
Medical Instruments & Supplies
Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus
United States
BOTHELL