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Applied Photophysics

Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdomphotophysics.com ↗

Ownership: Private
Employees: ~45
Development stage: Commercial

Overview

Applied Photophysics has over five decades of experience providing advanced biophysical characterization instruments—such as circular dichroism spectrometers and stopped-flow kinetic analyzers—to academic and industry researchers. Their technologies support the development and quality control of innovator drugs and biosimilars by enabling detailed analysis of biomolecular structure, kinetics, and stability. In June 2025, they were acquired by Nicoya Lifesciences to form an integrated biologics characterization platform provider with expanded global reach.

Modalities: Device (analytical instrumentation)
Industry: Drug Discovery Services

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Joint venture with Fluorescence Innovations Inc. ("Protein Stable") for high-throughput protein stability screening devicesNow part of Nicoya’s broader partnership network post-acquisition—including investors like Graphite Ventures, SWK Holdings Corporation, Garage Capital, MaRS IAF, Laurier Startup Fund, ArchAngel Network of Funds.

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