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Best Life Sciences Companies in Orlando, United States

The 62 best Life Sciences companies in Orlando, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: LensAR.

62companies tracked
$266.3Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
20have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · LIFE SCIENCES × ORLANDO

Our analysis of 164 Life Sciences companies

$34.7b in tracked funding; 83% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

164companies analysed
83%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
7unicorns
2016median founding year
193kcombined LinkedIn audience
69%of audience held by top 3
2companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Life Sciences companies in Orlando

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedFounderTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1LensAR
Laser Technology with AR feature for cataract surgery
67Innovation top 13%Patents top 14%Funding top 27%Fin. health top 27%
All 10 signals ▾
Innovationtop 13%
Patentstop 14%
Fundingtop 27%
Fin. healthtop 27%
Techtop 37%
Moattop 44%
Markettop 48%
Newsbottom 44%
Globalbottom 38%
Growthbottom 29%
Innovation: 377 patents (top 2% of patent-holders) · 175 filings since 2022 vs 101 in 2017-21
Patents: 377 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 175 filings since 2022 vs 101 in 2017-21
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100
$99M37 mo ago67
67 → 164 (+145%)
2004—DrupalApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+29377 patents
Ophthalmic laser surgery devices and patient interface systems for eye procedures
1 partnership
2Obvio Health
Provider of clinical trials design and recruitment platform
48Funding top 27%Product top 34%Moat top 39%Tech top 44%
All 11 signals ▾
Fundingtop 27%
Producttop 34%
Moattop 39%
Techtop 44%
Growthtop 45%
Partnerstop 45%
Markettop 50%
Talentbottom 49%
Globalbottom 39%
Newsbottom 18%
Customersbottom 17%
Funding: Raised $66.0M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 8 yrs (0.5/yr)
Product: 18 published apps (10.9k installs) · Company stage: Series B
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100
$66M23 mo ago1682015Ivan Jarry
Chief Executive Officer
WebflowSentryApple iCloud Mail+23—1 launch
3Hesperos
Developer of organ-on-a-chip solutions for preclinical testing
$29M13 mo ago152015James Hickman
Co-Founder
—11 patents
Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
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4CORD:USE Cord Blood
Provider of umbilical cord blood stem cell storage services
$27M111 mo ago—2004Edward Guindi
President & CEO
———
5Fibronostics
Non-invasive algorithm-based diagnostics
$14M48 mo ago172015—WordPressMySQLPHP+24—2 launchs
6AOI Medical
Orthopaedic medical devices for spine and trauma
$6M173 mo ago12004Julian M. Mackenzie
Chief Executive Officer
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7Mazor Robotics
Medical technology company specializing in innovative healthcare solutions globally
$6M105 mo ago882001Moshe Shoham
Co-Founder
———
8InteGen
Provider of cytogenetics, DNA FISH probes for research application
$5M92 mo ago42011Ramesh Babu
Founder & CEO
———
9Medite
Developer of products for histology and cytology
$3M92 mo ago711978—Cart FunctionalityShopifyAMP+16——
10B4
Manufacturers of vitamin supplement beverages
$2M71 mo ago22015————
11MicroGen Diagnostics
Provider of sequencing and molecular diagnostic services
$2M110 mo ago1422011Randall Wolcott
Founder
Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+32——
12AVRA Medical Robotics
Developer of AI-based surgical robotics systems for healthcare
$2M104 mo ago13—Barry Cohen
Founder
———
13HyperFlex
Developer of minimally invasive bunion correction system for mild-to-moderate hallux valgus
$1M12 mo ago—2019Bob Peterhans
Chief Executive Officer
———
14Aviana Molecular Technologies
Point-of-care diagnostics company revolutionizing healthcare testing with mobile biosensor technology
$1M111 mo ago92009Vanaja Ragavan
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
—81 patents
Surface acoustic wave biosensor platforms for multiplexed point-of-care diagnostics.
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15AeroCare Holdings
Provider of medical devices for obstructive respiratory diseases and sleep apnea
$1M80 mo ago2,7312002Steve Griggs
CEO
———
161nHealth
Provides subject recruitment for clinical research
$653K82 mo ago262019Dan Brenner
Founder & CEO
WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+27—1 award
17Micro-gRx
Developer of biological platforms for medical treatments and therapies on Earth
$382K20 mo ago—2014Siobhan Malany
Founder
———
18Diverse Biotech
Developer of therapeutics for treating cancer
$338K81 mo ago62017——41 patents
Cannabinoid‑beta‑lactam conjugate therapeutics for antiviral and anti‑cancer applications
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19Nutriband
Transdermal drug delivery technologies improving patient safety and deterring drug abuse
$215K97 mo ago15
15 → 10 (-33%)
2012—Wix eCommerceWixSentry+157 patents
Deterrent transdermal drug delivery patches that prevent abuse and misuse
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20Standard Dental Labs
Manufacturer of dental products, including implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures
$118K8 mo ago—1998James Brooks
Chief Executive Officer
———
21GeneLink BioSciences
Genome-based nutritional supplements
$105K158 mo ago151994Robert Ricciardi
Founder
———

Top 12 Life Sciences companies in Orlando

#1
Funding Raised · Orlando, Florida · founded 2015 · 15 employees
$29.1Mraised
▾

Developer of organ-on-a-chip solutions for preclinical testing. The company has a heart-liver two organ model, heart-liver- skeletal muscle-neuron organ model, neuromuscular junction organ model, and heart-liver-cancer two organ model. These are a pumpless body-on-a-chip platform that uses a serum-free cellular medium, integrated computer modeling software, and physiological monitoring solutions.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$2M
  • Aug 2021Grant (prize money)$2M
  • Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$1.8M
  • Sep 2018Grant (prize money)$1.7M
Founders & team
James HickmanCo-Founder
Investors
NCATS, HHS
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpGeneratepressZurb FoundationAnimate.Css
#2
Series B · Orlando, Florida · founded 2015 · 168 employees
$66Mraised
▾

Provider of clinical trials design and recruitment platform. It offers solutions for decentralized clinical trials, recruitment & screening, remote patient monitoring, and patient engagement. It also, assist with collecting real world data in clinical trials, that link to various health devices.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 27%
Product
top 34%
Moat
top 39%
Tech
top 44%
Growth
top 45%
Partners
top 45%
Funding: Raised $66.0M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 8 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series B (Jul 2024)
Product: 18 published apps (10.9k installs) · Company stage: Series B
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · 10 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 39k LinkedIn followers — 20.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches · 2 partnerships (incl. Novotech) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2024Series B—
  • Nov 2023Series B$15M
  • Jul 2021Series B$31M
  • May 2020Series B$17M
Founders & team
Ivan JarryChief Executive Officer
Investors
Guardant Health, Dedalus Group, Novotech, AT Capital, SPRIM Global Investments, Tikehau Capital
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailChili PiperCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook Pixel
#3
Seed · Orlando, Florida · founded 2019
$1.4Mraised
▾

Developer of minimally invasive bunion correction system for mild-to-moderate hallux valgus. The company provides a non-osteotomy solution that gently realigns and stabilizes metatarsal bones, preserving natural foot motion without cutting or drilling bone. The system offers a streamlined surgical workflow with disposable instrumentation, integrating into existing operating room procedures. It allows for earlier treatment of bunions, potentially reducing complications and supporting quicker patient recovery.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 508 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2025Seed$1.4M
Founders & team
Bob PeterhansChief Executive Officer
Investors
Easton Capital Investment Group
#4
Acquired · Orlando, Florida · founded 2004 · 67 employees
$99Mraised
▾

LensAR, is a leader in the development and commercialization of next-generation laser and advanced 3D imaging technology for refractive cataract surgery. The company product LensAR Laser System has been cleared by the FDA for anterior capsulotomy and lens fragmentation.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 13%
Patents
top 14%
Funding
top 27%
Fin. health
top 27%
Tech
top 37%
Moat
top 44%
Innovation: 377 patents (top 2% of patent-holders) · 175 filings since 2022 vs 101 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Patents: 377 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 175 filings since 2022 vs 101 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Funding: Raised $99.0M across 14 rounds · 14 rounds over 17 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Post IPO (May 2023)
Audience (LinkedIn): 10k LinkedIn followers — 5.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2023Post IPO$20M
  • Jan 2015Series D$16M
  • Jan 2014Series C$10M
  • Oct 2013Conventional Debt$60M
Investors
PDL Biopharma, Aisling Capital, Florida Growth Capital, Oxford Finance
Tech stack
Alpine.JsApple Icloud MailAppnexusCart FunctionalityCivicthemeCloudflare
#5
Seed · Orlando, Florida · founded 1998
$117.5Kraised
▾

Manufacturer of dental products, including implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures. The company provides dental clinics with a range of restorative options. It focuses on collaborating with dental professionals to meet specific requirements. The manufacturer aims to deliver consistent and accurate results for patient care.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 88 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Seed$117.5K
Founders & team
James BrooksChief Executive Officer
#6
Funding Raised · Orlando, Florida · founded 2014
$382.1Kraised
▾

Developer of biological platforms for medical treatments and therapies on Earth. The company integrates biology platforms with payload hardware to solve issues related to spaceflight. It focuses on understanding human biology in extraterrestrial environments. The company develops new therapies to help fight diseases and biological ailments.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2024Grant (prize money)$382.1K
Founders & team
Siobhan MalanyFounder
Investors
National Science Foundation
#7
Series A · Orlando, Florida · founded 2015 · 17 employees
$14.5Mraised
▾

Non-invasive algorithm-based diagnostics. The company uses machine learning to target specific physiological and pathological processes, in order to assess subclinical biomarker profiles in plasma for diagnosis and prognosis of disease pathologies. Applications under investigation include cardiometabolic diseases, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic renal diseases.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2022Series A$6.5M
  • Aug 2020Series A$8M
Investors
AT Capital, Elev8, SPRIM Global Investments
Tech stack
AstraCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyesCore-JsElementor
#8
Acquired · Orlando, Florida · founded 2004
$27Mraised
▾

Provider of umbilical cord blood stem cell storage services. The company engages in processing and storing a newborn’s umbilical cord blood for the possible future use by that individual or their family members; and Public Cord Blood Bank, which collects processes, and stores donated cord blood to be made publically available for patients in need of a transplant.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2017Series A$250K
  • Mar 2016Series A$875K
  • Jul 2015Series A$3M
  • Jul 2014Series A$15.3M
Founders & team
Edward GuindiPresident & CEO
#9
Acquired · Orlando, Florida · founded 2001 · 88 employees
$6.3Mraised
▾

Medical technology company specializing in innovative healthcare solutions globally. They are dedicated to advancing health through a wide array of medical devices and therapies. Their offerings span across various specialities including neurological, cardiac, spinal, surgical, and diabetes-related products. They cater to both healthcare professionals and patients, providing resources, education, and support services. They focus on improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology and comprehensive care solutions. They operate globally, serving diverse markets with a commitment to quality, ethics, and innovation in the medical field. They also focus on digital ordering and services, reimbursement, and patient services.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2017Post IPO$40M
  • Aug 2016Post IPO$20M
  • May 2016Post IPO$11.9M
  • Feb 2011PE$6.3M
Founders & team
Moshe ShohamCo-Founder
Investors
Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Alice Ventures, Proseed Venture Capital Fund, Israel HealthCare Ventures
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerDigicertAkamai
#10
Series A · Orlando, Florida · founded 2011 · 4 employees
$4.6Mraised
▾

InteGen LLC is a biotechnology company dedicated to providing reagents/tools for the cytogenetics community. It specifically develops and markets DNA FISH probes that can be used in the individual chromosome profiling in interphase cells for hematologic malignancies and genetic disorders including miscarriages. Additionally, the company also markets other products for cytogenetic studies.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2018Series A$4.2M
  • Jan 2011Seed$450K
Founders & team
Ramesh BabuFounder & CEO
Investors
VentureHealth
#11
Series A · Orlando, Florida · founded 2004 · 1 employees
$6.3Mraised
▾

Orthopaedic medical devices for spine and trauma

Founders & team
Julian M. MackenzieChief Executive Officer
Tech stack
BigcommerceCart FunctionalityWordpressMysqlPhpBlocksy
#12
Seed · Orlando, Florida · founded 2015 · 2 employees
$2.1Mraised
▾

Sunshine Supplements manufactures and markets vitamin supplement beverages. Its product offering includes vitamin supplements in various flavors such as berry, grape, and orange in various packs. Its drinks consist of B Vitamins, glutathione, and milk thistle.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2020Seed$951.4K
  • Feb 2018Seed$400K
  • Oct 2017Seed$762.5K
Tech stack
WordpressCart FunctionalityMysqlPhpW3 Total CacheContact Form 7

Funding & investor landscape

$266.3Mtotal disclosed funding
22companies funded
64disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
SPRIM Global Investments3 rounds
AT Capital2 rounds
Aisling Capital1 rounds
Alice Ventures1 rounds
Blackwood Holdings1 rounds
Dedalus Group1 rounds
Easton Capital Investment Group1 rounds
Elev81 rounds
Europa1 rounds
Ferrer Freeman & Company1 rounds

Notable founders

James Hickman
Co-Founder · Hesperos
Ivan Jarry
Chief Executive Officer · Obvio Health
Bob Peterhans
Chief Executive Officer · HyperFlex
James Brooks
Chief Executive Officer · Standard Dental Labs
Siobhan Malany
Founder · Micro-gRx
Edward Guindi
President & CEO · CORD:USE Cord Blood
Moshe Shoham
Co-Founder · Mazor Robotics
Ramesh Babu
Founder & CEO · InteGen
Julian M. Mackenzie
Chief Executive Officer · AOI Medical
Randall Wolcott
Founder · MicroGen Diagnostics
Rick Martin
CEO · MicroGen Diagnostics
Barry Cohen
Founder · AVRA Medical Robotics
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 1,465,538 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Life Sciences coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · United States

How research on Biotechnology is moving in the United States

A read on the academic research around Biotechnology — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 6,260 United States-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
200820162026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and steady — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 44% → 42% across 2008–2026.
top research entities
  • Harvard University209
  • Cornell University177
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga140
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute126
  • Johns Hopkins University121
leading researchers
Stylianos Chatzimanolis · TARIK DEDOVIC · KATH-RYN ANN F. HANKINS · Christoforos Pavlou · Giannis Bolanakis · Ashley R Tetens · Tyler Findlay · Jordyn Craig-Schwartz
▲ Breakthroughs2,038 · 33%
▼ 41%→30% share
▼0.7× share momentum0 median citations71% since 2021mostly empirical
Breakthroughs are cooling (41%→30% of field), led by Gene.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Gene33→164
  • Transcription (linguistics)11→79
  • Antibody11→62
  • Genome6→56
  • Mutation7→56
Newly emergingIdentification (biology) 0→18 · Function (biology) 0→18 · Reporter gene 0→16
Landmark U1 snRNP regulates cancer cell migration and invasion in vitro · 7,224 cites
◆ Advancements2,118 · 34%
▲ 29%→35% share
▲1.2× share momentum0 median citations80% since 2021mostly empirical
Advancements are rising (29%→35% of field), led by Gene.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Gene8→110
  • Cell culture3→62
  • Gene expression3→62
  • Fermentation2→54
  • Downregulation and upregulation1→50
Newly emergingIdentification (biology) 0→27 · Probiotic 0→24 · Cultivar 0→23
Landmark Using Deep Learning for Image-Based Plant Disease Detection · 4,262 cites
▼ Concerns1,006 · 16%
▼ 17%→15% share
▼0.9× share momentum0 median citations73% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns are cooling (17%→15% of field), led by Agriculture.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Agriculture19→58
  • Antibiotic resistance15→45
  • Public health4→31
  • Gene6→30
  • Production (economics)5→29
Newly emergingQuality (philosophy) 0→27 · Animal health 0→14 · Integrated pest management 0→13
Landmark The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and appropriate · 8,812 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United States

Where biotechnology is researched across United States

Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.

Boston351 · +0.52
Hot · Cancer researchAdvancing · Nucleic acidOpportunity · Strain (injury)Concern · Antibiotics
New York319 · +0.47
Hot · GermplasmAdvancing · Genomic selectionOpportunity · CellConcern · Agriculture
SF Bay Area235 · +0.57
Hot · Near-infrared spectroscopyAdvancing · Fluorescence-lifetime imaging microscopyOpportunity · ReceptorConcern · Biochemical engineering
Philadelphia115 · +0.60
Hot · Chimeric antigen receptorAdvancing · Genetically modified mouseOpportunity · Transgene
San Diego101 · +0.59
Hot · Recombinant DNAAdvancing · Gene knockdownOpportunity · Cell cultureConcern · Cancer cell
Seattle95 · +0.46
Hot · Polymerase chain reactionAdvancing · Monoclonal antibodyOpportunity · Downregulation and upregulation
Chicago95 · +0.57
Hot · AntigenAdvancing · Untranslated regionOpportunity · Transcription factor
Los Angeles93 · +0.61
Hot · NucleaseAdvancing · GenomicsOpportunity · Cell
Pittsburgh65 · +0.54
Hot · MutationAdvancing · Nucleic acidOpportunity · Gene
Ann Arbor65 · +0.58
Hot · Cell cultureAdvancing · Identification (biology)Opportunity · Mutant
PATENT SIGNAL · United States

Who's filing biotechnology patents in the United States

United States biotechnology patent filing is accelerating — 457,918 filings from 8,000 assignees (2016–2025), led by Genentech, UNIV California, Regeneron Pharma; annual filings 36884→44446.

457,918 filings8,000 assigneespeak 51616/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
  • Genentech18078
  • UNIV California17948
  • Regeneron Pharma16082
  • Amgen10495
  • Monsanto Technology9742
  • UNIV Pennsylvania8521
  • Harvard College7460
  • UNIV Texas7378

Common questions

How many Life Sciences companies are there in Orlando, United States?
Radar tracks 62 indexable Life Sciences companies headquartered in Orlando, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Life Sciences companies in Orlando, United States?
The Life Sciences companies in Orlando, United States on this list have raised a combined $266.3M in disclosed equity funding across 22 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Life Sciences company in Orlando, United States?
LensAR is the highest-funded Life Sciences company in Orlando, United States, with $99M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Life Sciences companies in Orlando, United States are funded?
22 of the 62 Life Sciences companies in Orlando, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Life Sciences unicorns are there in Orlando, United States?
None of the Life Sciences companies in Orlando, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Orlando, United States Life Sciences companies?
The most active investors in Orlando, United States Life Sciences companies on this list include SPRIM Global Investments, AT Capital, Aisling Capital, Alice Ventures, Blackwood Holdings.
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