Access to high-quality lab equipment can make or break innovation. QuestPair solves this by providing a fast, reliable platform for buying and selling second-hand lab instruments across Europe.
Marketplace for second‑hand scientific equipment
QuestPair is a specialized online marketplace where companies, research labs, and biotech organizations can buy and sell new and second‑hand laboratory equipment – something that was previously fragmented and time‑consuming to source. The platform curates trusted suppliers and offers transparent options for everything from analytical instruments to biotech and microscopy gear, helping researchers save time and reduce costs while promoting sustainability through the reuse of quality equipment.
Innovation: The marketplace for refurbished lab equipment
The founders: Teun Vissers & Jan-Willem Verhees
Website: QuestPair marketplace for biotech equipment
Why this startup is one to follow
QuestPair has gained traction and demonstrated strong growth, with rapidly increasing revenue, reportedly up to 100% month-on-month in the second half of 2025, and strategic support from investors. The startup has secured funding from the Brabant Startup Fonds, a regional early-stage investment vehicle that backs innovative startups in North Brabant, as well as from the Data & ICT Startersfonds of the Bossche Investerings Maatschappij (BIM), which focuses on accelerating data- and ICT-driven innovations. In addition, QuestPair has also received a Rabobank Innovatielening, supporting early-phase innovation and digitalization in Dutch startups. Together, these financial endorsements highlight strong confidence in QuestPair’s mission to streamline access to scientific tools and scale its marketplace across Europe.
