Rapid Micro Biosystems (RPID) TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference summary
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TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference summary
6 Mar, 2026Business Overview and Market Context
Focuses on automating microbial quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a process critical for regulatory compliance and historically lacking innovation.
Developed the Growth Direct platform, a fully automated, high-throughput system that replaces manual, error-prone processes with digital, AI-driven solutions.
Serves a global customer base, including 75% of the top 20 pharma companies and 86% of approved CAR-T manufacturers, with strong penetration in biologics and cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
Recurring revenue is a key business driver, with 190 system placements worldwide and 155 validated for GMP environments.
Financial Performance and Growth Strategy
Achieved $33.6M in 2025 revenue, representing 20% year-over-year growth, with $17.8M in recurring revenue and 190 cumulative system placements.
Exceeded 2025 revenue guidance, marking 13 consecutive quarters of meeting or exceeding targets, and reported record quarterly revenue in Q4 2025.
Gross margin improved significantly, supported by a strengthened balance sheet and a $45M term loan facility.
25% CAGR over several years, with recurring consumables and service revenue driving growth.
Land-and-expand strategy enables deeper penetration within existing customers and expansion into new geographies and modalities.
Strategic Partnerships and Innovation
Strategic partnership with MilliporeSigma includes a five-year, co-exclusive global distribution and collaboration agreement with minimum purchase commitments, preferred procurement rates, and joint innovation initiatives.
Partnership expected to accelerate growth, improve gross margins, and drive innovation, with a meaningful impact anticipated in 2026 and beyond.
R&D focuses on automating legacy workflows and leveraging data to provide actionable insights for customers.
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