# CompareNetworks, Inc.

> CompareNetworks, Inc. is a South San Francisco-based B2B media and technology company that helps science, laboratory, and healthcare professionals stay informed, discover products, and make purchasing decisions. Through vertical marketplaces such as Biocompare, Labcompare, Dentalcompare, and American Pharmaceutical Review, it connects buyers with manufacturers using searchable product directories, editorial content, email, video, and print - generating qualified sales leads for science and healthcare brands.

- **Founded:** 1999
- **Headquarters:** South San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Paul Gatti (Co-Founder & CEO), Andy Miller (Co-Founder & COO), Mike Okimoto (Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer)
- **Team size:** ~62 employees
- **Products:** Biocompare, Labcompare, Dentalcompare, American Pharmaceutical Review / Pharmaceutical Outsourcing, OphthalmologyWeb / OptometryWeb
- **Notable:** Built Biocompare into one of the most recognized product directories for life scientists., Operates 9+ distinct vertical marketplaces across life science, dental, ophthalmic, pharmaceutical and laboratory sectors., Launched scrazzl (2013), an early 'shoppable content' syndication network for scientific publishers.

## Products & services

- **Biocompare** — The buyer's guide for life scientists - a searchable directory of antibodies, ELISA kits, biomolecules and lab equipment paired with product reviews, editorial and new-technology coverage.
- **Labcompare** — Technology and product information marketplace for laboratory scientists and analytical professionals.
- **Dentalcompare** — Product directory and best-practices resource for dental professionals.
- **American Pharmaceutical Review / Pharmaceutical Outsourcing** — Editorial media brands serving pharmaceutical manufacturing and outsourcing professionals.
- **OphthalmologyWeb / OptometryWeb** — Vertical media and product resources for eye-care professionals.
- **scrazzl** — Syndication network and product API that embeds unbiased product data into scientific content and publisher platforms.
- **imSMART** — Mobile application and platform product for sales and marketing workflows.

## Achievements

- Built Biocompare into one of the most recognized product directories for life scientists.
- Operates 9+ distinct vertical marketplaces across life science, dental, ophthalmic, pharmaceutical and laboratory sectors.
- Launched scrazzl (2013), an early 'shoppable content' syndication network for scientific publishers.
- Brought Biocompare's antibody search tool to the iPad, extending product discovery to mobile.
- Sustained an independent, profitable B2B media business for two-plus decades.

## Latest updates

- **2019-02** — Main Street Capital facilitated a management buyout of CompareNetworks, keeping the company under its operating leadership.
- **2013-10** — Launched the scrazzl Syndication Network with JoVE as first partner, embedding product data into scientific content.

## Links

- Website: https://comparenetworks.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/comparenetworks
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/comparenetworks
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/CompareNetworks-Inc/105772659454876

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