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Built by scientists and entrepreneurs who’ve been in your shoes.

We are on a mission to simplify how organisations, researchers, and biotech companies find and acquire laboratory equipment.

As one of Europe’s leading platforms for new and second-hand instruments, we connect you with the tools you need to fuel discoveries and innovation.

Questpair at a glance

Based in
The Netherlands
Team
Independent, founded by scientists and entrepreneurs
Works with
Research labs and procurement teams across Europe and worldwide
Lab scientist working with a pipette

Our story

From countless suppliers to one marketplace.

Questpair was founded by scientists and entrepreneurs who understand the challenges of finding the right equipment for research projects. We’ve been in your shoes, navigating countless suppliers, juggling tight budgets, and dealing with delays. That’s why we created a marketplace that brings together verified suppliers, transparent options, and personalised support to make your search easier, faster, and more reliable.

Whether you’re a start-up lab, a university, or an industry leader, our platform is designed with your needs in mind.

Our vision

Science thrives when researchers have access to the right tools.

Questpair’s vision is a life-science world where equipment is never a barrier to innovation, no matter your budget or location.

By fostering sustainability and empowering scientists, we aim to make a meaningful impact on the future of research and innovation.

The people behind Questpair

When you send a request, one of our specialists picks it up. These are the people you’ll be talking to.

Teun Vissers

Co-founder & CEO

At QuestPair
Strategy, partnerships and matching labs with the right equipment
Experience
10+ years as a research scientist at universities across Europe
PhD
Soft condensed matter physics, Utrecht
Fellow
Marie Curie Fellow, University of Edinburgh
Master
Chemistry, Nijmegen
LinkedIn

Jan-Willem Verhees

Co-founder & CTO

At QuestPair
Builds the marketplace platform, search and matching technology
Experience
19 years in software, previously founder, CTO or partner in five start-ups
Before
Technical director leading a 25-person development team
Master
Computer science, Eindhoven
Expertise
AI, IT strategy, web and mobile applications
LinkedIn

Chrysiida Baltira

Technical Sales Specialist

At QuestPair
Helps labs choose and source the right instruments, from inquiry to delivery
Before
Cancer research, Netherlands Cancer Institute and Amsterdam UMC
PhD
Molecular oncology, Utrecht
MSc
Neuroscience, VU Amsterdam
Speaks
English, Greek, Dutch
LinkedIn

Filipa Duarte

Technical Sales Specialist

At QuestPair
Advises customers on instruments that fit their research, budget and timeline
Before
Research, Imperial College London
PhD
Cell therapies, Erasmus MC
MSc
Neuroscience, King's College London
Speaks
Portuguese, Spanish, English
LinkedIn

Anthi Zervou

Data Scientist & AI Developer

At QuestPair
AI-powered search, product data enrichment and workflow automation
Works with
Python, LLMs, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
PhD
Number theory and computer algebra, Paderborn
MSc
Mathematics, Crete
Focus
Applied AI, LLM applications, information retrieval
LinkedIn

Andrés Robayo

Data analyst / sales & operations

At QuestPair
Supplier data, sales pipeline and logistics analysis
Experience
10 years in international logistics and cross-border procurement
Before
Logistics manager and project manager, Colombia
Master
Data science in business, JADS 's-Hertogenbosch
Degree
Economics and international business, Icesi
LinkedIn

What we stand for

Simplifying the search

The laboratory equipment market is vast and fragmented. Questpair brings clarity by curating options from trusted and verified suppliers, showcasing both new and second-hand equipment in one platform.

Sustainability and affordability

We believe in making science accessible. That’s why we promote high-quality second-hand equipment that is:

Cost-effective

Typically 40–60% lower than buying new, without sacrificing performance.

Fast

Avoid long lead times and start your projects sooner.

Sustainable

Extend the lifecycle of instruments, reducing waste and environmental impact.

When cutting-edge technology is essential, we also offer the latest instruments from leading suppliers.

Data-driven matchmaking

Questpair uses AI-prepared cases and personal specialists to help you find the right equipment. Whether you need a specific spectrometer or a thermal imaging camera, we match you to verified options.

Company details

Legal name
QuestPair B.V.
Address
St. Janssingel 92, 5211 DA ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce (KvK)
74704621
VAT number
859998666B01

Talk to us

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