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Labcyte

Acquired

Sunnyvale, US · 4 known investors

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Acquired by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences January 2019 · terms undisclosed — undisclosed · source ↗

Labcyte developed acoustic droplet ejection ("Echo") liquid-handling instruments that use focused sound waves to transfer nanoliter-scale liquid volumes between microplates without physical contact. Its technology served drug discovery, genomics, and proteomics workflows in pharma, biotech, and academic labs.

Founders & leadership

RERichard Ellson
Richard EllsonFounder
TC
Tammy CameronExecutive
MFMark Fischer-Colbrie
Mark Fischer-ColbrieExecutive

Board

JS
Joseph SmithBoard director
SP
Sandra PanemBoard director
JK
Joe KeeganBoard director
CT
Craig TaylorBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2016

▶$5MraisedJan 2017 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joseph SmithDirector
  • Tammy CameronExecutive Officer
  • Joe KeeganDirector
  • Sandra PanemDirector
  • Mark Fischer-ColbrieExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard EllsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Craig TaylorDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Labcyte went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Labcyte do?
Labcyte developed acoustic droplet ejection ("Echo") liquid-handling instruments that use focused sound waves to transfer nanoliter-scale liquid volumes between microplates without physical contact. Its technology served drug discovery, genomics, and proteomics workflows in pharma, biotech, and academic labs.
Who founded Labcyte?
Labcyte was founded by Richard Ellson.
Who are Labcyte's investors?
Labcyte's investors include DBL Partners, Seroba Life Sciences, GE Ventures, JP Morgan Chase.
How much funding has Labcyte raised?
Labcyte has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Labcyte headquartered?
Labcyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, US.