# Co-LABO MAKER

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/co-labo-maker

- Industry: Information Services
- Headquarters: Sendai-shi, Japan
- Website: www.co-labo-maker.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 11, 2023)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Japan, Co-LABO MAKER provides an online collaboration platform designed to enhance research and development by offering diverse laboratory and experimental facilities for various scientific applications.Co-LABO MAKER was founded in 2017 in Sendai-shi, Japan, and operates as an independent entity. The company focuses on facilitating access to specialized laboratory spaces and equipment for researchers. Yuki Furuya leads the organization as CEO. In October 2023, Co-LABO MAKER successfully raised JPY 190 million in Series A funding from investors including AS ONE, Deepcore, Governance Partners, Kips Corporation, and QB Capital, marking a significant investment milestone for the company.Co-LABO MAKER is a collaboration platform dedicated to research and development, providing access to a diverse range of laboratory and experimental facilities. The company's primary offerings include the rental of laboratory spaces equipped with essential organic synthesis tools such as evaporators and stirrers, as well as analytical instruments like HP-LC and NMR systems. By facilitating access to specialized laboratories for material synthesis, cell culture, and microbiological experiments, Co-LABO MAKER reduces entry barriers for researchers and organizations, serving clients primarily in Japan and broader Asian markets.Co-LABO MAKER generates revenue through a structured transaction model that involves laboratory rentals and service agreements with clients. Users can book laboratory spaces for specific periods, allowing for flexible experimentation without the financial burden of long-term leases. The platform employs a subscription model for ongoing services, where clients access particular facilities and equipment on an as-needed basis. Additional revenue streams may come from transactional fees associated with outsourced services such as sample preparation and experimental analysis, tailored to various research needs across academic and industrial sectors.In October 2023, Co-LABO MAKER raised JPY 190 million in Series A funding to support its expansion plans. The company intends to use these funds to enhance and expand their laboratory services into new areas, aiming to strengthen its organization and reach a wider clientele. Specific geographic regions targeted for expansion have not been disclosed yet.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 11, 2023, $1.3M — QB Capital, Deepcore, Kips, AS ONE, Governance Partners

## Investors

- QB Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qb-capital) — Series A
- Deepcore (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/deepcore) — Series A
- Kips (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kips) — Series A
- AS ONE — Series A
- Governance Partners — Series A