# DataLase

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/datalase

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Widnes, UK
- Website: www.datalase.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9.9M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 14, 2007)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

DataLase is a technology company that provides innovative laser-reactive printing solutions, focusing on sustainable and efficient inkless printing technologies for product and packaging applications.Founded in 1987 in Widnes, UK, DataLase specializes in photonic printing solutions. The company has secured a total of GBP 0.650 mn in funding from YFM Equity Partners in its most recent GROWTH round. The current company valuation stands at GBP 8.622 mn. CEO Clare Lewis and John Mills currently lead the company.DataLase specializes in innovative photonic printing solutions, primarily offering sustainable and environmentally efficient inkless printing technologies for product and packaging applications. Their core product, built around patented laser-reactive color change pigment technology, allows brand owners to implement real-time marketing capabilities and personalized branding solutions by integrating digital printing at strategic points within the supply chain. This technology is applicable across various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, enabling dynamic responses to evolving consumer trends and preferences. DataLase's products are designed for integration into a wide range of coatings such as water-based, solvent-based, and UV flexo coatings, thus serving a diverse customer base that includes manufacturers and brand owners across North America and Europe.DataLase engages in a business model characterized by B2B transactions, providing advanced printing solutions directly to manufacturers and brand owners. Their revenue streams are generated through the sale of their proprietary pigment technologies and associated services. In the most recent year, the company reported revenue of GBP 2,824,385.20 and an EBITDA loss of GBP 6,371,080.40. Clients typically purchase the laser-reactive pigments integrated into their existing printing processes, facilitating improved branding and marketing efforts. DataLase's strategies may include offering tailored solutions to fit specific client needs, enhancing their value proposition and fostering long-term partnerships. The company's offerings, including flagship products like VAReLase for label and cup solutions, position them favorably within the competitive landscape of digital printing technologies.DataLase aims to leverage recent funding to design and launch new products within the next year, focusing on expanding their laser-reactive pigment offerings. The company is also targeting growth in new markets, with plans to establish a presence in specific regions throughout Europe by the end of the upcoming fiscal year. The funding from the GROWTH round will be utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing their product development capabilities and market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 14, 2007, $9.9M — MTI Ventures, Hotbed, BASF

## Investors

- MTI Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mti-ventures) — Series B
- Hotbed — Series B
- BASF (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/basf) — Series B