Lab Equipment Leasing for Life Science Startups

Founder-friendly leases, flexible terms, and non-dilutive capital—built to help you scale.

  • Extend cash runway and improve cash flow
  • Hit R&D and commercial milestones faster
  • Raise venture capital at a stronger valuation

Supporting Biotech Growth since 2011

Helping Scientists Scale & Succeed

"We used Excedr when it was time for us to make a large capital equipment purchase and the whole leasing process was smooth, quick, and seamless.

As a busy start-up CEO, I am always aware of how important it is to keep our science progressing while on a tight budget.

Working with Excedr made it possible for us to accelerate our scientific discovery pipeline without a large outlay of capital."

Jessica Grossman, CEO at IgGenix
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Jessica Grossman

CEO, IgGenix

"Building a biotech is a lot of work. Excedr has been a dynamite partner in making that scaling happen.

They were a great partner when scaling Distributed Bio from an 8 member lab team to 35 members by the time of acquisition. When I started Centivax, Jon was one of the first people I called.

I recommend them for any biotech startup."

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Jacob Glanville

CEO & President, Centivax

"Securing top-tier lab equipment while managing cash flow is a constant challenge. Excedr has been an invaluable partner in helping KiraGen Bio access the high-quality instrumentation we need without the heavy upfront costs.

Their flexible leasing options and outstanding support allow us to focus on advancing our research rather than worrying about equipment procurement and maintenance. For any biotech startup looking to scale efficiently, I can’t recommend Excedr enough."

Aaron Edwards

Co-Founder & CEO, KiraGen Bio

"Excedr helped us to finance a BLI system about a year ago. Sylvia did an excellent job at helping us to understand our options, since our company was new to equipment financing.

The leasing process was fast and easy when compared with self-funding our purchase, plus the speed and ease with which Excedr onboarded us freed up our team’s time to focus on research and grant management.

Max Brennan
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Max Brennan

General Counsel & VP Operations, Zab Bio

The lease of our Zeiss EVO10 electron microscope has significantly impacted our outside analysis costs, realizing a significant savings in the 1st year.

Having the instrument on-site has greatly improved our response times to field issues and fabrication challenges, while improving our Engineering and Production Teams' overall understanding of our product lines."

Tom Raber, Principal Mechanical Technician at Plug Power
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Tom Raber

Principal Mechanical Technician, Plug Power

Achieve a Blockbuster Exit or IPO with Minimal Dilution

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Extend Cash Runway & Improve Cash Flow

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Hit R&D & Commercial Milestones Faster

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Raise Venture Capital at a Favorable Valuation

Leasing Solutions Designed for Growth

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Reinvest Savings by Reducing Upfront Costs

Preserve cash flow by spreading equipment costs over time. With greater liquidity, you can reinvest in R&D, hiring, and growth—while keeping a financial buffer for surprises and new opportunities.

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Focus on Research, Not Equipment Hassles

Managing lab equipment shouldn’t slow you down. Excedr’s flexible leasing frees up capital, simplifies procurement, and eliminates maintenance hassles—so you can focus on what matters most: your research.

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Access the Exact Equipment You Need

Every lab’s needs are different, so we don’t carry inventory. As a non-dilutive capital provider, we finance and lease the exact instruments you need—sourced new and tailored to your workflow.

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