Founder-friendly, non-dilutive capital
Ideal for early-stage or venture-backed teams—and a smart option for any lab looking to preserve equity while scaling.
Automated IHC Stainer Leasing for Labs
Lease the IHC stainer that fits your throughput and protocols. Automate immunohistochemistry workflows—without tying up your budget.
What Is IHC Staining?
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining is a lab technique used to detect specific antigens in tissue sections using labeled antibodies. It’s essential for diagnostic pathology, cancer classification, and biomarker discovery. IHC allows clinicians and researchers to visualize the presence and distribution of proteins within tissues, supporting precise, high-value clinical insights.
Automated IHC stainers streamline diagnostic workflows and improve staining consistency across clinical and research labs. But these systems—especially those with high-throughput capacity, multiplex staining, and integrated slide preparation—can be expensive to purchase and maintain.
Leasing provides a cost-effective way to implement or expand IHC capabilities without delaying procurement or compromising quality. It’s ideal for pathology departments, oncology centers, and academic labs processing growing sample volumes or implementing new diagnostic panels.
Leasing is especially helpful when:
Whether you're upgrading legacy systems or expanding diagnostic capacity, leasing offers speed, flexibility, and consistency.
- You’re scaling cancer diagnostics or implementing new biomarker panels — Access automation without upfront spend.
- You need flexibility across reagents, slide volumes, or LIS integration — Lease systems tailored to clinical or research workflows.
- You want to preserve capital for staff, assays, or histology infrastructure — Deploy advanced IHC capabilities without budget constraints.
Why Teams Lease with Excedr
Flexibility on equipment choice
No inventory limitations. You choose the system that fits your workflow—we handle the financing.
Lease terms aligned with your growth
3–5 year terms that support your budget, equipment lifecycle, and scaling timeline.
Quick approvals, flexible terms
Get approved in days—not weeks—with no collateral, IP pledges, or debt covenants required.
White-glove service & procurement
Equipment sourcing, vendor coordination, and lease logistics are streamlined to reduce your team’s internal workload.
Reliable support when it matters
Our vendor relationships help resolve issues quickly—so you stay productive and hit key milestones.
Leasing Solutions We Provide
Operating Leases
Treat lease payments as operating expenses, not debt. This simplifies accounting and preserves flexibility.
Sale Lease-Backs
Convert owned equipment into working capital. Keep it off your balance sheet and treat payments as operating expenses.
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Straightforward Application Process
Tell Us What You Need
Already have a quote or PO? Just let us know the equipment you want to lease—we’ll take it from there.
Get Approved Quickly
Our in-house underwriting team reviews your financials fast—no outsourcing, no red tape—so you get a decision in days, not weeks.
We Handle the Rest
We handle the logistics and coordinate with the vendor so you can get to work—no upfront capital required.
Helping Scientists Scale & Succeed
" Excedr's lease structure helped us extend our cash runway, forecast our projects with greater accuracy, and track and manage upcoming expenses more effectively, putting us in a stronger position for our next venture round."
Shawn Gahr
COO & Co-Founder, Novoron
Frequently Asked Questions
See all FAQsHow much does it cost to lease equipment with Excedr?
It depends on the machine you’re interested in and how long you’d like to use it for. Contact us and we can walk you through our pricing.
Is there a minimum lease length?
Yes, our leases are between 3-5 years long, making the minimum lease term 36-months.
Do you have an equipment inventory?
No, we do not hold any inventory. Instead, we source the equipment of your choice once you're approved for a lease.
How long does the lease approval process take?
We typically finish instrument and financial diligence within a few days. Comparatively, other financial institutions can take upwards of 3 months or more.
Do I have to pay for maintenance or repairs?
Nope. We will cover corrective repair costs in the case of unexpected breakdowns as well as any necessary equipment maintenance, minimizing instrument downtime. However, we cannot cover repairs due to user negligence.
What happens at the end of my lease?
You’ve got options. You can either renew at a discounted rate, cost-effectively purchase the equipment, or conclude the lease. If you conclude the lease, we will pick up the instrument free of charge.
Lease Your Next IHC Stainer & Elevate Diagnostic Precision
Don’t let capital constraints delay your lab’s diagnostic or research advancements. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on accurate, timely, and consistent IHC results.
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