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Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Leasing for Labs

Get reliable -80°C storage systems for sensitive samples—sourced to order. Minimal capital outlay required.

What Is an Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer?

Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers maintain internal temperatures between -40°C and -86°C to preserve sensitive biological materials such as DNA, RNA, proteins, vaccines, and cell lines. They are essential for long-term sample storage in clinical, academic, and biopharma environments.

Why Lease an Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer?

Whether you're supporting vaccine development, expanding a biobank, or storing high-value reagents, ULT freezers are vital—but often costly. Systems with backup power, temperature monitoring, or energy-efficient compressors require a significant capital outlay.

Leasing gives you access to high-performance cold storage systems without delaying research, scaling operations, or exhausting your equipment budget. Stay compliant and protected without ownership hurdles.

Where Leasing a ULT Freezer Adds Value

ULT freezers are essential for storing biological samples, reagents, and drug products in research, clinical, and biobanking environments. But high-performance models with backup systems and compliance features can be expensive to purchase outright.

Leasing can be a smart choice when:

  • You need validated storage for biobanking or regulated workflows—Ensure compliance without capital delays.
  • Budgets are tight but uptime and traceability matter—Maintain reliability without ownership strain.
  • You’re scaling storage or opening new sites—Deploy freezers flexibly as your volume grows.

Whether preserving clinical samples or supporting drug pipelines, leasing a ULT freezer protects your inventory—while keeping operations agile.

Why Teams Lease with Excedr

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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.

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

2–5 year terms that support your budget, equipment lifecycle, and scaling timeline.

No collateral or covenants required

Skip the restrictions of traditional loans—no IP pledges, collateral, or debt covenants needed.

White-glove procurement & support

Equipment sourcing, vendor coordination, and lease logistics are streamlined to reduce your team’s internal workload.

Fast, reliable equipment support

Our vendor relationships help resolve issues quickly—so you stay productive and hit key milestones.

Leasing Solutions We Provide

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Operating Leases

Treat lease payments as operating expenses, not debt. This simplifies accounting and preserves flexibility.

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Sale Lease-Backs

Convert owned equipment into working capital. Keep it off your balance sheet and treat payments as operating expenses.

Popular ULT Freezer Manufacturers

Biobase
-25℃ Freezer 110L 210L 310L
Thermo Fisher Scientific
-40 TDE/RDE/FDE Upright
PHCbi
-80 Chest
Thermo Fisher Scientific
-80 TSX Upright
Eppendorf
-86℃ Freezer 418L 608L
Thermo Fisher Scientific
-90 TDE/RDE/FDE Upright
Across International
Ai Glacier 21 Cu Ft
Across International
Ai Glacier 4 Cu Ft
Across International
Ai RapidChill 12 CF
Across International
Ai RapidChill 20 CF
Across International
Ai RapidChill 26 CF
Across International
Ai RapidChill 34 CF
Across International
Ai RapidChill 4 CF
Helmer Scientific
Compact Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer
Eppendorf
CryoCube® F101h
Eppendorf
CryoCube® F440 Series
Eppendorf
CryoCube® F570 Series
Eppendorf
CryoCube® F740 Series
Nuve
DF 290
PHCbi
DF 490
Nuve
DF 590
PHCbi
FrostLess Natural Refrigerant
Aegis
GL-U-14M
Aegis
GL-U-1M
Aegis
GL-U-23M
Aegis
GL-U-2M
Aegis
GL-U-30M
Aegis
GL-U-4M
Aegis
GL-U-7M
Aegis
Glacier Series ULT Freezers
Eppendorf
Innova® U535
Esco Life Sciences
Lexicon® II
Helmer Scientific
Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Storage
PHCbi
TwinGuard Series
Aegis
UC-500
Aegis
UC-550
Binder
UF V 350
Binder
UF V 500
Binder
UF V 700
Binder
UF V Series
Eppendorf
ULT Chest Freezers
PHCbi
VIP ECO
PHCbi
VIP ECO Natural Refrigerant
PHCbi
VIP ECO SMART
PHCbi
VIP Plus
Helmer Scientific
i.Series®
Across International
Across International
Aegis
Aegis
Binder
Binder
Biobase
Biobase
Eppendorf
Eppendorf
Esco Life Sciences
Esco Life Sciences
Helmer Scientific
Helmer Scientific
Nuve
Nuve
PHCBI
PHCbi
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Straightforward Application Process

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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.

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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.

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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

"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

Frequently Asked Questions

Lease Your Next Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer & Accelerate R&D

Don’t let capital constraints limit your lab’s cold storage capabilities. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on producing accurate, reliable results.