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Confocal Microscope Leasing for Labs

3D fluorescence imaging—without tying up your budget. Lease the confocal system that fits your research.

What Is a Confocal Microscope?

Confocal microscopes use laser scanning and pinhole optics to capture optically sectioned, high-resolution images—ideal for 3D reconstruction of cells, tissues, and materials. They’re widely used in cell biology, neuroscience, developmental biology, and materials science for their ability to eliminate out-of-focus light and enhance image clarity.

Why Lease a Confocal Microscope?

Confocal imaging enables precise visualization of complex biological and material structures—but these systems often include laser modules, motorized stages, spectral detectors, and software platforms that make them one of the most capital-intensive tools in the lab.

Leasing helps you access advanced confocal technology—whether upright, inverted, or spinning disk—without sacrificing budget or delaying research timelines.

Where Leasing a Confocal Microscope Adds Value

Confocal microscopes are essential for high-resolution, 3D, and live-cell imaging across cell biology, neuroscience, and pathology. But advanced systems with multiplexing, automation, and environmental control can be cost-prohibitive upfront.

Leasing can be a smart choice when:

  • You’re launching or upgrading microscopy cores—Access cutting-edge systems without capex delays.
  • You’re expanding into 3D or live-cell imaging—Choose upright, inverted, or spinning disk platforms to match your strategy.
  • You need high-throughput or multiplexing capabilities—Scale imaging without long-term ownership constraints.

Whether analyzing subcellular detail or dense tissues, leasing a confocal microscope delivers precision and flexibility—without tying up capital.

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.

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

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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 Confocal Microscope Manufacturers

Nikon
AX / AX R with NSPARC
Oxford Instruments
BC43 Benchtop Confocal Microscope
Oxford Instruments
Dragonfly 200
Oxford Instruments
Dragonfly 600
Bruker
Opterra II
Bruker
Opterra™
Leica Microsystems
STELLARIS 5
Leica Microsystems
STELLARIS 8
Keyence
VK-X3000 Series

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Lease Your Next Confocal Microscope & Enhance Image Quality

Don’t let capital costs hold back your imaging capabilities. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on producing accurate, reliable results.