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
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
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.
Popular Confocal Microscope Manufacturers
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
"We used Excedr when it was time for us to make a large capital equipment purchase. The whole leasing process was smooth, quick, and seamless.
Working with Excedr made it possible for us to accelerate our scientific discovery pipeline without a large outlay of capital."
Jessica Grossman
CEO, IgGenix
"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
"Building a biotech is tough, and Excedr has been a dynamite partner in scaling. They supported Distributed Bio’s growth from an 8-person 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."
Jacob Glanville
CEO & President, Centivax
"Excedr has been invaluable for KiraGen Bio, helping us access high-quality equipment without heavy upfront costs.
Their flexible leasing and reliable support let us focus on advancing research rather than equipment procurement and maintenance."
Aaron Edwards
Co-Founder & CEO, KiraGen Bio
"Excedr helped us finance a BLI system when we were new to equipment leasing.
Sylvia guided us through our options, and the fast, easy process freed our team to focus on research and grant management instead of funding logistics."
Max Brennan
General Counsel & VP Operations, Zab Bio
“Leasing our Zeiss EVO10 electron microscope cut outside analysis costs in the first year and improved response times to field issues.
Having it on-site also strengthened our Engineering and Production Teams’ understanding of our product lines."
Tom Raber
Principal Mechanical Technician, Plug Power
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.