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.
Cell Imaging System Leasing for Labs
High-resolution cellular analysis—without tying up your budget. Lease the imaging system that fits your research.
What Is a Cell Imaging System?
Cell imaging systems combine optical microscopy, digital cameras, and analysis software to visualize live or fixed cells in real time. These systems are used across cell biology, drug discovery, immunology, and cancer research for applications such as phenotyping, viability assays, and time-lapse imaging.
Capturing high-resolution cellular data is essential to many research workflows—but imaging platforms with multi-channel fluorescence, automated focus, and environmental control can be prohibitively expensive to purchase.
Whether you're screening compounds, analyzing morphology, or tracking cellular behavior, leasing helps you access the right imaging tools without delaying research or draining your equipment budget.
Cell imaging systems are vital for high-content screening, live-cell analysis, and phenotypic studies in drug discovery and basic research. But advanced platforms with automation, environmental control, and integrated analysis can come with steep upfront costs.
Leasing can be a smart choice when:
Whether studying cancer biology or screening compounds, leasing a cell imaging system gives you the power to generate insights—without financial roadblocks.
- You’re launching or scaling high-content assays —Access advanced imaging without capital delays.
- You’re replacing legacy microscopy systems —Upgrade to automation-ready platforms with built-in analysis.
- You support live-cell research —Capture dynamic imaging without investing in multiple components.
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.
Popular Cell Imaging System 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
" 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 Cell Imaging Systems & Accelerate Discovery
Don’t let capital costs hold back your lab’s imaging capabilities. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on producing accurate, reliable results.
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