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3Scan

Biotech & Life Sciences · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2011

Offers automated microscopy services and supporting software for the 3D analysis of cells, tissues, and organs MoreLess

3Scan, now part of Strateos, operates in the biotechnology sector, providing advanced robotic cloud lab services that accelerate biological research and development. The company specializes in automated tissue imaging and experimentation, serving clients such as pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and biotech firms. By leveraging robotic systems and cloud-based platforms, 3Scan enables high-throughput and precise biological experiments, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional laboratory work. Their business model revolves around offering subscription-based access to their cloud lab services, as well as custom project-based solutions. Revenue is generated through service fees, collaborations, and grants. The company has established notable partnerships with industry leaders like Ginkgo Bioworks and Eli Lilly, further solidifying its position in the market.

Keywords: robotic cloud lab, tissue imaging, biological research, automation, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research institutions, high-throughput, cloud-based, partnerships.

Company overview

3Scan company information

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Status
Acquired
Founded
2011
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
4
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
59.1
Investment activity
1 companies · latest Jun 2019
Capital deployed
Preferred round
MERGER
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Valuation & funding

3Scan funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
MERGEROther financing Jun 2019 $0 Transcriptic
SERIES BEquity / VC Jul 2016 $14M $56M Comet Labs · Dolby Family Ventures · Social Impact Capital · DCVC
SERIES AEquity / VC Dec 2014 $6.6M $26M SK Ventures · Lux Capital · Dolby Family Ventures · DCVC
SEEDEquity / VC Jul 2013 Iron Yard Ventures
GRANTOther financing Apr 2012 $350K The Thiel Foundation
SEEDEquity / VC Aug 2011 Start-Up Chile
SPINOUTOther financing Jan 2011 Texas A&M University
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Financials

Workforce over time

Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.

YearEmployees
2026 4
2025 4
2024 3
2023 5
2022 5
2021 5
2020 6
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Growth signals

3Scan website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for 3Scan is 180 monthly website visits. 3Scan's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits180 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits50 observations · Apr 2016–Mar 2024
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Comparisons

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Capital deployed

3Scan investments and acquisitions

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Talent graph

3Scan's talent

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Team profiled 14 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

15 investors on 3Scan's cap table

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Seed 3 investors entered at this stage
Start-Up Chile
The Thiel Foundation
Iron Yard Ventures
Series A 8 investors entered at this stage
Lux Capital
SK Ventures
Dolby Family Ventures
DCVC
Comet Labs
Social Impact Capital
OS Fund
Breakout Ventures
Other known 4 additional known investors
Texas A&M University
Transcriptic
Small Business Innovation Research
Strateos

Global footprint

Where 3Scan has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about 3Scan

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