The startup manufactures an automated cell culture device that streamlines media preparation, cell plating, and data analysis, enhancing the efficiency and reproducibility of cell culture research. By automating these time-consuming tasks, researchers can concentrate on experimental design and accelerate their results.
Funding
$3.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Cell culture workflows in R&D labs involve repetitive manual tasks such as media preparation, cell seeding, and passaging, which are time-consuming and prone to contamination and human error. These manual processes limit lab productivity, increase costs, and can introduce inconsistencies that affect experimental reproducibility.
Solution
Cellaven provides the Nestor, a compact and versatile cell culture automation system designed to streamline and standardize cell culture processes. Nestor automates routine tasks such as coating, seeding, feeding, sampling, passaging, differentiation/maturation, and harvesting, allowing researchers to focus on experimental design and data analysis. The system is designed to be easy to use and integrate into existing workflows, supporting a wide range of cell types, culture vessels, and media. By automating these processes, Nestor reduces the risk of contamination, improves reproducibility, saves time, and lowers costs, enabling labs to increase productivity and accelerate research outcomes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes R&D laboratories of all sizes, particularly those working with stem cells, primary cells, and 3D cell models, seeking to automate and standardize their cell culture processes.
Features
- Automates cell culture transfers, including coating, seeding, feeding, sampling, and passaging
- Compatible with T75, T175, and T225 flasks, as well as 6-well and 24-well plates
- Accommodates up to 10 flasks or plates simultaneously, each with up to 4 independently controlled media sources
- Maintains stable cold storage conditions for media, pre-warming only the volume being transferred to cells
- Features independent feeding and collection lines to prevent cross-contamination
- Compact design with a footprint of approximately an A3 sheet, fitting easily on or next to an incubator
- Intuitive user interface with visual, step-by-step guidance for error-proof operation
- Allows users to create and customize protocols tailored to their specific workflows
- Offers a closed system to ensure continuous sterility throughout the cell culture process