Thrive Bioscience manufactures automated live cell imaging systems that utilize advanced imaging techniques and software to capture high-resolution images and data from cell cultures. Their technology addresses variability in cell quality and the inefficiencies of traditional cell culture methods, enabling researchers to generate reproducible datasets for applications in drug discovery and regenerative medicine.
Funding
$13.3M 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
Traditional cell culture methods are inefficient and prone to variability, leading to inconsistent data in cell biology research. Manual processes are time-consuming, and challenges such as cell mislabeling and inconsistent environmental conditions further compromise data quality and reproducibility.
Solution
Thrive Bioscience offers automated live cell imaging systems that address the limitations of conventional cell culture techniques. Their CellAssist platform combines cell culture plate management, advanced imaging, and data management to streamline workflows and enhance reproducibility. The systems capture high-resolution images and data from cell cultures, enabling researchers to generate more reliable and quantitative datasets for applications in drug discovery, regenerative medicine, and cell biology research. The integrated software provides tools for image processing, analysis, and data documentation, facilitating a data-driven approach to cell biology.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes researchers in drug discovery, regenerative medicine, and cell biology, as well as laboratories seeking to improve the reproducibility and efficiency of their cell culture workflows.
Features
- Automated, environmentally-controlled benchtop and multi-plate live cell imaging systems
- High-resolution imaging with bright-field, phase contrast, and Thrive Phase Imaging modalities
- Multi-focal plane imaging to build 3D topography and metrics of individual cells
- Integrated 50-plate incubator for large-scale, 24/7 experiments (CellAssist 50 System)
- CellAssist Software Suite for image processing, data management, and documentation
- Automated cell counting, growth tracking, and data logging for process traceability
- Remote access capabilities for efficient collaboration
- Software provides metrics to analyze cells, stem cells, and organoids