Tiny Bright Things develops microscopy technology that utilizes low-power visible light for the characterization of organic, inorganic, and synthetic samples at micron to sub-micron scales. This approach enables detailed analysis of morphology and complex structures with minimal sample preparation in both wet and dry environments.
Funding
$1.5M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional light microscopy is limited by Abbe's diffraction limit, hindering the visualization of sub-micron structures. Many advanced microscopy techniques require extensive sample preparation, such as staining or labeling, which can alter or damage the sample. Furthermore, some methods are not suitable for live-cell imaging or analyzing samples in both wet and dry environments.
Solution
Tiny Bright Things offers the HaloElement, an add-on module that transforms standard upright microscopes into advanced imaging systems capable of visualizing samples at the nanoscale using low-power visible light. This label-free approach enables the characterization of organic, inorganic, and synthetic samples with minimal preparation, preserving the integrity of the sample. The technology overcomes the diffraction limit, allowing for the detection of sub-200 nm features and the observation of real-time dynamics in both air and liquid environments. The HaloElement captures multi-scale images in seconds, providing a comprehensive view from nanometers to millimeters in a single frame.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes researchers and professionals in industry, research labs, and imaging core facilities who require advanced microscopy capabilities for material characterization, cell biology, and nanotechnology.
Features
- Label-free imaging: Eliminates the need for dyes or fluorescent tags, preserving sample integrity.
- Sub-200 nm detection: Bypasses Abbe's diffraction limit for nanoscale visualization.
- Air-or-liquid compatibility: Allows for imaging in both wet and dry environments.
- Multi-scale imaging: Captures details from nanometers to millimeters in a single frame.
- Rapid acquisition: Enables image capture in seconds.
- Plug-and-play design: Compatible with standard upright microscopes.