BlueLab

What BlueLab does

BlueLab Wasseranalysesysteme GmbH is a Tübingen-based German company founded in 2018 that operates an accredited microbiological water-testing laboratory and develops automated water-analysis hardware. Its accredited services cover Legionella, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, coliform bacteria, enterococci, colony counts, and physical-chemical parameters across drinking water, cooling towers, swimming pools, dental units, ENT practices, water meters, and crushed ice — anchored by DAkkS accreditation under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 and a ministerial listing as a Trinkwasseruntersuchungsstelle in Baden-Württemberg. BlueLab's product portfolio consists of three hardware lines: BlueLab PRO, a fully automated desktop device with a ten-position autosampler and AI-powered image recognition that delivers quantitative microbial results in under four hours; BlueLab GO, a lateral-flow rapid test for field indications; and BlueLab Count, a laboratory automation add-on that increases throughput without expanding headcount. The go-to-market is direct B2B sales via phone, email, and a website contact form, complemented by participation in industry conferences such as the DEUMESS Fachkongress; customers are primarily German businesses and institutions operating regulated water systems. Revenue is generated through professional-services fees for accredited lab testing and one-time sales of proprietary test kits and devices, with no public pricing. The company is privately held, founder-led by Dr. Michael Jauss, employs 1–10 people based in Tübingen (with a second Tübingen Weststadt location opened in December 2025), and has received approximately €3.2M in non-dilutive public funding to date from the BMWi and Horizon 2020 programmes.

Name

BlueLab

Legal name

BlueLab Wasseranalysesysteme GmbH

Website

https://bluelab-h2o.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BlueLab Wasseranalysesysteme GmbH is a Tübingen-based, DAkkS-accredited water-analysis laboratory and hardware developer that delivers automated Legionella, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa testing for German businesses and regulated facilities such as cooling towers, hospitals, dental clinics, and public pools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Analysis Equipment & Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbiology & Pathogen Monitoring (Legionella, Coliform, HABs) (EUAHACAI), Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water Quality Monitoring, Compliance & Reporting (Sampling, Lab, Regulatory) (EUANAAAG)

Keywords

• Water quality testing
• Microbiological analysis services
• Automated water analysis
• Legionella detection systems
• Accredited water laboratory

Headquarters

HQ city

Tübingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Water Analysis Services: Accredited microbiological water testing services including analysis for Legionella, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, coliform bacteria, colony counts, enterococci, and physical-chemical parameters. Services are provided for various sectors including drinking water, cooling towers, swimming pools, dental units, medical facilities, and crushed ice.
2. Water Analysis Test Kits: Proprietary test kits including Legionella pneumophila SG1 detection kits and other pathogen detection products for water analysis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BlueLab develops and sells automated water analysis hardware (BlueLab PRO desktop device with AI-powered image recognition, BlueLab GO lateral flow rapid test kits, and BlueLab Count laboratory automation solutions) and operates a DAkkS-accredited microbiological water testing laboratory. The company delivers certified water analysis services for Legionella, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, coliform bacteria, and physical-chemical parameters across drinking water, cooling towers, swimming pools, dental units, ENT practices, water meters, and crushed ice applications.

Product overview

BlueLab is a water analysis technology company offering both hardware products and laboratory services. The product portfolio consists of three main technology solutions: BlueLab PRO (fully automated desktop analysis device using AI-powered image recognition), BlueLab GO (lateral flow rapid test solution), and BlueLab Count (laboratory automation add-on). Complementing the product line is an accredited laboratory services division providing microbiological water testing for drinking water, cooling towers, swimming pools, dental units, ENT practices, water meters, and crushed ice, as well as individual parameter testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BlueLab PRO: Fully automated desktop device for rapid water sample analysis with AI-powered image recognition, providing reliable quantitative results in less than four hours.
• BlueLab GO
• BlueLab Count

Products and services

• BlueLab PRO Fully automated desktop device that replaces manual and time-consuming steps of traditional water analysis. Uses AI-powered image recognition to deliver reliable quantitative results in less than four hours. Includes an autosampler with capacity for up to 10 samples and browser-based software for process monitoring and result sharing. Designed for water analysis laboratories and facilities requiring high-throughput microbial detection.
• BlueLab GO

Quantifiable outcome

• Results in under 4 hours vs. traditional water analysis methods taking significantly longer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innowatech GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025Strategic partnership to improve efficiency and precision in water sampling. The collaboration optimizes sampling processes and elevates environmental monitoring initiatives. Through combined strengths, BlueLab and Innowatech expand reach and make legally required water analyses accessible to a broader customer base. This partnership represents a significant step in improving health and environmental protection.
• BioRegio STERNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlueLab is a partner in the Smart Analytics Network managed by BioRegio STERN. Participation in ZIM (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs) networks provides support through networking, exchange, and competence building between SMEs and research institutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IDEXX Laboratories: Global leader in water microbiology testing, with the Legiolert product for Legionella detection and a broad portfolio of rapid microbial testing kits. Direct overlap with BlueLab's core Legionella testing market and the rapid-detection value proposition.
• LuminUltra Technologies: Specializes in rapid, portable microbiological testing for water systems, including Legionella and biofilm monitoring. Competes head-to-head with BlueLab PRO and BlueLab GO on speed and ease of use for industrial and building water applications.
• Tecta-PDS: Provides fully automated, continuous water microbiology monitoring systems for Legionella, total bacteria, and other parameters. Closest peer to BlueLab's automated PRO/Count platform for unattended water monitoring.
• Pall Corporation (Cytiva): Offers the GeneDisc platform for rapid molecular detection of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. Direct competition in rapid automated water microbiology testing.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis: Global manufacturer of liquid analytical instrumentation including water quality sensors and analyzers. Competes on the hardware/instrument side of BlueLab's water monitoring business with a much broader industrial installed base.
• SGS Water Services: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with substantial water testing lab operations. Provides accredited Legionella, E. coli, and broader water microbiology services that compete with BlueLab's lab services offering.
• bioMérieux: Global industrial microbiology incumbent offering culture-based and molecular water testing solutions, including Legionella detection. Competes with BlueLab across both the testing services and reagent/instrument markets.
• Hach (Danaher): A global leader in water quality analysis instruments, reagents, and services. Direct overlap with BlueLab's water analytics hardware and consumables, with much broader product breadth and global distribution.
• Eurofins Water Testing: One of the largest accredited water testing laboratory networks globally, including Legionella and microbial testing. Competes directly with BlueLab's lab services arm, with a much broader geographic and accreditations footprint.

Regional players

• TÜV Rheinland / TÜV SÜD Water Laboratories: Major German accredited testing organizations with extensive water laboratory operations serving healthcare, industrial, and public-sector customers. Direct regional competition with BlueLab's Tübingen-based lab services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bluelab-wasseranalysesysteme-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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