BlueLab
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersTübingen, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
BlueLab firmographics
Firmographics- 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
BlueLab industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where BlueLab is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tübingen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
BlueLab business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 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.
- 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
BlueLab product offering
Product offeringCore 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
Companies that use BlueLab
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
BlueLab technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
BlueLab partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Innowatech GmbHcoreStrategic 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 STERNminorBlueLab 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
BlueLab competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect 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
BlueLab social profiles
Digital presenceBlueLab compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
BlueLab financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BlueLab leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
BlueLab funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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BlueLab M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BlueLab
What does BlueLab do?
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.
Is BlueLab a public or private company?
BlueLab is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BlueLab founded?
BlueLab was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is BlueLab based?
BlueLab is headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does BlueLab make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Laboratory Water Analysis Services are the primary driver. The others are water Analysis Test Kits.
Who are BlueLab's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are IDEXX Laboratories, LuminUltra Technologies, Tecta-PDS and Pall Corporation (Cytiva). Broad incumbents are Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis, SGS Water Services, bioMérieux, Hach (Danaher) and Eurofins Water Testing. TÜV Rheinland / TÜV SÜD Water Laboratories is listed as a regional player.
Does BlueLab have an API?
No public API is recorded for BlueLab.
What industry is BlueLab in?
BlueLab's product category is Water Analysis Equipment & Laboratory Testing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAJAB, Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology), with a secondary code of EUAHACAI, Microbiology & Pathogen Monitoring (Legionella, Coliform, HABs). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 8734.