What anvajo does

anvajo GmbH is a Dresden-based health technology company, founded in 2016 as a TU Dresden spin-off, that develops, manufactures, and sells compact point-of-care platforms for the analysis of liquids. Its core technology combines digital holographic microscopy (label-free, stain-free imaging that captures quantitative phase information from liquid samples), full-spectrum spectrometry (360–700 nm), and proprietary AI-based particle classification into handheld and modular devices branded under the fluidlab family (vet fluidlab 1, health fluidlab 1, fluidlab R-300, and the second-generation fluidlab 2). The fluidlab 2 integrates dual digital holographic sensors with three onboard spectrometers, supporting cell counting, viability, urine microscopy, and colorimetric, turbidimetric, and kinetic assays with sample volumes of 10–20 µL and factory-calibrated, maintenance-free hardware.

The company monetizes through four reinforcing streams: sale of fluidlab diagnostic devices to veterinary clinics, human point-of-care sites, and research institutions; recurring revenue from proprietary consumables (acella sample carriers in 10 and 20 µL formats and the patent-pending Triplex cuvette system); the anvajo datalab desktop software for data management, analysis, and export; and full OEM partnerships that embed anvajo's optical hardware, software, and AI modules into partner-branded diagnostic products. Distribution combines direct enterprise and OEM sales via the website inquiry form with an international distributor network across Japan, Denmark, Hungary, and Germany, supplemented by conference presence (ADLM) and community events.

anvajo sells primarily into four segments: human healthcare and point-of-care diagnostics (automated urine microscopy for hospitals and clinics), veterinary diagnostics (handheld urine analysis for small and large animals), life science research (cell counting, viability, and embedded spectrometry for academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical laboratories), and OEM/technology-integration partners (diagnostic companies co-developing branded products). The technology is supported by ISO 13485-certified development and manufacturing, regulatory expertise across EU MDR and FDA markets, multiple filed patents on core DHM and the Triplex system, more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, and a deployed base of more than one million tests. The company is venture-backed (notably a €17.7M Series A in October 2022 led by MEDICE Arzneimittel and a €9.5M round in September 2024) and operates from its Dresden headquarters with approximately 60 employees.

Name

anvajo

Legal name

anvajo GmbH

Website

https://anvajo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

anvajo is a Dresden-based healthtech company that builds compact point-of-care fluid diagnostic platforms combining digital holographic microscopy, spectrometry, and AI-based particle classification, serving veterinary clinics, human healthcare providers, life science researchers, and OEM diagnostic partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE), Digital & AI-Enabled Diagnostics (algorithmic interpretation, decision support tied to assays) (HLAAALAO), AI Orchestration & Imaging Analytics Platforms (Model Management/Triage) (HLACALAG)

Keywords

• Point-of-care diagnostics
• Digital holographic microscopy
• Fluid analysis devices
• Veterinary urinalysis
• OEM diagnostic platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Point-of-care Diagnostic Devices: Sale of compact diagnostic devices including vet fluidlab 1, health fluidlab 1, and fluidlab R-300 (gradually phased out) to veterinary clinics, healthcare facilities, and research institutions.
2. Consumables: Ongoing sales of proprietary consumables including acella sample carriers (microscopy glass slides) required for device operation. Also includes sensor cleaning swabs for maintenance.
3. OEM Partnership & Technology Licensing: Full OEM partnerships enabling companies to develop and commercialize diagnostic products under their own brand using anvajo's technology platform. Covers assay development, system customization, industrialization, regulatory support, and ongoing lifecycle management.
4. Software & Data Services: anvajo datalab desktop application for data management, analysis, export, and documentation from fluidlab devices. Wi-Fi/hotspot data transfer capabilities for connected workflows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

anvajo develops, manufactures and sells compact point-of-care diagnostic platforms under the fluidlab brand, combining digital holographic microscopy, AI-based particle classification, and full-spectrum spectrometry to analyze liquid samples such as urine, blood and cell cultures. The company sells its own fluidlab 2, vet fluidlab 1, health fluidlab 1, and fluidlab R-300 devices together with proprietary consumables (acella and Triplex sample carriers) and the datalab software, and licenses its optical and AI technology to OEM partners for integration into their own branded diagnostic products.

Product overview

anvajo is a technology company offering the fluidlab platform for point-of-care fluid diagnostics. The portfolio includes the second-generation fluidlab 2 (modular system with dual microscopy and multi-channel spectrometry), the first-generation fluidlab 1 family (vet fluidlab 1 for veterinary urine microscopy, health fluidlab 1 for point-of-care diagnostics, and fluidlab R-300 for research being phased out), proprietary consumables (acella and Triplex sample carriers), and the datalab desktop software. The company provides OEM partnerships and technology integration services enabling partners to incorporate anvajo's optical technology into their own diagnostic products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• fluidlab: Digital holography-based diagnostic platform enabling label-free imaging and quantitative analysis of liquid samples across configurations including fluidlab 1, fluidlab 2, fluidlab R-300, vet fluidlab 1, and health fluidlab 1.
• acella
• datalab
• fluidlab R-300
• vet fluidlab 1
• health fluidlab 1
• fluidlab 2

Products and services

• fluidlab 2 Second-generation modular diagnostic platform combining dual digital holographic microscopy sensors with three integrated spectrometers (360-700 nm) for multimodal analysis across diverse samples, assays and workflows. Used in point-of-care clinical, veterinary and research settings.
• vet fluidlab 1 Handheld urine analyzer based on digital holographic microscopy for veterinary clinics. Provides automated stain-free detection and classification of urinary cells, crystals and structures at point of care using only 20 µL of sample.
• health fluidlab 1 AI-powered digital holographic microscope delivering fast, automated urine particle analysis for point-of-care diagnostics in human healthcare settings. Detects erythrocytes, leukocytes, epithelial cells and crystals with factory-calibrated, maintenance-free hardware.
• fluidlab R-300 First compact device combining automated digital cell counting with embedded spectrometry (375-700 nm) for label-free viability detection. Used in research laboratories for cell counting and analysis, currently being phased out.
• acella Sample Carrier Proprietary multi-purpose sample carrier designed for fluidlab devices, available with various chamber heights optimized for small to large cells. Available in two sizes holding 10 or 20 µL specimens; compatible with regular and fluorescence microscopy.
• Triplex Sample Carrier Patent-pending cuvette system engineered for fluidlab 2 enabling three parallel reactions using different sample types (e.g., urine or blood). Each cuvette holds up to two distinct reagents for up to six reagents preloaded with precision capillary dosing.
• anvajo datalab Desktop software application providing direct access to raw and processed data from fluidlab devices. Supports detailed analysis, data export, and documentation with Wi-Fi/hotspot data transfer capabilities.
• OEM Partnership Full-service OEM partnership enabling companies to develop and commercialize diagnostic products under their own brand. Covers assay development, system customization, industrialization and scalable ISO-certified manufacturing.
• Technology Integration Integration of proven optical hardware modules, software components and analytics into partners' existing devices. Includes customizable AI-powered software features, tailored algorithms and machine learning models.
• Partnering Solutions Comprehensive partnership lifecycle services covering validation, development, market entry, lifecycle management, regulatory and quality support, project enablement, and innovation continuity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Independent clinical study (Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, CCLM 2026): fluidlab 2 analyzed 450 routine patient samples and delivered results closely matching manual expert microscopy for clinically relevant urine particles including red and white blood cells.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Distributor Partners (Japan, Denmark, Hungary, Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 September 2022anvajo hosts annual International Distributor Meetings at its Dresden headquarters to train and connect global partners on fluidlab products. The network includes distributors from Japan, Denmark, Hungary, and Germany covering research, veterinary, and life science markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ovizio Imaging Systems: Belgium-based developer of digital holographic microscopy instruments for live cell imaging and bioprocess monitoring. Directly comparable to anvajo in its use of DHM as a label-free, quantitative imaging modality for cell analysis and diagnostics.
• Nanolive: Swiss company commercializing label-free holographic tomography microscopes for live cell imaging and drug discovery. Shares anvajo's core DHM-based, label-free imaging approach and AI-driven analysis for cell and particle characterization.
• Phase Holographic Imaging (PHI): Swedish-Swiss developer of holographic cytometry instruments (Holomonitor) for label-free cell counting and viability analysis. Closely matches anvajo's fluidlab R-300 and fluidlab 2 use cases in life science research and cell analysis.
• IDEXX Laboratories (SediVue): Global veterinary diagnostics leader whose SediVue Dx analyzer performs automated urine sediment analysis in companion animal clinics. Directly comparable to vet fluidlab 1 in clinical veterinary urinalysis workflows and customer base.
• 77 Elektronika: Hungarian manufacturer of point-of-care urine analyzers used in human and veterinary settings. Overlaps with anvajo's health fluidlab 1 and vet fluidlab 1 products in automated urinalysis at the point of care.

Broad incumbents

• Sysmex: Global leader in hematology, urinalysis, and clinical flow cytometry, with established urine particle analysis (UF) analyzers. Competes with anvajo in clinical and veterinary urinalysis as a large, well-capitalized incumbent with deep hospital distribution.
• Beckman Coulter (Danaher): Major clinical diagnostics provider offering automated urine microscopy and laboratory workflow solutions. Comparable to anvajo in clinical urinalysis but operates at significantly larger scale as part of Danaher's diagnostics portfolio.
• Mindray: Chinese medical device manufacturer offering point-of-care and laboratory diagnostics, including urine analyzers and cell counters. Relevant as an incumbent in both human and veterinary POC diagnostics with global commercial reach.
• Bio-Techne: Life sciences tools provider with a portfolio of cell analysis, imaging, and protein analysis products. Comparable to anvajo's fluidlab R-300 and research applications as a broader incumbent in life science research instrumentation.

Emerging players

• LumaCyte: US-based developer of label-free, single-cell analysis instrumentation using advanced optics and AI for bioprocessing and cell therapy applications. Comparable as an emerging label-free cell analysis peer intersecting with anvajo's research and bioprocessing use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/anvajogmbh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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