What FLUICS CONNECT does

FLUICS GmbH (operating as FLUICS CONNECT) is a Munich-based software company founded in 2019 that provides a mobile-first, cloud-based inventory management system for research laboratories. The platform serves academic, biotech, pharma, and chemical testing labs with three product lines: FLUICS CONNECT (sample, reagent, and equipment tracking via QR/barcode, smartphone app, and web browser), RAPID LABEL (GHS/CLP-compliant hazardous-substance label printing), and FLUICS PRINT (online label-printing service embedded in third-party ELN platforms including eLabNext, SciNote, Labforward, eLABJournal, and Labguru). Underlying technology includes a cloud database hosted on AWS (Germany) and Google Cloud (Ireland), a REST API, and an automatic append-only audit trail; in 2024 the company added a natural-language AI inventory chat with a Bring-Your-Own-LLM pattern via Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration.

The business is monetized through a mix of recurring subscriptions (FLUICS CONNECT PRO at EUR 133/month, REST API access at EUR 50/month, RAPID LABEL at EUR 47/month, FLUICS PRINT at EUR 26/month), one-time pay-as-you-go lifetime licenses (EUR 2,920) and Starter Bundles (EUR 2,451), and hardware attach (Online Label Printer RT230 at EUR 790 plus consumables and scanners). Distribution combines a freemium product-led growth tier (up to 500 items, 1 GB) on the company's own e-commerce storefront, a US/Canada distribution partner (Innovation Diagnostics), and co-marketed integrations with ELN/LIMS platforms; named institutional customers include TUM, MPG, Roche, RCSI University, Charité, TU Dresden, Fraunhofer, IUTA, and Helmholtz Munich, with the platform tracking over 500,000 inventory items across these accounts.

FLUICS GmbH is a privately held, founder-led company (CEO Dr. Claudio Rolli, CTO Michael Lewton) with 1-10 employees and no disclosed external funding. The company positions itself as a plug-and-play, compliance-ready alternative to spreadsheets and traditional LIMS for smaller and mid-sized lab environments, with particular emphasis on cryogenic storage conditions, hazardous-substance registers, and DAkkS-style chemical traceability.

Name

FLUICS CONNECT

Legal name

FLUICS GmbH

Website

https://fluics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FLUICS GmbH provides FLUICS CONNECT, a mobile-first, cloud-based inventory management system for research laboratories, covering sample, reagent, and equipment tracking with QR code labeling, ELN integrations, and hazardous-substance compliance features for academic, biotech, pharma, and chemical-testing labs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Inventory Management Software

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Middleware, Instrument Connectivity & Automation (HLACAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical Device Connectivity & Interoperability Middleware (MDI, EHR/HL7/FHIR Integration) (HLACAPAJ)

Keywords

• Laboratory inventory management
• Sample tracking software
• Label printing solutions
• Barcode scanning systems
• Lab digitalization platform

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: FLUICS CONNECT PRO Workspace subscription at 133/month (133/month) providing unlimited items/locations and cloud storage. REST API access add-on at 50/month. RAPID LABEL subscription at 47/month. FLUICS PRINT subscriptions for ELN integrations at 26/month.
2. Hardware Sales: Online Label Printer Type RT230 sold at 790 EUR per unit. Barcode scanners (Zebra DS2208) at 175 EUR. Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone at 410 EUR. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 at 230 EUR.
3. Consumables: Labels sold in various types: cryo-proof (44-62 EUR per 1000), solvent-resistant (58-76 EUR per 1000), histology (46 EUR per 1000), GHS/CLP compliant (74-106 EUR per 250-500). Print ribbons (R20/R21) at 21-38 EUR per roll. Pay-as-you-go label packages include labels, ribbon, and service.
4. Starter Bundles: Subscription Starter Bundles combine 12 months software + printer + initial labels at 2,451 EUR. Pay-as-you-go Starter Bundles at 2,920 EUR with PRO license and label package. RAPID LABEL and FLUICS PRINT bundles also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FLUICS CONNECT provides a mobile-first, plug-and-play inventory management system for research labs and companies, enabling labeling, locating, and tracking of samples, reagents, equipment, and locations via smartphone or web browser. The platform combines QR code/barcode scanning, on-demand label printing, a cloud database, automated audit trails, hazardous substance and GMO compliance tracking, and AI-powered natural language inventory queries. Complementary products include RAPID LABEL for GHS/CLP hazardous material labeling and FLUICS PRINT for label printing embedded in third-party ELN platforms.

Product overview

FLUICS CONNECT is a modular laboratory inventory management platform comprising three core products: FLUICS CONNECT (the main inventory management system for tracking samples, reagents, and equipment via mobile app and web browser), RAPID LABEL (specialized hazardous material labeling solution for GHS/CLP compliance), and FLUICS PRINT (online label printing service for third-party ELN platforms including eLabNext, SciNote, and Labguru). The platform also includes hardware products such as the Online Label Printer Type RT230 and barcode scanners. Pricing includes both subscription (monthly/annual) and pay-as-you-go options. API access enables integration with LIMS, ELNs, and other lab software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLUICS RAPID LABEL: Labeling solution specifically for laboratories to print labels for hazardous materials in compliance with GHS and CLP regulations, including a mobile/web application, online label printer, and printer supplies.
• FLUICS PRINT

Products and services

• FLUICS CONNECT A plug-and-play, mobile-first inventory management system for research labs and companies that enables labeling, locating, and tracking of samples, reagents, equipment, and locations via smartphone app or web browser, with QR code/barcode scanning, on-demand label printing, cloud database, team collaboration, automated audit trails, hazardous substance and GMO compliance tracking, and AI-powered natural language inventory queries.
• RAPID LABEL A labeling solution specifically for laboratories to print GHS/CLP-compliant labels for hazardous materials, including GHS pictograms, signal words, and substance names, delivered via mobile or web application with the FLUICS online label printer.
• FLUICS PRINT An online label printing service for third-party software providers such as Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs), operating independently of FLUICS CONNECT Workspaces and available for eLabNext, SciNote, Labguru, and SAMPLES platforms.
• Online Label Printer Type RT230
• Barcode Scanner (USB) - Zebra DS2208 A wired Zebra DS2208 SR barcode scanner (175 EUR) with USB, RS232, and PS/2 interfaces, supporting 2D and 1D codes with IP52 protection rating, recommended for high-volume barcode scanning in lab environments.
• FLUICS CONNECT Pay-as-you-go Starter Bundle A one-time purchase bundle (2,920 EUR) that includes a PRO workspace license with unlimited users and items/locations, pairing with up to 2 online label printers and a cryo-proof label package.
• FLUICS CONNECT Subscription Starter Bundle A bundled subscription plan (2,451 EUR) combining 12 months of FLUICS CONNECT PRO Workspace subscription with the Online Label Printer RT230, Label Type 1 cryo-proof (1,000 labels), and Print Ribbon R20.
• FLUICS CONNECT RestAPI Access A paid add-on (50 EUR/month) providing an API key to connect an individual FLUICS CONNECT workspace to external systems including LIMS, ELNs, e-commerce platforms, and CRM systems.
• Custom Template Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ inventory items tracked across institutes and companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innovation DiagnosticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2021Distribution partner for customers in the United States and Canada. Leading supplier in microbiology field offering innovative quality control solutions to companies, reference labs, hospitals and universities in agri-food, pharmaceutical, environmental and clinical fields. All FLUICS products available through their online shop.
• eLabNextcoreTechnology or IntegrationFLUICS PRINT integration with eLabNext ELN platform. ISO/IEC 27001 certified, GDPR Compliant, 21 CFR 11 Compliant. Integration through eLabMarketplace.
• SciNotecoreTechnology or IntegrationFLUICS PRINT integration for SciNote Electronic Lab Notebook. Top-rated ELN for labs in industry and academia covering inventory, team, and project management in GxP, CFR21 part 11, R&D environments.
• neoLab MiggeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted provider of laboratory supplies and chemicals with 70+ years experience. Exclusive neoLabLine products. Partner to world's leading lab manufacturers for procurement.
• neoFroxxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemical supplier for all types of chemicals for biological, chemical, pharmaceutical research. Exclusive in-house productions plus brands like HiMedia Laboratories, PENTA and ZeoTope.
• Better Basics LaborbedarfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpin-off from Leibniz-Institute for Polymer Research Dresden. Develops smart basic equipment for laboratories via 3D printing. Products protected by industrial property rights. Part of Connect-The-Lab workflow showcase at Analytica.
• Smart Lab ArchitectsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuild, digitalize and automate labs. LabBrowser for discovering new lab tech. LabMarket for purchasing lab hardware.
• Bio-ITech (eLABJournal)coreTechnology or IntegrationFLUICS Print integration with Bio-ITech's eLABJournal ELN. Hassle-free label printing directly from sample database. Plug & play with tested cryo-proof labels for liquid nitrogen and -80C storage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Benchling: A leading cloud-native R&D platform spanning ELN, LIMS, and inventory management for life sciences. While Benchling's inventory module overlaps with FLUICS' core offering, Benchling's much broader platform competes for the same lab budget, especially in biotech and pharma.
• LabVantage Solutions: An enterprise LIMS vendor with deep sample, reagent, and inventory management capabilities serving regulated pharma and biotech. Comparable to FLUICS as both target the same lab inventory and traceability use cases, though LabVantage sells full-platform enterprise deployments.
• LabWare: A long-established LIMS vendor with built-in sample and inventory tracking modules used by large pharma and applied research labs. Competes with FLUICS for the same inventory and audit-trail workloads, particularly in regulated environments.
• LabArchives: A widely adopted ELN platform used by academic and commercial research labs, with adjacent inventory and lab management features. Competes with FLUICS for the same academic lab customer base and budget line.
• Agilent Technologies (CrossLab / iLab): A global life-science instrumentation and lab services giant whose CrossLab/iLab offerings include lab asset and inventory management. A broad incumbent competitor that can bundle inventory capabilities with installed instrument bases at large pharma and academic customers.

Direct peers

• eLabNext: An ELN/LIMS platform with built-in sample tracking and inventory management, and a direct integration partner of FLUICS via FLUICS PRINT. Direct competitor in the same SMB/academic lab segment, with overlapping target customers and product surface area.
• SciNote: A cloud-based ELN with inventory management features serving GxP and academic labs, and a FLUICS PRINT integration partner. Closely comparable in target market, product category (lab inventory), and pricing tier to FLUICS CONNECT.
• Labforward (Labfolder): A lab digitalization platform offering ELN (Labfolder), lab automation (Laboperator), and inventory (Labregister) — and a FLUICS integration partner. Directly comparable product breadth and customer segment to FLUICS' multi-product approach.
• Labguru: An ELN and lab management platform with built-in sample, reagent, and inventory tracking, and a FLUICS PRINT integration partner. Competes in the same academic and biotech lab segment with overlapping inventory functionality.
• Quartzy: A cloud-based lab inventory and order management platform widely used in academic and biotech labs. Most directly comparable to FLUICS CONNECT in product scope (sample/reagent tracking, lab procurement), pricing tier, and target customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/FLUICS_com
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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