Locilabs

What Locilabs does

Locilabs (operating as Loci Labs) is the first biotechnological coworking space in Latin America, founded in 2021 and headquartered at Av. Corrientes 485 in central Buenos Aires, with a satellite location at Parque Empresarial Austral in Pilar. The company provides equipped laboratory infrastructure for biotechnology startups and companies, including specialized facilities for microbiology, cell culture, molecular biology, media preparation, washing, and sterilization. Its target customers are early-stage biotech companies (Health-Tech, Ag-Tech, Food-Tech, Environmental Tech), national biotech firms seeking flexible workspace, foreign biotechs entering Latin America, and public/private open-innovation projects.

The business operates a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core offerings include (1) flexible workspace rentals — memberships, fixed desks, dry labs, private offices, lab benches, and private labs — sold via daily passes, monthly subscriptions, or bundled Pre-Seed, Basic, Premium, and Premium Pro packs; (2) Lab & Business Incubation, a full-service program combining lab access with mentoring, RENPRE regulatory handling, waste collection, investment connections, and international event representation; (3) Loci Academy, comprising talks, training workshops, intensification programs, and the Rush Lab three-month intensive; and (4) Loci Shop, a centralized procurement service reselling consumables from Merck, Sigma, Eppendorf, Sartorius, and Thermo Fisher with pool pricing for members.

Commercially, Locilabs is a founder-led private company (Dr. Alejandrina Vendrell, CEO; Martín Soler Martínez, CFO) operating with a six-person core team and no external institutional funding disclosed. The go-to-market blends self-service online booking (Nexudus Spaces), enterprise sales via consultation interviews, and community-led acquisition through Loci Academy programming and Argentine Chamber of Biotechnology (CAB) participation. The stated strategic intent is to replicate the model across major Latin American biotechnological clusters.

Name

Locilabs

Legal name

Locilabs

Website

https://english.locilabs.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Locilabs (Loci Labs) operates the first biotechnological coworking space in Latin America, headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It provides equipped laboratory facilities, business incubation, training programs, and centralized procurement services to early-stage biotech startups and established life-sciences companies across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biotechnology Coworking and Incubation Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC), Clinical Trial Supply, Logistics & Vendor Management FSP (HLAGAOAH)

Keywords

• Biotechnology coworking
• Laboratory incubation services
• Biotech workspace rental
• Laboratory procurement supply
• Biotech startup training

Headquarters

HQ city

City Bell

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Plans: Monthly subscription plans providing access to Open Office, meeting rooms, mobile desks, eating room, printing and reception services. Base tier for community membership.
2. Laboratory Incubation Services: Lab & Business Incubation plans including access to Lab Space, laboratories, equipment for microbiological and cell cultivation, molecular biology, and media preparation. Includes mentoring, technological connections, international event representation, and investment capital connections.
3. Workspace Rental: Individual bench stations, private laboratories (12-18m2), fixed desks, dry labs, and private offices available on monthly plans. Includes ergonomic furniture and power connections.
4. Day Passes: Standard and Premium daily passes for accessing office and laboratory facilities. Valid within 6 months of purchase.
5. Laboratory Supplies Shop: Sales of laboratory consumables and equipment including Sealing Film (USD 60), Nitrile Gloves (USD 6), Centrifuge Tubes (USD 25). Supplies sourced from major vendors including Merck, Sigma, Eppendorf, Sartorius, and Thermo Fisher.
6. Training Programs: Loci Academy workshops and training sessions conducted by experts including technical courses with attendance certificates and specialized programs like Rush Lab intensive incubation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Locilabs (Loci Labs) operates a biotechnology coworking and incubation facility in Buenos Aires, Argentina, providing equipped laboratories, flexible office spaces, lab benches, private labs, and incubation services for biotech startups and companies. Offerings include Loci Academy training programs (Loci Talks, Loci Trainings, Loci Programs, Rush Lab) and the Loci Shop centralized procurement service for laboratory supplies from major vendors. Customers access facilities via monthly subscriptions, day passes, or bundled packs tailored to pre-seed, seed, and growth stages.

Product overview

Loci Labs is a biotechnology coworking and incubation platform operating as the first biotechnological coworking space in Latin America, with headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The platform operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture offering three core components: (1) Loci Labs Office and Lab Space — flexible workspaces including memberships, fixed desks, dry labs, private offices, lab benches, private labs, and private sink labs, available via daily passes, monthly plans, or annual packs; (2) Lab & Business Incubation — full-service incubation including mentoring, technological connections, international event representation, investment capital access, RENPRE chemical purchasing processing, and pathological waste collection; and (3) Loci Academy — training programs including Loci Talks, Loci Trainings, Loci Programs, and the Rush Lab Program. A supplementary service, Loci Shop, provides outsourced purchasing of laboratory supplies and equipment from major suppliers including Merck, Sigma, Eppendorf, Sartorius, and Thermo Fisher. All offerings are available as individual modules or bundled into Pre-Seed, Basic, Premium, and Premium Pro packs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Loci Labs Membership Individual monthly membership providing access to Open Office, meeting rooms, mobile desks, eating room, lobby, printing services, and reception for biotech entrepreneurs and teams.
• Lab & Business Incubation Full-service incubation plan for technology-based biotech companies including mentoring, technological connections, international event representation, promotion, investment capital connections, Loci Shop benefits, RENPRE chemical purchasing processing, pathological waste collection, and access to lab space and specialized laboratory equipment for microbiological, cell cultivation, molecular biology, and media preparation work.
• Lab Bench Monthly subscription to an exclusive-use bench in the LAB SPACE, made of chemical-resistant resin (120 x 80 cm), with stabilized power outlets, storage cabinet, and ergonomic chair.
• Private Lab Monthly subscription to a private 12 m² laboratory in the LAB SPACE with stabilized power outlets, resin workbenches, and 2 ergonomic chairs.
• Private Sink Lab Monthly subscription to a private 12-18 m² laboratory in the LAB SPACE with a washing and disposal sink, running water, resin workbenches, and 2 ergonomic chairs.
• Fix Desk Monthly subscription to a fixed desk in the OFFICE SPACE with data and power outlets, drawer unit, and exclusive ergonomic chair.
• Dry Lab Monthly subscription to a dry lab in the OFFICE SPACE with two desk workstations, ergonomic chairs, data and power connections, and storage space.
• Private Office Monthly subscription to a private office in the OFFICE SPACE with two or more desk workstations, data and power connections, storage space, and courtesy chairs.
• Standard Day Pass Individual daily pass for LOCI OFFICE SPACE facilities including Open Office, meeting rooms, desks, eating room, and Loci Labs lobby; valid within 6 months of purchase.
• Premium Day Pass Individual daily pass for LOCI OFFICE SPACE and LOCI LAB SPACE facilities including Open Lab, special labs with equipment, Open Office, meeting rooms, desks, dining area, and Loci Labs lobby; valid within 6 months of purchase.
• Loci Talks Expert-led talks designed to inspire and connect the worlds of science and entrepreneurship, conducted as part of the Loci Academy program.
• Loci Trainings Practical workshops and technical courses with attendance certificates for biotechnology entrepreneurs, delivered as part of the Loci Academy program.
• Rush Lab Program (Loci Programs) On-demand intensive incubation program designed to quickly achieve technological milestones for biotech startups, including an incubation plan for teams of up to 5 people for 3 months with personalized support, plastic consumables, and connection with the biotechnology ecosystem of Argentina and LATAM.
• Loci Shop Outsourced centralized purchasing service for laboratory supplies and equipment featuring pool pricing, permanent stock, nationwide deliveries, and free access for members; supplies products from major vendors including Merck, Sigma, Eppendorf, Sartorius, and Thermo Fisher.

Quantifiable outcome

• First biotechnological coworking space in Latin America

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Elytron Biotech S.A.minorOthersLinked company supported by Loci Labs. Elytron develops high-performance biological products for pest control using biotech and deep tech tools, identifying optimal microorganism strains for specific agricultural problems.
• FiberlyminorOthersLinked company developing sustainable textile fiber from repurposed cellulose. Inspired by nature, creating unique proprietary textile fiber for sustainable fashion industry.
• Future BiomeminorOthersLinked company developing treatments for boosting gut microbiota function. Founded in 2022 by scientists and entrepreneurs creating health products to address inflammatory disorders.
• Sphere BiominorOthersLinked company developing biotech platforms for efficient molecule delivery to cells. Offers pharmaceutical and veterinary companies novel approaches to potentiate vaccines and therapeutics.
• Laboratorios Casasco S.A.I.C.minorOthersLinked pharmaceutical company in constant pursuit of excellence, authentically Argentine. Company focused on research and development.
• HeritasminorOthersLinked company focused on precision medicine offering genomic diagnostic services in Clinical Genomics, Oncology, Human Microbiome, and Reproductive Genomics. Based in Rosario, Argentina.
• OneLabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor providing equipment, supplies, and services for laboratories. Offers 24-hour deliveries, promotions, and New Lab Program. Logo featured prominently on site as sponsor.
• CAB - Cámara Argentina de BiotecnologíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgentine Chamber of Biotechnology membership. Loci Labs participates in chamber activities including hosting Board meetings. Joined earlier this year as new-generation technological co-working space.
• Vigenius BiotechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized bioprocess workshop with Loci Labs on scaling from flask to bioreactor. Partnership for technical training and education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• StartX: Stanford-affiliated startup accelerator with a Med track providing workspace, mentorship, and lab-adjacent resources to health and biotech founders. Comparable in providing incubation infrastructure to early-stage science entrepreneurs.
• The Engine (MIT): MIT-founded venture firm and Tough Tech hub supporting science and engineering startups with workspace, equipment, and capital. Comparable in serving deep-tech and biotech founders with infrastructure and ecosystem support, though broader than pure biotech.
• Bayer CoLaborator: Bayer-operated shared lab spaces co-located with pharma R&D sites, offering biotech startups access to infrastructure and proximity to a multinational pharma. Comparable in offering lab coworking but with a different parent-company-driven model.

Direct peers

• MBC BioLabs: Provides biotech coworking laboratories and equipment access to early-stage life sciences startups in the San Francisco Bay Area. Closely comparable business model of shared lab infrastructure, equipment, and community for biotech founders.
• IndieBio: Biotech accelerator providing lab infrastructure, mentorship, and seed funding to science-based startups. Comparable in mission to nurture early-stage biotech founders, though IndieBio is accelerator-first while Locilabs is coworking-first.
• LabCentral: Non-profit biotech coworking campus in Cambridge, MA, offering fully permitted lab space and shared equipment to early-stage biotech companies. Highly comparable operating model of lab-as-a-service for biotech startups.
• BioGenerator: St. Louis-based biotech startup creation and incubator providing laboratory space, equipment, and seed investment to early-stage life sciences companies. Comparable lab-incubation business model and target customer profile.
• BioBAT Innovation Center: Operates shared biotech laboratory and incubation facilities in Brooklyn, NY, hosting early-stage life sciences companies. Direct functional analog to Locilabs in providing turnkey lab infrastructure to biotech startups.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS: Global network of life sciences incubators operated by J&J Innovation, offering lab space, equipment, and mentorship to biotech startups. Broader, well-capitalized incumbent operating a similar but much larger model across multiple geographies.

Others

• Hubud (Outpost Ubud): Pioneering coworking space in Bali, Indonesia. Not biotech-focused but historically relevant as an early model for the coworking category Locilabs operates in within a developing-market context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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