Name

GrainLab

Legal name

CLUMCN SRL

Website

https://grainlab.ro

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cluj-Napoca

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of photographic films (35mm, 120, 110, instant film), cameras (new and second-hand), accessories, photography equipment (SmallRig, Laowa, Samyang lenses), batteries, and consumables. Products are sold at fixed prices with standard e-commerce checkout.
2. Lab Services: Film development (C41 color, black-and-white, E6 slide, ECN-2 cinema), scanning (standard 6MP JPG, medium 30MP JPG, max 30MP TIFF), photo printing on various paper types, VHS/video transfer, and workshops. Services are priced per roll or per service with optional upgrades.
3. GrainPass Prepaid Credits: Prepaid development bundles sold in packs of 5, 10, or 20 film credits. Provides discounted per-film pricing compared to individual purchases. Credits expire 12 months from purchase and apply automatically at checkout for logged-in customers.
4. Gift Cards: Gift cards available in denominations of 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 lei. Can be sent via email to recipients for services only (development, scanning, prints).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GrainLab sells analog photography products (film stocks, cameras, lenses, accessories, darkroom chemicals) through an e-commerce store at grainlab.ro and provides professional film development, scanning, and printing services from a physical lab location in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The lab processes films in C-41 color, black-and-white, E-6 slide, and ECN-2 cinema processes using professional equipment such as a Noritsu HS-1800 scanner and FujiFilm processors. The GrainPass prepaid credit system bundles development with standard scanning for frequent film shooters.

Product overview

GrainLab is a Romanian analog photography specialist operating as both an e-commerce store and a full-service photo lab. The core offering centers on film development services (C-41 color, black-and-white, E-6 slide, and ECN-2 cinematic processing) with professional scanning using Noritsu HS-1800 and Epson V500 scanners. The product portfolio includes photographic films (35mm, 120, 110 formats) from brands like Kodak, FujiFilm, Ilford, and Lomography; new and secondhand cameras including Fujifilm Instax and Pentax 17; camera support equipment (SmallRig tripods, arms, clamps); lenses (Laowa macro and Samyang autofocus); and darkroom supplies. The GrainPass prepaid pass and bundled development+scanning add-on provide subscription-like value for frequent users. Additional services include photo printing, VHS digitization, and analog photography workshops. The company is operated by CLUMCN SRL and is headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GrainPass: Prepaid film development packages that include development and standard scanning (JPG 6MP) for C-41 or black and white 35mm films, valid for 12 months from purchase.
• GrainLab Creative Pub

Products and services

• Color C41 Development and Scanning Professional C-41 color film development and scanning service using FujiFilm Fp232 processor and Noritsu HS-1800 scanner, accepting 35mm, 120, and 110 formats. Scanning options include standard 6MP JPG, medium 30MP JPG, and max 30MP TIFF. For individual analog photographers in Romania.
• Black and White Development and Scanning Black-and-white film development and scanning service using a converted Agfa Fp100 processor with Ilford chemistry. Supports push/pull processing and 35mm formats, for analog photographers seeking classic monochrome processing.
• E6 Slide Film Development and Scanning Manual E6 slide film development and scanning service using a Jobo rotary processor with Bellini chemistry, requiring a minimum of 8 rolls per batch. Targeted at analog photographers working with transparency film.
• Photo Printing Photo printing service on FujiFilm DryPhoto lustre, silk, and ArtMatte papers plus Hahnemühle, Fomei, and Canvas substrates. Accepts digital files via email transfer and prints in sizes from 9x13 to 30x90 for individuals seeking physical prints of digital or scanned images.
• VHS Video Transfer Video digitization service converting VHS tapes to digital format, priced at 25 lei per hour of resulting video material. Requires 25 lei advance payment at order, balance paid after completion, for customers preserving legacy home video.
• Analog Photography Workshop Analog photography workshop covering shooting on medium format film, development, and darkroom printing, lasting 6-8 hours and priced from 450 lei. For photography students and hobbyists learning analog techniques.
• Photographic Film Stock Wide range of photographic films in 35mm, 120 medium format, and 110 format from brands such as Kodak (Gold, Portra, Ultramax), FujiFilm, Ilford, Lomography, Fomapan, Harman Phoenix, and Agfa. Sold online with courier delivery across Romania for film photography enthusiasts.
• Film and Instant Cameras New and secondhand analog cameras including Fujifilm Instax instant cameras (Mini 12, Mini 41, Mini EVO, Wide 400, Square SQ40), Pentax 17, and Lomography cameras. Secondhand cameras are tested with film and come with a 30-day warranty, for analog photography enthusiasts and learners.
• Darkroom Photosensitive Paper Darkroom printing papers including Ilford Multigrade RC Deluxe, Ilford Direct Positive, and FomaSpeed N in matte and glossy finishes, sold in various sizes for analog photographers practicing darkroom printing.
• Photographic Development Chemicals Photographic chemicals including developers such as Rodinal, D-76, T-MAX, Ilfosol 3, and Perceptol, plus fixers like Rapid Fixer and Fomafix, and the Foma black-and-white processing kit. For analog photographers who develop their own film at home.
• Camera Batteries Camera batteries in common camera formats including Varta CR2, 2CR5, CR-P2, CR123a, CR2032, LR44, and AA/AAA varieties, alongside GrainLab-branded batteries. Sold online for camera users across Romania.
• SmallRig Camera Support Equipment SmallRig camera support equipment including video tripods with fluid heads, magic arms, clamps, ball heads, camera straps, LED lights, USB-C battery packs, and cooling systems. For photographers and videographers needing rig and support accessories.
• Laowa Lenses Laowa premium lenses known for ultra-macro capabilities and zero-distortion optics, including the 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro for Sony FE, Pentax K, Sony A, Nikon F, and Canon EF mounts. For photographers seeking specialty creative lenses.
• Samyang Autofocus Lenses Samyang autofocus lenses including the AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 for Sony FE and L-mount, AF 24-60mm F2.8 Sony FE, AF 14-24mm F2.8 Sony FE, and AF 35mm f/1.8 Sony FE. Offered with a CashBack promotion (May 1 to July 31, 2026) with automatic instant discounts. For mirrorless camera users.
• GrainLab Gift Card Gift cards available in denominations of 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 lei, redeemable for services only (development, scanning, prints) and deliverable via email to recipients. For individuals gifting analog photography services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day processing available for orders placed before 17:00 with rush fee
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Samyang OpticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Samyang Cash Back promotional campaign partnership running from May 1 to July 31, 2026. GrainLab offers Samyang lenses (AF 35-150mm F2-2.8, AF 14-24mm F2.8, AF 24-60mm F2.8) with cash back discounts already reflected in displayed prices. Customers receive automatic price reduction without needing to submit purchase proof.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Richard Photo Lab: US-based premium analog photo lab providing professional C-41, B&W, E-6, ECN-2 development and high-resolution scanning. Directly comparable to GrainLab's Noritsu/Jobo-equipped multi-process lab offering.
• Silberra Lab: Russia-origin analog photo lab and film/chemistry manufacturer offering C-41 and B&W development with shipping across Eastern Europe. Comparable mail-in lab model and overlapping supplier footprint in the CEE region.
• Carmencita Film Lab: Spain-based analog photo lab developing C-41, B&W, and E-6 film for European customers with mail-in and in-person options. Comparable European lab competitor with similar e-commerce + physical location model.
• Northcoast Photographic Services: Mail-in US analog photo lab offering C-41, B&W, E-6 processing and scanning at tiered resolutions. Comparable mail-order/drop-off workflow and pricing structure to GrainLab's development service tiers.
• Analogue Wonderlab: European analog photo lab providing C-41, B&W, and E-6 film development plus scanning for hobbyists. Comparable mail-in lab service with tiered scanning options mirroring GrainLab's STD/MID/MAX resolution tiers.
• Dwayne's Photo: Historic US-based photo lab offering mail-in film development, scanning, and printing plus photo product retail. Comparable analog lab + retail business serving a national enthusiast base.
• The Darkroom: Long-established US-based analog photo lab offering C-41, B&W, and E-6 film development, scanning, and printing alongside a film/camera retail store. Closely comparable business model to GrainLab combining mail-in lab services with e-commerce film/camera sales.

Broad incumbents

• Lomography: Global analog photography brand selling cameras, films, lenses, and accessories with proprietary lab services in select cities. Overlaps with GrainLab's retail assortment (Lomography films stocked) and broader analog ecosystem positioning.

Emerging players

• KEKS: Maker of analog photography accessories (external light meters, grips for vintage cameras) sold into the same enthusiast community that GrainLab serves. Adjacent player in the analog ecosystem with overlapping customer base.
• Negative Lab Pro: Software product (plugin for Lightroom) that converts scanned negatives into positive images. Operates in the adjacent workflow layer that complements analog labs like GrainLab, often recommended alongside lab services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grainlab.ro
• Instagraminstagram.com/grainlab_ro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grainlabro

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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