ServiceSingapore, SingaporeFounded 2013· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse
Distributes 3D bioprinters and scientific lab equipment for research and industrial laboratories, providing consultation and technical support.
CEO / Founder
Brice Oh
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$9.4M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Temasek Holdings, EDBI, Tessa Therapeutics, Plug and Play Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D bioprinters (e.g., r3bEL bioprinter) and scientific lab equipment for bioscience research and education.
Technological Advantage
Partnership with SE3D for r3bEL bioprinter distribution provides access to bioprinting technology without in-house R&D; focus on customer consultation and after-sales service builds trust in research community.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides access to specialized 3D bioprinting technology (e.g., r3bEL bioprinter) and lab equipment with expert consultation, reducing procurement complexity and ensuring proper implementation for bioscience research and education.
How They Differentiate
As a distributor rather than manufacturer, focuses on customer consultation and support in Southeast Asia, unlike direct bioprinter makers like CELLINK or Allevi.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Research laboratories, universities, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms
Industry Verticals
Pharmaceuticals; Biotechnology; Medical Research; Education
Competitors
CELLINK, Allevi
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported annual revenue of $2.0 million in 2024
Major Milestones
Incorporated in 2013; Established distribution partnerships with multiple scientific equipment manufacturers; Listed in VoxelMatters directory as an AM industry participant
Notable Customers
A*STAR; Tessa Therapeutics; Pfizer Asia-Pacific; NUS Medicine
MatteLab operates as a specialized distributor of 3D bioprinters and scientific lab equipment, targeting research laboratories, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology firms in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2013 and based in Singapore, the company positions itself as a local intermediary for global equipment manufacturers seeking entry into the region's growing bioscience market.
The company's core offering includes the r3bEL bioprinter, distributed through a partnership with SE3D, alongside equipment from partners such as H.E.L Group, Nanomagnetics Instruments, InProcess-LSP, and Lightgo. MatteLab provides technical consultation and after-sales support, differentiating itself from direct bioprinter manufacturers like CELLINK and Allevi by focusing on service and localized expertise rather than in-house R&D.
MatteLab serves customers including A*STAR, Tessa Therapeutics, Pfizer Asia-Pacific, and NUS Medicine. The company has raised S$12.7 million from investors including Temasek Holdings, EDBI, Tessa Therapeutics, and Plug and Play Ventures, and reported annual revenue of $2.0 million in 2024. Its market position depends on maintaining strong manufacturer partnerships and the ability to support complex bioprinting workflows in a region where such expertise remains scarce.
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