What is Marama Labs?
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, Marama Labs has established itself as a leader in the deep tech sector. The company is best known for developing the world’s first UV-Vis spectrophotometer capable of simultaneously measuring absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra in both clear and turbid liquids. By providing high-fidelity data for industries ranging from agrifoodtech to chemical manufacturing, Marama Labs addresses significant gaps in traditional analytical workflows. Their technology is positioned to disrupt standard quality control and research processes by offering unprecedented clarity in liquid characterization, effectively bridging the gap between laboratory precision and industrial-scale application.
How much funding has Marama Labs raised?
Marama Labs has raised a total of $3.5M across 4 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$1.3M
Unspecified
$353K
Angel/Seed
$1.6M
Angel/Seed
$301K
Unspecified (2021): $1.3M with participation from Quidnet Ventures
Unspecified (2021): $353K led by Quidnet Ventures
Angel/Seed (2024): $1.6M supported by Yield Lab, Nzvc, Quidnet Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, and The NZGCP
Angel/Seed (2024): $301K featuring Enterprise Ireland
Key Investors in Marama Labs
Yield Lab
The Yield Lab is dedicated to enabling entrepreneurs to sustainably revolutionize agrifood systems globally by investing in and advancing high-impact early-stage agrifoodtech companies.
Nzvc
NZVC is a venture capital firm that empowers visionary entrepreneurs across the ANZ region to scale their startups globally, providing capital, mentorship, and long-term partnerships.
Quidnet Ventures
Quidnet Ventures is a New Zealand-based deep tech fund that supports world-class Kiwi deep tech companies aiming for global markets.
What's next for Marama Labs?
With this major enterprise-level funding, Marama Labs is poised to transition from its early-stage development phase into a period of aggressive commercial scaling. The strategic roadmap focuses on expanding the reach of its flagship spectrophotometer technology into international markets, particularly within the agrifood and industrial sectors where precise liquid analysis is paramount. By leveraging the expertise of its diverse investor base, the company intends to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its global distribution network. As the firm continues to iterate on its core hardware and software offerings, it remains well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sophisticated, real-time analytical tools that drive operational efficiency and product quality across global supply chains.
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