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Labster
Biotech & Life Sciences · Copenhagen, Denmark · Founded 2011
Labster is a fast-moving, award-winning company that focuses on revolutionizing the way science is taught to students all over the world MoreLess
Labster is a digital platform that provides immersive virtual labs for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The company's primary clientele includes educational institutions, teachers, and students. Labster operates in the EdTech market, providing a unique blend of technology and education to enhance learning outcomes.
The company's business model revolves around offering virtual lab simulations that engage students, reduce dropout rates, and drive equitable learning outcomes. These simulations allow students to experience real-world scientific challenges, fostering self-efficacy and mastery of STEM skills. Labster's platform is designed to be interactive, allowing students to learn at their own pace in a safe environment.
Labster generates revenue by selling access to its platform to educational institutions. The platform is proven to increase students' knowledge and test scores, making it an attractive tool for institutions aiming to improve their STEM education outcomes. Research shows that students using Labster see a 24% increase in test scores, and 80% of students are more likely to continue enrolling in STEM classes after using the platform.
In summary, Labster is a promising startup in the EdTech sector, leveraging technology to enhance STEM education and improve student outcomes.
Keywords: EdTech, STEM Education, Virtual Labs, Interactive Learning, Self-Paced Learning, Student Engagement, Dropout Reduction, Learning Outcomes, Real-World Simulations, Revenue Generation.
Company overview
Labster company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Employees
- 105
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 65.3
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Oct 2021
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Labster funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Apr 2022 | $47M | $300M | Andreessen Horowitz · Notable Capital · Owl Ventures · Educapital | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Feb 2021 | $60M | $240M | Notable Capital · Educapital · Andreessen Horowitz · Balderton Capital | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Aug 2020 | $9M | $91M | Balderton Capital · Owl Ventures · Northzone · Notable Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Apr 2019 | $21M | $84M | Northzone · Swisscom Ventures · Nordic Makers · Educapital | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2017 | $10M | $40M | Northzone · David Helgason · Balderton Capital | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Apr 2016 | Innovation Fund Denmark | ↗ | ||
| SPINOUTOther financing | Dec 2012 | Technical University of Denmark | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and profit over time
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| Year | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.2M | — |
| 2025 | $3.2M | — |
| 2024 | $3.2M | — |
| 2023 | $3.2M | — |
| 2022 | $3.2M | — |
| 2021 | $3.2M | — |
| 2020 | $3.2M | — |
Growth signals
Labster website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Labster is 470K monthly website visits, down 24.2% over the last three months. Labster's team declined 15.3% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Capital deployed
Labster investments and acquisitions
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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