Labster
Virtual labs for Universities and High Schools
- 101-200 employees
- Education
- SaaS
- Virtual Reality
- Science
- Middelalderbyen, København
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Company mission
To make science accessible for every student through immersive experiences that bring science to life.
-31% employee growth in 12 months
Our take
Accessing laboratories and professional workspaces is essential for practical experience in areas such as science and nursing, but this is generally only possible at universities. This is due to a lack of funding and necessity for such equipment in schools and colleges, yet the practical nature of laboratories shows potential to help illustrate abstract scientific concepts to young students.
Labster develops virtual laboratories that allow students to conduct experiments and visualise abstract scientific concepts through digital equipment, providing a practical experience in order to improve their learning experience. The virtual environments are aligned with STEM curriculums, paid for by educational institutes, and can be accessed through any computer without requiring additional software.
Virtual reality shows great potential for providing virtual working environments for a range of educational applications, but these usually require expensive VR setups such as headsets, high-spec computers, and controllers. Labster on the other hand has taken a bare-bones approach by providing its environments within a web browser, helping to provide an augmented learning experience to all students equally.
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Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits: We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan with top-tier medical coverage so you can stay healthy and focus on what you do best.
- Flexible Time Off: Paid company holidays and flexible leave options that promote rest, balance, and accountability.
- Growth Opportunities: Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, advance into leadership, or explore new career paths, we partner with you to help you thrive.
- Mental Well-being: We take mental well-being seriously. We offer free iFeel Mental Health sessions to all employees.
- Family Benefits: Generous paid parental leave to support growing families and your smooth transition back to work.
- Additional Benefits: Competitive compensation, a freedom to choose policy, plus other tailored local benefits.
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Apr 2022
$47m
LATE VC
Feb 2021
$60m
SERIES C
Total funding: $150.7m
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Leadership
Shawn Boom
(CEO)Shawn joined Labster in 2024 as CEO. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Vanco for nearly 6 years. He also spent 9 years at Blackboard asin various roles, including Global VP.
Phil Salopek
(CFO)Prior to joining Labster in 2024, Phil was the CFO at Quorum for 2 years and Bricata for 4 years.