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RAMONA OPTICS LANDS $25M FOR AI-POWERED MICROSCOPES

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MON, SEP 28, 2026

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Durham-based Ramona Optics raised $25 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-enabled microscopy platform for research institutions and life sciences companies.

Ramona Optics develops microscope systems that leverage artificial intelligence to automate the capture and analysis of high-volume sample images. The technology targets universities and life sciences organizations seeking to accelerate microscopy workflows. The Series A round brings total funding to a significant level for the early-stage company, which operates in the competitive biotech instrumentation space. Microscopy remains a critical tool across drug discovery, pathology, and basic research, but traditional workflows are often labor-intensive and time-consuming. Ramona's AI-driven approach aims to reduce manual effort while improving consistency and throughput. The company competes in a growing segment where automation and machine learning are increasingly integrated into lab equipment. Details on the lead investors and the company's growth plans were not immediately available.

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