Axplora (Acquired) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1995

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,400

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • PE Growth

  • Financing Rounds
  • 11

  • Investments
  • 5

Axplora (Acquired) General Information

Description

Provider of contract manufacturing services, developing complex small molecules intended for pharma and biotech customers. The company offers process development, process engineering, contract manufacturing of chemicals and intermediates for the fine chemical and agrochemical industries and other related services, thereby enabling its clients to better serve its customers along the entire life cycle of active pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, from clinical phases to generic products.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Hochstraß Sud 7
  • 83064 Raubling
  • Germany
Primary Industry
BPO/Outsource Services
Other Industries
Pharmaceuticals
Acquirer
Corporate Office
  • Hochstraß Sud 7
  • 83064 Raubling
  • Germany

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Axplora (Acquired) Valuation & Funding

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Axplora (Acquired) Comparisons

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Financing
Details
Provider of contract manufacturing services, developing complex small molecules intended for pharma and biotech customer
BPO/Outsource Services
Raubling, Germany
2,400 As of 2025

Waltham, MA
 

Clearwater, FL
 
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Axplora (Acquired) Competitors (25)

One of Axplora (Acquired)’s 25 competitors is Patheon, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Waltham, MA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Patheon Formerly PE-Backed Waltham, MA
Bend Bioscience (Formerly CoreRx) Private Equity-Backed Clearwater, FL
Catalent Private Equity-Backed Tampa, FL
Cambrex Private Equity-Backed East Rutherford, NJ
Hovione Private Equity-Backed Loures, Portugal
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Axplora (Acquired) Patents

Axplora (Acquired) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2016523826-A A chromatographic process to produce highly purified polyunsaturated fatty acids. Active 07-May-2013
JP-6867524-B2 Chromatograph process to produce highly purified polyunsaturated fatty acids Active 07-May-2013
JP-6546911-B2 Chromatographic process for producing highly purified polyunsaturated fatty acids Active 07-May-2013
JP-2018141168-A Chromatographic process for production of highly purified polyunsaturated fatty acids Pending 07-May-2013
CA-2911273-A1 Chromatographic process for the production of highly purified polyunsaturated fatty acids Active 07-May-2013 B01D15/185
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Axplora (Acquired) Signals

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Axplora (Acquired) Former Investors

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Axplora (Acquired) Investments & Acquisitions (5)

Axplora (Acquired)’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Novasep Belgium. The deal was made on 02-Jul-2009.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Novasep Belgium 02-Jul-2009 Buyout/LBO BPO/Outsource Services
PharmaChem Technologies 18-Sep-2007 Buyout/LBO Specialty Chemicals
TangenX Technology 01-Dec-2006 Merger/Acquisition Other Devices and Supplies
RohnerChem 01-Jan-2004 Merger/Acquisition Multi-line Chemicals
Applexion 01-Jan-2002 Merger/Acquisition Machinery (B2B)
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Axplora (Acquired) Exits (5)

Axplora (Acquired)’s most recent exit was on 02-Jul-2009 from Novasep Belgium. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Novasep Belgium 02-Jul-2009 Completed
  • 3 buyers
PharmaChem Technologies 18-Sep-2007 Completed
  • 3 buyers
TangenX Technology 01-Dec-2006 Completed
RohnerChem 01-Jan-2004 Completed
Applexion 01-Jan-2002 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Axplora (Acquired) FAQs

  • When was Axplora (Acquired) founded?

    Axplora (Acquired) was founded in 1995.

  • Where is Axplora (Acquired) headquartered?

    Axplora (Acquired) is headquartered in Raubling, Germany.

  • What is the size of Axplora (Acquired)?

    Axplora (Acquired) has 2,400 total employees.

  • What industry is Axplora (Acquired) in?

    Axplora (Acquired)’s primary industry is BPO/Outsource Services.

  • Is Axplora (Acquired) a private or public company?

    Axplora (Acquired) is a Private company.

  • What is Axplora (Acquired)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Axplora (Acquired) is .

  • How much funding has Axplora (Acquired) raised over time?

    Axplora (Acquired) has raised $415M.

  • Who are Axplora (Acquired)’s investors?

    Azulis Capital, Fonds Strategique d'Investissement, Rivean Capital, Rockwood Holdings, and Seido Capital are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Axplora (Acquired).

  • Who are Axplora (Acquired)’s competitors?

    Patheon, Bend Bioscience (Formerly CoreRx), Catalent, Cambrex, and Hovione are some of the 25 competitors of Axplora (Acquired).

  • When was Axplora (Acquired) acquired?

    Axplora (Acquired) was acquired on 01-Feb-2024.

  • Who acquired Axplora (Acquired)?

    Axplora (Acquired) was acquired by Axplora Group.

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