Genewiz Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1999

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 501

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $443M

Genewiz General Information

Description

Provider of genomics and DNA sequencing services designed to offer superior data quality with unparalleled technical support. The company's genomics and DNA sequencing services includes gene synthesis, molecular biology, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics and GLP regulatory services making research more productive and cost efficient, enabling researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before.

Contact Information

Website
www.genewiz.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 115 Corporate Boulevard
  • South Plainfield, NJ 07080
  • United States
+1 (908)
Primary Industry
Biotechnology
Other Industries
Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Other Healthcare Services
Parent Company
Azenta Life Sciences
Vertical(s)
FoodTech, Life Sciences
Corporate Office
  • 115 Corporate Boulevard
  • South Plainfield, NJ 07080
  • United States
+1 (908)

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Genewiz Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 15-Nov-2018 $443M Completed Generating Revenue
2. Later Stage VC 11-Jan-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC Completed Startup
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Genewiz Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of genomics and DNA sequencing services designed to offer superior data quality with unparalleled technical sup
Biotechnology
South Plainfield, NJ
501 As of 2015

Louisville, KY

South San Francisco, CA
 
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Genewiz Competitors (22)

One of Genewiz’s 22 competitors is Eurofins Genomics Americas, a Corporation company based in Louisville, KY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Eurofins Genomics Americas Corporation Louisville, KY
Molecular Cloning Laboratories Corporation South San Francisco, CA
CJ Bioscience Formerly VC-backed Seoul, South Korea
Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron Formerly VC-backed Bothell, WA
Integrated DNA Technologies Formerly PE-Backed Coralville, IA
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Genewiz Patents

  • 4

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 4

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Genewiz Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20160090590-A1 High throughput sequencing of end regions of long linear dnas Active 25-Sep-2014
US-9938522-B2 High throughput sequencing of end regions of long linear dnas Active 25-Sep-2014
US-20150322492-A1 Methods and kits for identifying microorganisms in a sample Active 06-May-2014
US-9745611-B2 Methods and kits for identifying microorganisms in a sample Active 06-May-2014 C12Q1/04

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Genewiz Former Investors (4)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Ampersand (Massachusetts) Growth/Expansion Minority
Kenson Ventures Venture Capital Minority
OrbiMed Growth/Expansion Minority
Prime Value Capital Management Venture Capital Minority
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Genewiz Acquisitions (1)

Genewiz’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Beckman Coulter Genomics. The deal was made on 21-Dec-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Beckman Coulter Genomics 21-Dec-2015 Merger/Acquisition Biotechnology
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Genewiz FAQs

  • When was Genewiz founded?

    Genewiz was founded in 1999.

  • Where is Genewiz headquartered?

    Genewiz is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ.

  • What is the size of Genewiz?

    Genewiz has 501 total employees.

  • What industry is Genewiz in?

    Genewiz’s primary industry is Biotechnology.

  • Is Genewiz a private or public company?

    Genewiz is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Genewiz?

    The current valuation of Genewiz is .

  • What is Genewiz’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Genewiz is .

  • Who are Genewiz’s investors?

    Ampersand (Massachusetts), Kenson Ventures, OrbiMed, and Prime Value Capital Management have invested in Genewiz.

  • Who are Genewiz’s competitors?

    Eurofins Genomics Americas, Molecular Cloning Laboratories, CJ Bioscience, Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron, and Integrated DNA Technologies are some of the 22 competitors of Genewiz.

  • When was Genewiz acquired?

    Genewiz was acquired on 15-Nov-2018.

  • Who acquired Genewiz?

    Genewiz was acquired by Azenta Life Sciences.

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