Chr. Hansen Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1873

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 3,834

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 8

  • Investments
  • 14

Chr. Hansen General Information

Description

Producer and developer of new strains and enzymes catering to food culture, plant, animal, and human health industries. The company is engaged in food cultures and enzymes that produce and sell innovative cultures, enzymes, and probiotic products that help determine the taste, flavor, texture, shelf-life, nutritional value, and health benefits of a variety of consumer products in the food industry.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Boege Allé 10-12
  • 2970 Hoersholm
  • Denmark
+45 45
Primary Industry
Biotechnology
Parent Company
Former Stock Listing
0MR6
Corporate Office
  • Boege Allé 10-12
  • 2970 Hoersholm
  • Denmark
+45 45

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Chr. Hansen Valuation & Funding

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Chr. Hansen Comparisons

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Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Producer and developer of new strains and enzymes catering to food culture, plant, animal, and human health industries.
Biotechnology
Hoersholm, Denmark
3,834 As of 2022

Lyngby, Denmark
 

Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
 
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Chr. Hansen Competitors (11)

One of Chr. Hansen’s 11 competitors is Novonesis, a Corporation company based in Lyngby, Denmark.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Novonesis Corporation Lyngby, Denmark
DSM-Firmenich Corporation Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
Nucelis Corporate Backed or Acquired San Diego, CA
Pro Biotics Corporation Pasco, WA
AB-Biotics Corporate Backed or Acquired Saint Cugat Del Valles, Spain
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Chr. Hansen Patents

Chr. Hansen Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-2023331894-A1 Derivative bacillus strains for high abiotic stress Pending 30-Aug-2022
AU-2023331863-A1 Fermentative production of oligosaccharides by microbial cells utilizing glycerol Pending 29-Aug-2022
AU-2023331862-A1 Process for the production of a purified human milk oligosaccharide derived from a microbial fermentation process Pending 29-Aug-2022
AU-2023323868-A1 Controlling the flavour potential and phage risk of lactococcus lactis in cheddar cheese Pending 12-Aug-2022
AU-2023304687-A1 Polysaccharides resulting in improved texture of dairy products Pending 08-Jul-2022 C08B37/006
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Chr. Hansen Signals

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Chr. Hansen Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Chr. Hansen Investments & Acquisitions (14)

Chr. Hansen’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Jennewein Biotechnologie for . The deal was made on 09-Oct-2020.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Jennewein Biotechnologie 09-Oct-2020 Merger/Acquisition Biotechnology
UAS Laboratories 27-Jul-2020 Merger/Acquisition Pharmaceuticals
Astarte Probiotics 20-Apr-2020 Merger/Acquisition Biotechnology
BacThera 02-Sep-2019 Joint Venture Biotechnology
LGG 10-Nov-2016 Merger/Acquisition Biotechnology
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Chr. Hansen Exits (1)

Chr. Hansen’s most recent exit was on 01-Feb-2008 from J-Pac Medical. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
J-Pac Medical 01-Feb-2008 Completed
  • 2 buyers
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Chr. Hansen FAQs

  • When was Chr. Hansen founded?

    Chr. Hansen was founded in 1873.

  • Where is Chr. Hansen headquartered?

    Chr. Hansen is headquartered in Hoersholm, Denmark.

  • What is the size of Chr. Hansen?

    Chr. Hansen has 3,834 total employees.

  • What industry is Chr. Hansen in?

    Chr. Hansen’s primary industry is Biotechnology.

  • Is Chr. Hansen a private or public company?

    Chr. Hansen is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Chr. Hansen?

    The current valuation of Chr. Hansen is .

  • What is Chr. Hansen’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Chr. Hansen is .

  • How much funding has Chr. Hansen raised over time?

    Chr. Hansen has raised $1.04B.

  • Who are Chr. Hansen’s investors?

    Ardian, Novo Holdings, and PAI Partners have invested in Chr. Hansen.

  • Who are Chr. Hansen’s competitors?

    Novonesis, DSM-Firmenich, Nucelis, Pro Biotics, and AB-Biotics are some of the 11 competitors of Chr. Hansen.

  • When was Chr. Hansen acquired?

    Chr. Hansen was acquired on 29-Jan-2024.

  • Who acquired Chr. Hansen?

    Chr. Hansen was acquired by Novonesis.

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