Sequenom Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1994

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 434

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $379M

Sequenom General Information

Description

Provider of genetic analysis products and diagnostic tests for non-invasive prenatal genetic disorders. The company provides nucleic acid analysis platform that measures genetic target material and variations.

Contact Information

Website
www.sequenom.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 3595 John Hopkins Court
  • San Diego, CA 92121
  • United States
Primary Industry
Monitoring Equipment
Acquirer
Labcorp Holdings
Vertical(s)
Life Sciences, Oncology
Corporate Office
  • 3595 John Hopkins Court
  • San Diego, CA 92121
  • United States

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Sequenom Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
18. Merger/Acquisition 07-Sep-2016 $379M Completed Generating Revenue
17. Debt Refinancing 18-Jun-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
16. Debt - General 20-Sep-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
15. 2PO 25-Jan-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
14. Debt - General 02-Jun-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
13. PIPE 21-May-2010 Completed Generating Revenue
12. PIPE 23-Dec-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
11. PIPE 09-Mar-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
10. PIPE 19-Nov-2008 $3.6M $247M Completed Generating Revenue
9. Secondary Transaction - Open Market 01-Aug-2008 $244M Completed Generating Revenue
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Sequenom Comparisons

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Last
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Provider of genetic analysis products and diagnostic tests for non-invasive prenatal genetic disorders. The company prov
Monitoring Equipment
San Diego, CA
434 As of 2015

Gosselies, Belgium
 

San Diego, CA
 
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Sequenom Competitors (3)

One of Sequenom’s 3 competitors is OncoDNA, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Gosselies, Belgium.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
OncoDNA Venture Capital-Backed Gosselies, Belgium
Illumina Formerly VC-backed San Diego, CA
Natera Formerly VC-backed Austin, TX
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Sequenom Patents

  • 1,405

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 618

    Granted

  • 104

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Sequenom Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
CA-3183597-A1 Methods, systems, and compositions for the analysis of cell-free nucleic acids Pending 14-May-2020
EP-4150074-A1 Methods, systems, and compositions for the analysis of cell-free nucleic acids Inactive 14-May-2020
US-20230220484-A1 Methods, systems, and compositions for the analysis of cell-free nucleic acids Inactive 14-May-2020
WO-2021231912-A1 Methods, systems, and compositions for the analysis of cell-free nucleic acids Inactive 14-May-2020
CA-3159786-A1 Application of mosaicism ratio in multifetal gestations and personalized risk assessment Pending 31-Oct-2019 G16B20/10
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Sequenom Former Investors (16)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Delaware Crossing Investor Group Angel Group Minority
EQT Life Sciences Venture Capital Minority
Fort Mason Capital PE/Buyout Minority
Global Life Science Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Haspa BGM PE/Buyout Majority
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Sequenom Acquisitions (2)

Sequenom’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with SensiGen for . The deal was made on 27-Jan-2009.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
SensiGen 27-Jan-2009 Merger/Acquisition Biotechnology
Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine 17-Nov-2008 Merger/Acquisition Laboratory Services (Healthcare)
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Sequenom FAQs

  • When was Sequenom founded?

    Sequenom was founded in 1994.

  • Where is Sequenom headquartered?

    Sequenom is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

  • What is the size of Sequenom?

    Sequenom has 434 total employees.

  • What industry is Sequenom in?

    Sequenom’s primary industry is Monitoring Equipment.

  • Is Sequenom a private or public company?

    Sequenom is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Sequenom?

    The current valuation of Sequenom is .

  • What is Sequenom’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Sequenom is .

  • How much funding has Sequenom raised over time?

    Sequenom has raised $524M.

  • Who are Sequenom’s investors?

    Delaware Crossing Investor Group, EQT Life Sciences, Fort Mason Capital, Global Life Science Ventures, and Haspa BGM are 5 of 16 investors who have invested in Sequenom.

  • Who are Sequenom’s competitors?

    OncoDNA, Illumina, and Natera are competitors of Sequenom.

  • When was Sequenom acquired?

    Sequenom was acquired on 07-Sep-2016.

  • Who acquired Sequenom?

    Sequenom was acquired by Labcorp Holdings.

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