Xelect Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2012

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 16

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Xelect General Information

Description

Provider of aquaculture genetic services intended to improve the sustainability and profitability of fish and shrimp production. The company offers bespoke selective breeding programmes, genetic audits, genotyping, parentage analysis, ploidy determination, and biological due diligence, enabling aquaculture producers and investors to optimize growth rates, enhance disease resistance, and evaluate the quality of broodstock capital.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Kinburn (180)
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Horizon House
  • Abbey Walk
  • St Andrews KY16 9LB
  • Scotland, United Kingdom
+44 01334
Primary Industry
Aquaculture
Other Industries
Biotechnology
Other Commercial Services
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • Horizon House
  • Abbey Walk
  • St Andrews KY16 9LB
  • Scotland, United Kingdom
+44 01334

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Xelect Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Merger/Acquisition 01-Jan-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC 02-Mar-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Early Stage VC 28-Mar-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Grant 29-May-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Grant 01-Feb-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
2. Grant 29-May-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
1. University Spin-Out 05-Dec-2012 Completed Startup
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Xelect Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Ordinary
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Xelect Patents

Xelect Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-2012322515-A1 Fish selection for improved traits based on the detection of sequence variations in genes Active 10-Oct-2011
AU-2012322515-B2 Fish selection for improved traits based on the detection of sequence variations in genes Active 10-Oct-2011

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Xelect Former Investors (4)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Eos Advisory Venture Capital Minority
Horizon 2020 Government
Scottish Enterprise Growth/Expansion Minority
University of St. Andrews University Minority
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Xelect FAQs

  • When was Xelect founded?

    Xelect was founded in 2012.

  • Where is Xelect headquartered?

    Xelect is headquartered in St Andrews, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Xelect?

    Xelect has 16 total employees.

  • What industry is Xelect in?

    Xelect’s primary industry is Aquaculture.

  • Is Xelect a private or public company?

    Xelect is a Private company.

  • What is Xelect’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Xelect is .

  • How much funding has Xelect raised over time?

    Xelect has raised $3.57M.

  • Who are Xelect’s investors?

    Eos Advisory, Horizon 2020, Scottish Enterprise, and University of St. Andrews have invested in Xelect.

  • When was Xelect acquired?

    Xelect was acquired on 01-Jan-2023.

  • Who acquired Xelect?

    Xelect was acquired by Genus (Animal Husbandry).

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