Specific Overview
- Year Founded
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2011

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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68

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$410M
Specific General Information
Description
Developer of diagnostic equipment designed to streamline lab workflows in determining the effectiveness of antibiotics in treating sepsis. The company's product includes an instrument and assay that responds to the metabolic byproducts produced by microorganisms to detect growth, assess antibiotic efficacy, and determine microorganism ID, enabling doctors to shorten the time from sample arrival to a selection of effective therapy, saving patients faced with fast-moving and deadly drug-resistant blood infections.
Contact Information
Website
www.specificdx.comCorporate Office
- 130 Baytech Drive
- San Jose, CA 95134
- United States
Corporate Office
- 130 Baytech Drive
- San Jose, CA 95134
- United States
Specific Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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7. Merger/Acquisition | 18-May-2022 | $410M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
6. Grant | 02-Jun-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
5. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 06-Sep-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
4. Grant | 07-Aug-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
3. Grant | 07-Feb-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
2. Grant | 01-Jan-2017 | $3.99M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
1. Grant | 01-Jan-2013 | $145K | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Specific Cap Table
Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
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Series A |
Specific Comparisons
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Specific Competitors (6)
One of Specific’s 6 competitors is Meridian Bioscience, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Cincinnati, OH.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Meridian Bioscience | Private Equity-Backed | Cincinnati, OH | ||||
ELITechGroup | Formerly PE-Backed | Puteaux, France | ||||
Anima Biotech | Venture Capital-Backed | Bernardsville, NJ | ||||
Illumina | Formerly VC-backed | San Diego, CA | ||||
Biolog | Venture Capital-Backed | Hayward, CA |
Specific Patents
Specific Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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EP-3580348-A1 | Susceptibility and resistance of microorganisms | Inactive | 29-Mar-2017 | ||
EP-3580348-A4 | Susceptibility and resistance of microorganisms | Inactive | 29-Mar-2017 | ||
EP-3583225-A1 | Detection of drug resistance of microorganisms | Active | 01-Mar-2017 | ||
EP-3583225-A4 | Detection of drug resistance of microorganisms | Active | 01-Mar-2017 | ||
EP-3583225-B1 | Detection of drug resistance of microorganisms | Active | 01-Mar-2017 | G01N33/5008 |
Specific Signals
Specific Former Investors (4)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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CARB-X | University | |||
National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Disease | Government | |||
Telegraph Hill Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Government |
Specific FAQs
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When was Specific founded?
Specific was founded in 2011.
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Where is Specific headquartered?
Specific is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
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What is the size of Specific?
Specific has 68 total employees.
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What industry is Specific in?
Specific’s primary industry is Diagnostic Equipment.
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Is Specific a private or public company?
Specific is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Specific?
The current valuation of Specific is
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What is Specific’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Specific is
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How much funding has Specific raised over time?
Specific has raised $12.5M.
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Who are Specific’s investors?
CARB-X, National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Disease, Telegraph Hill Partners, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have invested in Specific.
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Who are Specific’s competitors?
Meridian Bioscience, ELITechGroup, Anima Biotech, Illumina, and Biolog are some of the 6 competitors of Specific.
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When was Specific acquired?
Specific was acquired on 18-May-2022.
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Who acquired Specific?
Specific was acquired by BioMérieux (Diagnostic Equipment).
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