Specific Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 68

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $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.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 130 Baytech Drive
  • San Jose, CA 95134
  • United States
+1 (650)
Primary Industry
Diagnostic Equipment
Other Industries
Biotechnology
Acquirer
BioMérieux (Diagnostic Equipment)
Vertical(s)
HealthTech, Life Sciences
Corporate Office
  • 130 Baytech Drive
  • San Jose, CA 95134
  • United States
+1 (650)

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Specific Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
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
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Specific Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series A
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Specific Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of diagnostic equipment designed to streamline lab workflows in determining the effectiveness of antibiotics i
Diagnostic Equipment
San Jose, CA
68 As of 2022

Cincinnati, OH
 

Puteaux, France
 
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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
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
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Specific Patents

  • 7

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 4

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Specific Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
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
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Specific Former Investors (4)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
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
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Specific FAQs

  • When was Specific founded?

    Specific was founded in 2011.

  • Where is Specific headquartered?

    Specific is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

  • What is the size of Specific?

    Specific has 68 total employees.

  • What industry is Specific in?

    Specific’s primary industry is Diagnostic Equipment.

  • Is Specific a private or public company?

    Specific is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Specific?

    The current valuation of Specific is .

  • What is Specific’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Specific is .

  • How much funding has Specific raised over time?

    Specific has raised $12.5M.

  • 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.

  • Who are Specific’s competitors?

    Meridian Bioscience, ELITechGroup, Anima Biotech, Illumina, and Biolog are some of the 6 competitors of Specific.

  • When was Specific acquired?

    Specific was acquired on 18-May-2022.

  • Who acquired Specific?

    Specific was acquired by BioMérieux (Diagnostic Equipment).

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