Planton Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2000

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 88

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Investors
  • 1

Planton General Information

Description

Provider of biotechnology and biochemical testing services intended to assist in molecular genetic analysis. The company specializes in bio-analytical services in DNA and GMO analysis and pharmaceutical research in diverse areas, including food, feed, seed, raw materials, additives and other biological materials, enabling clients to get bio-analytical services for quality assurance of products.

Contact Information

Website
www.planton.de
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Groß Hasselrod 2
  • 24159 Kiel
  • Germany
+49 0431
Primary Industry
Biotechnology
Other Industries
Laboratory Services (Healthcare)
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Groß Hasselrod 2
  • 24159 Kiel
  • Germany
+49 0431

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Planton Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition 03-Apr-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Grant 25-Aug-2008 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 06-Aug-2002 $9.2K Completed Generating Revenue
1. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jun-2002 $9.2K $9.2K Completed Startup
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Planton Patents

Planton Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2017076957-A1 Method for gender identification in domestic chicken Inactive 03-Nov-2015
EP-2399618-A1 Antimicrobial medical devices Inactive 22-Jun-2010
EP-2585123-A1 Antimicrobial medical devices Active 22-Jun-2010
EP-2585123-B1 Antimicrobial medical devices Inactive 22-Jun-2010
US-20110311601-A1 Antimicrobial medical devices Inactive 22-Jun-2010 A01N37/46
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Planton Former Investors (3)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung Government
MBG Schleswig-Holstein PE/Buyout Minority
Science4Life Accelerator/Incubator
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Planton Investments (1)

Planton’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with PLANTegg. The deal was made on 01-Jan-2019.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
PLANTegg 01-Jan-2019 Joint Venture Other Agriculture
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Planton Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Diregg Kiel, Germany 2019

Planton FAQs

  • When was Planton founded?

    Planton was founded in 2000.

  • Where is Planton headquartered?

    Planton is headquartered in Kiel, Germany.

  • What is the size of Planton?

    Planton has 88 total employees.

  • What industry is Planton in?

    Planton’s primary industry is Biotechnology.

  • Is Planton a private or public company?

    Planton is a Private company.

  • What is Planton’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Planton is .

  • How much funding has Planton raised over time?

    Planton has raised $9.2K.

  • Who are Planton’s investors?

    Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, MBG Schleswig-Holstein, and Science4Life have invested in Planton.

  • When was Planton acquired?

    Planton was acquired on 03-Apr-2025.

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