Martek Biosciences Overview
- Status
- Acquired/Merged
- Employees
- 639
- Latest Deal Type
- M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
- $1.08B
- Investors
- 1
Martek Biosciences General Information
Description
The company is a leader in the innovation and development of omega-3 DHA products that promote health and wellness through every stage of life. The Company produces life’sDHAâ"¢, a vegetarian source of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), for use in infant formula, perinatal products, foods and beverages and dietary supplements, and ARA (arachidonic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid, for use in infant formula. NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS We have developed production methods and intellectual property for two important fatty acids. These fatty acids are DHA and ARA. We sell oils containing these fatty acids under the names DHASCO®,Neuromins® and ARASCO®. We derive DHA from microalgae and ARA from fungi, using proprietary processes. Cell membranes throughout the body contain these fatty acids, and they are particularly concentrated in the brain, central nervous system, retina and heart.
Contact Information
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Primary Industry
Medical Supplies
Acquirer
DSM Apps
Primary Office
- 6480 Dobbin Rd
- Columbia, MD 21045
- United States
+1 (410) 000-0000
Martek Biosciences Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Merger/Acquisition | 28-Feb-2011 | $1.08B | 0000 | 00.000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 1. IPO | 23-Nov-1993 | 0000 | 0000 | Completed | Startup |
Martek Biosciences Signals
Growth Rate
0.80%
Weekly
Growth
Growth
Weekly Growth
0.80%, 93rd %ile
-35.5%.
530%
Size Multiple
219x
Median
Size Multiple
219x, 100th %ile
0.00x
0.95x.
413Kx
Key Data Points
Twitter Followers
5.5k
Similarweb Unique Visitors
15.0K
Majestic Referring Domains
314
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Request a free trialMartek Biosciences Former Investors (1)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Atlantic Partners | PE/Buyout | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
Martek Biosciences Acquisitions (2)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-000000 | 12-Feb-2010 | 000000000000000000 | 00000 | Medical Supplies | 00000 00000 00 |
| Martek Biosciences Boulder Corporation | 25-Apr-2002 | Merger/Acquisition | 000.00 | Food Products |
Martek Biosciences Exits (1)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-000000 | 12-Feb-2010 | 000000000000000000 | 00000 | Completed |
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