Gen-Probe Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1983

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,527

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $3.97B

Gen-Probe General Information

Description

Developer, manufacturer and supplier of nucleic acid probe-based products based out of San Diego, California. The company's products are used for the clinical diagnosis of human diseases and for screening donated human blood, thereby enabling its clients to be provided with quality products required for biomedical research and drug development.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 10210 Genetic Center Drive
  • San Diego, CA 92121
  • United States
Primary Industry
Diagnostic Equipment
Other Industries
Other Devices and Supplies
Acquirer
Hologic
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 10210 Genetic Center Drive
  • San Diego, CA 92121
  • United States

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Gen-Probe Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Merger/Acquisition 01-Aug-2012 $3.97B Completed Generating Revenue
7. Merger/Acquisition 15-Sep-2002 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Grant 01-Jan-1998 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Grant 01-Jan-1996 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Merger/Acquisition 20-Dec-1989 Completed Startup
3. PIPE 19-Jun-1987 Completed Startup
2. IPO 01-Jan-1987 $16.2M $23.2M Completed Startup
1. Early Stage VC 08-Feb-1986 $7M $7M Completed Startup
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Gen-Probe Patents

  • 5,536

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 2,979

    Granted

  • 458

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Gen-Probe Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2026161317-A1 Methods and compositions for amplifying and/or detecting clostridioides difficile nucleic acids Pending 21-Jan-2025
WO-2026096250-A1 Macrolide-resistant mycoplasma genitalium assay with reduced incidence of false-positive reporting Pending 01-Nov-2024
CA-240338-S Apparatus for medical or laboratory diagnosis Active 20-Sep-2024
CA-240339-S Component of an apparatus for medical or laboratory diagnosis Active 20-Sep-2024
CA-240340-S Component of an apparatus for medical or laboratory diagnosis Active 20-Sep-2024
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Gen-Probe Former Investors (14)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
ABR Capital Partners Real Estate Minority
CW Group Venture Capital Minority
Chugai Pharmaceutical Corporation Majority
Fairfield Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Harvard Management Company Limited Partner Minority
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Gen-Probe Investments & Acquisitions (8)

Gen-Probe’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Sorrento Tech for . The deal was made on 29-Jul-2011.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Sorrento Tech 29-Jul-2011 Later Stage VC Electronic Equipment and Instruments
GTI Diagnostics 16-Dec-2010 Merger/Acquisition Diagnostic Equipment
Pacific BioSciences of California 14-Jul-2010 Later Stage VC Other Healthcare Technology Systems
Prodesse 22-Oct-2009 Merger/Acquisition Medical Supplies
Gen-Probe Life Sciences 08-Apr-2009 Merger/Acquisition Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
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Gen-Probe FAQs

  • When was Gen-Probe founded?

    Gen-Probe was founded in 1983.

  • Where is Gen-Probe headquartered?

    Gen-Probe is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

  • What is the size of Gen-Probe?

    Gen-Probe has 1,527 total employees.

  • What industry is Gen-Probe in?

    Gen-Probe’s primary industry is Diagnostic Equipment.

  • Is Gen-Probe a private or public company?

    Gen-Probe is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Gen-Probe?

    The current valuation of Gen-Probe is .

  • What is Gen-Probe’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Gen-Probe is .

  • How much funding has Gen-Probe raised over time?

    Gen-Probe has raised $33.2M.

  • Who are Gen-Probe’s investors?

    ABR Capital Partners, CW Group, Chugai Pharmaceutical, Fairfield Ventures, and Harvard Management Company are 5 of 14 investors who have invested in Gen-Probe.

  • When was Gen-Probe acquired?

    Gen-Probe was acquired on 01-Aug-2012.

  • Who acquired Gen-Probe?

    Gen-Probe was acquired by Hologic.

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