INC Research Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1998

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 6,700

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Merger of Eq.

  • Investors
  • 1

INC Research General Information

Description

INC Research was a Raleigh, North Carolina based global full-service clinical research organization (CRO) that provided the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services for the world's pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries. As a therapeutically focused CRO, with a Trusted Process delivery methodology, developing the medicines people need. Leveraging the breadth of the company's service offerings and the depth of its therapeutic expertise across multiple patient populations, INC Research connected customers, investigative sites and patients to accelerate the delivery of new medicines to market to improve world health.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Neuroclinical Trials Center
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 3201 Beechleaf Court
  • Suite 600
  • Raleigh, NC 27604
  • United States
Primary Industry
Drug Discovery
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 3201 Beechleaf Court
  • Suite 600
  • Raleigh, NC 27604
  • United States

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INC Research Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
10. Merger of Equals 01-Aug-2017 Completed Profitable
9. Secondary Transaction - Open Market 16-Aug-2016 Completed Profitable
8. Secondary Transaction - Open Market 11-Aug-2015 Completed Profitable
7. Debt Refinancing 14-May-2015 Completed Profitable
6. Secondary Transaction - Open Market 06-May-2015 Completed Profitable
5. IPO 07-Nov-2014 Completed Profitable
4. Debt - General 19-Feb-2014 Completed Profitable
3. Debt - General 12-Jul-2011 Completed Profitable
2. Buyout/LBO 27-Sep-2010 $600M $11M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Later Stage VC 04-Jun-2002 $11M $11M Completed Generating Revenue
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INC Research Comparisons

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INC Research was a Raleigh, North Carolina based global full-service clinical research organization (CRO) that provided
Drug Discovery
Raleigh, NC
6,700 As of 2017

West Lafayette, IN
 

Hyderabad, India
 
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INC Research Competitors (45)

One of INC Research’s 45 competitors is Inotiv, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in West Lafayette, IN.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Inotiv Formerly PE-Backed West Lafayette, IN
Aragen Life Sciences Private Equity-Backed Hyderabad, India
Evotec Formerly PE-Backed Hamburg, Germany
Parexel International Private Equity-Backed Raleigh, NC
Taconic Biosciences Private Equity-Backed Rensselaer, NY
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INC Research Patents

INC Research Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-2016270788-A1 Event based system and method for managing clinical trial data Inactive 01-Jun-2015
CA-2986244-A1 Event based system and method for managing clinical trial data Inactive 01-Jun-2015
EP-3304388-A1 Event based system and method for managing clinical trial data Inactive 01-Jun-2015
US-20160378920-A1 Event based system and method for managing clinical trial data Inactive 01-Jun-2015
WO-2016196656-A1 Event based system and method for managing clinical trial data Inactive 01-Jun-2015 G16H10/20
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INC Research Former Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Adams Street Partners PE/Buyout Minority
Ares Capital Corporation BDC Business Development Company Minority
Avista Healthcare Partners PE/Buyout Minority
Berytech Accelerator/Incubator Minority
Carlyle Investment Management PE/Buyout Minority
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INC Research Investments & Acquisitions (9)

INC Research’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with MEK Consulting. The deal was made on 06-Mar-2014.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
MEK Consulting 06-Mar-2014 Buyout/LBO Other Healthcare Services
Trident Clinical Research 01-Jun-2011 Buyout/LBO Laboratory Services (Healthcare)
Kendle International 27-May-2011 Buyout/LBO Laboratory Services (Healthcare)
Avos Life Sciences 18-Jan-2011 Buyout/LBO Consulting Services (B2B)
MDS Pharma Service (Global Clinical Development Unit) 01-Jun-2009 Merger/Acquisition BPO/Outsource Services
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INC Research Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Kendle International Cincinnati, OH 1981

INC Research FAQs

  • When was INC Research founded?

    INC Research was founded in 1998.

  • Where is INC Research headquartered?

    INC Research is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

  • What is the size of INC Research?

    INC Research has 6,700 total employees.

  • What industry is INC Research in?

    INC Research’s primary industry is Drug Discovery.

  • Is INC Research a private or public company?

    INC Research is a Private company.

  • What is INC Research’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for INC Research is .

  • How much funding has INC Research raised over time?

    INC Research has raised $528M.

  • Who are INC Research’s investors?

    Adams Street Partners, Ares Capital Corporation BDC, Avista Healthcare Partners, Berytech, and Carlyle Investment Management are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in INC Research.

  • Who are INC Research’s competitors?

    Inotiv, Aragen Life Sciences, Evotec, Parexel International, and Taconic Biosciences are some of the 45 competitors of INC Research.

  • When was INC Research acquired?

    INC Research was acquired on 01-Aug-2017.

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