ZyGEM Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2005

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Investors
  • 1

ZyGEM General Information

Description

Developer of DNA extraction and detection products intended to increase the speed, yield, and accuracy of analytic processes. The company specializes in identifying rare microorganisms from extreme environments for basic research, forensics, molecular diagnostics applications, environmental sustainability, and agriculture, thereby enabling customers to have access to innovative products with a broad range of life sciences and industrial applications.

Contact Information

Website
www.zygem.com
Formerly Known As
Pacific Gem
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Waikato Innovation Park
  • Ruakura Road, Aotearoa
  • Hamilton, 3216
  • New Zealand
+64 07
Primary Industry
Diagnostic Equipment
Other Industries
Biotechnology
Acquirer
MicroGEM
Vertical(s)
Life Sciences
Corporate Office
  • Waikato Innovation Park
  • Ruakura Road, Aotearoa
  • Hamilton, 3216
  • New Zealand
+64 07

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ZyGEM Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition 14-Apr-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Angel (individual) 01-Jan-2009 Completed Startup
2. Early Stage VC 07-Jan-2008 Completed Startup
1. Seed Round Completed Startup
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ZyGEM Patents

  • 63

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 16

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

ZyGEM Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-2014357646-A1 Non-contact infrared thermocycling Active 04-Dec-2013
AU-2014357646-B2 Non-contact infrared thermocycling Inactive 04-Dec-2013
CA-2931679-A1 Non-contact infrared thermocycling Inactive 04-Dec-2013
EP-3077114-A1 Non-contact infrared thermocycling Inactive 04-Dec-2013
US-20150151302-A1 Non-contact infrared thermocycling Active 04-Dec-2013 B01L7/52
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ZyGEM Former Investors (2)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Endeavour Energy PE/Buyout Minority
ICE Angels Angel Group Minority
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ZyGEM Acquisitions (1)

ZyGEM’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Microlab Diagnostics. The deal was made on 08-Jun-2010.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Microlab Diagnostics 08-Jun-2010 Merger/Acquisition Laboratory Services (Healthcare)
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ZyGEM FAQs

  • When was ZyGEM founded?

    ZyGEM was founded in 2005.

  • Where is ZyGEM headquartered?

    ZyGEM is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.

  • What industry is ZyGEM in?

    ZyGEM’s primary industry is Diagnostic Equipment.

  • Is ZyGEM a private or public company?

    ZyGEM is a Private company.

  • What is ZyGEM’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for ZyGEM is .

  • How much funding has ZyGEM raised over time?

    ZyGEM has raised $100K.

  • Who are ZyGEM’s investors?

    Endeavour Energy and ICE Angels have invested in ZyGEM.

  • When was ZyGEM acquired?

    ZyGEM was acquired on 14-Apr-2016.

  • Who acquired ZyGEM?

    ZyGEM was acquired by MicroGEM.

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