Laurus Bio Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2005

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 459

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Series A1

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $14.2M

  • Investors
  • 3

Laurus Bio General Information

Description

Developer of novel enzymatic proteins designed to serve the pharmaceutical, meat, and biomanufacturing industries. The company develops novel non-animal origin recombinant proteins, including media components, reagents, excipients, and drug products that enhance safety, consistency, traceability, and competitiveness for the medical industries, enabling clients to make greener, cleaner, and sustainable products for healthcare.

Contact Information

Website
www.laurus.bio
Formerly Known As
Richcore India, Richcore Lifesciences
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Plot Number 204 and 237, Bommasandra Jigani Link Road
  • KIADB Industrial Area, Jigani Hobli, Ane, Kal Taluk
  • Bangalore, Karnataka 560105
  • India
Primary Industry
Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Other Industries
Other Commercial Services
Parent Company
Laurus Labs
Vertical(s)
Life Sciences
Corporate Office
  • Plot Number 204 and 237, Bommasandra Jigani Link Road
  • KIADB Industrial Area, Jigani Hobli, Ane, Kal Taluk
  • Bangalore, Karnataka 560105
  • India

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Laurus Bio Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Later Stage VC (Series A1) 06-Dec-2024 $14.2M Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 10-Sep-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Merger/Acquisition 20-Jan-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC (Series B) 01-Jan-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 01-Jan-2009 $6M $7.5M Completed Startup
1. Seed Round 01-Jan-2008 $1.5M $1.5M Completed Startup
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Laurus Bio Comparisons

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Developer of novel enzymatic proteins designed to serve the pharmaceutical, meat, and biomanufacturing industries. The c
Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Bangalore, India
459 As of 2025

Beijing, China
 

Hyderabad, India
 
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Laurus Bio Competitors (5)

One of Laurus Bio’s 5 competitors is Sino Biological, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Beijing, China.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Sino Biological Formerly VC-backed Beijing, China
Lazuline Venture Capital-Backed Hyderabad, India
Genotypic Technology Corporation Bengaluru, India
Eurofins Scientific Corporation Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Ambry Genetics Formerly PE-Backed Aliso Viejo, CA
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Laurus Bio Patents

  • 18

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 2

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Laurus Bio Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2014195898-A1 A composition, process and a kit for sugar processing Inactive 06-Jun-2013
CA-2803082-A1 A method for rapid treatment of waste water and a composition thereof Inactive 24-Jun-2010
EP-2595928-A2 A method for rapid treatment of waste water and a composition thereof Inactive 24-Jun-2010
WO-2011161695-A2 A method for rapid treatment of waste water and a composition thereof Inactive 24-Jun-2010
JP-2016175072-A Composition for treatment of wastewater and method for treatment of wastewater Pending 24-Jun-2010 C02F3/34
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Laurus Bio Former Investors (1)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
VenturEast Venture Capital Minority
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Laurus Bio FAQs

  • When was Laurus Bio founded?

    Laurus Bio was founded in 2005.

  • Where is Laurus Bio headquartered?

    Laurus Bio is headquartered in Bangalore, India.

  • What is the size of Laurus Bio?

    Laurus Bio has 459 total employees.

  • What industry is Laurus Bio in?

    Laurus Bio’s primary industry is Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology.

  • Is Laurus Bio a private or public company?

    Laurus Bio is a Private company.

  • What is Laurus Bio’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Laurus Bio is .

  • How much funding has Laurus Bio raised over time?

    Laurus Bio has raised $14.2M.

  • Who are Laurus Bio’s investors?

    VenturEast has invested in Laurus Bio.

  • Who are Laurus Bio’s competitors?

    Sino Biological, Lazuline, Genotypic Technology, Eurofins Scientific, and Ambry Genetics are competitors of Laurus Bio.

  • When was Laurus Bio acquired?

    Laurus Bio was acquired on 06-Dec-2024.

  • Who acquired Laurus Bio?

    Laurus Bio was acquired by Laurus Labs.

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