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Vancouver, CanadaFounded 2004Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $108M Market cap · 2013
Revenue $25M Latest reported FY

About Aquinox Pharmaceuticals

Aquinox Canadian Pharmacy, based in Vancouver, is a prominent online pharmacy dedicated to providing high-quality over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs. The company prides itself on safety and quality, meticulously selecting suppliers to ensure customers receive top-notch products at affordable prices. With a catalog boasting over 1,700 items, Aquinox serves a diverse clientele, including individuals seeking cost-effective medication solutions and those requiring specific prescription drugs.

Operating in the regulated Canadian pharmaceutical market, Aquinox benefits from government-controlled drug pricing, which allows it to offer significant savings to its customers. This regulation ensures that medications are not only affordable but also meet stringent safety and quality standards. The company’s business model revolves around online sales, making it convenient for customers to access a wide range of medications from the comfort of their homes.

Aquinox generates revenue through the sale of these medications, leveraging its extensive online platform to reach a broad audience. The company’s focus on customer care is evident in its 24/7 availability, ensuring that clients receive support whenever they need it. This commitment to service, combined with the cost advantages of the Canadian pharmaceutical market, positions Aquinox as a reliable and customer-centric pharmacy.

The leadership team at Aquinox includes experienced professionals from various sectors of the pharmaceutical and venture capital industries, ensuring robust governance and strategic direction. This expertise supports the company’s mission to provide safe, high-quality, and affordable medications to its customers.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Listing
IPO 2014
Employees
7
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
27.0/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
Pharmaceutical, BioTechnology
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Oncology, Inflammatory Diseases, Spinout, Biotech and Pharma, DT and LS, science-based
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

9 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
POST IPO EQUITYOther financing Sep 2016 $75M — Undisclosed ↗
POST IPO EQUITYOther financing Sep 2015 $85M — Cowen Group ↗
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026 $25M 0%
2025 $25M 0%
2024 $25M 0%
2023 $25M 0%
2022 $25M 0%
2021 $25M 0%
2020 $25M —
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Growth signals

Aquinox Pharmaceuticals website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Aquinox Pharmaceuticals is 2.4K monthly website visits, down 20% over the last three months. Aquinox Pharmaceuticals's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.4K 3-month web change-20% 1-year team growth0%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

6 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A4 investors entered at this stage

  • Ventures West
  • Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation
  • BC Advantage Funds
  • Pfizer Ventures

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Cowen Group

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • The University of British Columbia
Team profiled 3 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇨🇦 Canada · Vancouver HQ
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Market sentiment

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