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Gilead Sciences
Biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases
About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines. The company primarily serves patients and healthcare providers, aiming to address unmet medical needs in areas such as HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular conditions. Gilead operates in the global healthcare market, with a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets.
The company's business model revolves around extensive research and development (R&D) to create new therapies, followed by the commercialization of these products. Gilead invests heavily in R&D to maintain a robust pipeline of potential new treatments. Once a drug is developed and approved by regulatory authorities, it is marketed and sold to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies.
Gilead generates revenue primarily through the sale of its pharmaceutical products. The company also engages in strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. For instance, Gilead has partnered with SAP Ariba to streamline its procurement and supply chain processes, ensuring responsible sourcing and sustainable manufacturing practices.
In addition to its commercial activities, Gilead is committed to improving health equity and access to care. The company partners with communities worldwide to remove barriers to healthcare and make its medicines available to those who need them most. Initiatives like the COMPASS Initiative, HepConnect, and HIV Age Positively are examples of Gilead's efforts to drive positive change and create a healthier world for all people.
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- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1987
- Headquarters
- Foster City, United States
- Listing
- IPO 1992
- Employees
- 14,891
- Open positions
- 448
- Dealroom signal
- 69.0/100
- Industry
- Health
- Sub-industry
- Pharmaceutical, BioTechnology
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Horizon Europe
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
- Investment activity
- 63 companies, latest Jun 2026
- Capital deployed
- $1.9B
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Sep 2026 | $3.4M | — | AXQ Capital | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Jun 2026 | $0 | — | Archer Investment | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Asset Management Ventures
Venrock
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
Abingworth
Barclays
BofA Securities- CMCitigroup Global Markets
Archer Investment
MidFirst Bank
AXQ Capital
Other known investors8 additional known investors
Aisling Capital
International Biotechnology Trust
InterWest Partners
Kleiner Perkins
Lana Guernsey
Menlo Ventures
Nordic Biotech- PHPaul Howard
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