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Sanigen
Total food safety solutions for manufacturing and distribution
About Sanigen
Sanigen Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that provides total solutions for food safety. The company manufactures and sells diagnostic products based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. It also offers services such as food microbial genome analysis, and professional education on food regulations, hygiene, and safety.
Founded in September 2005, Sanigen has grown to become a key player in the food safety market. The company is led by CEO Park Jung Woong. A significant milestone was a partnership announced in July 2021 with Illumina, a world leader in genome sequencing, to distribute Illumina's NGS platform technology to the food safety and microbiology sector in South Korea. This collaboration aimed to develop NGS panels capable of rapidly detecting multiple foodborne pathogens.
Sanigen's business model revolves around providing a comprehensive suite of products and services for the entire food manufacturing and distribution chain. This includes PCR kits, NGS panels, and sample preparation products. Additionally, the company provides analysis services for microbial and physicochemical properties and offers laboratory services. Sanigen serves clients in the food manufacturing, distribution, and sales sectors. In recent years, the company has been expanding its business overseas, entering markets in Japan and Thailand.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Anyang-si, South Korea
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 13.3/100
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Aug 2021 | $12M | $49M | Honest Ventures · NongHyup Financial Group · KRUN Ventures · Posco Capital | ↗ |
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Investors
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Series A7 investors entered at this stage
Honest Ventures- NGNongHyup Financial Group
- KVKRUN Ventures
- PCPosco Capital
Nau IB Capital
IMM Investment- NCNH Capital
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