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Danaher

Washington, US · Founded 1984 · 59,223 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Danaher is a global science and technology company specializing in biotech, diagnostics, and life sciences with businesses that innovate in drug development, molecular diagnostics, genomic medicine, and bioprocessing to help advance human health. Operating through multiple strategic platforms and with nearly 63,000 employees, Danaher develops technologies and solutions for researchers, biopharmaceutical producers, and healthcare systems globally.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSector Agnostic

Founders & leadership

Danaher was founded in 1984 by Steven Rales and Mitchell Rales.

SRSteven Rales
Steven RalesFounder
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Mitchell RalesFounder
JW
Joakim WeidenmanisExecutive
TJThomas Joyce, Jr.
Thomas Joyce, Jr.Executive
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Angela S. LalorExecutive
WHWilliam H. King
William H. KingVice President Engineering1997–1998William H. King is an executive officer at Danaher. He spent over 25 years in electronics companies leading operations, product development, and general management, bringing more than 50 new products to market across infrared optoelectronic components, microsensor systems, and automotive and medical applications.
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Daniel A. RaskasExecutive
RMRainer M. Blair
Rainer M. BlairPresident and Chief Executive OfficerPresident and Chief Executive Officer of Danaher, a global science and technology company focused on biotech, diagnostics, and life sciences.
JSJulie Sawyer Montgomery
Julie Sawyer MontgomeryPresident and Chief Executive Officer DesignateJulie Sawyer Montgomery held executive positions at The Boston Consulting Group, Boston Scientific, Pfizer, and Hospira Infusion Systems before joining Danaher, where she led the Diagnostics segment overseeing divisions including Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, Cepheid, and Radiometer. She has directed operations spanning research, development, marketing, strategy, and full P&L responsibility across multiple diagnostic and infusion businesses.
MGMatt Gugino
Matt GuginoChief Financial Officer
GMGreg Milosevich
Greg MilosevichExecutive Vice President, Life Sciences
CRChris Riley
Chris RileyExecutive Vice President, Biotechnology Group and CEO, Cytiva

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$12.9MraisedApr 2018 · 14 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Walter G. Lohr, Jr.Director
  • Joakim WeidenmanisExecutive Officer
  • Thomas Joyce, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
  • Angela S. LalorExecutive Officer
  • Elias A. ZerhouniDirector
  • Teri List-StollDirector
  • William H. KingExecutive Officer
  • Donald J. EhrlichDirector
  • Alan G. SpoonDirector
  • John T. SchwietersDirector
  • Daniel A. RaskasExecutive Officer
  • Linda Hefner FillerDirector
  • Brian W. EllisExecutive Officer
  • Raymond Stevens, Ph.D.Director
  • Mitchell P. RalesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel L. ComasExecutive Officer
  • Rainer M. BlairExecutive Officer
  • Steven M. RalesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert LutzExecutive Officer
  • William K. Daniel IIExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$12.9M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

The Danaher mafia →

13 people who came through Danaher went on to found or lead other companies.

Margaret MelvilleMBA Intern, Beckman CoulterFounded Techstars +1Rich McBeePresident, Communications & Enterprise GroupFounded Riverbed Technology +1Robert HershbergMember, Scientific Advisory BoardFounded Cajal TherapeuticsPaul BurgonDirector, Corporate DevelopmentFounded Vortechs Waste To EnergyVictor SwintVice president & General Manager, Gilbarco Veeder RootFounded TecometBenjamin CohenData + MarketingFounded ProtonJoel SamsingerDigital Product ManagerFounded MoostAndrew AntonioAssociate Product ManagerFounded Urban SkyAnthony GarettoSenior Director Digital TransformationFounded Sapient PerceptionHaywood MarshMBA Intern- Social Media MarketingFounded CardataWei GanSr Engineering DirectorFounded TheraheartEd QuiltyPresident, Aquatic InformaticsFounded Semios

+ 1 more →

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Aquatic Informatics

Aquatic Informatics offers a donation program called Ripple Effect that provides grants to non-profit organizations conducting work in water-related and environmental areas, with preference for those sharing data publicly.

Frequently asked questions

What does Danaher do?
Danaher is a global science and technology company specializing in biotech, diagnostics, and life sciences with businesses that innovate in drug development, molecular diagnostics, genomic medicine, and bioprocessing to help advance human health. Operating through multiple strategic platforms and with nearly 63,000 employees, Danaher develops technologies and solutions for researchers, biopharmaceutical producers, and healthcare systems globally.
Who founded Danaher?
Danaher was founded by Steven Rales, Mitchell Rales in 1984.
Who are Danaher's investors?
Danaher's investors include Silver Lake Partners.
How much funding has Danaher raised?
Danaher has disclosed $12.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is Danaher headquartered?
Danaher is headquartered in Washington, US.