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.
Founders & leadership
Danaher was founded in 1984 by Steven Rales and Mitchell Rales.





Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2018
▶$12.9MraisedApr 2018 · 14 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
- 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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
The Danaher mafia →14 people who came through Danaher went on to found or lead other companies.
Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsAquatic 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.

















