Origene
Rockville, US · Founded 1996 · 133 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
OriGene develops and supplies genomic and proteomic research tools, including proteins and antibodies built on its proprietary cDNA clone collections, for life science researchers. The company offers a broad catalog of research products used in scientific discovery and diagnostics development.
Founders & leadership
Origene was founded in 1996 by Wei-Wu He.
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Wei-Wu HeinFounder · CEO
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Karl KovacsinVP Customer Services2000–2017
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Youmin ShuinSVP, Molecular Biology2011–2016
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James HuinCEO and President2019–2021
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Rich HamerinVice President
Board
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Beatrice LeungBoard director
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Tom BluthBoard director
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Anil GuptaBoard director
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Lanchun DuanBoard director
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Quan ZhouBoard director
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Ellen ShihBoard director
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Amy TangBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$17.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2015
▶$17.1MraisedJun 2015 · 5 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$17.1MraisedJun 2015 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Wei-Wu HeExecutive Officer, Director
- Beatrice LeungDirector
- Tom BluthDirector
- Anil GuptaDirector
- Karl KovacsExecutive Officer
- Youmin ShuExecutive Officer
- Lanchun DuanDirector
- James HuExecutive Officer
- Quan ZhouDirector
- Ellen ShihDirector
- Amy TangDirector
- Rich HamerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $32M
- Amount sold
- $17.1M
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$200KraisedMar 2014 · 5 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$200KraisedMar 2014 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Wei-Wu HeExecutive Officer, Director
- James HuExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $200K
- Amount sold
- $200K
- First sale
- Feb 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Origene do?
- OriGene develops and supplies genomic and proteomic research tools, including proteins and antibodies built on its proprietary cDNA clone collections, for life science researchers. The company offers a broad catalog of research products used in scientific discovery and diagnostics development.
- Who founded Origene?
- Origene was founded by Wei-Wu He in 1996.
- Who are Origene's investors?
- Origene's investors include Qiming Venture Partners.
- How much funding has Origene raised?
- Origene has disclosed $17.3M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Origene headquartered?
- Origene is headquartered in Rockville, US.