
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Founded Year
2005Stage
IPO | IPOTotal Raised
$1.179BDate of IPO
9/30/2021Market Cap
1.95BAbout Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies develops a nanopore DNA sequencer, the MinION. The MinION is a portable, real-time, long-read, low-cost device that has been designed to bring easy biological analyses to anyone, whether in scientific research, education or a range of real world applications such as disease/pathogen surveillance, environmental monitoring, food chain surveillance, self-quantification or even microgravity biology.
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies Patents
Oxford Nanopore Technologies has filed 204 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Molecular biology
- DNA
- Biotechnology

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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1/9/2019 | 1/24/2023 | Molecular biology, Proteomics, RNA, Biotechnology, Genetics | Grant |
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Related Topics | Molecular biology, Proteomics, RNA, Biotechnology, Genetics |
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Latest Oxford Nanopore Technologies News
Jan 30, 2023
About IP Group IP Group develops world-changing science and technology businesses across life sciences, technology and cleantech (through Kiko Ventures). The Group has a strong track record of success, having been the founder investor in a number of high-profile companies including Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc, and has one of the most exciting portfolios of high-growth businesses in Europe. The Group also owns Parkwalk, the UK's largest growth EIS fund manager which backs world-changing technologies emerging from the UK’s leading universities and research institutions. IP Group is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the code IPO. For more information, please visit our website at www.ipgroupplc.com . ENDS
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Oxford Nanopore Technologies founded?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies was founded in 2005.
Where is Oxford Nanopore Technologies's headquarters?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies's headquarters is located at Gosling Building, Oxford.
What is Oxford Nanopore Technologies's latest funding round?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies's latest funding round is IPO.
How much did Oxford Nanopore Technologies raise?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies raised a total of $1.179B.
Who are the investors of Oxford Nanopore Technologies?
Investors of Oxford Nanopore Technologies include IP Group, Nikon, Wellington Management, Temasek, M&G Investments and 18 more.
Who are Oxford Nanopore Technologies's competitors?
Competitors of Oxford Nanopore Technologies include Chembio , Ellume, Visby Medical, Baebies, Cardea Bio, MeMed, Accellix, Inflammatix, LumiraDx, Cue Health and 27 more.
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