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W. L. Gore & Associates

8999 employees

W. L. Gore & Associates is a uniquely creative, technology-driven enterprise focused on discovery and product innovation.

Investor insights

Sectors invested in

Biotechnology3
Health Care3
Regenerative Medicine2
Medical2
Therapeutics2
Cell Therapy2
Diabetes2

Funding rounds participated in

$10M sweet spot round size

Most of their 4 investments are in rounds between $10M and $10M

Basic info

Industry

medical equipment manufacturing

Sectors

polymer technology
aerospace
environmental protection technologies
healthcare & lifesciences
materials science
mobile electronics
Health Care
industrial & manufacturing
expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE)
consumer products
automotive
Medical Device
membrane technology
Manufacturing
apparel & textiles

Date founded

1958

Investments made

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PHYSIOLOGIC DEVICES, INC. raised undisclosed on December 5, 2019

Investors: W. L. Gore & Associates

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ViaCyte (formerly Novocell) raised $10M on September 25, 2018

Investors: W. L. Gore & Associates

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ViaCyte (formerly Novocell) raised $10M on May 22, 2017

Investors: Valterna AG and W. L. Gore & Associates

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Undisclosed raised $20M on September 27, 2007

Investors: Harbinger Venture, Venturetech Alliance LLC, Menlo Ventures, Glynn Capital, JAFCO Ventures and W. L. Gore & Associates

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