Nanoscribe
GermanyWho owns Nanoscribe?
Nanoscribe is a German Deep Tech company, now owned by CELLINK, which acquired it in 2021 from Fraunhofer Venture and ZEISS Ventures.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2021 to CELLINK / BICO Group.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 14 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Fraunhofer Venture sold Nanoscribe to CELLINK / BICO Group in 2021 after 14 years.
ZEISS Ventures sold Nanoscribe to CELLINK in 2021 after 13 years.
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Who owns Nanoscribe?
Nanoscribe is now owned by CELLINK, which acquired it in 2021 from Fraunhofer Venture and ZEISS Ventures.
When did CELLINK acquire Nanoscribe?
CELLINK acquired Nanoscribe in 2021, buying from Fraunhofer Venture and ZEISS Ventures.
Who did Nanoscribe sell to?
Fraunhofer Venture sold Nanoscribe to CELLINK / BICO Group in 2021 (Trade Sale). ZEISS Ventures sold Nanoscribe to CELLINK in 2021 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Nanoscribe over time?
Nanoscribe has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Fraunhofer Venture · via Fraunhofer Venture (spin-off equity) · 2007–2021 · sold to CELLINK / BICO Group · (Trade Sale); ZEISS Ventures · via ZEISS Ventures CVC · 2008–2021 · sold to CELLINK · (Trade Sale).