Utilizing advanced technologies and patented designs, Hygiena provides industry-leading ATP monitoring systems, PCR-based pathogen detection and characterization systems, allergen tests, environmental collection devices, and more. The company is headquartered in Camarillo, California, with multiple offices around the world including Wilmington, Delaware, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Brazil and China, and over 180 distributors in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Hygiena operates with $217.3 million in revenue and 569 employees. The company has raised $214M and secured investment from Warburg Pincus. Strong market position in rapid diagnostics with global distribution, though private status limits visibility.
Top Insights
Hygiena generates $217.3M in revenue with 569 employees, indicating strong operational scale and market traction in the rapid diagnostics segment. The firm's capital efficiency and profitability profile support further platform expansion.
Acquisitions including Churchill Applied Biotechnology, Celsis Dairy Food & Beverage division from Charles River, and Biomedal strengthen Hygiena's cell culture, dairy portfolio, and allergen detection capabilities. Strategic M&A demonstrates commitment to portfolio expansion.
Hygiena was acquired by EW Group in February 2021. The ownership change provided growth capital and operational support to scale the global platform and accelerate product innovation in microbial detection.
Named Competitors
R-Biopharm — Microbial detection and diagnostics for food and beverage
Rapid Micro Biosystems — Rapid microbial detection systems
Merck Animal Health — Veterinary diagnostics and health solutions
VMRD — Veterinary diagnostics and testing
Recent Developments
(February 2021) Acquisition by EW Group completed
(2023) Acquisition of Celsis Dairy, Food & Beverage division from Charles River
(2023) Acquisition of Biomedal to strengthen allergen testing portfolio
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