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Alltech
AddedFeb 14, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Alltech

Alltech

Private Equity

Alltech: A Kentucky-based global leader in animal nutrition, crop science, and food & beverage solutions.

HQ
Nicholasville, KY, US
Founded
1980
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Founded in 1980 in Nicholasville, Kentucky, Alltech is a global leader in animal nutrition, crop science, and food & beverage solutions. The company's core mission is to improve the health and performance of people, animals, and plants through natural, science-based innovations. Alltech operates under three main divisions: animal nutrition and health, crop science, and food and beverage. Their market focus includes developing agricultural products for livestock and crop farming, as well as products for the food industry.

Notable affiliated people include founder Pearse Lyons, co-founder Deirdre Lyons, and current president Mark Lyons. Alltech has achieved significant milestones, including a substantial workforce of 6,000 employees and several subsidiaries like Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company and Masterfeeds LP. The company's impact is evident in its global reach and contributions to optimizing agricultural practices and food production, making it a key player in the industry.

Alltech - Products & Services

  • The Pearse Lyons Accelerator logo

    The Pearse Lyons Accelerator

    Dublin-based Alltech administers Pearse Lyons Accelerator, fostering global agritech startups with mentoring, investment, and tech exposure.

Alltech - Quick Facts

When was Alltech founded?

Alltech was founded in 1980.

Where is Alltech's headquarters located?

Alltech's headquarters is located in Nicholasville, KY, US.

When was Alltech's last funding round?

Alltech's most recent funding round was for $200M (USD) in May 2020.

How much has Alltech raised to-date?

As of May 18, 2020, Alltech has raised a total of $200M (USD).

How many employees does Alltech have?

Alltech has 6,000 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Alltech - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Agriculture
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Tags
  • AgTech
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541700Scientific Research and Development Services
  • 541710Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
SIC
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 8730Research, Development, And Testing Services
  • 8731Commercial Physical and Biological Research
ISIC
  • 2100Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
Show 24 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325414Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
  • 424000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
  • 424900Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
  • 424910Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
  • 420000Wholesale Trade
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
  • 2836Biological Products, Except Diagnostic Substances
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5190Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods
  • 5191Farm Supplies
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 8000Health Services
  • 2830Drugs
  • 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
  • 2834Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified