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Bayer
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Bayer

Bayer

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Bayer AG: A leading global pharmaceutical and biotech company, offering healthcare and agricultural products.

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Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Founded
1863
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Bayer AG, founded on August 1, 1863, by Friedrich Bayer, is a leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The company's core mission is to provide "Health for all, Hunger for none," focusing on pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds, and biotechnology products. Bayer operates worldwide and is a key component of the EURO STOXX 50 stock market index.

Notable figures associated with Bayer include CEO Bill Anderson and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Norbert Winkeljohann. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its innovative contributions to healthcare and agriculture. Bayer's impact is profound, with its products and services enhancing global health and food security. The company's commitment to sustainability and innovation continues to drive its influence in the pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors.

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Bayer - Quick Facts

Who are Bayer's competitors?

Companies similar to Bayer include Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Boehringer Ingelheim, Merck & CO INC Cedear EAC 5 RE and BASF.

When was Bayer founded?

Bayer was founded in 1863.

Where is Bayer's headquarters located?

Bayer's headquarters is located in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE.

When was Bayer's last funding round?

Bayer's most recent funding round was for $12M (USD) in November 2022.

How much has Bayer raised to-date?

As of Nov 8, 2022, Bayer has raised a total of $3B (USD).

How many employees does Bayer have?

Bayer has 101,369 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Bayer - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Biotech
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
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
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NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
  • 623000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2890Miscellaneous Chemical Products
  • 2899Chemicals And Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 8000Health Services
  • 2830Drugs
  • 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
  • 2834Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified