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Cerus
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Cerus

Cerus

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Cerus Corporation: A US-based biotech firm providing pathogen-reduction systems for blood products.

HQ
Concord, CA, US
Founded
1991
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Cerus Corporation is a biotechnology company headquartered in Concord, California, focused on developing and providing pathogen-reduction systems for human blood products. Their mission is to enhance the safety of blood transfusions and improve healthcare outcomes. Cerus serves the healthcare industry, aiming to mitigate the risks associated with blood-borne pathogens.

Cerus has achieved significant milestones in the biotech sector, including the development of the INTERCEPT Blood System, which has been widely adopted by blood centers and hospitals globally. Their innovations have improved blood safety standards and reduced the incidence of transfusion-transmitted infections.

Cerus - Quick Facts

When was Cerus founded?

Cerus was founded in 1991.

Where is Cerus' headquarters located?

Cerus' headquarters is located in Concord, CA, US.

When was Cerus' last funding round?

Cerus' most recent funding round was for $63.3M (USD) in January 2020.

How much has Cerus raised to-date?

As of Jan 28, 2020, Cerus has raised a total of $235.8M (USD).

How many employees does Cerus have?

Cerus has 309 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Cerus - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Biotech
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Government
Main Product
  • Blood Treatment
Tags
  • Healthtech
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0001020214
  • ticker: CERS
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
  • 3840Surgical, Medical, And Dental Instruments And Supplies
  • 3841Surgical And Medical Instruments And Apparatus
ISIC
  • 2520Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
  • 2815Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners
  • 3250Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
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NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325414Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
  • 332000Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
  • 332900Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
  • 332990All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
  • 332994Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
  • 333200Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 333240Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 333248All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 333400Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
  • 333410Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
  • 333415Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
  • 333900Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
  • 333990All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
  • 333994Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing
  • 333998All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
  • 337000Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
  • 337100Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
  • 337120Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
  • 337127Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
  • 339100Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
  • 339110Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
  • 339112Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
  • 339113Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
  • 333000Machinery Manufacturing
  • 339000Miscellaneous Manufacturing
  • 623000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2836Biological Products, Except Diagnostic Substances
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 8000Health Services
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 2830Drugs
  • 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
  • 8730Research, Development, And Testing Services
  • 2834Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 8731Commercial Physical and Biological Research
ISIC
  • 2100Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products