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DoubleTwist, Inc.
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 PROFILE
DoubleTwist helps scientists everywhere whip up a hellacious helix in half the time. The company's DoubleTwist.com Web site integrates more than 25 third-party and proprietary genomic databases. Subscribers also can gain access to DoubleTwist's Prophecy human genome database and GeneForest index, which include analytical tools to help researchers recognize genomic patterns faster. Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, and Monsanto. The company, which was formed as Pangea Systems in 1993, has moved away from customized database applications to focus on building its online subscriber base. Investors include Institutional Venture Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers.

 COMPETITION
Applied Biosystems Group (ABI)
Incyte Genomics, Inc. (INCY)
InforMax, Inc. (INMX)

 DEALS
Deal: DoubleTwist, EraGen Team
Date Announced: 02.29.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Genetics research portal and ASP gets access to EraGen's Master Catalog genetics information database.

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 4.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 11.6%
Employees: 205
Revenue per employee: $19,512.20

 KEY PEOPLE
• John D. Couch
    CEO
• H. Ward Wolff
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
2001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
US
Phone: 510-628-0100
Fax: 510-628-0108
Online: Web Site

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