India's Most Valuable Companies 2024 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#426- Valuation
- ₹11,750 Cr
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About Aragen Life Sciences
Aragen Life Sciences is a Healthcare company based in Hyderabad (India) founded in 2001. Aragen Life Sciences is engaged in contract research and manufacturing for pharmaceuticals. It operates on a Professional Services and Managed Services model. Aragen Life Sciences has raised $195.65 million across 5 funding rounds from investors including Goldman Sachs, Avendus and Quadria Capital. The company has 3,859 employees. Aragen Life Sciences has completed 3 acquisitions, including Aragen Bioscience, INTOX lab and Vanta Bioscience. Aragen Life Sciences was last valued at $272.82 million in November 2007. Its chief executive, as recorded, is Manni Kantipudi. Its website aragen.com draws about 20 thousand monthly visits. Its Indian entity Aragen Life Sciences Limited reported revenue of ₹1,870 Cr. Aragen Life Sciences offers products and services including Small Molecules and Large Molecules (Biologics). Its focus areas include Biotechnology and Contract Research and Manufacturing.
Company details
Aragen Life Sciences is involved in providing contract research, development, and manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Services are offered in small molecules and large molecules (biologics), covering discovery, development, and production. Operations are conducted across multiple global locations in Asia, North America, and Europe. Innovative solutions are delivered to support clients from concept to commercial stages. A focus is maintained on quality, sustainability, and intellectual property protection.
Recognitions & Rankings of Aragen Life Sciences
- Headquarters Hyderabad, India
- Employees 3,859
- Stage Minicorn
- SectorsHealthcare
- Website category Health · Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
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- Website aragen.com
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- Legal Name Aragen Life Sciences Ltd.
- Date of Incorporation 07 Dec, 2000
- Jurisdiction Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Operational Areas
Key Metrics
- Annual Revenue₹1,870 Cr
FY 2025 · +12% YoY
- Net Profit₹180 Cr
FY 2025 · 10% margin
- EBITDA₹478 Cr
FY 2025 · 26% margin
- Total Equity Funding$195.65M (USD)
in 5 rounds
- Latest Funding Round$36M (USD), Private Equity Round
Aug 2025
- InvestorsGoldman Sachs
& 3 more
- Employee Count3,859
- Investments & AcquisitionsAragen Bioscience
& 2 more
Associated legal entities of Aragen Life Sciences
Aragen Life Sciences is associated with 2 registered companies on The Company Check; the primary company is Aragen Life Sciences Limited. Each company page carries the filings, financials, charges and directors of that entity.
| Legal entity | Status | Incorporated | Registered in | Revenue (FY 2025) | Employees | Directors | Company page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragen Life Sciences Limited CIN U74999TG2000PLC035826 | Active | 07 Dec 2000 | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹1,870 Cr | 3,859 | 12 | View details |
| Gvk Davix Technologies Private Limited CIN U74110TG2005PTC045481 | Amalgamated | 25 Feb 2005 | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹37.4 Cr | 5 | View details |
Products & Services of Aragen Life Sciences
Aragen Life Sciences offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including Small Molecules and Large Molecules (Biologics).
Small Molecules
Drug Discovery and Manufacturing
Small molecules are developed and manufactured for pharmaceuticals.
Large Molecules (Biologics)
Biologics Research and Production
Biologics solutions are provided from gene to clinic.
Apps and channels of Aragen Life Sciences
its YouTube channel Aragen Life Sciences has 669 subscribers and 22 videos.
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Formulations Manufacturing Facility at Aragen
Aragen's Manufacturing Facility at Visakhapatnam, India
Aragen's Manufacturing Unit at Hyderabad, India
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Funding Insights of Aragen Life Sciences
Aragen Life Sciences has successfully raised a total of $195.65M across 5 strategic funding rounds. The most recent funding activity was a Private Equity Round of $36 million completed in August 2025. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.
- Total Funding $195.65M
- Total Rounds 5
- Last Round Private Equity Round — $36M
- First Round $25.45M
(Nov 2007)
- Investors Count 4
All 5 funding rounds of Aragen Life Sciences with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.
| Date | Amount | Transaction Name | Valuation | Lead Investors | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $36M | Private Equity Round | – | – | |
| Aug 2025 | $34.2M | Series C | – | Avendus | – |
| Jan 2025 | $100M | Private Equity Round | – | – | |
| May 2021 | Series B | – | Goldman Sachs | – | |
| Nov 2007 | $25.45M | Series B | $272.82M | Sequoia Capital | – |
Valuation history
| Date | Valuation | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | $272.82M | •••••••• |
Last known valuation $272.82M (Nov 2007). 4 investors in total: 4 institutional.
Investors in Aragen Life Sciences
Aragen Life Sciences has secured backing from 4 investors, including venture fund and institutional investors. Prominent investors backing the company include Goldman Sachs, Avendus and Quadria Capital.
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Venture Fund
Institutional
| Investor | Description | Founded Year | Domain | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Healthcare private equity investments focused on Asian markets. | 2012 | quadriacapital.com | Singapore, Singapore | |
Investment banking services are delivered across multiple financial sectors. | 1869 | goldmansachs.com | New York, United States | |
Sequoia Capital is engaged in venture capital investments. | 1972 | sequoiacap.com | ||
Corporate advisory and investment services are provided to clients. | 1999 | avendus.com | Mumbai, India |
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Board of directors of Aragen Life Sciences Limited (Aragen Life Sciences)
Aragen Life Sciences Limited is the primary company behind Aragen Life Sciences. The boards of the 2 registered companies of Aragen Life Sciences currently have 12 directors; the longest-serving is Venkata Krishna Reddy Gunupati, appointed in 2005. 21 earlier directors have ceased.
| Director | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venkata Krishna Reddy Gunupati DIN 00005212 | Director | 25 Feb 2005 | 21 yrs 7 mo | Gvk Davix Technologies Private Limited |
| Venkata Sanjayreddy Gunupati DIN 00005282 | Director | 25 Feb 2005 | 21 yrs 7 mo | Gvk Davix Technologies Private Limited |
| Davinder Singh Brar DIN 00068502 | Director | 25 Feb 2005 | 21 yrs 7 mo | Gvk Davix Technologies Private Limited, Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
| Indira Krishna Reddy Gunupati DIN 00005230 | Director | 30 Sep 2005 | 21 yrs | Gvk Davix Technologies Private Limited |
| Manmahesh Kantipudi DIN 05241166 | Managing Director | 29 May 2018 | 8 yrs 4 mo | Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
| Robert Richard Ruffolo DIN 08404004 | Director | 17 Apr 2019 | 7 yrs 6 mo | Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
| Gunapati Reddy Venkat Keshav DIN 06593325 | Director | 30 Jan 2020 | 6 yrs 8 mo | Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
| Rajat Sood DIN 07914803 | Director | 19 May 2021 | 5 yrs 5 mo | Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
| Ajay Srivastava DIN 00049912 | Director | 20 May 2021 | 5 yrs 5 mo | Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
| Anita Ramachandran DIN 00118188 | Director | 07 Nov 2022 | 3 yrs 11 mo | Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
| Sachin Anand Dharap DIN 00785700 | CFO | 25 Jan 2023 | 3 yrs 8 mo | Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
| Amit Varma DIN 02241746 | Director | 09 Jan 2025 | 1 yr 9 mo | Aragen Life Sciences Limited |
People of Aragen Life Sciences
232 people are tracked at Aragen Life Sciences (82 in leadership, 7 in board & advisors, 143 in team); the tracked headcount is 3,859.
| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
Manni Kantipudi | CEO | Leadership |
Suveer Shrivastava | Sr. VP & Head Corporate Quality And Regulatory Affairs | Leadership |
Sreekala Nair | Director | Leadership |
Dr Vinod Jadhav | Senior Director | Leadership |
Manoj Bisht | Associate Vice President | Leadership |
Krishna Ethiraj | Senior Vice President & Site Head, Chemistry Services, Hyderabad | Leadership |
Dr. Nagesh Chidalla | Associate Director | Leadership |
Sagar Patil | GM & Sbu Head (entrepreneur) | Leadership |
| Chief Financial Officer | Leadership | |
Suresh Anubolu | Chief Human Resources Officer | Leadership |
Girish Joshi | Vice President & BU Head - Safety Assessment Solutions | Leadership |
Subodh Deshmukh | CEO, Biologics & President, Development & Manufacturing | Leadership |
Gokul Ram | Head Of Quality Control Biologics | Leadership |
Kevin Pattamana | Senior Director Business Development | Leadership |
Maheshwar Bole | Associate Director -api Sales & Marketing | CMS Global Sales | Leadership |
Amar Karandikar | Sr VP Business Development | Leadership |
Indraneel Sanyal | Senior Director | Leadership |
Swapnil Wadhwa | Chief Digital & Information Officer (cdio) @ Aragen Digital X (adx) | Leadership |
Keshav Vasanthavada | Global Head Of Business Development, Biologics Services | Leadership |
Ashu Tandon | Chief Commercial Officer (cco) | Leadership |
212 more people are available in the full profile.
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Financials of Aragen Life Sciences
Figures of Aragen Life Sciences Limited, the primary company behind Aragen Life Sciences, for FY 2025. Revenue was ₹1,870 Cr (+12% year on year). Net profit was ₹180 Cr (10% margin). EBITDA was ₹478 Cr (26% margin). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate of +10% over three years and +14% over five years.
- ₹1,870 CrRevenue · FY 2025 · +12% YoY
- ₹180 CrNet profit · 10% margin
- ₹478 CrEBITDA · 26% margin
- ₹217 CrPaid-up capital
- 3,859Employees (provident fund records)
- +10%Revenue CAGR, 3 years
- +14%Revenue CAGR, 5 years
Balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow and ratios of Aragen Life Sciences Limited are on its company page.
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Investments & Acquisitions by Aragen Life Sciences
Aragen Life Sciences has strategically engaged in corporate development activities, having acquired 3 companies. Notable acquisitions include Aragen Bioscience, INTOX lab and Vanta Bioscience.
Acquisitions
| Company Name | Description | Domain | Location | Founded | Acquired | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preclinical contract research services in toxicology are offered. | intoxlab.com | Pune, India | 1995 | Dec 2021 | •••• | |
GLP-certified preclinical contract research services are provided. | vantabio.com | Chennai, India | 2010 | Nov 2014 | •••• | |
CRO offering cell line development, protein and antibody production, in vivo models of human disease and safety studies. | aragenbio.com | Morgan Hill, United States | 1993 | Jan 2014 | •••• |
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Timeline of Aragen Life Sciences
7 dated milestones of Aragen Life Sciences across 24 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.
- Founded Aragen Life Sciences is founded.
- Funding First funding round of $25.4M.
- Milestone Reaches Minicorn status.
- Acquisition Acquires Aragen Bioscience.
- Acquisition Acquires Vanta Bioscience.
- Acquisition Acquires INTOX lab.
- Funding Latest funding round, Private Equity Round, of $36.0M.
Web traffic of Aragen Life Sciences
The website of Aragen Life Sciences (aragen.com) receives about 19.7K visits a month and ranks #1,876,396 among all websites worldwide, #2,564 in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals.
- Monthly visits19.7K
▲ 45.8% vs previous month
- Unique visitors6.4K
per month
- Global rank#1,876,396
among all websites
- Category rank#2,564
Health · Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Visitor engagement
- Bounce rate42%
- Pages per visit1.6
- Average visit51 sec
- DevicesDesktop 37% · Mobile 63%
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| Website | Domain | Audience affinity | Monthly visits | Global rank | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jubilantbiosys.com | 100% | 12.2K | #2,731,637 | View details |
Top companies in Biopharma Outsourcing & Drug Delivery
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| Company | Description | Founded | Location | Total funding | Revenue | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of integrated contract research development and manufacturing services | 2007 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | USD 35.74 M | USD 226.38 M | 1,820 | |
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company | 2005 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | USD 229.73 M | USD 726.15 M | 12,470 | |
India's leading healthcare products distribution platform | 2018 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | USD 59.67 M | USD 702.49 M | 4,260 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aragen Life Sciences
Aragen Life Sciences was founded in 2001 and raised its 1st funding round 6 years after it was founded.
Aragen Life Sciences is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. It is registered at Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Manni Kantipudi is the CEO of Aragen Life Sciences, as recorded in our data.
Aragen Life Sciences is a funded company, having raised a total of $195.65M across 5 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a Series B of $25.45M, raised on Nov 2007.
Aragen Life Sciences has 3,859 employees.
The primary company behind Aragen Life Sciences, Aragen Life Sciences Limited, reported revenue of ₹1,870 Cr for FY 2025, up 12% year on year.
Aragen Life Sciences is involved in providing contract research, development, and manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Services are offered in small molecules and large molecules (biologics), covering discovery, development, and production. Operations are conducted across multiple global locations in Asia, North America, and Europe. Innovative solutions are delivered to support clients from concept to commercial stages. A focus is maintained on quality, sustainability, and intellectual property protection.
Aragen Life Sciences offers Small Molecules and Large Molecules (Biologics).
Aragen Life Sciences has made 3 acquisitions, including Aragen Bioscience, INTOX lab, and Vanta Bioscience.
Aragen Life Sciences has 4 investors. Key investors include Goldman Sachs, Avendus, Quadria Capital, and Sequoia Capital.
The valuation of Aragen Life Sciences is $272.82M as of Nov 2007.
Aragen Life Sciences is associated with 2 legal entities: Aragen Life Sciences Limited, Gvk Davix Technologies Private Limited.