Inspire Pharmaceuticals - Ownership and Business Overview

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Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ownership

Who owns Inspire Pharmaceuticals?

Inspire Pharmaceuticals is owned by Merck. It was acquired on May 16, 2011.

Was Inspire Pharmaceuticals formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Inspire Pharmaceuticals was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Inspire Pharmaceuticals Business Overview

Where is Inspire Pharmaceuticals headquartered?

Inspire Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

How many employees does Inspire Pharmaceuticals have?

Inspire Pharmaceuticals has 240 employees.

What sector is Inspire Pharmaceuticals in?

Inspire Pharmaceuticals is a life science company.

When was Inspire Pharmaceuticals founded?

Inspire Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1993.

Life Science M&A Summary in 2011

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Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

8081 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 400,
Durham, North Carolina 27617
United States,
(919) 941-9777
www.inspirepharm.com

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing new treatments for diseases in the ophthalmic and respiratory areas. In July 2007, Warburg Pincus invested $75 million in Inspire. Founded in 1993 and publicly traded since 2000, Inspire currently markets two ophthalmology products and is developing products for dry eye, cystic fibrosis and glaucoma.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Life Science

Employees

240

Established

1993

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