Epocrates is a provider of electronic medical info for healthcare practitioners. It is planning to come out with its IPO or initial public offering. The plans are to raise around 75 million USD through the Epocrates IPO.
What is the business of Epocrates?
Epocrates is in the business of providing medical information to doctors, hospitals and healthcare professionals in the electronic form. This is a business which is largely untapped, and has a lot of growth potential for future.
The company delivers clinical information and decision support tools to doctors, and places a heavy emphasis on mobile delivery. The service is designed for various handsets, including the iPhone and was one of the first companies to announce an iPhone application with Apple's blessing. An entire list of product offering from Epocrates is available on this link.
What is the amount of capital to be raised through Epocrates IPO?
The company expects to raise around 75 million USD through the Epocrates IPO.
Where will the shares be listed post Epocrates IPO
The share will be listed on NASDAQ stock exchange.
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What are the business valuations & financial results of Epocrates?
As per Washington Post, in 2007, the company had revenue of $65.6 million, up about 32 percent form the previous year. Net income was $7.3 million, compared to a loss of $4.3 million. In addition to its subscription services, the company also delivers sponsored content from marketers. Going forward, the company says, it plans to push its free content services more, diminishing the significance of subscriptions.
Who are the competitors of Epocrates?
Thomson Healthcare, Skyscape, & WebMD
| The San Mateo, CA-based company was founded in 1998 and claims Sprout Group, Interwest Partners, Three Arch Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Bay City Capital and Goldman Sachs as investors. | Table of Contents |
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