LipoScience

Develops and sells diagnostic tests that monitor the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. Physicians and medical-testing companies use its tests as a way to check for heart disease and diabetes.

2011 STATISTICS

3-year growth:59%

2010 Revenue:$39.4 million

2007 Revenue:$24.8 million

Employees:160

 

Founded:1997

Location:Raleigh, NC

Industry:Health

Web site:liposcience.com