How many biotech companies are there in the USA? Short fast 1 minute answer!

One of the main questions usually asked by new beginners in biotechnology is how many biotech companies are there in the USA?

Biotechnology companies are on the rise as big businesses in the United States. As of 2016, there were 449 public biotechnology companies in the U.S. This is an increase from 2015 when there were 442 public biotechnology companies.