Biotechnology Buyers & Acquisitions in Ohio

Tracked deals

5

5 tracked deals across 2020-2024.

Buyer mix

Strategic-led

6 strategic

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2023

2 tracked deals announced in 2023.

Buyer Snapshot

Top Buyers

Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.

Build a buyer list for your Biotechnology deal →
Buyer # Deals Focus Type
Calibre Scientific 2 Diversified global provider of life‑science reagents, too... Strategic
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. 1 Global food and bioscience company with a Bio-Pharma Serv... Strategic
Eurofins Clinical Testing US Holdings, Inc. 1 US subsidiary entity of Eurofins focused on clinical test... Strategic
Eurofins Scientific 1 Global bioanalytical and laboratory testing services prov... Strategic
Vector Laboratories 1 Developer and manufacturer of proteomic, glycomic and bio... Strategic

Acquisition Volume in Biotechnology in Ohio by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for Biotechnology Buyers & Acquisitions in Ohio. 1 2020 1 2021 2 2023 1 2024

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Calibre Scientific
    Target
    Molecular Research Center, Inc.
    Industry
    Biotechnology
    Type
    Buyout

    Calibre Scientific has acquired Molecular Research Center, Inc. (MRC), an Ohio-based developer and manufacturer of reagents and kits for RNA and DNA isolation and analysis. The acquisition expands Calibre Scientific's life‑science reagent and molecular biology product offering and strengthens its capabilities in nucleic acid isolation technologies.

  • Buyer
    Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Target
    Forge Biologics
    Seller
    Forge unitholders
    Industry
    Biotechnology
    Type
    Buyout

    Ajinomoto Co., Inc. will acquire Forge Biologics in an all-cash transaction valued at $620 million, expanding Ajinomoto's gene therapy and plasmid/AAV manufacturing capabilities. Forge, a Columbus, Ohio–based viral vector and plasmid CDMO with a 200,000 sq ft cGMP facility and ~300+ employees, will become a consolidated subsidiary to accelerate global gene and cell therapy manufacturing capacity.

  • Buyer
    Vector Laboratories
    Target
    Quanta BioDesign
    Industry
    Biotechnology
    Type
    Buyout

    Vector Laboratories has acquired Quanta BioDesign, the inventor of discrete polyethylene glycol (dPEG) technology, expanding Vector's bioconjugation linkers, dyes and payload delivery capabilities. The Plain City, Ohio-based company's dPEG reagents will broaden Vector's product portfolio and support life science and biopharma customers in therapeutic, diagnostic and research applications.

  • Buyer
    Eurofins Scientific, Eurofins Clinical Testing US Holdings, Inc.
    Target
    DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC)
    Seller
    GHO Capital Partners LLP (GHO Capital)
    Industry
    Biotechnology
    Type
    Buyout

    Eurofins Scientific, via its subsidiary Eurofins Clinical Testing US Holdings, has entered into an agreement to acquire DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), a consumer-focused DNA testing laboratory. The deal is expected to expand Eurofins’ reach into consumer genetics and health & wellness markets, with DDC projected to generate over $55M in 2021 revenue and operating from its Fairfield, Ohio facility.

  • Buyer
    Calibre Scientific
    Target
    NeXtal Biotechnologies
    Seller
    Qiagen NV
    Industry
    Biotechnology

    Calibre Scientific has acquired the NeXtal Biotechnologies line of structural biology products (including EasyXtal crystallization plates) from Qiagen NV. The purchase expands Calibre's structural biology and protein crystallization product portfolio, supplying academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical customers.

Build a buyer list for your Biotechnology deal

Find buyers actively acquiring biotechnology companies.

Apply as a Buyer

Related Acquisition Pages