Axol Bioscience Acquires Phenocell

Axol Bioscience Acquires Newcells Biotech's Ophthalmology Business

February 23, 2026

Biotechnology

Axol Bioscience has acquired the ophthalmology business of Newcells Biotech, including its specialist team, facilities, and intellectual property for iPSC-derived retinal organoid and retinal pigment epithelium models. The deal expands Axol's ophthalmology capabilities and product portfolio to support biopharma, biotech and CRO customers across Europe and the United States, strengthening its position in ophthalmology drug discovery and safety testing.

Astellas Pharma Acquires Xyphos Biosciences

December 26, 2019

Biotechnology

Astellas Pharma has acquired Xyphos Biosciences, gaining Xyphos' ACCEL convertible-CAR technology platform and immuno-oncology talent. The deal included $120 million paid at closing and potential milestone payments bringing the total transaction value to up to $665 million.

Bruker Corporation Acquires PhenomeX Inc.

August 17, 2023

Biotechnology

Bruker Corporation agreed to acquire PhenomeX Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at roughly $108 million (purchase price $1.00 per share). PhenomeX — formed from the combination of Berkeley Lights and IsoPlexis and provider of single-cell biology instruments, software and reagents — will be folded into a Bruker subsidiary, marking Bruker’s entry into single-cell biology research tools and complementing its spatial biology offerings.

Eurofins Scientific Acquires bioskin GmbH

August 4, 2021

Healthcare Services

Eurofins Scientific has completed the acquisition of bioskin GmbH, a Hamburg-based dermatology-focused CRO that provides clinical trials for drugs, medical devices, food supplements and advanced cosmetics. The deal expands Eurofins' clinical study management and dermatology capabilities in Germany and strengthens its Cosmetics & Personal Care testing offering.

STEMCELL Technologies Acquires Propagenix Inc.

January 19, 2024

Biotechnology

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, acquired Propagenix Inc., a Gaithersburg, Maryland biotechnology firm focused on epithelial cell biology and its patented EpiX technology. The acquisition includes Propagenix’s assets, IP (including its Conditional Reprogramming license with Georgetown University) and existing business arrangements, enabling STEMCELL to develop EpiX-based products for clinical applications and expand its regenerative-medicine capabilities.

AnaBios Acquires Cell Systems

April 4, 2023

Biotechnology

AnaBios Corporation has acquired Cell Systems, a Kirkland, Washington supplier of human primary cells and cell culture media, to expand its human tissue and cell portfolio and accelerate translational drug discovery. Financing for the transaction was provided by AnaBios' existing investors, including Ampersand Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed.