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PTP Acquires Protocol Networks

February 18, 2025

IT Services

PTP (Pinnacle Technology Partners, Inc.) has acquired Protocol Networks, a managed IT services and consulting provider focused on life sciences and healthcare. The deal expands PTP’s cloud, managed security, and IT services capabilities for biotechnology clients and integrates Protocol Networks’ team and offerings into PTP’s life-sciences-focused platform.

Flatiron Health Acquires Protocol First

December 16, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Flatiron Health has acquired Protocol First, a Salt Lake City–based provider of clinical research software, making Protocol First a wholly owned subsidiary effective Dec. 14. The acquisition integrates Protocol First's EHR-to-EDC connector and research workflow tools into Flatiron's Clinical Research business unit to expand Flatiron's real-world evidence and clinical research capabilities.

Scientist.com Acquires Notch8

March 29, 2022

Software

Scientist.com has acquired Notch8, a San Diego–area application and software development firm, to add web and mobile development, code audits, framework upgrades and deployment optimization to its Science as a Service platform. The deal expands Scientist.com's capabilities and strengthens the infrastructure and functionality of its R&D software marketplace for pharmaceutical and biotech researchers.

GHO Capital Partners Acquires Scientist.com

November 20, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

GHO Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Scientist.com, an AI-enabled R&D orchestration platform for the life sciences industry. The deal (terms undisclosed) will support Scientist.com's expansion of AI-driven capabilities and international growth while the company remains led by its existing management team in Solana Beach, California.

Oakley Capital Acquires Majority Stake in vitroconnect

May 14, 2024

Telecommunications

Oakley Capital's Origin II fund has agreed to acquire a majority stake in vitroconnect, a German broadband open access platform based in Gütersloh. The founder and management team will remain involved, and Oakley will support the company as it scales to capture growth from Germany's accelerating FTTH rollout.

diacriTech Acquires Flexpub and oLibrary.org

March 19, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

diacriTech has purchased Flexpub and the oLibrary.org portal to expand its SaaS publishing capabilities and distribution reach. The deal integrates Flexpub's browser-based eBook rendering, marketing and direct-to-reader sales tools and oLibrary's open-access distribution portal into diacriTech's XEditPro platform to create a more complete end-to-end publishing solution.