LTS LOHMANN Therapie-Systeme AG Acquires Tapemark Inc.

MedPharm and Tergus Pharma Merge to Create Topical & Transdermal CDMO Leader

July 8, 2024

Pharmaceuticals

MedPharm and Tergus Pharma have merged and will operate under the MedPharm name to create an integrated, end-to-end topical and transdermal CDMO. Ampersand Capital Partners and Bourne Partners Strategic Capital assume majority ownership of the combined company while Great Point Partners retains a significant minority stake; Michael Kane is appointed CEO and Patrick Walsh remains Executive Chairman.

Laird Thermal Systems Acquires Tark Inc

April 15, 2024

Manufacturing

Laird Thermal Systems (a portfolio company backed by funds advised by BU) has acquired Tark Inc, a U.S.-based manufacturer of liquid cooling systems, pumps and heat exchangers. The add-on expands LTS's product offering and strengthens its presence in the U.S. with cross-selling opportunities into medical and industrial end markets.

BlackRock LTPC Acquires Majority Stake in Transaction Data Systems from GTCR

May 17, 2021

Healthcare Services

BlackRock Long Term Private Capital (LTPC) acquired a majority interest in Transaction Data Systems (TDS), a provider of pharmacy management software and services, with GTCR retaining a minority stake. LTPC will partner with TDS management to drive the company's next phase of growth, building on TDS's pharmacy software, data analytics and clinical offerings.

Craftsman Capital Partners Acquires Lytle Medical Technologies

January 9, 2024

Healthcare Services

Craftsman Capital Partners has acquired Lytle Medical Technologies (LMT), a white‑glove provider of durable medical equipment rentals that supports at‑home recovery after orthopedic surgery. Angle Advisors served as exclusive advisor to the sellers; founders Andy and Karilyn Lytle remain invested and Karilyn will continue as President as the company scales under Craftsman's ownership.

Netform Acquires Tapemaster (Lavalier Corporation)

January 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Netform, a Torque Capital Group portfolio company, completed a merger with Lavalier Corporation (dba Tapemaster), adding precision CNC milling, turning, grinding and inspection capabilities to its advanced manufacturing platform. The transaction brings Tapemaster's AS9100D-certified aerospace and defense machining capabilities into Netform, expanding aerospace/defense and transportation program support and strengthening vertically integrated manufacturing.

Tactile Medical Acquires LymphaTech

February 19, 2026

Medical Devices

Tactile Systems Technology (doing business as Tactile Medical) acquired LymphaTech, Inc. for an upfront cash payment of $6.8 million plus potential milestone-based consideration to expand its lymphedema solutions into digital and connected care. LymphaTech co-founders joined Tactile to support commercial adoption and R&D as Tactile integrates the company’s 3D measurement and monitoring platform into its portfolio.