Rovia Clinical Research Acquires StudyMetrix Research and Coastal Research Institute

Gauge-backed Rovia Clinical Research Acquires Delta Research Partners' Bastrop and West Monroe Sites

May 19, 2025

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Gauge Capital-backed Rovia Clinical Research has acquired two clinical research sites — Delta Research Partners of Bastrop and Delta Research Partners of West Monroe — expanding Rovia's network and clinical capabilities in hepatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine across northern Louisiana. The sites' founders and principal investigators, Dr. Raj Bhandari and Dr. Butch Dunn, join Rovia's platform as the company continues to scale its multi-specialty research site network.

Velocity Clinical Research Acquires VitaLink Research and National Research Institute

September 22, 2021

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Durham-based Velocity Clinical Research acquired two multi-site clinical research companies—VitaLink Research (six sites in South Carolina) and National Research Institute (five sites in the Los Angeles area)—adding 11 sites to its network. The deal expands Velocity's therapeutic reach and patient recruitment capabilities, creating one of the largest fully integrated site management organizations in the U.S.

Eximia Research Network Acquires Tidewater Clinical Research

August 2, 2024

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Eximia Research Network has acquired Tidewater Clinical Research, integrating the Virginia-based clinical trial site into its national network to expand geographic reach and therapeutic capabilities. The deal brings Tidewater's long-standing expertise in Women's Health and Ophthalmology and a ~97,000-patient database into Eximia's PE-backed platform (investor: VSS Capital Partners); Viking Mergers & Acquisitions advised the sellers.

Velocity Clinical Research Acquires MedPharmics

September 7, 2022

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Velocity Clinical Research, a portfolio company of GHO Capital, has acquired MedPharmics, a U.S.-based multi-site clinical research organization. The add-on expands Velocity's network by eight sites (bringing it to 40 locations), adds just over 100 employees, and improves access to diverse patient populations including African American and Native American communities.

A&M Capital Partners and Hackensack Meridian Health Invest in Med-Metrix; Med-Metrix Merges with Miller & Milone

September 23, 2021

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A&M Capital Partners and strategic partner Hackensack Meridian Health, alongside senior management, have made capital investments in Med-Metrix to support the company's growth and technology-enabled RCM offerings. Concurrently, Med-Metrix completed a merger with Miller & Milone to expand denial management and other revenue-cycle capabilities.

Velocity Clinical Research Acquires eStudySite Inc

November 11, 2020

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Velocity Clinical Research has acquired eStudySite Inc, adding two San Diego locations (La Mesa and Chula Vista) to its U.S. site portfolio and bringing the company's total to 14 sites. The deal is intended to improve recruitment of volunteers from minority communities and expand Velocity's infectious disease and vaccine trial capabilities.