AVS Life Sciences Acquires ValidPath

KVP International Acquires SafePath-IVD (SafePath Laboratories & IVD Research)

December 12, 2025

Medical Devices

KVP International has acquired SafePath Laboratories and IVD Research (together SafePath-IVD), a Carlsbad, California–based diagnostics manufacturer and CDMO with FDA, ISO 13485 and USDA licenses. KVP will use SafePath-IVD as its dedicated research, development and manufacturing partner to expand veterinary point-of-care diagnostics while supporting SafePath-IVD's continued growth in human diagnostics and CDMO services.

Pinnaql Acquires Validation & Engineering Group (VEG)

August 6, 2025

Healthcare Services

Pinnaql, a LSOMS/3 Boomerang Capital portfolio company, has acquired Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (VEG), a provider of commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) services to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The add-on expands Pinnaql’s CQV and engineering capabilities and geographic footprint as part of its broader life‑sciences compliance and quality services platform.

Calibre Scientific Acquires Environmental Validation Solutions (EVS)

March 4, 2024

Healthcare Services

Calibre Scientific has acquired Environmental Validation Solutions Ltd (EVS), a UK-based provider of laboratory equipment maintenance, validation, certification and decontamination services. The deal strengthens Calibre Scientific's service platform in the United Kingdom and Ireland, adding EVS's niche capabilities and customer relationships to Calibre's existing life-science services network.

Versiti Acquires Pearl Pathways

November 7, 2023

Healthcare Services

Versiti, a Milwaukee-based blood health organization, has acquired Pearl Pathways, an Indianapolis-area life science consulting firm that provides regulatory affairs, quality compliance, CRO services and an independent IRB. The acquisition expands Versiti's clinical trial and life-sciences service capabilities, enabling earlier and deeper support for product development across biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics clients.

Altura Capital Acquires Automation & Validation Solutions (AVS)

May 16, 2022

Healthcare Services

Altura Capital has acquired Automation & Validation Solutions, Inc. (AVS), a Blue Bell, Pennsylvania-based provider of engineering, automation, validation, and clinical solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic industries. The transaction was marketed by Woodbridge International; Altura, a Coral Gables-based social impact private equity firm, focuses on small and lower-middle market investments with an emphasis on underserved communities and diverse ownership.

Questel Acquires Direct Validation

July 16, 2019

Legal Services

Questel has signed an agreement to acquire Direct Validation, a Stockholm-based specialist in European patent (EP) validation services founded in 1988. The acquisition adds in-house EP validation and filing capabilities to Questel’s IP software and service offering, strengthening its end-to-end intellectual property services for law firms and corporate IP departments.