Science Interactive Group Acquires eScience Labs

Insightful Science Acquires LabArchives

November 10, 2021

Software

Insightful Science, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, has completed the acquisition of LabArchives, a widely used electronic lab notebook (ELN) and lab informatics SaaS platform. The deal expands Insightful Science's cloud-based R&D product portfolio—adding ELN/LIMS capabilities used by academic, non-profit and commercial research organizations.

SDI Presence Acquires Scientia Consulting Group

February 21, 2022

IT Services

SDI Presence LLC has acquired California-based Scientia Consulting Group, integrating SCG into the SDI Presence brand to expand the firm's West Coast footprint and strengthen its cloud, managed services, and public-safety IT capabilities. SDI, a PE-backed IT consultancy (backed by Abry Partners), said the acquisition enhances local delivery for clients in local government and utilities markets.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Educational Electronics (New Orleans)

October 22, 2024

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform, has acquired Educational Electronics, a New Orleans-area fire alarm and security systems provider with locations in Harahan and Abita Springs, Louisiana. The deal expands Sciens' geographic footprint into the New Orleans market and brings the platform's service suite and capabilities to local education, multi-family, healthcare, commercial and government customers.

ACI Learning Acquires Infosec Learning

December 6, 2023

Education

ACI Learning, a Boathouse Capital portfolio company, has acquired Infosec Learning, a provider of cloud-based virtual labs and cybersecurity training. The transaction — ACI's fourth add-on under Boathouse Capital — expands ACI's hands-on lab catalog and consolidates cybersecurity, audit and IT skills training capabilities.

Science Exchange Acquires HappiLabs

March 31, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Science Exchange, a life-sciences procurement and supplier management SaaS provider, has acquired HappiLabs, a Chicago-based software and services company that provides Virtual Lab Manager (VLM) procurement support for life sciences organizations. The deal brings HappiLabs' PhD-trained procurement team and lab-sourcing expertise into Science Exchange to deepen procurement capabilities, expand access to specialized lab consumables, and better serve biotech, pharma and SMB life-science customers as part of Science Exchange's growth strategy backed by Waud Capital Partners.

L Squared Capital Partners / GSI Group Acquires Globe Scientific

April 28, 2022

Manufacturing

L Squared Capital Partners has acquired Globe Scientific and folded it into its GSI Group Holdings platform as the platform’s third add-on. Globe Scientific, a US-based maker and distributor of laboratory plasticware, glassware and benchtop equipment, will be integrated to expand GSI Group’s product portfolio, distribution footprint and reach into biopharma, diagnostics and academic research markets.