SPT Labtech Acquires Apricot Designs

SPT Labtech Acquires BioMicroLab

February 15, 2021

Medical Devices

SPT Labtech has acquired BioMicroLab, a Northern California-based provider of benchtop robotics and laboratory automation systems. The acquisition expands SPT Labtech's sample management and automation capabilities, creating a more comprehensive end-to-end solution for life science laboratories.

EQT Private Equity Acquires SPT Labtech from Battery Ventures for GBP 650 million

June 22, 2022

Medical Devices

EQT Private Equity (EQT IX) has agreed to acquire SPT Labtech, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of automated liquid handling, sample preparation and consumables for life science research, from Battery Ventures for GBP 650 million. EQT will support SPT's next phase of growth by accelerating product innovation, scaling its Cryo-EM sample preparation business and expanding into new geographies and end markets; the transaction is expected to close in Q3 2022.

SPARC Research Acquires Design Integrated Technology (DIT)

December 16, 2021

Manufacturing

SPARC Research, an aerospace propulsion company based in Warrenton, Virginia, announced it will acquire Design Integrated Technology (DIT), a Warrenton-based manufacturer of high-viscosity industrial mixers and propellant testing equipment. The deal is intended to expand SPARC Research’s manufacturing capabilities and commercial presence, with the acquisition expected to close in early 2022.

Pacific Biosciences Acquires Apton Biosystems

August 2, 2023

Biotechnology

Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) has entered into an agreement to acquire Apton Biosystems, a Pleasanton, California-based developer of high-throughput short-read sequencing instrumentation, to accelerate development of a next-generation, high-throughput short-read sequencer. The all-stock deal provides approximately $85 million upfront (≈6.3M shares) plus up to $25 million in additional consideration contingent on achieving $50 million in revenue, valuing the transaction at up to ~$110 million.

AGIC Capital Makes Growth Equity Investment in AP Technologies

August 10, 2023

Medical Devices

AGIC Capital completed a growth equity investment in Singapore-based AP Technologies, a contract manufacturer specializing in precision medical tubing and catheter assemblies. AGIC will partner with AP Tech's founders and management to accelerate global growth and bolster the company's technological capabilities; the deal is AGIC's first transaction in Asia with Fund II.

Calibre Scientific Acquires Labtech International Ltd

January 17, 2024

Medical Devices

Calibre Scientific has acquired Labtech International Ltd, a UK-based supplier and service provider of life science instruments, microscopy equipment, consumables and technical services. The acquisition expands Calibre Scientific's analytical instrument and service capabilities across the British Isles, strengthening its product offering and local service footprint for customers in biotechnology, diagnostics, education, environmental and pharmaceutical markets.