Advarra Acquires Bio-Optronics from Mainsail Partners
March 9, 2021
Advarra has acquired Bio-Optronics, the maker of the CCTrialSuite clinical trial management system (CTMS), from growth equity firm Mainsail Partners. The acquisition expands Advarra's site-focused technology portfolio, broadens its coverage of site networks and health systems, and enhances capabilities for connecting sponsors, CROs and research sites.
- Buyers
- Advarra
- Targets
- Bio-Optronics
- Sellers
- Mainsail Partners
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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