Treadwell Therapeutics Acquires TCRyption Inc.

Research Corporation Technologies Acquires Translational Drug Development (TD2)

June 4, 2020

Healthcare Services

Research Corporation Technologies, Inc. (RCT) has acquired Translational Drug Development (TD2) and provided growth capital to expand TD2's precision oncology drug development services. The transaction will scale TD2's translational preclinical, regulatory and clinical trial capabilities to better serve biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.

Turnstone Biologics Acquires Myst Therapeutics

January 20, 2021

Biotechnology

Turnstone Biologics Corp., a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company, has acquired California-based Myst Therapeutics to integrate Myst’s tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) selection and expansion platform into Turnstone’s oncolytic virus and cell therapy pipeline. The acquisition grants Turnstone full access to Myst’s R&D capabilities, development collaborations, and a TIL program with a lead candidate expected to enter the clinic soon; financial terms were not disclosed.

AbCellera Acquires TetraGenetics

September 13, 2021

Biotechnology

AbCellera Biologics Inc. acquired TetraGenetics, Inc. in an all-cash transaction to integrate TetraGenetics' recombinant transmembrane protein expression platform into AbCellera's antibody discovery technology stack. The acquisition expands AbCellera's ability to generate antibodies against difficult-to-drug ion channels, GPCRs and other transmembrane targets, and includes upfront and milestone-based payments.

PharmaCyte Biotech Increases Stake in TNF Pharmaceuticals

September 2, 2025

Pharmaceuticals

PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. increased its equity stake in TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by $3.0 million to support TNF's recent license agreement with LightSolver for a light-based compute accelerator intended for cryptocurrency and blockchain applications. The investment is positioned to help TNF execute a strategic pivot tied to the new license; PharmaCyte said it remains well-capitalized and may pursue further portfolio opportunities.

Roche Acquires Poseida Therapeutics

November 28, 2024

Biotechnology

Roche Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire San Diego-based Poseida Therapeutics for $9.00 per share in cash plus a contingent value right (CVR) for up to $4.00 per share, representing an aggregate equity value of up to $1.5 billion. The acquisition will bring Poseida's non-viral gene-editing platforms, allogeneic TSCM-rich CAR-T programs and in-house GMP cell therapy manufacturing into Roche's Pharmaceuticals Division to establish a new core capability in allogeneic cell therapy.

Velocity Clinical Research Acquires TrierHealth

February 22, 2022

Healthcare Services

Durham-based Velocity Clinical Research acquired digital clinical trials platform TrierHealth, bringing its founder Raghu Punnamraju into Velocity as Chief Technology Officer. The acquisition adds Hyderabad-based R&D talent and patient-engagement technology to accelerate Velocity’s move toward decentralized and hybrid clinical trials.