SPT Labtech Acquires BioMicroLab

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.

SPT Labtech Acquires Apricot Designs

January 20, 2021

Medical Devices

SPT Labtech has acquired Apricot Designs Inc., a Covina, California-based designer and manufacturer of multichannel micro-volume pipettors and sample preparation devices. The deal expands SPT Labtech's liquid handling and sample preparation capabilities and strengthens its presence in the U.S. and Asian markets.

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.

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.

SERMA Group Acquires Texas-based MICROTECH LABORATORIES

July 20, 2023

Industrial Services

SERMA Group has acquired MICROTECH LABORATORIES, a Plano, Texas-based electronics and semiconductor failure analysis laboratory, to establish a U.S. presence. The deal expands SERMA’s testing, reverse engineering and consulting capabilities in North America and allows MICROTECH to leverage SERMA’s resources to offer services in Europe.

US BioTek Laboratories Acquires RealTime Laboratories

March 19, 2024

Healthcare Services

US BioTek Laboratories, a Pike Street Capital portfolio company, has acquired Dallas-based RealTime Laboratories to expand its diagnostic testing capabilities, specifically mycotoxin and infectious disease testing. The deal broadens the combined organization’s services and geographic footprint while both labs continue operating at their respective locations.