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Forging new generations of leaders in healthcare & life sciences.

Partnership & Growth

With more than 30 years dedicated to the life sciences sector, Ampersand Capital Partners has established a track record as the industry leader at the forefront of transformative investments serving science.

Our current and legacy portfolio is a testament to this vision, which includes a range of diverse companies providing scientific innovations, technologies, and services.

Ampersand transcends a traditional investment role, employing our unique expertise to closely collaborate with portfolio company founders and leadership teams on both a scientific and growth strategy level. This fully integrated approach has been the foundation of many success stories, forging both founders and companies into industry leaders.

Key Sectors

  • Laboratory Products
  • Laboratory Services
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Pharma Services
  • Specialty Products

The Ampersand Portfolio

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Adaptas Solutions Logo

Adaptas Solutions

Palmer, MA

Comprehensive sample-to-answer solutions for laboratory science, analytical, and clinical equipment

Acquired by IMI plc in 2021

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Admera Health

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Genomic and bioinformatic services for researchers working on projects ranging from exploratory to clinical.

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Agilux Laboratories

Worcester, MA

CRO providing integrated small and large molecule discovery and bioanalytical, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic, and pharmacology services

Acquired by Charles River Laboratories in 2016

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Alcami

Wilmington, NC

Multi-phase pharmaceutical development and manufacturing for small and large molecules

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AnaBios

San Diego, CA

Procurement and logistics management of high-quality human tissue and cells for drug discovery and academic research

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ANI Pharmaceuticals

Baudette, MN

Development, manufacture, and marketing of branded and generic prescription pharmaceuticals

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Arranta Bio

Watertown, MA

CDMO focused on the development and commercialization of therapies targeting the human microbiome

Acquired by Recipharm in 2022

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Avid Bioservices

Tustin, CA

Commercial biologics CDMO focused on the development and CGMP manufacture of biopharmaceuticals.

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Avista Pharma Solutions

East Rutherford, NJ

Contract development, manufacturing, and testing solutions for generic pharmaceutical products

Acquired by Cambrex in 2018

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Bako Diagnostics

Alpharetta, GA

Premier provider of diagnostic and therapeutic services focused on skin, soft tissue, and bone of the lower extremities

Acquired by Consonance Capital in 2016

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BioClinica

Newtown, PA

Integrated clinical research technology solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and contract research industries

Acquired by Cinven in 2016

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Biologos

Glendale Heights, IL

Full-service manufacturer of custom and standard cell culture media, reagents, buffers, enzymes, and sera

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Biosynth

Staad-St. Gallen, Switzerland

Life sciences reagents and critical raw materials, custom synthesis, and manufacturing services

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Bioventus

Durham, NC

Global leader of innovations for clinically efficacious active healing and surgical orthobiologics

IPO in June 2024 (Nasdaq: BVS)

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Brammer Bio

Cambridge, MA

Provider of clinical and commercial supply of viral vectors for in vivo gene and ex vivo cell therapies

Acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2019

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Canopy Biosciences

St. Louis, MO

Cutting-edge spatial biology and multi-omic tools for biomedical research

Acquired by Bruker Nano in 2020

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Cellero

Lowell, MA

Biomaterials, custom research services, and clinical laboratory services

Acquired by Charles River Laboratories in 2020

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ChanTest

Cleveland, OH

Provider of ion channel testing services for drug safety and discovery

Acquired by Charles River Laboratories in 2014

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Confluent Medical Technologies

Scottsdale, AZ

Design and development of large-scale manufacturing for interventional catheter-based devices and implants

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Corpus Medical

Campbell, CA

Full-scale contract manufacturing solutions for high-quality class III medical devices

Acquired by Confluent Medical Technologies in 2018

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CRI Lifetree

Mount Laurel, NJ

Early-stage patient population studies with a focus on Human Abuse Liability, addiction, pain, psychiatry, neurology, pediatric, and infectious disease services

Acquired by PRA in 2013

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CurTec

Rijen, Netherlands

Global manufacturer of high-performance plastic packaging for the pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals, and logistics industries.

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CutisPharma

Wilmington, MA

Development and commercialization of value-added medical kits for compounding pharma

Acquired by NovaQuest in 2016

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Dynex Technologies

Chantilly, VA

Manufacturer of fully automated ELISA processing systems for laboratories and research clinics

Acquired by Telegraph Hill in 2017

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Elite One Source

Missoula, MT

Manufacturing solutions for complex formulas in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, and capsules

Acquired by DCC Health and Beauty Solutions in 2018

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ETE Medical

Warwick, RI and Sunnyvale, CA

Contract manufacturer of textile biomaterials and specialty plastic components for medical products

Acquired by Confluent Medical Technologies in 2016

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Flagship Biosciences

Broomfield, CO

Leader in spatial biology and biomarker analysis for clinical research and drug development

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Gannet BioChem

Huntsville, AL

CDMO specializing in the development, scaling, and manufacturing of polyethylene glycol (PEG) reagents

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GenDx

Utrecht, Netherlands

Developer of innovative diagnostic tests, software, services, and educational products for molecular diagnostic testing

Acquired by Eurobio Scientific in 2022

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GENEWIZ

South Plainfield, NJ

Global leader in R&D genomics services

Acquired by Brooks Automation in 2018

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Genezen

Fishers, IN

Contract development and manufacturing for a range of viral vectors to support the development of cell and gene therapies

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Genoptix

Carlsbad, CA

Specialized laboratory services for hematology and oncology

Acquired by NeoGenomics in 2018

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Gyros Protein Technologies

Uppsala, Sweden

Global leader in peptide synthesis and bioanalytical technology for research, drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development, and bioprocessing

Acquired by Mesa Laboratories in 2019

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Innovative Food Processors

Faribault, MN

Manufacturer of agglomerated and microencapsulated food and nutrition ingredients

Acquired by Balchem Corporation in 2017

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Interpace Biosciences

Parsippany, NJ

Provider of complex molecular analysis for the early diagnosis and the treatment of cancer

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iuvo

Rochester, NY

A full-service ophthalmology-focused contract research organization (CRO)

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Julius Clinical

Utrecht, Netherlands

CRO network supporting a variety of therapeutic applications, including CNS diseases, cardio-metabolic and renal diseases, and infectious diseases and vaccines

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Kedrion Biopharma

Lucca, Italy

Collection and fractionation of blood plasma for the production of plasma-derived therapies

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LakePharma

Dallas, TX

Provider of antibody engineering, antibody discovery, molecular engineering, protein chemistry, bioexpression, biofunction, bioprocessing, and bioanalytics

Acquired by Curia in 2021

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Leinco Technologies, Inc.

St. Louis, MO

Manufacturer of in vivo antibodies for flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and spatial biology studies

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Lexington Medical

Bedford, MA

Lexington Medical designs and manufactures high-performance endoscopic stapling devices, which are proudly made in the USA and used in a wide range of surgical procedures.

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Magellan Diagnostics

Billerica, MA

Solutions for the identification and protection of those at risk of lead exposure

Acquired by Meridian Biosciences in 2016

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Magritek

Aachen, Germany

Scientific instrument developer specializing in compact, portable, and benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging products

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Meadowhawk Biolabs

Marlborough, MA

Preclinical CRO advancing R&D for bioanalytical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacology studies

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MedPharm

Durham, NC

Global CDMO providing topical and transdermal product design, development, and manufacturing services

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MedVenture Technology

Jeffersonville, IN

Leading designer and manufacturer of medical technology solutions for minimally invasive surgical devices

Acquired by Helix Medical in 2012

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NanoImaging Services

Woburn, MA

Specialty CRO providing cryo-EM solutions for the discovery and development of novel therapeutics

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Nexcelom Bioscience

Lawrence, MA

Leading developer of automated cell counting and image cytometry solutions

Acquired by PerkinElmer in 2021

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Nexelis

Quebec, Canada

R&D solutions for the development of immunotherapeutics, including biologics, antiviral drugs, and cell and gene therapies

Acquired by Q2 Solutions in 2022

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NuvinkaDx (formerly ALPCO)

Salem, NH

High-quality instruments and assays for life sciences research

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P95

Leuven, Belgium

Global provider of clinical and epidemiology research solutions with a focus on vaccines and infectious diseases

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Phosphorex

Hopkinton, MA

CDMO offering nanoparticle-based drug delivery solutions

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Precision Coating

Hudson, MA

Medical device coating application services, including complex masking and coating, value-added surface treatments, and marking technologies

Acquired by Integer in 2025

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ProtaGene

Heilbronn, Germany,

Leading global provider of biopharmaceutical, cell, and gene therapy analytical solutions

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Recipharm

Stockholm, Sweden

Drug product services for all common dosage forms from pre-formulation and clinical development through to scale-up and commercial manufacturing

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Resolian

Malvern, PA

Analytical services for the testing of raw materials, formulated products, packaging, and medical devices

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Roadrunner Pharmacy

Phoenix, AZ

Leading compounding pharmacy focused on the companion animal market

Acquired by Vets First Choice in 2017

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Signature Genomics Laboratories

Spokane, WA

Pioneering laboratory credited with providing the first microarray-based cytogenetic diagnostics for intellectual disability and birth defects

Acquired by PerkinElmer in 2010

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Specac

Orpington, UK

Designs and manufactures Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) accessories, Sample Preparation/XRF, Process Cells, IR polarisers products for atomic and molecular spectroscopy

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StageBio

Mount Jackson, VA

Leading international provider of preclinical and clinical histology, pathology, image analysis, and specimen archiving services

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Syft

Christchurch, New Zealand

High-throughput solutions for automated workflows in pharmaceutical and CDMO applications

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Tjoapack

Clinton, TN

Quality contract packaging and supply chain management services

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Vantage MedTech

Lenexa, KS

Medical device developer providing comprehensive design and manufacturing services

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Vernal Biosciences

Burlington, VT

mRNA CDMO dedicated to enhancing industry access to mRNA, LNP-mRNA, and associated services

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Vibalogics

Boxborough, MA

Developer and manufacturer of suspension and adherent cell-based and egg-based viruses

Acquired by Recipharm in 2022

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Viracor-IBT Laboratories

Lee’s Summit, MO

Diagnostic laboratory specializing in infectious diseases, immunology, and allergy testing for immunocompromised and critical patients

Acquired by Eurofins Scientific in 2014

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VIVEbiotech

San Sebastian, Spain

Lentiviral vector GMP CDMO providing process development, manufacturing and analytical testing

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vivitide

Gardner, MA

Custom peptide synthesis and antibody production

Acquired by Biosynth Carbosynth in 2022

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