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Granata Bio Acquires Oviva Therapeutics

April 29, 2025

Biotechnology

Granata Bio has acquired Oviva Therapeutics, a women's health biotech developing OVI-586, a first-in-class therapeutic aimed at extending ovarian function and improving reproductive outcomes. The acquisition expands Granata's fertility and women's health pipeline and will advance OVI-586 toward further development for applications including menopause, contraception, and in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Danaher Corporation Acquires Genedata AG

August 19, 2024

Software

Danaher Corporation has acquired Genedata AG, a Basel-based provider of software solutions for biopharmaceutical R&D, and will integrate the company into its Life Sciences segment. The acquisition expands Danaher’s R&D workflow capabilities by adding Genedata’s data-driven informatics and automation tools to accelerate drug discovery and development.

Boehringer Ingelheim Acquires Nerio Therapeutics

August 6, 2024

Biotechnology

Boehringer Ingelheim agreed to acquire Nerio Therapeutics, a San Diego-based preclinical biotech focused on PTPN2/N1 phosphatase inhibitors for immuno-oncology, for up to $1.3 billion. Nerio was invested/incubated by Viva BioInnovator and backed by a syndicate including Avalon Ventures; the deal is intended to accelerate development of Nerio’s preclinical program as a cornerstone of Boehringer’s immuno-oncology portfolio.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Completes Acquisition of Astria Therapeutics

January 26, 2026

Healthcare Services

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. completed its acquisition of Astria Therapeutics, Inc. to strengthen its leadership in hereditary angioedema (HAE) and support long-term growth. The deal adds navenibart, a late-stage long-acting plasma kallikrein inhibitor (Phase 3), and also brings Astria’s early-stage atopic dermatitis program STAR0310 (for strategic alternatives).

Demeetra AgBio Acquires Hera BioLabs

January 29, 2026

Biotechnology

Demeetra AgBio has completed the acquisition and full integration of Hera BioLabs, consolidating commercial rights to the hyperactive Super piggyBac transposase platform under Demeetra. The deal brings Hera’s in vitro services into Demeetra’s R&D, winds down Hera’s in vivo services, and positions Demeetra as the definitive commercial licensor for Super piggyBac across research, development, and biomanufacturing use cases.

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.