Explorer Investments announces the strengthening of its presence in Portugal’s laboratory services sector through the integration of Laboratório Equilibrium into its portfolio. The acquisition is being carried out by Biogerm, S.A., a company backed by the Explorer fund, as part of its strategy for growth, consolidation, and reinforcement of its position in the national laboratory services market.
Founded in 1994, Laboratório Equilibrium is a benchmark in laboratory testing services, recognized for its high technical rigor, service quality, and strong customer proximity. Throughout its journey, it has built a solid reputation supported by a highly qualified team, a culture of excellence, and an ongoing commitment to innovation and diversification across its areas of expertise, including Medical Devices, Technical Textiles, and Pharmaceutical Products.
This integration is fully aligned with Explorer’s investment strategy of partnering with companies that have a strong technical positioning and high growth potential, fostering operational synergies while strengthening an integrated and complementary laboratory services offering in Portugal.
The combination of Biogerm, S.A. and Laboratório Equilibrium will enhance the group’s technical capabilities, broaden its service portfolio, and expand its geographic coverage, creating sustainable value for clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
For clients and suppliers, this integration ensures full operational continuity, the retention of existing teams and usual points of contact, as well as the progressive strengthening of technical capabilities and service offerings, with no impact on the high quality standards currently delivered.
Commenting on the transaction, Biogerm CEO Dr. Ingride Ferreira Dias stated: “This acquisition represents a strategic step in Biogerm’s growth, enabling us to strengthen our technical capabilities and expand our value proposition, always with a focus on quality, customer proximity, and the development of increasingly comprehensive laboratory solutions for our clients.”
Laboratório Equilibrium Founder Dr. Cristina Antão added: “This transaction enables Laboratório Equilibrium to become part of a group whose strategic vision is closely aligned with our own, unlocking synergies, strengthening our technical capabilities, and creating the conditions for sustainable long-term growth.”
Biogerm, S.A. is present throughout the entire national territory, currently operating three laboratories with a team of approximately 75 employees, ensuring coverage across mainland Portugal and the Autonomous Regions. The integration of Laboratório Equilibrium represents a strategic added value for the group, particularly in terms of human capital, specialized technical expertise, and the development of new business areas, while simultaneously ensuring the continuity of the high standards of quality, rigor, and excellence that characterize both organizations.
