Invitae Adds Reproductive Health Diagnostics

Just a month ago, we reported on molecular-diagnostics firm Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), and its interest in the eHealth sector, following the acquisition of two digital health companies. In July, the company set its sights on other laboratory companies and announced two more acquisitions. Invitae also separately announced that it will sell $73.5 million of its stock through a private placement to be led by existing investors with “significant” participation from multiple new investors, all unnamed. Invitae is one of the fastest growing genetic information companies in the United States, whose longer-term strategy is to aggregate most of the world’s genetic tests into a single service with... Read More »

Invitae Focuses on Digital Health Deals

Nearly every area of healthcare can benefit from enhanced digital health capabilities. That is one reason eHealth targets are now sought after by a variety of acquirers. Some recent deal activity shows how digital health intersects with the Laboratories, MRI & Dialysis sector. Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is one of the fastest growing genetic information companies in the United States. The company processes DNA-containing samples, analyzes information about patient-specific genetic variation, and generates test reports for clinicians and their patients using an integrated portfolio of laboratory processes, software tools, and informatics capabilities. In 2017, the company has set its... Read More »