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02/2026

HEALTH IN CODE (HIC) acquired by MERIEUX EQUITY PARTNERS

SPAIN Health Providers / Healthcare Facilities / Labs (Biology) REV 50M - 100M EUR

Context

Merieux Equity Partners acquired a significant minority stake in Health in Code, joining forces with Alantra and the management team. The transaction aims to provide the capital and industrial expertise needed to double the company's size, with a goal of reaching EUR100 million in revenue within five years. The strategic rationale focuses on aggressive international expansion into key European markets, enhancing the bioinformatics software suite, and pursuing selective M&A to consolidate the fragmented European genetics market.

HEALTH IN CODE (HIC), which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (15.6x).

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Target

Founded in 2020 through the high-profile merger of Health in Code, Imegen, Genycell Biotech, and later Genologica, the target is Spain s leading integrated clinical genetics platform. It provides end-to-end genetic testing services, leveraging Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), proprietary diagnostic panels, and advanced bioinformatics software. A key part of its business model is the "Rental Reagent Program," a partnership-led system providing equipment and consumables to public hospitals. The company employs approximately 200 specialists and operates in over 30 countries.

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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Press release: view release

Acquirer: merieux equity partners