GBA Group

Sector Business & Financial Services
Location Frankfurt
Date acquired 2026
Transaction size Not disclosed

One of the largest laboratory centric TIC (testing, inspection and certification) platforms in the world


In July 2026, Bridgepoint announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in GBA. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Read the press release here.

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Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, GBA is a leading provider of specialist laboratory testing services and operates a network of laboratories across the globe. The company provides specialist laboratory testing services to more than 60,000 customers across environmental, food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, medical devices and cosmetics markets.

Demand for GBA's services is supported by long-term trends including increasing regulation, growing requirements for product safety and traceability, environmental monitoring, and continued investment in these growing end markets by customers. GBA is gaining market share through its customer centric approach and the strong specialist expertise of its technical workforce.

With Bridgepoint's support, GBA will focus on rapidly strengthening its market position across core end markets and building an even more international footprint, continuing to invest in capabilities including through new talent and digitalisation, and pursuing selective acquisitions to further expand its platform and service offering.


We are excited to partner with Bridgepoint as we enter the next phase of GBA’s growth. Their deep sector expertise, strong local presence and global network make them an ideal partner as we continue to invest in our capabilities, accelerate our international expansion and pursue selective acquisitions.”

Steffen Walter, CEO, GBA Group

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