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Platform·Industrials/Third-Party Logistics·August 17, 2026

JLL Partners acquires Life Couriers

The seller was an affiliate of AUCTUS Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on the European Mittelstand, and Edward DeMartini was appointed CEO following the acquisition.

BuyerJLL Partners
TargetLife Couriers
SponsorJLL Partners
SellerAUCTUS Capital Partners
TypePlatform
IndustryIndustrials
Sub-sectorThird-Party Logistics

New York-based private equity firm JLL Partners acquired Life Couriers, a Munich-based provider of time-critical healthcare logistics serving the radiopharma, life sciences, stem cell onboard, direct-to-patient, pharma freight and emergency logistics segments. The company operates locations throughout the U.S., Europe, Central America and Asia.

The seller was an affiliate of AUCTUS Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on the European Mittelstand, and Edward DeMartini was appointed CEO following the acquisition.