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Add-on·Industrials/Industrial Distribution·July 29, 2026

Lafayette Instrument adds Avisoft Bioacoustics

The transaction adds ultrasonic vocalization research hardware and software solutions to the Branford Castle-backed platform’s life sciences instrumentation portfolio, marking its sixth add-on since 2021.

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Takeaways

  • Avisoft Bioacoustics is a provider of ultrasonic vocalization research hardware and software solutions.
  • Lafayette Instrument is acquiring Avisoft Bioacoustics with backing from Branford Castle Partners.
  • The business serves life sciences research.
BuyerLafayette Instrument
TargetAvisoft Bioacoustics
SponsorBranford Castle Partners
TypeAdd-on
IndustryIndustrials
Sub-sectorIndustrial Distribution, Flow Control / Process Equipment

Branford Castle Partners-backed Lafayette Instrument, LLC has acquired Avisoft Bioacoustics, a provider of ultrasonic vocalization (USV) research hardware and software solutions.

Avisoft’s integrated system, anchored by ultrasonic microphones, serves universities and research institutions worldwide and is referenced in thousands of peer-reviewed publications.

The deal marks Lafayette’s sixth bolt-on since Branford Castle Partners acquired the company in 2021, further expanding its life sciences instrumentation platform into the bioacoustics field.

Loy & Co Corporate Finance acted as financial advisor to Avisoft; Branford Castle Partners was advised by Vedder for legal and RSM for accounting and tax.