Quadriga Capital-backed GBA Group continues to expand its European platform for medical device services with the acquisition of a majority stake in Johner Institut GmbH. The addition of the Johner Institute marks an important step in strengthening the group’s capabilities and further building a leading regulatory and technology-driven MedTech services platform.
Founded in 2013 by Prof. Dr. Christian Johner and headquartered in Konstanz, the Johner Institute is one of Europe’s leading consultancies for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. With a team of more than 120 professionals, the company supports more than 10,000 organizations worldwide across the entire product lifecycle – from development and regulatory approval to market access and post-market compliance. Its services include regulatory consulting, training and education, product testing, outsourcing solutions, and RegTech capabilities, complemented by pioneering applications of artificial intelligence in regulatory processes.
Together with the Johner Institute’s deep regulatory expertise and innovative technology approach, GBA Group MedTech Solutions further strengthens its ability to support MedTech and IVD companies navigating complex regulatory environments while accelerating innovation.