May 29, 2026
NC State Spinout Company Acquired by Waters Biosciences
NIRvana Sciences, a startup company commercializing synthetic red and near-infrared fluorescent dyes for use in diagnostics and imaging, has been acquired by Waters Biosciences, a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics.
The startup was acquired by Waters in May 2025 to expand the company’s portfolio of high-performance fluorescent dyes used in flow cytometry and other biomedical applications.