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Acquired by GHO Capital Partners September 2025 · terms undisclosed — undisclosed · source ↗
Scientist.com operates an online marketplace and platform for life science research, helping scientists find providers, scope projects, compare proposals, manage compliance, and track spend. The platform incorporates AI and expert support to coordinate outsourced research workflows across the research lifecycle for life science organizations.
Founders & leadership
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Kevin LustigFounder and CEOKevin Lustig is the founder of Scientist.com, an online marketplace and platform that helps life science researchers find providers, compare proposals, and manage outsourced research workflows across the research lifecycle.
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Dan KaganPresident and COODan Kagan is the founder of Scientist.com, an online marketplace for life science research services that launched in 2008, connecting researchers with suppliers of research services and custom products globally.
Investors · 3
5AM Ventureslisted by 5AM VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $4M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Scientist do?
- Scientist.com operates an online marketplace and platform for life science research, helping scientists find providers, scope projects, compare proposals, manage compliance, and track spend. The platform incorporates AI and expert support to coordinate outsourced research workflows across the research lifecycle for life science organizations.
- Who founded Scientist?
- Scientist was founded by Kevin Lustig.
- Who are Scientist's investors?
- Scientist's investors include 5AM Ventures, Bootstrap Venture Partners, TRANSFORMATION CAPITAL.
- Who acquired Scientist?
- Scientist was acquired by GHO Capital Partners.