Building the Future of
TIC Industry Consolidation
Aurora TIC is a Testing, Inspection & Certification industry consolidation venture — executing a disciplined roll-up strategy to build the next-generation North American TIC platform.
Our Mission
To consolidate the fragmented North American TIC industry into a unified platform that delivers superior testing quality, operational efficiency, and investor returns — while preserving the independence and culture of acquired laboratories.
We believe the TIC industry is at an inflection point. Regulatory complexity is increasing, clients demand more integrated testing solutions, and independent lab owners need a credible exit path. Aurora TIC is positioned to be that solution.
Our Vision
A North American TIC platform with 20+ integrated laboratories, $100M+ in combined revenue, and a clear path to institutional exit — following the proven playbook of Eurofins Scientific, which grew from €1B to €6.7B through systematic acquisition.
We are not building a holding company. We are building an operating platform — with shared accreditation infrastructure, cross-referral networks, and technology-enabled efficiency gains that create real value for clients, staff, and investors.
Why TIC Consolidation, Why Now
$50B+ Market, Highly Fragmented
The global TIC market exceeds $50B, yet thousands of independent labs operate with no scale advantages, no exit path, and increasing competitive pressure from Eurofins and SGS.
Proven Consolidation Model
Eurofins grew from €1B to €6.7B through systematic acquisition. Bureau Veritas and SGS followed similar playbooks. The model is proven — Aurora TIC is executing it in the underserved mid-market.
Generational Transition
Many independent lab founders are approaching retirement age with no succession plan. This creates a unique window for acquisitions at reasonable valuations with motivated sellers.
Sam Sammane
Sam Sammane is a serial entrepreneur and TIC industry veteran with 25+ years building and scaling laboratory networks. As former CEO of Tentamus Labs of America, he oversaw a global organization of 4,000+ employees across multiple continents.
Sam founded Qalitex Laboratories, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing facility serving dietary supplement and cosmetics brands. He is a Forbes Technology Council member, TEDx speaker (x4), and pioneer of AI-augmented laboratory operations.
Aurora TIC is Sam's thesis on the future of the TIC industry — built on 25 years of operational experience, a deep network of lab operators, and a conviction that the consolidation opportunity is generational.
Credentials & Background
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