Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-01-30 |
| Target | FIRE1 |
| Sector | Life Science |
| Investor(s) |
GIMV
Gilde Healthcare |
| Deal Type | Venture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
GIMV is a Belgium based public investment company focused on private equity and venture capital investments in tech-based businesses. GIMV's private equity practice operates through its Corporate Investment unit and targets management buyouts, buy-ins, and growth capital financings of companies with annual sales between EUR15 and EUR150 million. For buyout opportunities GIMV generally takes a majority stake in businesses and for growth capital needs, GIMV takes a minority position. GIMV does not invest in publicly held companies or turnaround situations. GIMV's geographic focus is within Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and France. GIMV also invests in Russia through Eagle Capital Partners, a partnership with KBC Private Equity. GIMV was formed in 1980 and is headquartered in Antwerp with additional offices in The Hague, Frankfurt, Munich, and Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 119 of 170 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 17 of 24 |
| Type: Venture M&A Deals | 33 of 39 |
| Country: Ireland M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Year: 2018 M&A | 3 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-18 |
SGH Medical Pharma
Saint-Marcellin, France SGH Medical Pharma is a specialist manufacturer of injection-molded plastic dosing, packaging solutions, and medical devices for the pharmaceutical industry including pillboxes, medication blister packs, and “tamper proof” systems. SGH Medical Pharma was founded in 1985 and is based in Saint-Marcellin, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-01 |
France Thermes
Paris, France France Thermes owns and operates thermal resorts in Bagnoles de l’Orne (Normandy) and Châtel-Guyon (Auvergne). The company focuses on high-quality facilities, medical and recreational care, and strong collaboration with healthcare professionals and local authorities. France Thermes was founded in 2015 and is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.6B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Gilde Healthcare is a specialist private equity and venture investor focused on the healthcare sector. The Firm's buyout group targets majority investments throughout Europe (preference for Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria or Switzerland) and has a focus on healthcare providers, suppliers and service providers active in the healthcare market. The Firm's venture group looks to invest in early stage medtech, diagnostics, digital health and therapeutics companies throughout North America and Europe. Gilde Healthcare was established in 1982 and is headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 40 of 56 |
| Sector: Life Science M&A | 21 of 26 |
| Type: Venture M&A Deals | 29 of 31 |
| Country: Ireland M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2018 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 |
Ace Pharmaceuticals
Zeewolde, Netherlands Ace Pharmaceuticals is a specialized pharmaceutical company in medical needs medicines, focusing on the development, production, and distribution of licensed and unlicensed niche medicines. Ace Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1990 and is based in Zeewolde, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-02 |
Performation
Zeist, Netherlands Performation is a provider of healthcare-specific business intelligence solutions. Its software products enable clients to monitor costs, processes and quality; optimize capacity and shift planning, and support patients throughout their treatment journey. Performation was founded in 1998 and is based in Zeist, Netherlands. . |
Buy | - |