M&A Deal Summary

Swixx Biopharma Acquires Biopas

On May 22, 2024, Swixx Biopharma acquired life science company Biopas from Darby Overseas Investments

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Swixx Biopharma’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Swixx Biopharma’s 1st transaction in Colombia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-05-22
Target Biopas
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Swixx Biopharma
Sellers(s) Darby Overseas Investments
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Biopas

Bogotá, Colombia
Biopas is an independent marketing and distribution company serving international biopharmaceutical firms that focuses on carving out strong market positions for exclusive products. Biopas was founded in 2002 and is based in Bogotá, Colombia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Swixx Biopharma

Baar, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 2014
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

Swixx BioPharma is a specialized distributor of rare diseases, Rx and OTC medicinal products in Central & Eastern Europe, and acts as a true commercialization partner for Biotech & Pharma companies in this area. Swixx Biopharma was founded in 2014 and is based in Baar, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Colombia) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Darby Overseas Investments

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Darby Overseas Investments is an emerging markets investment firm that sponsors and manages private equity, mezzanine finance, and fixed-income funds for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Darby targets investments in Latin/South America, Asia, and Europe. Sectors of interest include consumer products, specialty retail, distribution, packaging, hotel management, energy, financial services, media and publishing. Darby was formed in 1994 and is based in Washington DC.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 10
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 5
Country (Colombia) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-12 Biopas

Bogotá, Colombia

Biopas is an independent marketing and distribution company serving international biopharmaceutical firms that focuses on carving out strong market positions for exclusive products. Biopas was founded in 2002 and is based in Bogotá, Colombia.

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