M&A Deal Summary

Think Research Acquires MDBriefCase Group

On January 18, 2021, Think Research acquired education company MDBriefCase Group from Persistence Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Think Research’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Think Research’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Think Research’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-01-18
Target MDBriefCase Group
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Think Research
Sellers(s) Persistence Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

MDBriefCase Group

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MDBriefCase Group, Inc. specializes in developing online, accredited and unaccredited continuing professional development for healthcare professionals. The company partners with prestigious regional and international medical associations to ensure its innovative education programs reflect the local experiences of healthcare professionals around the world. MDBriefCase Group was founded in 2001 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

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Buyer

Think Research

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 2006
Sector Information Technology
Revenue 79M CAD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Think Research is a provider in delivering integrated digital healthcare solutions. The Company's focused mission is to organize the world's health knowledge so everyone gets the best care. Its evidence-based healthcare technology solutions support the clinical decision-making process, standardize care, and improve patient outcomes. Think Research was founded in 2006 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Education) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Persistence Capital Partners

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

PCP Management Inc. (Persistence Capital Partners) is a specialist private equity group focused on investing in Canadian healthcare companies. The Firm targets to companies with post revenues, enterprise driven lead by strong management teams. Types of transaction includes MBOs, recapitalization, divestitures/carve outs and special situations. Persistence was formed in 2008 and is based in Montreal.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Education) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 4
State (Ontario) 3 of 3
Country (Canada) 8 of 8
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-17 Access Genomics

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Access Genomics is a Canadian clinical genomics company that collaborates with researchers and scientific exemplars here in Canada, and around the world, in advanced and innovative genomics technologies. With expertise in genomics, molecular biology, embryology, and screening for diagnostics, Access Genomics is committed to working alongside IVF centers and medical fertility teams like yours. Access Genomics was formed in 2016 and is based in Mississauga, Ontario.

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