Investment Summary

Vitruvian Partners and Konza Valley Capital Invest In KCAS Bio

On December 1, 2009, private equity firms Vitruvian Partners and Konza Valley Capital invested in life science company KCAS Bio

Investment Highlights
  • This is Vitruvian Partners’ 1st and Konza Valley Capital’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Vitruvian Partners’ 1st and Konza Valley Capital’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vitruvian Partners’ 1st and Konza Valley Capital’s 1st transaction in Kansas.

Investment Summary
Date 2009-12-01
Target KCAS Bio
Sector Life Science
Investor(s) Vitruvian Partners
Konza Valley Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

KCAS Bio

Olathe, Kansas, United States
KCAS Bio provides comprehensive GLP-compliant development services from early discovery support through product registration and beyond. One of only a select few CROs offering both large and small molecule development with extensive capabilities and expertise, KCAS provides a truly differentiated approach to its clients who are looking for both scientific expertise and excellent customer service. KCAS Bio was formed in 1979 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Vitruvian Partners

London, United Kingdom
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 8.5B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Vitruvian Partners is an independent private equity firm that specializes in middle-market buyouts, growth buyouts and growth capital investments in the UK and elsewhere in Northern Europe. Vitruvian looks for companies that are 'operating in dynamic situations, where there is an opportunity to build strategic value'. The Group's target investment size is £25 to £150 million in transactions valued up to £500 million. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer services, financial services, life science, healthcare services, media, technology, communications, and internet software. Vitruvian Partners was formed in 2006 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 67
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 3
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 19
State (Kansas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 11
Year (2009) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-01 Tinopolis

Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

The Tinopolis Group is an international media producer and distributor. In the USA we produce television programmes for all the top networks and in the UK we are one of the largest independent television suppliers to major broadcasters.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-12-07 Callcredit Information Group

Leeds, United Kingdom

Callcredit Information Group Ltd. is a provider of consumer data solutions, software and analytics. Callcredit provides the data, analytics, and software that enable businesses to build more valuable customer relationships. Callcredit Information Group Ltd. was established in 2000 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

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Konza Valley Capital

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1977
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Konza Valley Capital is a private investment firm focused on $1 to $3 million investments in lower middle-market Midwestern US-based companies operating in traditional industries. Konza looks to support a variety of transaction situations including capital for acquisitions, growth, ownership transitions, and turnarounds. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, services, distribution, retail and technology related industries. Konza Valley Capital is based in Overland Park, Kansas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 12
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 5
State (Kansas) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 12
Year (2009) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-01 Transfer Tool Products

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

Transfer Tool Products is a manufacturer of complex deep-drawn metal components and assemblies, specializing in high-volume production of small custom parts in steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other metal alloys. Transfer Tool Products was founded in 1985 and is based in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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