Grant Avenue Capital Recapitalizes CREO, Inc.
September 6, 2023
Grant Avenue Capital has completed a recapitalization investment in CREO, Inc., a Durham, North Carolina-based life sciences and healthcare consulting firm. The founders, Susan Acker-Walsh and Mike Townley, remain significant owners as the investment will accelerate growth and expand CREO's consulting and advisory service offerings.
- Buyers
- Grant Avenue Capital
- Targets
- CREO, Inc.
- Sellers
- Susan Acker-Walsh, Mike Townley
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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