Capital Constellation Acquires Minority Stake in Avista Capital Partners
January 12, 2021
Capital Constellation, a group of institutional investors managed by Wafra Inc., acquired a minority ownership interest in New York-based private equity firm Avista Capital Partners. The strategic investment provides Avista with growth capital to expand its healthcare-focused investment platform and increase commitments to its funds; Houlihan Lokey and Kirkland & Ellis served as advisors on the transaction.
- Buyers
- Capital Constellation, Wafra Inc.
- Targets
- Avista Capital Partners
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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