Comvest Partners Acquires VanDeMark Chemical Inc.

SK Capital Partners Makes Strategic Investment in VanDeMark Chemical (alongside Comvest Partners)

September 7, 2022

Pharmaceuticals

Funds advised by SK Capital Partners have made a strategic investment in VanDeMark Chemical, a Comvest Partners portfolio company headquartered in Lockport, New York. Comvest remains a co-owner; the investment will accelerate VanDeMark's growth and deepen its focus on life-science specialty chemistries, with SK Capital supporting organic and inorganic expansion.

Avery Dennison Acquires Vestcom

July 28, 2021

Packaging

Avery Dennison has agreed to acquire Vestcom, a privately held provider of shelf-edge pricing and branded labeling solutions, for $1.45 billion in cash. The purchase expands Avery Dennison's labeling and retail solutions capabilities and is expected to close in Q3 2021, subject to customary approvals.

Comvest Partners Makes Minority Investment in Atomic Transport

July 1, 2021

Transportation

Comvest Partners made a minority growth investment in Atomic Transport, a Chattanooga-based provider of outsourced long-haul waste transport and transfer station management. The capital will optimize Atomic’s capital structure and support equipment purchases, new contracts and geographic expansion across the company’s multi-state terminal network.

Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Vertellus

January 5, 2021

Manufacturing

Pritzker Private Capital acquired Vertellus, a specialty chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Indianapolis, with Vertellus CEO John Van Hulle and other members of management investing alongside PPC and remaining in leadership. The deal gives Pritzker a platform in specialty chemicals to support Vertellus’ growth and innovation across healthcare, personal care, agriculture, coatings and transportation markets.

CapVest Acquires Recochem from H.I.G. Capital

November 6, 2023

Manufacturing

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP have acquired Recochem, a global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of aftermarket transportation and household fluids, from H.I.G. Capital, which will remain a minority investor. Recochem, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, generates revenues in excess of $1 billion and CapVest plans to support further organic growth and M&A-driven expansion.

Comvest Special Opportunities Invests in Apotheco Pharmacy Group

August 15, 2023

Healthcare Services

Comvest Special Opportunities, the structured capital platform of Comvest Partners, completed a junior capital investment and equity co-investment in Apotheco Pharmacy Group, a network of specialized dermatology pharmacies. The financing will be used to support Apotheco’s strategic acquisitions and other growth initiatives to expand its clinical dermatology pharmacy footprint.