Compass Group Equity Partners Invests in The Illuminate Group
July 9, 2025
St. Louis-based private equity firm Compass Group Equity Partners has partnered with Tampa-based The Illuminate Group, a cold chain design, testing and passive packaging provider focused on last-mile pharmaceutical logistics. Compass will provide capital and operational support to expand Illuminate’s R&D and testing capacity, double office/testing space, build out ERP and sales capabilities, and accelerate product development and market expansion.
- Buyers
- Compass Group Equity Partners
- Targets
- The Illuminate Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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