FPE Capital Acquires Vanda Research

Vanda Acquires Exante Data to Build Expanded Macro Analytics Platform

January 8, 2026

Data & Analytics

Vanda has acquired all outstanding capital stock of Exante Data Inc., merging Exante into Vanda to create a combined macro analytics and data platform. Financial terms were not disclosed; financing support was provided by FPE Capital and Santander, and Exante founder Jens Nordvig will become President of the combined company and join the board as Vanda accelerates development of its "Vanda Analytics" product and AI-driven solutions.

Fremman Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in VPS

June 22, 2021

Industrial Services

Fremman Capital has entered exclusive discussions to acquire a majority stake in VPS, a Rotterdam-headquartered marine fuel testing, inspection and advisory provider. Fremman said it will support VPS's management to expand its testing, data and ESG-focused advisory capabilities; debt financing for the intended transaction will be provided by Bridgepoint Credit and OLB.

FPE Capital Invests in Clearstate

January 14, 2025

Data & Analytics

FPE Capital has invested in Clearstate, a specialist B2B research and data provider for the MedTech industry that was previously part of The Economist Group's EI division. FPE will support Clearstate’s product and geographic expansion and scale its go-to-market capabilities to accelerate global growth.

FPE Capital Makes First Institutional Investment in Dynamic Planner

July 14, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

FPE Capital has led the first institutional investment into Dynamic Planner, a Reading-based provider of risk-based financial planning SaaS for the UK wealth management sector. The growth capital will back the existing management team to accelerate product development, scale revenue and support Dynamic Planner's expansion across the UK and Europe.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Excel Scientific

January 12, 2021

Medical Devices

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital acquired Excel Scientific, a Victorville, California manufacturer of microplate sealing films and foils used by life science, biotech, pharmaceutical and diagnostic laboratories. Founder Bambi Lyn Cahilly retains an ownership stake; terms were not disclosed and Vance Street plans to invest in growth and product innovation across life-science end markets.

Vespa Capital Invests in SelectScience

February 1, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Vespa Capital has invested in SelectScience Limited, a digital publishing and marketing platform serving the scientific and laboratory equipment markets, backing CEO Kerry Parker and the management team to support growth. The transaction facilitates founder succession (with co‑founders Arif and Louise Butt investing alongside Vespa) and was supported by senior debt from Investec and advisory services from multiple firms.