Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Commits $250M to Kiniciti Platform for Cell & Gene Therapy Ecosystem
February 1, 2021
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) committed up to $250 million to a strategic partnership with newly-formed Kiniciti, a platform that will invest in non-therapeutic companies supporting the cell and gene therapy ecosystem. The capital will support Kiniciti's flexible investment model (control, growth equity and significant minority stakes) to scale companies that provide process, production, materials and delivery capabilities for CGT.
- Buyers
- Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
- Targets
- Kiniciti
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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