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Gryphon Investors Acquires Vetnique Labs

April 20, 2023

Consumer Products

Gryphon Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, has acquired Vetnique Labs, a Naperville, Illinois-based pet health and wellness company. Gryphon will partner with founder and CEO James Bascharon (who will remain in role and retain a significant stake) to expand Vetnique’s product portfolio and geographic reach; financial terms were not disclosed.

Merck Animal Health Acquires Vence

September 22, 2022

Agriculture

Merck Animal Health agreed to acquire Vence, a developer of virtual fencing and livestock management technology, from Vence's founders and shareholders. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) expands Merck Animal Health's animal intelligence and precision livestock management capabilities and was expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.

Swedencare Acquires Vetio Animal Health from Thompson Street Capital Partners

July 1, 2021

Veterinary

Swedencare AB has acquired Vetio Animal Health, a North American contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on veterinary pharmaceuticals, supplements and dermatology products, from Thompson Street Capital Partners. Thompson Street supported Vetio's growth through facility expansions and the acquisition of TetraGenx; Swedencare intends to leverage Vetio's manufacturing capabilities to expand its pet healthcare product portfolio and supply capabilities in North America.

NovaQuest Capital Management Acquires TechAccel's Stake in Covenant Animal Health Partners

November 30, 2021

Veterinary

NovaQuest Capital Management has acquired TechAccel LLC's ownership stake in Covenant Animal Health Partners, a development and registration partnership focused on revenue-ready animal health products. The move gives NovaQuest full ownership (or increased control) of Covenant to expand its animal health development capabilities and advance new assets into industry partner portfolios.

Charme Capital Partners Acquires 56% Stake in Animalia

July 3, 2024

Veterinary

Charme Capital Partners (via its Charme IV fund) has agreed to take a 56% stake in Animalia through a capital increase, partnering with founders Antonino Santalucia and Giorgio Romani who will remain co-CEOs and minority shareholders. The investment will fund Animalia's consolidation and organic growth plan—including targeted add‑ons and expansion of clinic services—across its network of more than 75 clinics in Italy.

Branford Castle Partners Acquires Pulse Veterinary Technologies

September 6, 2019

Medical Devices

Branford Castle Partners, a New York‑based private equity firm, has acquired Pulse Veterinary Technologies, LLC, a leading maker of shock wave therapy devices for equine and small‑animal veterinary markets, from Thompson Street Capital Partners. Siguler Guff provided debt financing and made an equity co‑investment; Branford plans to use the platform to accelerate geographic and customer expansion and pursue potential add‑ons.