Ampersand Capital Partners Acquires Specac Ltd.
March 13, 2024
Ampersand Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on healthcare and life sciences, has acquired Specac Ltd., a UK-based designer and manufacturer of FTIR spectroscopy accessories and sample preparation solutions. The acquisition will support Specac's growth trajectory and leverage Ampersand's experience in life-sciences-oriented lab products and OEM channels.
- Buyers
- Ampersand Capital Partners
- Targets
- Specac Limited
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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