KBS - Pet Sector - Market Insight

PRIVATE EQUITY ACTIVITY

PET MATE ACQUIRED BY ETHOS PARTNERS

KBS DEAL

Pet Mate Ltd, a prominent Surrey-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative pet products, was acquired in a multi-million pound deal by a private investment office, London-based Ethos Partners. The company’s products are highly regarded by cat, dog and fish owners throughout Europe and the United States. Ethos will allow the business to continue its strategic growth, providing a platform to rapidly expand operations.

KIN VET COMMUNITY FORMED BY PERWYN CAPITAL

Perwyn, a prominent European private equity investor based in London, successfully completed the acquisition of several UK veterinary clinics, marking the formation of Kin Vet Community, a dynamic entity in the veterinary landscape.

JOLLYES ACQUIRED BY TDR CAPITAL

TDR Capital acquired Jollyes, which operates 100 stores across the UK, offering a range of own-brand speciality products and services for pets.

CHANELLE PHARMA ACQUIRED BY EXPONENT

Exponent, a London-based PE house which operates across Europe, invested into Chanelle, the largest indigenous pharma company in Ireland and a global leader in animal health, which has an established product portfolio and exciting pipeline focused on companion animals.

PETVISOR ACQUIRED BY APAX PARTNERS

Petvisor, a best-in-class veterinary and pet services business management and client engagement software platform, received more than $100m in new investment led by Apax Digital Funds.