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SFW Capital Partners Closes on over $345 Million for its Second Fund Specializing in Analytical Tools and Related Services
SFW Capital Partners ("SFW"), a private equity firm specializing in
Analytical Tools and Related Services, today announced the final close
of SFW Capital Partners Fund II, LP ("the Fund") and its related
entities with total commitments of over $345 million, including a
significant investment from SFW professionals. The Fund closed at its
hard cap.
SFW focuses on making strategic investments in mid-size Analytical Tools
and Related Services companies, including providers of instrumentation,
information and software, and related business services, a sector that
the SFW team has invested in for over 20 years. Analytical Tools and
Related Services businesses provide information, data, and analytics
that support research, product development, process control, quality
assurance, compliance, diagnostics, sales and marketing, and other
critical decision-making processes across all major industries.
Prior SFW fund investments include AgData (a provider of strategic data,
software, and analytical solutions to the world's largest agricultural
and animal health manufacturers), MD Buyline (a provider of information,
software tools, and analytical solutions on medical technology,
consumables and outsourced services to healthcare providers), Spectro
Scientific (a provider of fluid analysis instruments and software for
evaluating machine and/or process conditions in the field, lab, and
mobile applications), Buyers Laboratory (aprovider of test-based
analytical information and software tools to the digital imaging
industry), filtec (a provider of advanced in-line inspection
instrumentation, software, and systems for the global beverage
industry), and Essen BioScience (a provider of instrumentation,
software, and reagents used for live cell imaging in life science
research applications).
"We are very gratified to have the continued support of an exceptional
group of limited partners, including highly regarded foundations,
endowments, family offices, and select fund of funds, who appreciate our
specialization in the Analytical Tools and Related Services sector and
disciplined, focused investment strategy," said SFW Partner Roger
Freeman. "We believe our deep experience and specialization uniquely
enables us to partner with management teams to build fundamental,
lasting value in Analytical Tools companies."
SFW intends to continue the highly disciplined, systematic investment
strategy that the SFW team has developed over the past 20 years. SFW
seeks to apply its experience and resources to enable middle market
Analytical Tools companies with differentiated products and services,
solid market positions, and proprietary product technologies, analytical
techniques, or information gathering capabilities to reach their full
potential. As with SFW's previous fund, SFW Fund II will seek to make
equity investments of $10 million to $75 million.
"Our specialized approach has enabled us to work collaboratively with
strong managers to build significant value in the companies in which we
invest," said SFW Partner Roger Freeman. "We look forward to continuing
to apply this same strategy of working with leading managers to build
exceptional Analytical Tools companies."
SFW did not use a placement agent. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as fund
formation counsel.
About SFW Capital Partners
SFW Capital Partners is a Leading Investor in Analytical Tools and
Related Services Companies, including providers of instrumentation,
information and software, and related business services. SFW is a
specialized private equity firm that exclusively invests where its 20+
years of knowledge of the relevant business models, technology,
competitive dynamics and service requirements gives it a unique ability
to support management teams in growing their companies and building
value. For more information, please visit www.sfwcap.com.
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