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Catalyst Clinical Research

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Catalyst is an oncology-focused Contract Research Organization (“CRO”) providing resources and conducting clinical trials for biotech and pharma companies

How We Partnered

Situation:

Two primary LPs in NQPE Fund I wished to realize an attractive return of 2.8x; Apogem initiated a proprietary process to recapitalize the business into a continuation vehicle

Structure:

Single-asset CV with 5 year term and dry powder to support M&A.

Headquarters:

Wilmington, NC

Stage:

Active

Business Model:

Recurring Services

Sponsor:

QHP Capital

Investment Date:

October 2022

Investment Thesis

  • Stable business with multi-year contracts

  • Strong growth and high revenue visibility

  • Attractive industry, serving high-growth oncology end markets

  • Book-to-bill ratio exceeding industry average

  • Strong GP alignment

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