Degroof Petercam – IMAP France advises InfraVia Capital Partners on their investment in veterinary clinic network Univet
Consisting of nearly 150 veterinary clinics and practices in France and Belgium, it is experiencing strong growth and since 2020, the number of establishments has tripled, with more than 40 new veterinary structures and 31 associate veterinary practitioners so far this year alone
IMAP is pleased to announce that Degroof Petercam – IMAP France acted as exclusive financial advisor to InfraVia Capital Partners on their capital investment in Univet.
The Univet veterinary network federates independent veterinary practitioners around a common infrastructure. Consisting of nearly 150 veterinary clinics and practices in France and Belgium, it is experiencing strong growth and since 2020, the number of establishments has tripled, with more than 40 new veterinary structures and 31 associate veterinary practitioners so far this year alone. InfraVia Capital Partners (“InfraVia”) bought its stake from the Platina investment fund which had been invested in Univet since 2018.
In 2021, the Univet network reached over €50 million in revenue. The partnership with InfraVia will enable Univet to continue its growth and expansion in both France and Belgium, as well as strengthen its support teams.
The Degroof Petercam – IMAP France team, led by David Amar, acted as exclusive financial advisor to InfraVia Capital Partners. This deal further highlights its expertise in the Healthcare industry and in the veterinary services market.