Corten Capital, Ampersand Capital Partners acquire Beacon Intelligence from Hanson Wade Group
- Corten Capital completed the acquisition of Beacon Intelligence from Hanson Wade Group, backed by Graphite Capital, to accelerate growth in life sciences R&D intelligence.
- Ampersand Management LLC invested as a minority co-investor alongside majority owner Corten Capital; Beacon will operate as an independent company.
- Beacon, founded in 2015, serves more than 300 customers globally, including 24 of the 30 largest pharmaceutical companies.
- David Anderson of Ampersand Capital Partners will join Beacon’s board; CEO Rob Poolman continues to lead the business, chaired by Sati S. Sian.
- Corten Capital II closed in March 2024 with EUR 680 million; Beacon is the fund’s third investment.
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