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Carmeda AB

MedTech·Sweden·Exited 2005·Held 9yr
Entry
1996
Hold
9yr
Exit
2005

Who owns Carmeda AB?

Carmeda AB is a Swedish MedTech company, now owned by W.L. Gore & Associates, which acquired it in 2005 from HealthCap.

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HealthCap
Investor
HealthCap
HealthCap (early funds) · 1996 · VC

Key facts

HQSweden
SectorMedTech
StatusAcquired
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
W.L. Gore & Associates
Exit Year
2005

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Questions

Who owns Carmeda AB?

Carmeda AB is now owned by W.L. Gore & Associates, which acquired it in 2005 from HealthCap.

When did W.L. Gore & Associates acquire Carmeda AB?

W.L. Gore & Associates acquired Carmeda AB in 2005, buying from HealthCap.

Who did Carmeda AB sell to?

HealthCap sold Carmeda AB to W.L. Gore & Associates in 2005 (Trade Sale).

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