IVC Evidensia Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

IVC Evidensia was acquired by EQT in December 2016.

IVC Evidensia acquisition price

Undisclosed

Acquired by EQT · Dec 2016

Cumulative funding IVC Evidensia raised

$4.2B

across 2 funding rounds

Key investors in IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia Overview

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is a European veterinary services provider operating more than 1,500 clinics and hospitals across 12 countries, employing approximately 22,000 people. The company offers general and specialist veterinary care and has expanded into telemedicine through its 2021 acquisition of PawSquad, a UK provider of online veterinary consultations via video and live text chat that serves both corporate partners, such as Direct Line Insurance, Blue Cross, and PDSA, and private pet owners.


Founded

2011

HQ

United KingdomBristol

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Services

Valuation

$14B (Feb 2021)

IVC Evidensia Acquisition

IVC Evidensia was acquired by EQT for an undisclosed price on 9 December 2016.

Before the acquisition IVC Evidensia had raised $4.2B across 2 funding rounds.

Independent Vetcare Limited (IVC) was the third largest vet services provider in the UK at the time of acquisition. Founded in 2011 through the merger of three veterinary groups, IVC had grown to operate more than 290 sites with approximately 2,700 employees including 800 veterinarians. The company operated primarily on first opinion care complemented by referral hospitals, with a decentralized model that promoted clinical freedom while centralizing support functions such as procurement and veterinary advisory services. EQT VI signed an agreement to acquire IVC from Summit Partners in December 2016, with the transaction expected to close in early 2017. The deal reflected EQT's existing expertise in veterinary services through its portfolio company Evidensia, a Swedish veterinary group. Under EQT's ownership, IVC later merged with Evidensia in May 2017 to form IVC Evidensia, which became the leading European veterinary services provider through accelerated organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

IVC Evidensia acquisition details
AcquirerDateType
9 Dec 2016PE buyout

Sources: eqtgroup.com

IVC Evidensia Valuation

IVC Evidensia is currently valued at $14B, based on its undisclosed-stage round in February 2021. Read the announcement ↗

The $4.2B round included Silver Lake, EQT and Nestlé.

IVC Evidensia valuation by funding round

IVC Evidensia valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Feb 2021Undisclosed stage$14B

IVC Evidensia Funding History

IVC Evidensia has raised a total of $4.2B across 2 funding rounds.

IVC Evidensia's first fundraising round was a strategic investment round in April 2019. The most recent completed round was a $4.2B undisclosed-stage round in February 2021.

IVC Evidensia funding rounds

IVC Evidensia funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Feb 2021Undisclosed stageSilver Lake; EQT; Nestlé$4.2B$14BIVC Evidensia, Europe's leading veterinary services provider with over 1,500 clinics and hospitals and approximately 22,000 employees, expanded its partnership with EQT Private Equity, Nestlé, and new investor Silver Lake in February 2021. The transaction involved aggregated new investments totaling €3.5 billion, valuing the company at an enterprise value of approximately €12.3 billion. EQT made a substantial investment through its EQT IX fund, Silver Lake a new substantial minority stake, and Nestlé increased its minority position. The deal, announced on February 9, 2021, and expected to close by Q2 2021, aimed to accelerate growth, digitalization, and innovation in veterinary care. Silver Lake's involvement focused on technology opportunities to develop digital products. Financial advisors included Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, J.P. Morgan, and Numis.
Apr 2019Strategic investmentNestlé--In April 2019 Nestlé joined EQT as a minority investor and strategic partner in IVC Evidensia, then known as IVC Group, Europe's largest veterinary services provider. EQT, which had acquired Independent Vetcare from Summit Partners in 2016 and merged it with the Swedish group Evidensia in 2017, brought in Nestlé through a minority stake to support the group's continued growth, and IVC simultaneously entered into a partnership agreement with Nestlé Purina PetCare EMENA giving it access to Purina's expertise in pet health, nutrition and scientific innovation. Financial terms of the minority investment were not disclosed. At the time IVC Evidensia operated more than 1,000 clinics and hospitals across the UK, the Nordics, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and other European markets, employing around 15,000 people. Nestlé increased its minority stake in February 2021 when Silver Lake and EQT IX invested an aggregate €3.5 billion at an enterprise value of about €12.3 billion, and Nestlé remained a minority shareholder alongside EQT and Silver Lake.

Who has invested in IVC Evidensia?

3 investors have backed IVC Evidensia across its funding rounds, including Nestlé, EQT and Silver Lake.


IVC Evidensia Investors

Investors in IVC Evidensia by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
NestléSwitzerlandVevey2ParticipantApr 2019

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Acquisitions by IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia has acquired 4 companies to date.

Last acquisition by IVC Evidensia was on October 28th 2021. IVC Evidensia acquired VetOne for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by IVC Evidensia

VetOne
PawSquad
Scarsdale Vets
Vets Now
Description
VetOne is a Paris-based network of veterinary hospitals operating throughout France. Its facilities provide comprehensive small animal care including preventive medicine, surgical interventions, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and round-the-clock emergency services. The group maintains clinics in urban and suburban areas, emphasizing personalized treatment plans and owner education on pet nutrition and behavior.
PawSquad is a UK-based telemedicine service connecting pet owners to licensed veterinarians via video consultations and live text chat. Available 24/7 from any location, the platform delivers advice on health issues, preventive care, and behavioral concerns without requiring in-clinic visits. PawSquad's network of experienced vets addresses urgent queries promptly, helping prevent escalations and reduce unnecessary travel. The service operates from London, emphasizing convenience for busy owners.
Scarsdale Vets is a Derby-headquartered veterinary group in England's Midlands serving pets, equines, and farm animals across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The practice runs seven locations including Johnstown and Buxton, providing specialist equine orthopedics, small animal oncology, and production animal nutrition. Scarsdale Vets employs over 200 staff, handling referrals for advanced imaging and surgical procedures.
Vets Now is the United Kingdom's largest provider of out-of-hours emergency veterinary care, operating more than 50 hospitals across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The company partners with over 1,300 veterinary practices to deliver 24/7 critical care for pets, including advanced diagnostics, surgery, and intensive care units. Headquartered in Dunfermline, Scotland, Vets Now was founded in 2001 and joined the IVC Evidensia group in 2022, expanding its network to serve millions of pet owners annually.
HQ CountryFranceUnited KingdomUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
HQ City
Paris
London
Derby
Dunfermline
Deal Date28 Oct 20219 Mar 20219 Aug 201920 Dec 2018
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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IVC Evidensia Competitors

IVC Evidensia competitors include listed companies like Encompass Health, Rede D'Or São Luiz, Apollo Hospitals and Aier EYE Hospital Group, and private ones like Vetic and Luz Saude.

Public and private companies comparable to IVC Evidensia
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
VeticIndiaGurgaonPrivate$3M-$103M34.3x
Encompass HealthUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$5.9B$1.4B$13B2.7x
Rede D'Or São LuizBrazilBrazilPublicly listed$10B$1.2B$13B1.4x
Apollo HospitalsIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$2.6B$406M$13B4.6x
Aier EYE Hospital GroupChinaChinaPublicly listed$3.4B$961M$13B3.7x
Luz SaudePortugalLisbonPrivate-$333M$3.2B-
Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Encompass Health$5.9B$1.4B2.9x2.7x12.2x12.3x
Rede D'Or São Luiz$10B$1.2B1.6x1.4x13.1x7.5x
Apollo Hospitals$2.6B$406M5.1x4.6x33.4x29.9x
Aier EYE Hospital Group$3.4B$961M3.9x3.7x13.5x13.2x
DaVita$14B$2.6B1.9x1.9x10.1x9.2x
Universal Health Services$17B$2.7B1.0x1.0x6.4x6.7x
IHH Healthcare$6.4B$1.5B3.3x3.0x13.9x13.7x
Max Healthcare Institute$874M$236M11.5x8.9x42.4x32.9x

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Common questions about IVC Evidensia

When was IVC Evidensia founded?IVC Evidensia was founded in 2011.
Where is IVC Evidensia headquartered?IVC Evidensia is headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Is IVC Evidensia publicly listed?No, IVC Evidensia was acquired by EQT in December 2016.
Who acquired IVC Evidensia?IVC Evidensia was acquired by EQT in December 2016.
What is IVC Evidensia's valuation?IVC Evidensia was last valued at $14B in its undisclosed-stage round in February 2021.
How much funding has IVC Evidensia raised?IVC Evidensia has raised $4.2B across 2 funding rounds.
What was IVC Evidensia's last funding round?IVC Evidensia's last funding round was a $4.2B undisclosed-stage round in February 2021.
Who are IVC Evidensia's investors?IVC Evidensia's investors include Nestlé, Silver Lake and EQT.
Which companies are comparable to IVC Evidensia?Companies comparable to IVC Evidensia include Vetic, Encompass Health, Rede D'Or São Luiz, Apollo Hospitals, Aier EYE Hospital Group and Luz Saude.
How many companies has IVC Evidensia acquired?IVC Evidensia has acquired 4 companies, including VetOne, PawSquad, Scarsdale Vets and Vets Now.

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