2021

Industry: Pharmaceutical CRO & CMO

Location: Lee Summit, MO

The DVS Group’s Role: Capital Advisory

The Deal:
Headquartered in Lee Summit, MO, Excite Pharma Services is a premier provider of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), Contract Manufacturing (CMO), and Analytical Chemistry (CRO) services for the pharmaceutical industry, with a specialized focus on aseptic manufacturing and comprehensive analytical capabilities across drug substance, drug product, and excipients. Founded in 2009 by Keith Koehler and Robert Pendland following their successful exit of Acceleration Laboratory Services with the support of The DVS Group, Excite experienced significant growth and required additional capital to expand its contract manufacturing capabilities. The DVS Group provided strategic advisory and sourced non-dilutive bridge financing, enabling the company to navigate COVID-era supply chain disruptions and FDA approval delays impacting new contracts. This recapitalization positioned Excite Pharma Services for continued growth and innovation in its next phase.

About The DVS Group:
The DVS Group is a professional lower middle market M&A services firm based in Kansas City. We represent both buy-side and sell-side clients domestically and internationally, focusing primarily on businesses with $10M-$250M in revenue. As industry generalists, we specialize in a highly customized approach to owners exiting their business, and proprietary (off-market) deal-flow for our buyers. With over two decades refining our process, the DVS Group is your key to achieving unparalleled growth through acquisition, or a smooth transition through the sale of your business.