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Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) · Life Science · November 1994

Advent International Corp. and Alta Partners acquire Telik, Inc.

On November 1, 1994, Advent International Corp. and Alta Partners acquired Telik, Inc., a life science company in California, United States.

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AnnouncedNovember 1, 1994 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetTelik, Inc. Buyers Advent International Corp.
Alta Partners SectorLife Science LocationCalifornia, United States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

Telik, Inc.
California, United States
Life Sciencesector
1988founded
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Buyers (2)

Advent International Corp. Lead
Private equity firm · 415 deals on record
Alta Partners Co-investor
Private equity firm · 126 deals on record
  • 1st transaction for the lead buyer in life science
  • 7th transaction in United States
415deals, all time
15in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Telik, Inc.?Advent International Corp. and Alta Partners acquired Telik, Inc. on November 1, 1994.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the life science sector in 1994.

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