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LPs choose Europe

Why Charles River, Knight Therapeutics invested in Forbion's third fund

April 25, 2016 7:00 AM UTC

Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (NYSE:CRL) and Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:GUD) invested in Forbion Capital Partner's third life sciences fund to gain access to the firm's largely European portfolio.

Forbion Capital Fund III (FCF III) closed this month at €183 million ($208.2 million). About 70% of FCF III will target European investments, with the rest earmarked for the U.S. and Canada. ...