The Netherlands: EQT bolsters healthcare investment credentials with acquisition of LSP

Swedish investment firm EQT has signed an agreement to acquire LSP (Life Sciences Partners), a European life sciences venture capital firm with approximately €2.2bn (US$2.52bn) of assets under management and a team of 34 professionals. The upfront consideration of €450m (on a cash- and debt free basis), is comprised of 25 percent cash and 75 percent…