Riverside-backed Dastex Group has acquired Abovo, a Switzerland-based distributor of cleanroom consumables, marking its seventh add-on investment since Riverside’s initial backing in May 2023. Abovo, headquartered in Selzach, serves customers across life sciences, semiconductors, aerospace, and watchmaking industries in Switzerland. The company distributes cleanroom consumables alongside complementary product lines such as Henkel adhesive technologies and electrostatic discharge (ESD) accessories.
This acquisition strengthens Dastex’s position in the strategic Swiss market by integrating Abovo’s local footprint, established customer relationships, and multilingual service capabilities. Dastex, a pan-European cleanroom contamination control specialist, distributes both third-party and own-brand garments and consumables to clients in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, semiconductors, and other high-tech sectors. The deal continues Riverside’s buy-and-build strategy for Dastex, following prior add-ons in Sweden (Vita Verita), Norway (AET), Germany (CRTM, pure11, Conformat, Hydroflex), and France.
Damien Gaudin, partner and head of healthcare at Riverside Europe, led the transaction, noting that Abovo complements Dastex’s existing strength with larger Swiss accounts while opening access to the broader Swiss SME base. Karsten Langer, managing partner of Riverside Europe, emphasized the deal underscores the team’s ability to source and execute proprietary opportunities. The integration aims to develop Abovo’s product lines in collaboration with its partners and suppliers.
Source: PE Hub · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing