3 May 2020 – On 30 April 2020, SkyCell AG, the leading manufacturer of data-driven temperature controlled smart containers for the pharmaceutical industry, announced the closing of its USD 62 million growth funding round. The financing round was led by MVM Partners LLP together with a consortium of family offices and a leading Swiss insurance company. Existing investors including the Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund and BCGE’s growth fund Capital Transmission SA also participated in the round. The raised funds will be used to expand SkyCell’s global footprint and container fleet, with particular focus on the US and Asia.

Walder Wyss advised SkyCell in connection with this transaction. The team was led by Alex Nikitine (Partner, Corporate/M&A) and included Dominik Aerni (Senior Associate, Corporate/M&A) and Riccardo Brazerol (Associate, Corporate/M&A).