Zinc Ahead Ltd
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Zinc Ahead Ltd - overview
Established
2001
Location
Oxford, -, UK
Primary Industry
Healthcare IT
About
Zinc Ahead Ltd offers innovative digital solutions, primarily serving the healthcare sector by ensuring compliance and management of promotional content for pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oxford, UK, Zinc Ahead Ltd specializes in regulatory compliance and content management solutions for healthcare organizations. The company was acquired by Veeva Systems Inc. in a TRADE SALE valued at USD 130 mn in September 2015.
Paul Kirby serves as the CEO, with a background in leading technology initiatives in the healthcare space. Zinc Ahead Ltd provides a suite of digital solutions designed to streamline the compliance process for pharmaceutical companies in their promotional activities. The focus is on ensuring adherence to industry regulations while facilitating effective content management. These services cater to the unique needs of the healthcare sector, helping clients maintain compliance and manage their digital assets efficiently.
In the most recent year, 2023, Zinc Ahead Ltd reported revenues of USD 0, with an EBITDA of -USD 37,280. 3 for the year 2024. Following its acquisition, Zinc Ahead Ltd aims to enhance its service offerings through the development of new digital compliance tools set to launch in 2024. The company also plans to expand its operations into the European and North American markets by 2025, leveraging the resources and expertise from Veeva Systems.
The capital from the recent TRADE SALE will support these initiatives, driving innovation and market expansion.
Primary Industry
Healthcare IT
Sub Industries
Consulting Services, Healthcare IT, Pharmaceuticals
Website
www.zinc-ahead.com
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Zinc Ahead Ltd - timeline of key events
Zinc Ahead Ltd - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Jan 31, 2016 | Jan 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 6,429,845 | 8,143,989 | 10,752,018 | 13,321,257 | 13,517,343 | 23,265,858 | 18,886,277 | 16,485,007 | 8,666,527 | 1,658,208 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 26.7% | 32.0% | 23.9% | - | - | (18.8%) | (12.7%) | (47.4%) | (80.9%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 2,277,797 | 1,284,098 | 1,646,684 | 855,184 | 340,363 | 8,317,182 | 12,859,317 | 12,858,119 | 4,715,258 | (1,763,662) | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 2,170,923 | 1,168,300 | 1,506,946 | 656,074 | 102,787 | 8,056,277 | 12,630,270 | 12,689,488 | 4,715,258 | (1,763,662) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 33.8% | 14.3% | 14.0% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 34.6% | 66.9% | 77.0% | 54.4% | (106.4%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 35.4% | 15.8% | 15.3% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 35.7% | 68.1% | 78.0% | 54.4% | (106.4%) | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 1,579,584 | 578,192 | 1,285,535 | 501,536 | 193,985 | 5,670,294 | 10,448,008 | 10,419,479 | 5,347,854 | (1,432,959) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 24.6% | 7.1% | 12.0% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 24.4% | 55.3% | 63.2% | 61.7% | (86.4%) | - | - | - |
Zinc Ahead Ltd - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Zinc Ahead Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Zinc Ahead Ltd | - |
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Zinc Ahead Ltd - employee data
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