Warburg Pincus to acquire cod liver oil capsule seller Universal NutriScience for Rs.2,800-Cr

Warburg Pincus has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire Mumbai-based Universal NutriScience (UNS) , the manufacturer of the cod liver oil capsule brand Seacod, in a transaction valued between INR 2,700-Cr and INR 2,800-Cr. The deal is expected to result in the exit of all existing investors, including Kedaara Capital, the founding Tannan family, and minority shareholders.Universal NutriScience was established in 2021 as a partnership between Kedaara Capital and Universal Medicare, following their joint acquisition of 16 nutraceutical brands from Sanofi India. The company maintains a portfolio that includes brands such as Seacod, ECod, CoQ, Primosa, and Collaflex. The firm’s revenue is projected to reach INR 340-Cr in FY 2027, with an estimated Ebitda of INR 110-Cr.Warburg Pincus intends to use this acquisition to build a scaled domestic pharmaceuticals platform by integrating various small- and mid-size companies. This strategy focuses on expanding into complementary segments, including women’s health, orthopaedics, and other specialty therapies.