Investment supports the continued expansion of a market-leading provider of operational readiness services for the global life sciences industry
NewVale Capital (“NewVale”), a sector-specialist pharma services growth equity firm, today announced its investment in CAI as part of the company’s recapitalization led by JLL Partners.
For more than 30 years, CAI has been a leading provider of commissioning, qualification, validation (CQV), engineering and operational readiness services supporting life sciences and mission-critical customers globally. The company has built a reputation for technical excellence, long-standing customer relationships and helping organizations bring complex facilities and technologies online with confidence.
“I have been part of CAI for nearly three decades, and this is one of the most exciting moments in our company’s history. We are seeing strong customer demand, continued advancement across technologies and the markets we serve, and tremendous opportunity to invest in the people and culture that have always set us apart” said Phil Pursifull, CAI CFO.
NewVale believes CAI is well positioned to benefit from continued investment in pharmaceutical manufacturing, increasing regulatory complexity and growing demand for specialized outsourced technical services. Working alongside CAI’s experienced management team and JLL Partners, NewVale looks forward to supporting CAI’s continued growth through investment in its people, technology, global capabilities and strategic acquisitions.
CAI represents NewVale’s fifth platform investment and further expands the firm’s portfolio of market-leading pharma services businesses serving the global life sciences ecosystem.
About CAI
CAI is a professional services firm composed of engineering, quality, and operations experts dedicated to accelerating operational readiness and excellence in life sciences and mission-critical environments. With deep roots in CQV (commissioning, qualification, validation), CAI has evolved over the past 30 years alongside the industries it serves, helping organizations bring complex facilities, systems, and technologies online with confidence.
The elite team at CAI combines deep technical expertise with proven processes and modern tools to deliver projects on time and within budget, supporting outcomes that matter in highly regulated environments. Over three decades, CAI has embraced new modalities and guided clients through digital transformation while strengthening operational readiness. As industry demands grow, CAI strives to define the next era of agility, resilience, and operational excellence.
For more information, please visit https://caiready.com/.
