BioDuro, a global life science research and development organization backed by Advent International (“Advent”), and Sundia, a leading contract research and manufacturing organization, today announced that they have partnered to create one of the largest CRDMOs (contract research, development, and manufacturing organizations) with major operations in China and the US. The combined company will operate as BioDuro-Sundia, providing fully integrated drug discovery, development, and manufacturing for both API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and drug products. Advent led a majority investment in Sundia, with Bridgewest Capital as co-investors. China eCapital Partners, LLC, the US affiliate of CEC Capital Group, served as Sundia’s financial advisor in this transaction.