Ro Health LLC announced on January 22 that it has partnered with and received a growth investment from Los Angeles-based LightBay Capital. The partnership will enable Ro Health to accelerate its geographic and service line expansion, pursue strategic acquisitions and partnerships and invest further in technology.
Ro Health is a nationwide healthcare staffing and home health company based in Seattle, Washington. Ro Health supports K-12 school districts, delivering essential nursing and behavioral health services to students.
LightBay Capital is a growth-focused private equity firm primarily focused on the healthcare, consumer and business services industries. LightBay invests across the capital structure and in all market environments to help accelerate the growth of high-quality companies.
Lincoln International LLC served as the financial advisor and Greenberg Traurig, LLP provided legal counsel to Ro Health in connection with the transaction. Ropes & Gray LLP provided legal counsel to LightBay. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
According to data captured in the LevinPro HC database, this acquisition represents the fourth healthcare staffing transaction of 2025. Earlier in the month CRH Medical Corporation acquired Harmony Anesthesia Staffing in Georgia, LaborEdge acquired CliniSight in Nevada and Harvest Ascend acquired Alumni Staffing in New Jersey. There were 25 healthcare staffing deals announced during 2024, 29 announced during 2023 and 35 announced during 2022.
