H.I.G. Capital Announces Strategic Investment in Avanta Salud Integral
On August 21, H.I.G. Capital announced that one of its affiliates has entered into a definitive agreement to take a majority stake in Avanta Salud Integral. Avanta Salud Integral, headquartered in Valencia, Spain, is an occupational health and safety services provider. The company offers both highly regulated mandatory and elective services to more than 100,000 clients, covering more than 1 million employees through a network of more than 250 medical centers and mobile units. H.I.G. Capital is a global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $70 billion of capital under management. Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies... Read More »
Great Hill Partners Acquires Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers From The Rise Fund
Great Hill Partners, based in Massachusetts, announced that it acquired Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers from TPG’s The Rise Fund. Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers is the largest operator of pediatric dental ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the United States, with 15 facilities across six states serving more than 23,000 patients each year. Founded in 2011, it performs more pediatric dental surgeries per year than any other healthcare provider in the United States, primarily serving Medicaid and special needs patients. The company is based in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. Great Hill Partners is a leading growth-oriented private equity firm. It targets investments of... Read More »
THL Partners Acquires Headlands Research
On August 14, THL Partners announced that it acquired Headlands Research from KKR & Co. Headlands Research is a globally integrated clinical trial site organization. With a multinational network of 21 clinical trial sites, Headlands Research has successfully completed more than 5,000 clinical trials. It is based in San Francisco, California. THL Partners is a private equity firm investing in middle-market growth companies exclusively within three sectors: healthcare, financial technology & services and technology & business solutions. Since 1974, THL has raised more than $35 billion of equity capital, invested in upwards of 170 companies and completed more than 600... Read More »
Navigating the Occupational Health M&A Market: From Record Highs to a Measured Pace
Occupational health, not to be confused with occupational therapy, focuses on ensuring workplace safety, employee wellness and compliance with health regulations. Occupational health provides employer-driven services, such as injury prevention, health screenings and compliance programs, and is vital for workforce productivity and risk management. In recent years, the sector has seen a dramatic shift in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with 2025 marking a significant slowdown in the space. A Marked Decline in 2025 Deal Activity According to data captured by LevinPro HC, there have been six occupational health transactions announced year-to-date (as of August 11, 2025).... Read More »
Nucleus Network Acquires Hammersmith Medicines Research
On August 4, Nucleus Network announced the acquisition of Hammersmith Medicines Research (HMR) for an undisclosed price. HMR specializes in early clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. Founded in 1993, HMR is now the biggest contract research organization (CRO) of its kind in the United Kingdom and one of the biggest in Europe. Melbourne-based Nucleus Network is the only early-phase clinical research provider with a global footprint, operating dedicated Phase I facilities in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. “We are deeply honored by the trust Dr Boyce has placed in us to carry forward HMR’s legacy,” said Teena Pisarev, Chief Executive... Read More »Schedule a demo
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