Private Equity Firm Astorg acquires Dutch Contract Research Organization

Private Equity Firm Astorg acquires Dutch Contract Research Organization

Astorg announced on June 20 that it acquired Avania, a global, full-service MedTech contract research organization (CRO) based in the Netherlands.  Avania specializes in medical devices, technology and combination products. It was formed in March 2020 from the combination of five complementary businesses and established a platform to serve sponsors worldwide in advancing medical technology products from early development to post-market. It ensures customized, scalable solutions that optimize efficiencies and streamline the advancement of medical technology. Astorg is a global private equity firm with $15.7 billion of assets under management. Astorg partners with management teams to... Read More »
Gastro Health Makes Fifth Acquisition of the Year

Gastro Health Makes Fifth Acquisition of the Year

Gastro Health LLC, a portfolio company of OMERS Private Equity and Audax Private Equity, announced on June 13 that it acquired Digestive Disorders Associates for an undisclosed price. The acquisition marks Gastro Health’s fifth transaction in 2022.  Digestive Disorders Associates operates three offices in Annapolis, Chester and Gambrills, Maryland, with 10 physicians. The physicians perform procedures at Maryland Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endo Center. The practice also manages anesthesia, pathology and infusion treatment services.  Gastro Health is a medical group specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, nutrition and digestive health. It operates in Florida,... Read More »
PE-Backed U.S. Urology Partners Acquires Florida Urology Center

PE-Backed U.S. Urology Partners Acquires Florida Urology Center

U.S. Urology Partners, a physician-led management services organization (MSO) backed by private equity firm NMS Capital, announced on June 13 it acquired Florida Urology Center. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. U.S. Urology Partners provides general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. With this acquisition, U.S. Urology Partners’ clinical network consists of more than 40 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. Florida Urology Center provides services in five locations including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Orange City, New Smyrna Beach and Palm Coast. Most of its surgeries are performed in Florida Urology Center’s... Read More »
Bain Capital Makes First Investment in Healthcare AI

Bain Capital Makes First Investment in Healthcare AI

Bain Capital announced, on June 6, that it acquired a majority stake in LeanTaaS.  LeanTaaS develops software that combines predictive analytics and machine learning to help optimize how health systems use resources like infusion chairs, operating rooms and inpatient beds. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, LeanTaaS works with more than 500 hospitals and 130 health systems across the U.S. Bain’s investment will allow LeanTaaS to expand its technology capabilities. The purchase of LeanTaaS is Bain’s first venture into healthcare AI. Insight Partners and the growth equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management will each retain minority stakes in... Read More »
BD Enters New Pharmacy Automation Solutions Market With Parata Systems Acquisition

BD Enters New Pharmacy Automation Solutions Market With Parata Systems Acquisition

On June 6, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a leading global medical technology company, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Parata Systems, an innovative provider of pharmacy automation solutions, for $1.53 billion from leading private equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners. The transaction will be complementary to BD’s solutions in medication management with a new set of technologies across the care continuum, including acute care health systems, retail pharmacies, long-term care and home settings. Ropes & Gray LLP advised Becton, Dickinson and Company in the acquisition. Parata provides BD access to a new $600 million pharmacy automation market segment that is... Read More »
Planet DDS Announces Significant Investment from Aquiline Capital Partners

Planet DDS Announces Significant Investment from Aquiline Capital Partners

On June 1, Planet DDS, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for dental practices in North America, announced a definitive agreement to be recapitalized by New York-based private equity firm Aquiline Capital Partners LLC. In conjunction with Aquiline’s investment, Level Equity Management, LLC, a New York-based private investment firm, will invest additional capital. The investments from Aquiline and Level Equity will be used to accelerate the company’s growth plans. SVB Securities acted as exclusive financial advisor to Planet DDS and Level Equity Management. Goodwin Procter LLP acted as legal advisor to Planet DDS and Level Equity Management, and Ropes &... Read More »