John R Fischer

Welsh Carson, Great Point, Hildred bet on orthopedic care; Alpine supports LGBTQ+ employees with ERG

A five-deal listicle highlighting the many trends behind a recent drive in orthopedic care provider investments; an add-on deal by Gryphon Investors, followed by THL Partners’ outlook report on biopharma R&D investments; an interview with Jack Armstrong, head of capital markets and strategic finance at Alpine Investors, about the firm’s Pride Employee Resource Group.

PE eyes consolidation opportunities in orthopedics: 5 deals

Great Point Partners, Hildred Capital and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe are among the PE firms investing in orthopedic care providers.

Alpine’s Jack Armstrong: ‘Diversity and belonging are essential to success’

‘The expectations of today’s younger talent, coupled with more visible leaders and investor expectations, are pushing finance to become more inclusive, and Pride groups are at the heart of that change.’

Blackstone, HIG Capital, Nordic Capital target oncology pharma; Veritas Capital, General Atlantic raise $4.2M for melanoma research

A recap of recent PE investments in the oncology drug market, which has attracted the likes of Blackstone, HIG Capital and Nordic Capital; Summit Partners’ investment in a software company that helps protect drug manufacturers from unnecessary revenue loss; a record-breaking $4.2 million raised by Veritas Capital and General Atlantic from PE leaders for the Melanoma Research Alliance.

PE eyes investments in oncology drug manufacturers: 6 deals

Blackstone, HIG Capital and Nordic Capital are among the PE firms investing in the oncology drug market.

Why Bain Capital, KKR and other PE firms are investing in Japanese companies

'Many Japanese conglomerates are looking to streamline operations and focus on core businesses, leading to divestitures and carve-outs,' says Clifford Chance's Michihiro Nishi.

Astorg, Brookfield, Vance Street seek lab tech; Aquiline, Capstreet, Parthenon score data management deals

A look at two deals involving laboratory equipment: one where Brookfield and CDPQ snapped up Antylia Scientific, and another where Innovize and Excel Scientific bought Zenith Adhesive Components; then, a look at two deals in the healthcare data management segment: one by Aquiline Capital Partners and Capstreet and another involving a sale from TPG Growth to Parthenon Capital Partners.

Lab equipment pulls in PE interest: 5 deals

Astorg, Brookfield Asset Management and NMS Capital are among the PE firms investing in laboratory equipment manufacturers and distributors.

Blackstone, EQT, Thoma Bravo bet on proptech; Clearview-backed Capitol Imaging expands into Georgia

A round-up of notable deals from the real estate software segment; shining the light on an add-on deal that expands a Clearview Capital-backed medical imaging services provider’s presence into a new state with nine additional centers.

Ampersand Capital, PAI, Miura pursue global expansion in surgical equipment; LLR Partners invests in clinical trial software provider TruTechnologies

Five deals that showcase the potential dealmakers see in the surgical equipment segment. Ampersand Capital, PAI Partners and Miura Partners are among the firms transacting; delving into a deal by LLR Partners, as well as having a broader look at the clinical trial software sector.