TVM Capital Healthcare

John Brooks, former chief executive of Joslin Diabetes Center, will help to identify new investment opportunities.

TVM Capital Healthcare Partners CEO Helmut Schuehsler believes both South-East Asia and MENA share a similar healthcare model, which is characterised by “a strong focus on hospital-based healthcare”.

The emerging markets-focused fund intends to invest in up to 12 healthcare companies across MENA, India and Southeast Asia.

The Dubai-based unit of TVM Capital plans to raise $250 million to $300 million to back leaders in the healthcare market

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As political volatility and the downfall of Abraaj Group weigh on the region, some private equity firms are looking to niche strategies for success.

The opening is dependent on a successful first close for TVM Healthcare MENA III, which has a $250m target, chief executive Helmut Schuehsler told PEI.

The healthcare-focused private equity firm will seek a slightly smaller amount and invest in fewer companies.

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