Healthcare
42 stories covering healthcare — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
AIP Agrees $1.27bn Take-Private Deal for Avanos Medical
American Industrial Partners acquires Avanos Medical in a $1.27bn transaction, focusing on non-opioid pain management devices, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Sterling Acquires Healthcare Linen Services Group from York Private Equity
Private equity firm Sterling has acquired Healthcare Linen Services Group, with York Private Equity as the seller, according to a report from PE Hub.
General Atlantic Completes $3bn Acquisition of Team Services
General Atlantic has closed its acquisition of Team Services from Alpine Investors for approximately $3bn, including debt, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Petrichor Appoints Paul J. Sekhri as Operating Partner
Petrichor, a growth-focused healthcare and life sciences investment firm, has appointed Paul J. Sekhri as Operating Partner, drawing on his over 35 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceuticals.
HIG Veteran-Led Aphias Capital Targets $900M for Inaugural Fund
Rob Wolfson-founded Aphias Capital seeks $900 million for its first fund, focusing on control investments in lower mid-market healthcare and essential services companies.
Healthcare-Focused PE Firm Linden Considers Secondaries Strategy
Chicago-based private equity firm Linden is exploring a secondaries strategy as more buyout firms enter this market, according to recent reports.
Linden PE Firm Mulls Secondaries Strategy in Healthcare
Chicago-based healthcare-focused PE firm Linden is considering entering the secondaries market, joining other buyout firms.
eMed and Nitra Raise Over $387 Million in Health Tech Funding
Health tech companies eMed and Nitra secured major funding rounds totaling hundreds of millions, as reported by Dealbreaker.
Advent Partners-Backed efex Acquires Priority 1 IT
efex, supported by Advent Partners, has acquired Priority 1 IT, expanding its technical and healthcare capabilities as reported by PE Hub.
GHO Capital Sells VISUfarma to Lupin Limited
GHO Capital has sold specialty pharmaceutical provider VISUfarma to Lupin Limited, a deal that expands the buyer's presence in Europe and accelerates its specialty franchise.
Permira and MiddleGround Executives Named in PE Hub's Women in PE
Silvia Oteri of Permira and Christen Paras of MiddleGround have been recognized in PE Hub and Buyouts' Women in PE, while firms like Carlyle target caregiver services for its fragmentation and resilie
5CP-Backed Radon Acquires Majestic Medical Solutions
Radon, supported by 5CP, has acquired Majestic Medical Solutions, enabling the latter to expand its geographic presence and enhance its operations.
Blackstone Life Sciences Fund VI Exceeds Fundraise Target
Blackstone Life Sciences Fund VI surpasses its fundraising goals, with its platform noted for a high regulatory approval rate, as per Buyouts Insider.
Blackstone Explores $500M IPO for AGS Health in India
Blackstone is in early talks for a potential IPO of AGS Health in Mumbai, aiming to raise up to $500 million, according to a report.
Whoop Secures $575 Million Series G Funding at $10.1 Billion Valuation
Whoop, a wearable fitness tech company, raised $575 million in Series G funding led by Collaborative Fund, reaching a $10.1 billion valuation, according to Crunchbase News.
Whoop Secures $575M Series G Funding at $10.1B Valuation
Wearable fitness company Whoop raised $575 million in Series G funding, led by Collaborative Fund, with participation from institutional investors and celebrities.
Investors Back Kailera with $1 Billion Amid IPO Hopes
Atlas Venture, Bain Capital, and others have invested $1 billion in Kailera, a company producing weight-loss injectables, as it eyes an IPO in a challenging market.
Investors Back Kailera with $1bn for Weight-Loss Injectables Ahead of IPO
Atlas Venture, Bain Capital, and other investors have committed $1bn to Kailera, a company producing weight-loss injectables, as it prepares for an IPO in a challenging market.
Private Equity Drawn to Women's Health Over $1 Trillion Gap
Kearney's Paula Bellostas Muguerza discusses a $1 trillion gap attracting PE to women's health, with firms like Astorg, Cinven, and Nordic targeting pathology assets, including a $1.1 billion sale.
Austin Startups Raise Record $7.19 Billion in Venture Funding in 2025
Crunchbase data shows Austin-based startups achieved an all-time high of $7.19 billion in venture funding in 2025, up 64.8% from the previous year.
20/20 BioLabs Announces Exclusive U.S. License with ROKIT Healthcare
20/20 BioLabs has entered an exclusive U.S. license agreement with ROKIT Healthcare to integrate CKD prediction technology into its Longevity Test Program, as per a recent announcement.
20/20 BioLabs Secures Exclusive U.S. License with ROKIT Healthcare for CKD Technology
20/20 BioLabs announces a licensing agreement with ROKIT Healthcare to integrate CKD prediction into its longevity platform, as per GlobeNewswire PE.
Spire Healthcare Sale Process Ongoing After Bridgepoint and Triton Withdraw
Spire Healthcare continues sale discussions despite Bridgepoint and Triton declining to bid, with no certainty of a deal.
Viventium Acquires Perks4Care, Backed by LLR Partners
Berkeley Heights-based Viventium, a human capital management provider for the post-acute market, has acquired the caregiver rewards platform Perks4Care.
Firms Target Healthcare Benefits Management Investments
InTandem, NMS Capital, and WestView Capital pursue opportunities in healthcare benefits management, while B-Flexion Life Sciences completes a specialty pharmaceutical merger, as reported by PE Hub.
InTandem, NMS, WestView Target Healthcare Benefits Management; B-Flexion Life Sciences Completes Merger
Firms like InTandem, NMS Capital, and WestView Capital pursue healthcare benefits management investments, while B-Flexion Life Sciences finalizes a specialty pharmaceutical merger, as reported by PE H
Palladium Equity to Acquire DME Express from WayPoint Capital Partners
Palladium Equity is acquiring hospice medical equipment provider DME Express from WayPoint Capital Partners, according to PE Hub.
PolyPid Receives $4.3 Million FDA PDUFA Fee Waiver for D-PLEX100 NDA
PolyPid Ltd. announced on March 17, 2026, that the FDA granted a $4.3 million PDUFA fee waiver for D-PLEX100's New Drug Application, aiding commercialization efforts.
PolyPid Secures FDA PDUFA Fee Waiver for D-PLEX100 NDA
PolyPid Ltd. received a $4.3 million PDUFA fee waiver from the FDA for its D-PLEX100 New Drug Application, supporting commercialization preparations.
Ardian, CVC, Verdane Eye Investments in Women’s Health; Exellere, GHO Exit Pathology Services Deal
Private equity firms Ardian, CVC, and Verdane target women’s health investments, while Exellere and GHO sell a pathology services company for $950 million.
Ardian, CVC, Verdane Target Women’s Health Investments; Exellere, GHO Exit Pathology Deal
Private equity firms Ardian, CVC, and Verdane are eyeing investments in women’s health, while Exellere Partners and GHO Capital Partners sell a pathology services company for $950 million.
The Case of New Mountain, Holt and the $30bn-Plus Deal
PE Hub reports on a deal involving New Mountain and Holt, highlighting healthcare tech portfolio companies like Datavant and Machinify.
Vistria Appoints Co-Heads for Flagship Funds
Vistria has named David Schuppan and Phil Alphonse as co-heads of its flagship funds to support the firm's growth and strategic priorities.
Vistria Appoints David Schuppan and Phil Alphonse as Co-Heads of Flagship Funds
Vistria names David Schuppan and Phil Alphonse as co-heads of its flagship funds to support the firm's operating structure and strategic priorities.
PE Firms Invest in Women's Health Market with 6 Deals
Ardian, Charterhouse, CVC, and L Catterton are among PE firms investing in various women's healthcare segments, according to a recent PE Hub report.
PE Firms Invest in Women's Health Segments: 6 Deals
Ardian, Charterhouse, CVC, and L Catterton are among PE firms backing six deals in various women's healthcare areas, as reported by PE Hub.
Serent Capital Backs Healthcare Tech Platform Saisystems in Growth Deal
Serent Capital invests in Saisystems to accelerate the healthcare technology firm's product roadmap and expansion plans.
PE Firms Target API Sector with String of Recent Transactions
Astorg, EQT, New Mountain Capital and TA Associates drive consolidation in active pharmaceutical ingredients market.
Healthcare Manufacturing Draws $10B+ from Mega-Funds Amid Supply Chain Shift
Large PE funds pivot to pharmaceutical ingredients and medical components as sector consolidation accelerates post-pandemic.
Health Tech Companies Secure Major Funding Rounds
Several health tech firms including Talkiatry and Honest Health announced significant funding in February 2026 to expand operations and technology.
Science Corp. Series C Signals Deeptech LP Interest Amid Market Recovery
Neuralink alumni startup raises $230M Series C, highlighting renewed institutional appetite for capital-intensive biotech ventures.
Private Equity Distribution Pressures Create Market Division in 2026
New dynamics around DPI performance are splitting the private equity market as GPs face mounting pressure from LPs seeking distributions.
