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PE hospital buyouts, pharma M&As in healthcare highlights of the year
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
In 2023, the most noteworthy trend in the Indian healthcare industry was the acquisition and investment of multi-speciality or single-speciality hospitals by global private equity firms and Indian companies such as Manipal Hospitals and Max Hospital. This surge in hospital buyouts reflects the increasing demand for private healthcare services following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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M&A, buyout activity in healthcare to remain strong, capex may recover: El Toro Finserve
VCCircle
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6m ago
Medial
India's healthcare sector is poised for robust M&A, private equity buyouts, and IPOs in 2025, despite global economic and geopolitical challenges. A report by El Toro Finserve highlights renewed optimism due to government support, emerging investment trends, and increased healthcare budget. Key trends include adopting AI technologies, expanding hospital capacities, and developing global partnerships in med-tech. However, domestic pharmaceutical growth faces pressure from US market dynamics. Overall, the sector anticipates strong performance driven by strategic expansions and technological advancements.
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PE firm InvAscent backs multi-speciality hospital chain SRV Hospitals
VCCircle
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3m ago
Medial
InvAscent, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, invested Rs 140 crore in SRV Hospitals, a Mumbai-based multi-speciality hospital chain. This is InvAscent's fifth investment from its fourth fund, following a January deal with Geri Care. The funding aims to support SRV's organic and inorganic growth. InvAscent's fourth fund, targeting $325 million, has also invested in Mavia Pharma and Fleming Laboratories. SRV Hospitals operates over 500 beds across India.
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Financial services, IT to be most attractive for PE buyouts in 2025: IVCA exec
VCCircle
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5m ago
Medial
India's financial services and IT sectors are expected to be the most attractive for private equity (PE) buyouts in 2025, according to the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). This represents a shift from 2024, when real estate and healthcare sectors dominated PE buyouts. The appeal lies in their service-oriented nature, making them easier to manage post-acquisition. In 2024, PE and venture capital buyouts in India rose by 39% to $16.8 billion.
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Bottomline: Is PE-backed ASG Hospital's M&A-led growth strategy bearing fruit?
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
ASG Hospital Pvt Ltd, an eye-care chain, is expected to see a significant increase in revenue and profit due to several acquisitions it has made in recent years. Private equity firms General Atlantic and Kedaara Capital are among the investors in the company. The M&A-led growth strategy appears to be paying off for the hospital, with positive financial results projected for the financial year ending in March 2024.
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NU Hospitals revives plan to raise PE funding, hires new banker
VCCircle
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6m ago
Medial
NU Hospitals Pvt. Ltd, a Bengaluru-based healthcare provider, has decided to revive its private equity funding plans after a two-year hiatus. The hospital aims to leverage increasing interest from both local and global alternative investment firms in Indian hospital chains. This move aligns with a broader trend in India's healthcare sector, which has seen significant private equity investment activity recently. To facilitate this, NU Hospitals has hired a new banker to manage the fundraising process.
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Marengo Hospitals lines up ₹150 cr for western foray
Economic Times
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24d ago
Medial
Marengo Asia Healthcare, a multi-specialty hospital platform, plans to expand into Maharashtra and Rajasthan with a ₹150 crore investment. Currently managing about 1,500 beds across four hospitals in Delhi NCR and Gujarat, Marengo aims to double its capacity to 3,000 beds by next year through selective buyouts and additional beds in existing facilities. Supported by Samara Capital and family offices of Havells and Godrej, Marengo anticipates becoming a leading player in the industry.
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Pharma, healthcare companies participate in electoral bonds scheme
Thehindubusinessline
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1y ago
Medial
Several listed and unlisted healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, including Aurobindo Pharma, Mankind Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, and Cipla, have participated in India's electoral bonds scheme. Along with vaccine companies and hospital Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, these companies have made significant contributions through various entities. While there is nothing inherently wrong with their participation, questions regarding possible conflicts of interest and implications for access to medicines and drug price control have been raised by industry observers. The companies involved have not publicly commented on the matter.
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InvAscent joins race to buy stake in PE-backed hospital chain
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Private equity firm InvAscent is vying to purchase a stake in a hospital chain, joining other institutional investors in the race. The healthcare-focused firm has already made three investments this year and is currently engaged in preliminary discussions for the potential acquisition. Further details were not disclosed.
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Somerset Indus Capital hits first close for third PE fund
VCCircle
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12m ago
Medial
Private equity firm Somerset Indus Capital Partners has achieved the first close of its third fund, with a target corpus of $250 million. The healthcare-focused firm has investments in companies including Genworks, Apex Hospitals, Global Pharma, and Sterling Hospitals. Somerset aims to support the growth and development of healthcare companies through its fund.
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Deals Digest: Healthcare M&As dominate, PE/VC transactions lose pace again
VCCircle
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4m ago
Medial
The healthcare sector witnessed a surge in mergers and acquisitions over a four-day period, maintaining a strong momentum for the fourth consecutive week. In contrast, private equity and venture capital funding activity slowed down for the second week, following a peak of over $500 million. This trend indicates a vibrant M&A landscape in healthcare, even as investment activities by PE/VC firms experienced a downturn.
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