healthcare services investing

Investing in Health Information Technology (IT) - Part II

Amber Walsh
March 20, 2012 18:27

Information and the means of communicating that data in a cost-effective, secure, user-friendly and legally compliant manner is critical in any industry. Targeted healthcare-related IT, information technology specifically designated to improve patient care and advance quality and efficiency...

Investing in Health Information Technology (IT) - Part I

Kristian Werling
March 14, 2012 14:03

When looking for the latest investment opportunities in the healthcare arena, one major priority for many investors is information technology, IT. A National Venture Capital Association recent survey showed that 61% of venture capitalists feel that investments in health IT will increase this year....

Private Equity Investing in the Dialysis Sector - Part III (Overseas Investing)

Amber Walsh
February 21, 2012 17:15

As we round out our series on private equity investing in dialysis, we note an emergence in overseas dialysis investing by U.S. investors.   Our blog typically focuses on U.S. investing but can’t help but note the interest in overseas activity.  In particular, dialysis centers...

Private Equity Investing in the Dialysis Sector - Part II

Amber Walsh
February 15, 2012 18:08

Part II of our series on private equity investing in dialysis discusses other dialysis companies backed by private equity and highlights some key considerations for investors and companies. Funded in 2000, U.S. Renal Care (USRC), is another dialysis company (generally considered an...

Private Equity Investing in the Dialysis Sector - Part I

Amber Walsh
February 08, 2012 02:44

Private equity investors have been active in the dialysis sector for decades.   In Part I of this series on dialysis investments, we describe the recent emergence of three companies with private equity backing. First,  in 2010 Bain Capital Ventures and KRG Capital invested in Liberty...