Investor Entry Over Time

The number of private equity firms investing in gastroenterology practices and surgery centers doubled in 2019. As of the end of 2019, six PE firms were actively investing in the space with three new firms entering in the last three quarters of 2019.

Given the unique makeup of gastroenterology in terms of physician size, market coverage and acquisition opportunity, we believe a significant number of new PE investors will enter in 2020.

Number of PE Firms Investing in Gastroenterology

Names of Investing Companies

  • Gastro Health
  • GI Alliance
  • United Digestive
  • S. Digestive Health
  • Capital Digestive Care
  • Peak Gastroenterology Associates

Private Equity Firms and the Practice Management Company Approach

Private equity firms usually create a subsidiary Practice Management Company within their portfolios to acquire and manage ophthalmology practices and ambulatory surgery centers. Most transactions include some equity ownership in that parent management company.

The combination of the private equity firm names and the new practice management company names can be confusing and is simplified below.

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FOCUS Managing Director and Healthcare Team Leader

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Eric Yetter is an investment banker focused on healthcare. His practice includes healthcare services, outsourced services, medical devices, and healthcare IT. Mr. Yetter has completed a variety of healthcare transactions, many with private equity firms and PE-backed companies. His past clients include leading physician groups, healthcare facilities, and institutional healthcare investors. Contact Eric at 615.477.4741.