Medical Devices

The Ares Specialty Healthcare Fund is a specialized direct‑lending vehicle managed by Ares Management, formed to provide flexible capital solutions to companies operating across the specialty healthcare ecosystem. It focuses on industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technologies and diagnostics, specialist healthcare services and healthcare IT where companies often face constraints accessing traditional bank financing or need transformational capital. The fund is structured to invest across the capital structure — from first‑ and second‑lien senior secured loans, to mezzanine debt, preferred equity and minority equity stakes — enabling the team to tailor solutions to companies undergoing growth or transformation. It targets businesses in North America and Europe and is backed by a dedicated investment team and industry advisory board with deep healthcare operating expertise. Recognising enduring structural trends — an aging population, innovation in diagnostics and medtech, increasing digitalisation of healthcare and shifting service models — the fund seeks to invest in companies with resilient demand and growth potential. It aims to deliver both defensive characteristics (i.e., non‑cyclical healthcare demand) and meaningful upside from innovation and transformation in the healthcare value chain. By partnering with firms across the healthcare spectrum — from device manufacturers and diagnostics players to niche specialty services and healthcare IT platforms — the fund aims to fill a financing gap and support businesses that are scaling, executing roll‑ups or transforming their offerings. The strategy leverages Ares’ broader credit platform and healthcare expertise to structure creative, non‑dilutive capital solutions in an increasingly competitive healthcare financing environment.

The fund is the fourth flagship vehicle from GHO Capital, leveraging its deep specialization in healthcare to back companies delivering better, faster and more accessible care. With its final close at over €2.5 billion, the vehicle is positioned to scale high‑growth businesses across services, medtech, diagnostics and health‑tech platforms. GHO Capital IV focuses on companies where strong management, operational improvement and international expansion can unlock significant value. The fund partners with leadership teams in niche but growing healthcare subsectors and applies the firm’s sector insight, global network and operational resources to drive transformation. The strategy targets enterprises that serve pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device customers — such as CDMOs, contract services, outsourcing platforms, diagnostics manufacturers and digital health enablers — where structural tailwinds and under‑penetrated markets offer runway for growth. Geographically, the fund emphasises Europe and North America but retains flexibility to leverage cross‑border dynamics, enabling portfolio companies to scale internationally. Through disciplined buy‑outs, add‑on consolidation and operational acceleration, GHO Capital IV aims to d

The $750 million private equity multi-asset continuation fund announced by Hildred Capital is focused on healthcare and specializes in partnering with middle-market companies. The fund was structured to align the interests of the general partnership and limited partners, with the co-founders rolling over 100% of their economic interests into the continuation fund. Limited partners had the option to roll all, sell all, or sell a portion of their interests and roll a portion into the continuation fund. This fund aims to provide additional committed capital for companies to execute organic growth initiatives, pursue strategic acquisitions, and continue to drive operating leverage. It has generated significant liquidity and attractive returns for selling limited partners while also providing new investors with the opportunity to participate over time in the appreciation of strong and growing companies.

LAV Fund VII is a $547 million venture capital fund managed by Lilly Asia Ventures (LAV), a biomedical investment firm with offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Palo Alto. The fund reached its hard cap in April 2025 and is structured as a Cayman Islands limited partnership. LAV Fund VII continues LAV's mission to support companies developing breakthrough products that treat diseases and improve human health. The fund targets early- to growth-stage investments in biopharmaceuticals, human therapeutics, medical devices, and diagnostics. The fund's limited partners include the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System, which committed $50 million.

Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in healthcare, has successfully closed its sixth buyout fund, Linden Capital Partners VI, at $5.4 billion. This marks a major milestone, surpassing its $4.5 billion target and initial $5.0 billion hard cap. The fund secured $5.2 billion in LP commitments from investors in more than 20 countries, along with a $200 million general partner commitment. Fund VI will continue Linden’s long-standing strategy of investing in middle-market healthcare companies, with a focus on services, products, and distribution segments. The firm brings a disciplined approach to value creation, combining deep operational expertise, tailored growth strategies, and a unique human capital model to support long-term success. The fund's investor base includes major institutional investors such as the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System, Texas County & District Retirement System, Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System, Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System, and Fairfax County Educational Employees’ Supplementary Retirement System. The oversubscribed fund closed in under nine months, highlighting strong investor demand and Linden’s leadership in healthcare investing.

Mérieux Innovation 2 (MI2) is the second-generation venture capital fund managed by Mérieux Equity Partners, focused on advancing innovation in the healthcare sector. Building on the success of its predecessor, MI2 is designed to support early-stage companies with high-impact solutions across diagnostics, medical devices, and pharmaceutical services. The fund targets platform-based business models with validated proof of concept, offering scalability and long-term growth potential. MI2 combines capital investment with strategic guidance and access to a robust healthcare ecosystem, helping portfolio companies accelerate development and go-to-market strategies. MI2 has received the prestigious Tibi label, highlighting its commitment to driving technological innovation within France and the broader European healthcare landscape. It aims to generate strong returns while contributing meaningfully to patient care and clinical outcomes. The fund’s first investment is a €6 million commitment to DeepUll, a Spanish diagnostics company developing rapid sepsis detection technology. This aligns with MI2’s goal of supporting transformative platforms that address critical medical needs.

NewSpring Health Capital IV is a growth equity fund that targets high-growth, lower-middle market companies focused on technology-enabled healthcare services and niche clinical providers. The fund aims to invest in companies that influence healthcare by using technology and human capital in novel ways, with a focus on easing access to care, improving outcomes, and increasing efficiency while lowering costs. With a focus on proprietary deal flow, the fund has made investments in specialized pharmaceutical distribution services, sleep disorders management, cardiovascular staffing, dysphagia diagnostics, business process outsourcing services for behavioral health programs, and healthcare disclosure management technology and services. The fund's target investments are companies that evolve and shape high-impact sectors in healthcare. NewSpring Health Capital IV seeks to invest from $10 to $25 million in lower-middle market companies that have between $10 to $100 million in revenue at the time of investment. The fund has raised over $180 million and received strong support from existing and new investors, including a diverse group of strategics, financial institutions, and family offices. The fund is led by a team with extensive expertise in different segments of healthcare, including a team of advisory partners with deep industry experience. With a deep and growing deal pipeline of innovative healthcare companies, the fund will capitalize on the escalating opportunities and growing momentum within this segment of the market.

Quadria Capital Fund III is a growth-stage private equity vehicle focused on transforming healthcare systems across South and Southeast Asia. With $1.07 billion in commitments, the fund aims to build a diversified portfolio of approximately 10 market-leading companies, taking both significant minority and majority stakes. The fund has already deployed nearly 40% of its capital, including investments in Aragen Life Sciences, NephroPlus, and Maxivision Eye Hospital.The fund targets sectors such as healthcare delivery, life sciences, medical technology, and associated healthcare services. It seeks to invest in companies that provide high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions, leveraging technology and innovation to address the growing demand in the region. Quadria Capital's strategy includes partnering with exceptional healthcare businesses to enhance their impact and scale, while generating superior returns for investors.Quadria Capital Fund III has attracted a diverse group of investors, including sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, strategic corporates, and impact investors from North America, Europe, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Asia. The fund's focus on healthcare transformation aligns with the increasing need for accessible and affordable healthcare services in rapidly growing markets.

Sofinnova Capital XI is the eleventh iteration of Sofinnova Partners’ flagship venture capital strategy, closing with €650 million in commitments. This oversubscribed fund reflects strong demand from a diversified global investor base, including sovereign wealth funds, corporates, insurers, foundations, and family offices. A majority of existing limited partners returned, alongside new institutional investors, underscoring confidence in the firm’s long-standing life sciences expertise.Focused on early-stage investing, Sofinnova Capital XI targets seed and Series A rounds in the biotechnology and medical device sectors. The fund is designed to take meaningful initial stakes and support portfolio companies through multiple financing rounds. This capital will fuel high-potential ventures working to transform scientific discoveries into patient-ready solutions, particularly in areas with significant unmet medical needs.The fund will invest across Europe and North America, leveraging Sofinnova’s presence in Paris, London, and Milan, as well as its networks in the United States. The cross-border investment team will source and nurture opportunities at the intersection of innovation and clinical translation. The firm’s hands-on approach includes company building, board-level involvement, and strategic guidance from preclinical development to commercialization.

Sonder Futures II is a venture capital fund managed by Sonder Capital. The firm is based in San Carlos, California. The fund focuses on early stage investments in healthtech, medical devices and diagnostics companies. The firm invests in Seed, Series A and Series B rounds. The firm's portfolio companies include Spirair, BRIUS Technologies, Ziteo, and Neptune Medical, reflecting its focus on the healthcare and medical technology sectors. Sonder Capital's network of limited partners is global, including industry leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and leading family offices, indicating a broad geographic scope for potential investments.

Vivo Opportunity Fund III is the latest iteration of Vivo Capital's evergreen equity fund, structured in three-year investment cycles. With over $740 million in commitments, the fund continues its focus on small- and mid-cap biotechnology and life sciences companies, particularly those developing or commercializing novel therapies targeting unmet medical needs. The fund primarily backs preclinical and clinical-stage companies, aiming to realize value through scientific breakthroughs and pivotal clinical milestones. Vivo Capital employs a hybrid strategy that combines public market investing with a venture capital approach, leveraging the firm’s technical expertise to identify high-potential healthcare assets. Vivo has a strong track record, with previous Opportunity Funds supporting companies that have reached major inflection points, such as FDA approvals or strategic acquisitions. Noteworthy examples include investments in Verona Pharmaceuticals, Geron Corporation, and Soleno Therapeutics.