Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) announced today that it agreed to be acquired by GTCR, a private equity firm with healthcare interests. Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Surmodics develops a range of technologies, including drug-coated balloons and thrombectomy systems. Its SurVeil DCB received a long-awaited FDA approval in June 2023. The company also reported successful early clinical use of its […]
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Private equity firm GTCR forms Epselon Global to acquire healthcare businesses
GTCR announced that it entered into a Leaders Strategy partnership to form Epselon Global to acquire healthcare businesses. The private equity firm partnered with Michael Mulhern and Phil Macnabb to form the Chicago-based company centered around acquiring companies and assets as part of a strategy to build a market-leading healthcare business, according to a news […]
Ex-NuVasive CEO Lucier to head new M&A firm Corza Health
Recently departed NuVasive (NSDQ:NUVA) CEO Gregory Lucier will lead a new company formed to acquire medtech and life sciences firms and assets. Lucier, 54, is partnering with Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR to form the new company, Corza Health, in San Diego. GTCR holds stakes in Regatta Medical, which owns laser micro manufacturer Resonetics and Sotera Health along with life sciences, technology, and […]