Lyra Health Acquires ICAS World to Expand Global Mental Health Services

Adams Street Partners Invests in Lyra Health

October 6, 2020

Healthcare Services

Adams Street Partners' growth equity team has made a growth investment in Lyra Health, a provider of workforce mental health services that combines technology-driven matching with clinician-led care. The capital will support Lyra's efforts to scale its blended care platform and expand access to evidence-based behavioral health services for employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Lyra Health Acquires Bend Health to Expand Whole-Family Mental Care

July 17, 2025

Healthcare Services

Lyra Health has acquired Bend Health, Inc. to bolster its pediatric and neurodiversity mental health capabilities, adding Bend's neuropsychological testing, youth high-acuity care, and virtual intensive outpatient offerings. The deal integrates Bend's collaborative care model into Lyra's employer-focused platform (serving more than 20 million members) to expand whole-family mental health services for employers, health plans, and health systems.

Acentra Health Acquires EAP Consultants (Espyr)

January 4, 2024

Healthcare Services

Acentra Health, a Carlyle-backed provider of clinical services and technology solutions to government healthcare agencies, has acquired EAP Consultants, LLC (doing business as Espyr), a provider of workplace mental health and well-being programs. The deal expands Acentra's portfolio of employee assistance program (EAP) capabilities, combining clinical services, predictive analytics, and technology-enabled tools to serve government and commercial clients.

IRIS Software Group Acquires AccountantsWorld

December 30, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

IRIS Software Group has acquired AccountantsWorld, a New York–based provider of cloud accounting, payroll and practice-management solutions for CPA firms, to expand IRIS's footprint in North America. The deal integrates AccountantsWorld's suite into IRIS's accountancy portfolio to accelerate Client Accounting Services (CAS) offerings and broaden capabilities for North American accounting firms.

LifeWorks Acquires Netherlands-Based Mental Health Provider Ascender

September 8, 2021

Healthcare Services

LifeWorks has acquired Ascender, a Netherlands-based provider of psychological services and employee wellbeing support. Ascender's team of 38 employees (and ~40 freelancers) across 25 locations and a client base of ~150 will continue to operate largely standalone as LifeWorks expands its total wellbeing offering and presence in the Benelux region.

World Insurance Associates Acquires Corporate Benefits Alliance and Wealth Advisory Group

March 23, 2022

Insurance

World Insurance Associates LLC (WIA) acquired Corporate Benefits Alliance, Inc. (CBA) and Wealth Advisory Group, Inc. (WAG) of Berwyn, Pennsylvania, effective March 1, 2022. The acquisitions expand WIA’s employee benefits and wealth management capabilities; terms were not disclosed.