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H.I.G. Capital Acquires SkinCure Oncology

October 1, 2024

Healthcare Services

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, completed the acquisition of SkinCure Oncology Intermediate LLC, a Burr Ridge, Illinois–headquartered provider of image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT) for nonmelanoma skin cancer. SkinCure's executive team, led by CEO Kerwin Brandt, will remain in place and significant shareholders; Marathon Asset Management provided a senior-secured credit facility to finance the transaction. The investment aims to support expansion of the GentleCure platform across existing and new dermatology and Mohs practice partners nationwide.

Pinnacle GI Partners (H.I.G.) Adds Michigan Gastroenterology Institute and Capitol Colorectal Surgery

January 14, 2021

Healthcare Services

Pinnacle GI Partners, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Growth Partners, has partnered with Lansing-based Michigan Gastroenterology Institute and Capitol Colorectal Surgery to create the largest gastrointestinal services provider in Michigan. The transaction brings together 40 providers across the practices and expands Pinnacle GI's clinical footprint and service capabilities in mid-Michigan.

AbbVie Enters Strategic Alliance with iSTAR Medical for MINIject with Option to Acquire

July 20, 2022

Medical Devices

AbbVie has entered into a strategic alliance with iSTAR Medical to further develop and commercialize the MINIject minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device. iSTAR will receive a $60M non-dilutive upfront payment and AbbVie holds an exclusive right to acquire iSTAR, with up to $475M of additional contingent payments tied to closing and milestones; iSTAR will remain independent until completion of its STAR‑V study.

Gemspring Capital Acquires Creative Labs

February 10, 2025

Consumer Products

An affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management has acquired Creative Labs and United Hair Care in partnership with CEO Brett Simmons. Creative Labs is a vertically integrated manufacturer and developer of branded and contract-manufactured haircare and skincare products headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota; financial terms were not disclosed.

H.I.G. Growth Partners Recapitalizes Pinnacle GI Partners (The Center for Digestive Health)

December 1, 2020

Healthcare Services

H.I.G. Growth Partners (via an affiliate) completed a strategic growth investment and recapitalization in Pinnacle GI Partners, the management services organization affiliated with The Center for Digestive Health (CDH). The investment is intended to support expansion of gastrointestinal services across Michigan, preserve independent physician practices, and leverage CDH's existing infrastructure and ancillary services.

Summit Clinical Research (with Pinnacle) Acquires Houston Research Institute

February 28, 2025

Healthcare Services

LongueVue Capital portfolio company Summit Clinical Research, in partnership with Pinnacle Clinical Research, completed a strategic investment in Houston Research Institute (HRI) to expand Summit's metabolic/hepatology clinical research capabilities. The transaction brings HRI's scientific expertise into Summit/Pinnacle's site network and is accompanied by leadership additions — Dr. Mazen Noureddin named Co-Chairman (and Chief Scientific Officer), Dr. Naim Alkhouri as Chief Academic Officer, and Brandon Early as President.