The HWP Group Acquires Global Market Access Solutions

Genesis Research Acquires Market Access Transformation

May 16, 2022

Healthcare Services

Genesis Research, a GHO-backed provider of tech-enabled Real-World Evidence (RWE) and HEOR services, has acquired Market Access Transformation (MAT), a developer of payer research technology platforms. The acquisition expands Genesis's market-access and subscription/technology capabilities, increasing Genesis' headcount from 145 to 215 and marking the exit of investor Silversmith Capital Partners from MAT.

NMS Capital Recapitalizes Health & Wellness Partners

March 7, 2023

Healthcare Services

NMS Capital has completed a recapitalization investment in Health & Wellness Partners Group, LLC (HWP), partnering with HWP's management team. HWP, a medical communications provider based in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, will use the investment to accelerate growth by expanding therapeutic expertise and service offerings; terms were not disclosed.

Health & Wellness Partners Acquires Hybrid Healthcare Communications

October 6, 2023

Healthcare Services

Health & Wellness Partners (HWP), a PE-backed medical and scientific communications agency, has acquired Hybrid Healthcare Communications to combine HWP's medical content and strategic offerings with Hybrid's digital and interactive engagement capabilities. The deal expands HWP's service capabilities across medical affairs, marketing, and speaker bureau offerings and strengthens its digital and virtual engagement solutions.

Ares Management Invests $375M in WHP Global

March 8, 2023

Consumer Products

Funds managed by Ares Management's Private Equity Group invested $375 million in WHP Global at a $1.6 billion valuation to provide growth capital for the company's next phase of brand acquisitions. As part of the transaction, Ares partners Jordan Smith and Aaron Rosen will join WHP Global's board to support the company's M&A-driven expansion.

WP Global Partners Invests in Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions (AMPS)

November 12, 2021

Healthcare Services

On November 12, 2021, WP Global Partners made a growth investment in Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions (AMPS). AMPS provides claim review and repricing services and healthcare payment-integrity SaaS and tech-enabled solutions for self-insured employers and health plans to lower overall healthcare costs.

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners Acquire Groupe Access

May 12, 2022

IT Services

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners have acquired a majority stake in Groupe Access, a Montreal-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider, in partnership with the company's management team. The PE investors plan to support Groupe Access' growth and M&A strategy to expand its service offerings and national reach across Canada.