H.I.G. Capital Acquires Vernacare from Palatine Private Equity

Vernacare (H.I.G. Capital portfolio company) Acquires Frontier Medical's Infection Prevention Business

July 14, 2020

Medical Devices

Vernacare, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has acquired the Infection Prevention business carved out from Frontier Medical Group, including the Sharpsafe, Clinisafe and eXchange brands. The acquired business, which operates from a site in Blackwood, Wales, will be integrated with Vernacare to strengthen its infection prevention product offering across the UK and Europe; terms were not disclosed.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires BioVectra Inc.

November 4, 2019

Pharmaceuticals

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, completed the acquisition of BioVectra Inc., a Canadian contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates and biologics. The deal — a carve-out from Mallinckrodt — positions H.I.G. to support BioVectra's growth and further expand its manufacturing capabilities across Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and Windsor, Nova Scotia.

Capitala Group Invests in Veridian Healthcare

August 2, 2023

Medical Devices

Capitala Group, a Charlotte-based private markets firm, made a debt and equity co-investment in Veridian Healthcare, a Gurnee, Illinois-based specialty distributor of diagnostic and durable medical equipment. The investment provides growth capital to support Veridian’s operations and expansion within the healthcare provider market.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires France Workwear from Rentokil Initial

October 1, 2025

Industrial Services

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of the France Workwear business from Rentokil Initial. France Workwear — a France-headquartered provider of workwear, flat-linen and hygiene rental and laundry services operating 34 sites and serving over 21,000 customers on subscription contracts — will be rebranded and positioned for independent growth across Europe; H.I.G. was advised by Jefferies and Santander.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Pinalli S.r.l.

February 16, 2023

Retail

H.I.G. Capital has acquired a controlling stake in Pinalli S.r.l., the leading Italian distributor and retailer of high-end beauty and personal care products. The investment, made in partnership with the Pinalli family and management, will support Pinalli's omnichannel expansion, e-commerce development and store renewal initiatives.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires ITH Group Limited

June 13, 2025

Healthcare Services

H.I.G. Capital (via an affiliate) has completed the acquisition of ITH Group Limited, a UK-based provider of aseptic pharmaceutical compounding services. Financial terms were not disclosed; ITH's founders Adam Bloom and Karen Hamling will remain in management as H.I.G. supports organic growth and increased production capacity.