Tracked deals
560
560 tracked deals across 2007-2026.
Tracked deals
560
560 tracked deals across 2007-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
556 pe · 296 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
110 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHIMED | 14 | European private equity investor focused exclusively on h... | PE |
| Arcline Investment Management | 11 | Growth-oriented private equity firm investing in niche, m... | PE |
| Audax Private Equity | 11 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on buy-and-buil... | PE |
| Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG | 11 | Buy, Build & Technologize platform and leading provider/d... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Linden Capital Partners | 10 | Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on ... | PE |
| Ampersand Capital Partners | 9 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-orien... | PE |
| Arlington Capital Partners | 7 | Private investment firm focused on government‑regulated i... | PE |
| GTCR | 7 | Chicago-based private equity firm focused on growth inves... | PE |
| ARCH Medical Solutions Corp. | 6 | Precision-manufacturing platform specializing in cutting ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Advancing Eyecare | 6 | Platform of eyecare instrumentation distributors and serv... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Last 9 years
Supporting Data
Gainline Capital Partners’ portfolio company, M&M International, has acquired KC Tech, a medical-device-focused manufacturer and strategic partner. The deal expands M&M’s manufacturing capabilities and broadens its product portfolio by adding KC Tech’s larger-diameter tubing line. Financial terms were not disclosed.
CVC Catalyst III has agreed to acquire a majority stake in WillowWood Holdings Inc., partnering as the majority investor alongside Blue Sea Capital, the Arbogast family, and management, who will reinvest. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Spectrum Vascular, backed by SK Capital Partners, has acquired Piccolo Medical, a developer of 510(k)-cleared catheter guidance products. The deal is intended to integrate Piccolo’s real-time catheter navigation technology with Spectrum’s vascular access portfolio to accelerate commercialization and establish a new standard of care.
Lineus Medical, developer of the SafeBreak Vascular breakaway IV device, completed a strategic recapitalization with KMF Investments. The transaction, finalized at the start of 2026, establishes KMF as a stable financial backer and provides resources to accelerate SafeBreak Vascular adoption and growth in the United States.
Everis Medical, a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based medical device company focused on otolaryngology and airway management, announced the acquisition of Hood Laboratories. The deal expands Everis’ portfolio of ENT, airway, and thoracic devices and establishes a meaningful entry into airway management.
Charlesbank-backed Tecomet and Nordic-backed Orchid Orthopedic Solutions have completed their merger to create a scaled global manufacturing platform serving medical device customers. The combination brings together manufacturing capabilities across orthopedic and related medtech end markets.
vVARDIS Holding AG announced a strategic minority investment from funds managed by Apollo Global Management to support the company’s global expansion. The funding is intended to accelerate the commercial rollout of vVARDIS’ non-invasive Curodont peptide-based dental treatment, with a focus on scaling adoption across the United States and Europe.
Avanos Medical has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of American Industrial Partners (AIP) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.272 billion. Avanos stockholders will receive $25.00 per share, representing a premium of about 72.1% to the April 13, 2026 closing price, and the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to customary approvals and regulatory clearances.
Avista Healthcare Partners acquired Bentec Medical, a Woodland, California manufacturer of complex silicone-based medical device components and finished goods. The deal was announced April 8, 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.
Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company focused on pharmaco-mechanical lysis for thromboembolic diseases, announced the closing of a $50 million Series A equity financing led by OrbiMed. The funding is intended to expand U.S. commercialization and advance clinical evidence generation for its FDA-cleared BASHIR Endovascular Catheter (BEC) platform for pulmonary embolism and other VTE indications.
Mechanix Wear, backed by Gryphon Investors, acquired OTEX, a developer and manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment (PPE) featuring patented safety and air-quality/cooling technologies. OTEX CEO Jake Weidert will remain with the organization as Vice President of Technology and Materials, and OTEX will operate under Mechanix Wear’s Chicago Protective Apparel division; transaction terms were not disclosed.
Quantum Surgical has acquired NeuWave Medical and combined both businesses under a newly created parent, Precision IO Group Inc., to expand a robotic-assisted tumor ablation platform. The deal is supported by investment from Ally Bridge Group and aims to integrate Quantum Surgical's Epione robotic system with NeuWave's microwave ablation technology to broaden access to minimally invasive interventional oncology care.
Zavation Medical Products, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired ChoiceSpine Holdings, a Knoxville, Tennessee designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems. ChoiceSpine will maintain its brand and operations as the companies work toward a unified organization; terms were not disclosed.
UNIMED, a ZCG Private Equity–backed provider of medical and compliance solutions for the maritime industry, has acquired Regenboog Shipping Pharmacy, a Rotterdam-based distributor of pharmaceutical products and medical devices serving the maritime sector. The add-on expands Unimed’s presence in the Netherlands, builds on its recent Lagaay integration, and brings Regenboog’s portfolio of more than 1,000 SKUs and ~300+ customers into the Unimed platform.
Rhône has completed acquisitions of Invacare Holdings S.ar.l. (Invacare Europe & APAC) and Direct Healthcare Group (DHG) through vehicles held by its Fund VI and combined the businesses to form DHCare, a London‑headquartered medical device platform. The transaction closed January 30, 2026; ARCHIMED will retain a minority stake in the newly formed company, which expands the combined product portfolio across mobility, seating, pressure‑care, patient handling and rental/services.
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has acquired PlusORTHO Prothetik GmbH, an Oftringen-based specialist in orthopedic hand, foot and knee implants, fixation systems and surgical instruments. The bolt-on expands Healthcare Holding Schweiz's Orthopedic Solutions platform to broaden its product portfolio, improve delivery times and deepen clinical/OR support, with PlusORTHO's founder Andreas Keller remaining involved post-transaction.
Laborie Medical Technologies has completed the acquisition of the JADA® System and the team behind it from Organon in a transaction announced in late January 2026. The deal — part of Organon’s divestiture program (previously disclosed as up to $465 million) — brings more than 90 employees and an FDA-cleared device for rapid control of postpartum hemorrhage into Laborie’s obstetrics portfolio to expand the company’s maternal health capabilities.
Emergency Care Holdings (ECH), a platform backed by Bridgefield Capital, completed the acquisition of the Philips Emergency Care business from Koninklijke Philips N.V., which will operate as Heartstream under a Philips brand license. The carve-out, headquartered in Bothell, Washington, employs more than 600 people, serves over 130 countries and positions ECH to launch a global emergency medical products platform focused on consolidation, innovation and recurring software and service revenue.
Solmetex, LLC announced it has acquired ReLeaf, a dental evacuation tool developer focused on hands-free, high-volume evacuation for hygiene and clinical procedures. The deal strengthens Solmetex’s position in patient safety and procedural efficiency while expanding support for independent practices and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs).
An independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial Growth III SCSp has acquired Proveris Scientific Corporation, a Hudson, Massachusetts-based maker of spray and aerosol analytical testing instrumentation, software and lab services focused on orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDP). Investindustrial will partner with Proveris' management (founder Dino Farina reinvested as a minority shareholder) to accelerate global expansion and build a broader pharmaceutical testing equipment group through organic growth and add-on acquisitions.
DirectMed Imaging, a portfolio company of Frazier Healthcare Partners, has acquired Tri-Imaging Solutions and will combine the two businesses under the Tri-Imaging name. The transaction creates a scaled imaging solutions platform that expands parts inventory, service capabilities, and technical training for healthcare networks, independent service organizations, and equipment manufacturers.
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, backed and managed by Winterberg Advisory and KKA Partners, has acquired a majority stake in Sevika Medical AG, a Baar-based distributor of orthopedic medical technologies. The deal establishes a new orthopedics-focused platform within Healthcare Holding to accelerate product introductions and growth in the Swiss market.
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has acquired a stake in KSM Kunden Service Management GmbH, a Swiss specialist in single‑use medical supplies headquartered in Mont‑Vully. KSM's management will remain in place and will take a stake in Healthcare Holding; the acquisition is intended to expand Healthcare Holding's portfolio of disposable medical products and enable cross‑platform deployment of KSM's products and capabilities.
MidEuropa has acquired a majority stake in the MBL Group, a leading European contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) for assisted mobility, rehabilitation and aged-care equipment. INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund has fully exited its shareholding while the Lauritsen family has reinvested and CEO Martin Lauritsen will continue to lead the business as MidEuropa supports international growth and capability expansion. MBL employs approximately 1,700 people across Europe and Asia and holds over 100 registered patents.
Montagu and Kohlberg have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Teleflex Medical OEM from Teleflex Incorporated for $1.5 billion in a carve-out transaction. The business is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, after which it will operate as an independent global contract developer and manufacturer.
Aptyx has acquired Argos Corporation, a Massachusetts-based precision extrusion specialist, and will establish a Boston-area Precision Extrusion Center of Excellence to expand medical tubing and catheter-grade extrusion capacity. The deal enhances Aptyx’s capabilities for interventional and catheter-based device markets, adding in-house tooling and micro-extrusion expertise to its integrated medical manufacturing platform.
Vance Street Capital has acquired Injectech from The West Group and added it to its newly formed VSC Medical Molding platform, expanding the platform's precision injection-molding and single-use fluid management capabilities for medical device, life science and bioprocessing customers. Injectech, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, will operate alongside Resenex under the VSC Medical Molding platform to broaden component offerings and custom manufacturing capabilities.
Alcedo SGR (via its Alcedo V fund) has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Operamed S.r.l., an Italian designer and supplier of prefabricated medical systems for critical hospital areas. The stake was previously held by Itago SGR (Itago IV fund) and minority shareholders; the deal represents a PE sponsor exit and a platform / capability investment by Alcedo into hospital infrastructure solutions.
Surmodics announced that a U.S. district court denied the FTC and certain state regulators’ request for a preliminary injunction to block the company’s proposed acquisition by an affiliate of GTCR. Surmodics said the merger remains subject to a temporary restraining order and customary closing conditions, with the company expecting to move toward closing promptly.
Evident has completed its acquisition of Pramana, Inc., a Cambridge-based developer of autonomous whole slide imaging systems for digital pathology. The deal brings Pramana's AI-powered imaging and workflow technology into Evident's microscopy and optical-imaging portfolio to accelerate digital pathology capabilities and broaden solutions for hospitals, research institutions, and laboratories.
JLL Partners has acquired Parks Medical Electronics and merged the business with Vascular Technology to create a vascular diagnostics and robotics-focused medical device platform. The combination brings Parks Medical's Doppler ultrasound product line together with Vascular Technology's intraoperative systems to expand the combined company's product portfolio and clinical reach across hospital, clinic, operating room, and veterinary markets.
Registrar Corp, a Paine Schwartz Partners portfolio company, has acquired CMC Medical Devices, a Spain-based regulatory, clinical, and compliance consulting firm for medical device and IVD manufacturers. The deal expands Registrar Corp's global representation, clinical capabilities, and regulatory services—strengthening its ability to help manufacturers access the U.S., EU and other key markets more quickly.
Premier Biotech, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired National Test Systems (NTS), a provider of rapid point-of-care drug screening supplies and services that serves more than 1,500 facilities across the United States. The acquisition expands Premier's point-of-care testing capabilities (including oral fluid testing) and deepens its presence in government and behavioral health end markets; NTS CEO Andrew Panico will remain involved to support the transition.
SK Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of LISI Group's Medical division and launched the business as Precera Medical, a precision medical device CDMO headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota. LISI Group retained a minority stake; SK Capital plans to invest in capacity and capabilities and pursue organic growth and M&A to expand the new platform's service offerings to global medical device OEMs.
ARCHIMED Diagnostics (ARCHIMED’s diagnostics team) has acquired a 60% stake in Fremont-based ARK Diagnostics from Soulbrain Holdings in a transaction valuing ARK at $428 million. Soulbrain retains and reinvests in a 40% stake and the deal includes a joint-venture agreement to accelerate ARK’s product development and global expansion.
Impilo has agreed to acquire Oticon Medical, a global bone-anchored hearing solutions company, from Demant A/S. The deal is intended to support Oticon Medical’s transition to a standalone company and accelerate growth through next-generation technologies, with closing expected no later than the end of Q1 2026.
Hologic agreed to be acquired by funds managed by Blackstone and TPG in a transaction valued at up to $79 per share and approximately $18.3 billion enterprise value. The deal provides $76 per share in cash plus a non-tradable contingent value right (CVR) worth up to $3 per share tied to Breast Health revenue milestones in fiscal 2026 and 2027.
ARCHIMED, via an affiliate and its MED Platform II fund, has agreed to acquire NASDAQ-listed ZimVie in a take-private transaction valued at approximately $730 million. ZimVie shareholders will receive $19.00 in cash per share, with the deal expected to close by the end of 2025 subject to customary approvals.
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Molded Rubber and Plastic Corporation (MRPC), a family-owned, ISO 13485-certified medical device contract manufacturer headquartered in Butler, Wisconsin. Vance Street will support MRPC's capability and capacity expansion while existing CEO and shareholder Greg Riemer will remain in place; financial and legal advisors and lenders were disclosed but transaction terms were not.
Keensight Capital has acquired a majority stake in Bedfont Scientific Ltd., a UK-based designer and manufacturer of non-invasive breath analysis medical devices. The investment will support Bedfont's international expansion, product innovation and potential M&A-driven growth while existing shareholders reinvest alongside Keensight.
Promus Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, completed its acquisition of Dr. Comfort from Enovis Corporation on October 7, 2025. Promus will operate Dr. Comfort as an independent business and partner with management — including newly appointed CEO Kunal Nandy — to invest in product innovation and strengthen the company's position in therapeutic diabetic footwear.
GSI Group Holdings, a portfolio platform of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired GenesisBPS, a designer and manufacturer of benchtop blood processing equipment and laboratory consumables. The add-on expands GSI Group’s capabilities in blood processing workflows and strengthens its global benchtop equipment and consumables platform.
Artemis Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired Millrock Technology Inc., a Kingston, New York manufacturer of lyophilization (freeze-drying) instrumentation and process development tools for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostics markets. Under Artemis’ ownership Millrock will continue to operate independently from its Kingston facility while Artemis invests to scale the company’s technical capabilities and global reach.
Resonetics has acquired Eden Holdings (comprising Eden Manufacturing and Eden Tool), adding precision micro-molding, insert-molding, and advanced machining and tooling to its MedTech manufacturing capabilities. The deal expands Resonetics' polymer and tooling capabilities to better serve medical device OEM end markets including robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, electrophysiology, and rapid diagnostics.
Aspen Surgical, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired Cygnus Medical and Flagship Surgical to expand its perioperative product offering. The add-on deals broaden Aspen’s infection-prevention and OR safety capabilities and mark entry into the endoscopy market; financial terms were not disclosed.
TEAM Technologies, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has acquired TAG3 Engineering LLC, a MedTech design, development, and manufacturing firm based in Sunrise, Florida. The add-on expands TEAM Tech's front-end design, regulatory/V&V, and product innovation capabilities to accelerate speed-to-market across cardiovascular, neurovascular and other minimally invasive device markets.
Proclinic Group, a European dental platform backed by Miura Partners, has acquired Cenger Scandinavia, a leading dental distributor in Denmark with more than 1,300 clients and the number one distributor in the dental laboratory segment. The acquisition marks Proclinic Group's entry into the Nordic market and is intended to expand the Group's European footprint, enhance its service offering for dental professionals, and generate commercial synergies in the region.
PainTEQ, a Tampa-based developer of minimally invasive sacroiliac (SI) joint implants, completed a majority growth recapitalization co-led by Signet Healthcare Partners and Windham Capital Partners with a new equity investment from MVolution Partners. The capital will fund clinical studies, next-generation product development and expansion of PainTEQ's U.S. commercial presence; transaction terms were not disclosed.
Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Innova Design, Inc., a pioneer in laser bonding equipment for catheter and interventional medical device manufacturing. The acquisition expands MMT’s bonding technology suite—adding Innova’s laser bonder platforms and related capabilities—to better serve medical device OEMs globally.
restor3d, a Durham-based maker of AI-driven, 3D-printed personalized orthopedic implants and digital surgical planning tools, raised $104 million in a strategic investment round. Partners Group acquired a significant minority stake (providing $65 million) to support product innovation, commercial expansion, and broader market access, with $39 million contributed by existing shareholders.
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