Tracked deals
65
65 tracked deals across 2017-2026.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Founded in 1980, GTCR is a Chicago-based private equity firm that pioneered “The Leaders Strategy™,” investing in and partnering with management leaders to acquire and build market-leading companies through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. GTCR focuses on investments in Business & Consumer Services, Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare, Technology, Media & Telecommunications.
Tracked deals
65
65 tracked deals across 2017-2026.
Recent pace
13
13 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.
Deal mix
Buyout
30 buyout · 20 addon · 7 growth capital
Last 9 years
Supporting Data
Showing the 12 most recent of 65 tracked deals for GTCR.
Experity announced it has acquired Exdion Healthcare, an AI-driven SaaS company for the patient chart-to-cash revenue cycle lifecycle, including coding, billing, compliance and revenue cycle automation. The deal terms were not disclosed. Experity said the acquisition advances its strategy to unify clinical, operational and financial workflows with AI to accelerate reimbursement and reduce denials with limited human intervention.
AQUA Dermatology, a PE-backed dermatology platform, acquired Steele Dermatology, a private dermatology practice with two locations in the Atlanta, Georgia market. The deal expands AQUA’s presence in Georgia, bringing its total to 19 locations statewide. Financial terms were not disclosed.
GTCR-backed Ascent Sports Group acquired LiveBarn, a Montreal-based youth sports streaming and analytics platform, in a deal reported at roughly $400 million. Ascent plans to deepen LiveBarn’s capabilities in hockey and selectively expand into other youth and amateur sports, with LiveBarn continuing to operate while pending/subject to required approvals that were later completed.
Funds affiliated with GTCR LLC acquired 100% of dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. through a statutory plan of arrangement, paying C$11.00 per share in cash. The transaction valued dentalcorp at approximately C$2.2 billion on an equity basis and C$3.3 billion on an enterprise value basis, and resulted in the company being taken private.
PPC Flex, sponsored by GTCR, announced the successful acquisition of the United States operations of SÜDPACK. The deal adds SÜDPACK’s Oak Creek, Wisconsin facilities and expands PPC Flex’s capabilities in flexographic printing/conversion and cold seal technology to serve food (including specialty protein) and healthcare packaged goods customers.
Senske Family of Companies' Emerald Lawns, backed by private equity firm GTCR, has acquired Greenup Lawn and Shrub Care, a Houston-based lawn care provider with more than 40 years of operating history. The add-on strengthens Emerald Lawns' presence in the Houston market as part of Senske's broader Texas expansion and preserves the company's customer and employee relationships as the founders retire.
GTCR reached a definitive agreement and later completed its acquisition of Fiduciary Trust Company and its operating subsidiaries, a Boston-based wealth management and trust company serving ultra-high-net-worth clients. GTCR partnered with CEO Austin Shapard and appointed Doris Meister as Executive Chair to expand Fiduciary’s service offerings, enhance its investment platform and technology enablement, and grow its workforce to scale the business.
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.
GTCR has made a structured minority investment of up to $200 million in Solmetex to fund the company's growth initiatives and support near-term add-on acquisitions. GTCR will partner with existing shareholders including AGIC Capital and Solmetex CEO Gene Dorff to scale the company's dental products and consumables business serving more than 85,000 U.S. dental practices.
SimpliSafe, a smart home security and professional monitoring provider, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GTCR from Hellman & Friedman. Christian Cerda will continue as CEO, while founders Chad and Eleanor Laurans will remain substantial investors and members of the board. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
GTCR has completed its previously announced acquisition of Zentiva, a leading European generics pharmaceutical company, from Advent. The deal expands GTCR’s European generics healthcare platform and is intended to drive growth through continued investment in product development, portfolio breadth, and geographic reach.
GTCR has closed its previously announced acquisition of FMG Suite (FMG), an advisor-led marketing automation software platform for financial advisors and insurance professionals. The deal transfers ownership from Aurora Capital Partners and marks a new growth phase for FMG under GTCR’s “Leaders Strategy” approach, including plans to develop AI-enabled products and expand enterprise relationships.
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