In this episode of the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, Bart Walker and Kevin McGinnis, partners at McGuireWoods, explore the leadership qualities that distinguish top-performing law firm leaders. They emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence, maintaining visibility within the organization, and consistently recognizing team contributions as key drivers of culture, engagement, and
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Chicago Pacific Invests in Nexben
By Trey Andrews
Chicago Pacific Founders (CPF) has announced an investment in Nexben.
Nexben, founded in 2015 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a fintech company that provides plan administration and payment solutions for the benefits industry.
CPF, founded in 2014 and based in Chicago and San Francisco, is a private equity firm focused on…
Opportunities in Home and Alternate Site Infusion, With Don Hooker
Home and alternate-site infusion therapy is a highly fragmented market. Just two large players command 35% to 40% market share while more than 800 smaller providers making up the remainder. And that fragmentation is exactly what’s drawing private equity interest.
Don Hooker, director of research at Bourne Partners, a leading life science investment…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Serent Invests in Saisystems
Serent Capital has announced an investment in Saisystems Health.
Saisystems, founded in 1987 and based in Shelton, Connecticut, is a provider of revenue cycle management and electronic health record solutions for physicians serving skilled nursing facilities.
Serent, founded in 2008 and with offices in San Francisco and Austin, Texas, is a growth-focused private…
McGuireWoods’ 2026 Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference
This year’s Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, hosted by McGuireWoods, will take place April 29-30, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago.
The two-day event brings together investors, healthcare executives, lenders, and advisors to discuss healthcare M&A activity, regulatory trends, and emerging opportunities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: NewSpring Leads Investment in Honest Health
NewSpring Healthcare has led a $140 million capital raise for Honest Health, according to a news release.
Honest Health, formed in 2021 and based in Nashville, partners with health systems to support value-based care models, particularly for Medicare patients.
NewSpring Healthcare is a sector-focused strategy of NewSpring Capital. NewSpring, founded in 1999…
Advice and Observations From David Pivnick on Building Elite and Winning Careers at the Highest Level
By Trey Andrews
In this webinar turned episode of the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, Scott Becker sits down with David Pivnick, partner at McGuireWoods, to discuss the habits, perspective, and discipline that often underpin long-term professional success.
Their conversation touches on setting meaningful goals, showing up consistently, focusing on individual strengths, maintaining balance with…
Seven Hills Closes New Fund With $235 Million
Seven Hills Capital has announced the closing of its second fund.
The fund, Seven Hills Capital Fund II, closed at its $235 million hard cap. McGuireWoods LLP provided legal counsel in connection with the fundraising.
Seven Hills, founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, seeks control equity investments exclusively in healthcare. The firm targets…
Ascend Closes New Fund With $791 Million
Ascend Capital Partners announced the closing of its second fund.
The fund, Ascend Capital Partners Fund II, closed with $791 million in total commitments, exceeding its initial $700 million target.
Ascend Fund II will invest across physician and provider services, value-based care enablement companies and healthcare IT.
Ascend, founded in 2019 and based in…
Healthcare Private Equity Trends and Innovation with Amber Walsh
In a recent episode of the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, Amber Walsh, partner at McGuireWoods, discusses current trends in healthcare private equity and outlines how this year’s Healthcare Private Equity Conference (April 29–30, 2026) is structured. The event will focus on four core areas: life sciences, traditional provider services, innovation, and operational…