River Cities Capital

What is River Cities Capital?

River Cities Capital is a growth equity firm based in the United States, focusing on fostering the development of high-potential healthcare companies. Their investment strategy leverages the unique interplay of three targeted segments: medical devices, healthcare services, and healthcare IT (HCIT).

They are committed to investing in companies that lead to better patient outcomes, emphasizing the enhancement of clinical delivery and improvement of experiences and outcomes for patients.

A critical component of their investment approach is positioning their portfolio companies on the right side of healthcare, which involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to drive innovation and growth in the cardiovascular, food as medicine, central nervous system, and surgical device sectors.

River Cities Capital works closely with its portfolio companies by providing support networks, innovative care solutions, tech-enabled platforms, and professional services designed for growth and efficiency. Their minimum investment stands at $5,000,000, characteristic of a venture capital firm that is selective in its partnerships but deeply invested in the success and transformation of the healthcare landscape.

They partake actively in the overall corporate development of their investees, from guiding the latest healthcare investments and company milestones to assisting in strategy formulation. Furthermore, the firm nurtures its community through events such as the annual Healthcare Operator Summit, which facilitates networking and idea exchange among healthcare executives.

The firm operates out of offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Raleigh, North Carolina, emphasizing their commitment to building a presence within the healthcare industry through strategic investments and active management.

What they say:

We are a growth equity firm specializing in the lower end of the middle market.

What we look for: We invest in growth equity opportunities within the healthcare sector.