Cressey & Company

What is Cressey & Company?

Cressey & Company is a private investment firm dedicated to healthcare with a history spanning over four decades in the field.

With headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, and an additional office in Nashville, Tennessee, they concentrate on healthcare services, providers, and facilities.

They have nurtured significant expertise and networks within segments such as Hospitals (including Acute Care, Rehabilitation, LTACH, and Psychiatric Institutions); Homecare (including Hospice, Home Nursing, and Home Infusion services); Outpatient Services (encompassing Physical Therapy, Dialysis, and Dental Practices); and Specialty Distribution (like Institutional Pharmacy, Specialty DME).

Through Cressey & Company Fund IV LP and prior funds, they manage over $1 billion of capital and have a history of successful healthcare investments that began with their predecessor firm, Thoma Cressey Equity Partners (and subsequently Thoma Cressey Bravo). Their investment philosophy is framed by their specialty in healthcare and their strategic approach which encompasses a three-part methodology: Target, Partner, and Build. They focus on high-potential healthcare segments with break-out growth potential, invest in businesses that are industry leaders, and collaboratively work with executive teams to innovate and fuel advancement in the industry.

Their team is composed of experienced professionals who guide healthcare services and technology companies through a focused partnership approach, deeply understanding the healthcare industry to execute visions and accelerate growth. They see themselves as partners to healthcare leaders, aiding to navigate the market, achieve growth, and unlock potential in the evolving healthcare landscape.