Thurston Group
Overview
Thurston Group is a private equity firm specializing in healthcare services investments. Founded in 1986 by Patrick J. Haynes III, the firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. With over 35 years of experience, Thurston Group focuses on partnering with founder-owned businesses in highly fragmented sectors, particularly within the healthcare industry. The firm has returned over $4 billion of invested capital across varying economic, industry, and financing cycles. Thurston Group's investment strategy emphasizes growth and quality, guided by the philosophy of buying and building businesses the right way. The firm has developed a unique Playbook for scaling healthcare assets, allowing for replicable success across tangential healthcare sectors. This approach, coupled with their steadfast commitment to quality patient care, positions Thurston Group as a trusted partner in healthcare investment. The firm's team comprises former military officers and collegiate athletes, fostering a culture of collaboration, decisiveness, and excellence. Thurston Group's portfolio includes companies such as Smile Doctors, U.S. Endodontics Partners, US Oral Surgery Management, SGA Dental Partners, U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, Gen4 Dental Partners, ARC Health, Options Medical Weight Loss, Alpha Aesthetic Partners, and Modis Dental Partners, among others. The firm's investment focus includes healthcare services, medical devices, and health technology sectors, with investments typically ranging from $10 million to $50 million. Thurston Group's approach is characterized by a proactive search for partnership opportunities, leveraging a deep understanding of the unique competitive, business, and financial issues facing healthcare and business services companies. This strategy has enabled the firm to consistently empower companies to reach their full potential at an accelerated pace, often several years ahead of the anticipated schedule. Thurston Group's commitment to quality patient care and its unique operational experience and expertise increasingly differentiate it as a value-added, strategic partner, offering portfolio companies a critical competitive advantage. The firm's core values of partnership, quality, and care guide every decision and action, allowing it to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes for partners and long-term value for investors.
Investment Focus
- Strong Entrepreneurs
- Partnership Commitment
- Organic Growth
- Differentiated Service Offerings
- Strong Market Reputation
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Thurston Group invest in?
Thurston Group invests in Business Services, HealthTech, Healthcare Services and Medical Devices, and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Thurston Group is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Thurston Group invest at?
Thurston Group backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does Thurston Group invest in?
Thurston Group invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Thurston Group?
Team members listed for Thurston Group include Dan Davis (Managing Partner) and Anderson Wasden (Vice President).
What companies has Thurston Group invested in?
Thurston Group's portfolio includes Smile Doctors, SGA Dental Partners, U.S. Endodontics Partners, US Oral Surgery Management, U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, Gen4 Dental Partners, ARC Health and Options Medical Weight Loss.
How do I contact Thurston Group?
Thurston Group's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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