VHC Investco

Overview

VHC Investco is a Belgian private investment firm specializing in the acquisition and management of healthcare companies across Europe. The firm focuses on consumer healthcare platforms, particularly those with a strong direct-to-consumer presence. In June 2020, VHC Investco, alongside Avista Capital Partners and company management, acquired Vision Healthcare NV, a rapidly growing omni-channel and direct-to-consumer healthcare company based in Belgium. This acquisition valued Vision Healthcare at approximately $336 million, with VHC Investco and Avista each holding a 50% ownership stake. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes growth and buyout opportunities within the healthcare sector, targeting companies with strong management teams and robust growth prospects. VHC Investco's portfolio includes Vision Healthcare, which operates across multiple European countries, offering a diverse range of self-care and over-the-counter products. The company employs an omni-channel approach, focusing on both online and direct-to-consumer channels to market its products. VHC Investco's approach combines financial backing with strategic guidance, aiming to accelerate the growth and expansion of its portfolio companies. The firm's partnership with Avista Capital Partners has enabled Vision Healthcare to pursue further acquisitions and geographic expansion, leveraging its differentiated direct-to-consumer business model. This collaboration underscores VHC Investco's commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the European healthcare sector.

Investment Focus

• Strong management teams
• Stable cash flows
• Robust growth prospects
• Focus on consumer healthcare platforms
• Emphasis on direct-to-consumer business models

Portfolio Companies