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Interview: Andrew Neville, Inflexion

Inflexion is a European mid-market private equity firm that invests in multiple healthcare sub sectors — medical devices, outsourced pharma services, specialty pharma products and animal health. In a conversation with HBI, Andrew Neville, Partner, explained what Inflexion is looking for in the businesses it invests in, and offers case studies of two companies currently in its portfolio.

Fresenius accelerates Vamed sell-off

Healthcare conglomerate Fresenius Group has decided to split the sale of the Austrian branch of subsidiary Vamed into two steps, in order to simplify and accelerate the process. 

UK vet practices to be forced to publish prices

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) looks set to force several new stipulations on the UK’s veterinary sector. The CMA’s proposals are primarily focused on increasing transparency for customers, by forcing practices to publish full lists of prices and make it clear whether they are part of a chain, prompting some relief from investors concerned about more draconian intervention.

Indian eyewear retailer Lenskart targets $960 million IPO

The south Asian country’s healthcare and consumer tech sectors are seeing a surge in IPOs, reflecting strong investor confidence. For European investors, India offers selective opportunities in diagnostics, specialty hospitals, medtech, and senior care, promising high returns when paired with experienced local partners.

Bosnia’s largest fully integrated private healthcare network, ASA Medical Group, launches

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest private, fully integrated healthcare network, ASA Medical Group, has been launched. It brings together ASA Bolnica (ASA Hospital), a 180-bed general hospital in Sarajevo founded in 2024, the Eurofarm Polyclinics, network of outpatient facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the ASA Institute, its research and development arm. 

Royal London Asset Management launches £1bn UK care home REIT

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), a UK investment firm that invests across a variety of types of assets including securities and real estate, has launched a dedicated healthcare REIT with £1 billion (~€1.15 billion) of committed capital. 

Heidi closes £48m Series B, plans growth across Europe, Africa, and Asia

Melbourne-based healthcare AI scribe provider Heidi Health has closed a £48 million (~ US$65 million) Series B funding round, led by Point72 Private Investments, the private investment arm of Point72 Asset Management, a US-based hedge fund. The funding will enable Heidi to double its UK headcount to meet NHS demand while continuing clinician-led adoption in France, Spain, Germany, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

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