The total number of healthcare-focused private equity deals decreased by 16.2% in 2023, while vision-focused deals decreased dramatically, according to Pitchbook's "Healthcare Services Report" published Feb. 8.
The number of private equity-driven deals in vision — including add-on, platform and growth deals — decreased by 43 between 2022 and 2023.
|
Type of deal |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
|
Add-on |
83 |
116 |
63 |
24 |
|
Platform |
5 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
|
Growth |
5 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
|
Total |
93 |
125 |
71 |
28 |