M&A Deal Summary

Lightyear Capital, Waud Capital Partners and Greater Sum Ventures Acquire PracticeTek

On December 6, 2021, private equity firms Lightyear Capital, Waud Capital Partners and Greater Sum Ventures acquired software company PracticeTek

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lightyear Capital’s 4th, Waud Capital Partners’ 3rd and Greater Sum Ventures’ 7th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Lightyear Capital’s 36th, Waud Capital Partners’ 42nd and Greater Sum Ventures’ 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lightyear Capital’s 7th, Waud Capital Partners’ 3rd and Greater Sum Ventures’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-12-06
Target PracticeTek
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Lightyear Capital
Waud Capital Partners
Greater Sum Ventures
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

PracticeTek

San Diego, California, United States
PracticeTek provides practice management, patient engagement, integrated payments and other software solutions to the retail healthcare market. The PracticeTek platform helps retail healthcare practices digitally manage their business and the entire patient journey process including client acquisition, engagement, visits, and billing and payments. PracticeTek was founded in 2020 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

Lightyear Capital

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 4.1B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Lightyear Capital is a specialist private equity firm that pursues brand-name businesses in the financial services sector. Lightyear looks for companies with stable, recurring revenues that operate in growing markets. Transaction strategies include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, restructurings and consolidations. Lightyear Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 42 of 45
Sector (Software) 4 of 4
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 2
State (California) 7 of 7
Country (United States) 36 of 39
Year (2021) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-17 Schellman

Tampa, Florida, United States

Schellman provides a comprehensive suite of information technology and cybersecurity audits and assessments, including SOC examinations, ISO certifications, FedRAMP assessments, PCI assessments, HITRUST assessments, cloud security assessments, penetration testing, and other compliance services. Schellman was founded in 2002 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-13 Cerity Partners

New York, New York, United States

Cerity Partners is a provider of comprehensive financial management services to a diverse spectrum of High Net Worth (“HNW”) individuals and their families, businesses and their executives, and nonprofit organizations. Clarity Partners is based in New York City.

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Buyer

Waud Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 3.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Waud Capital Partners is a private equity firm that pursues investments in mid-sized manufacturing, distribution and service companies. Waud looks for businesses with proven management, operating in well defined markets, and that demonstrate strong growth potential. The Firm typically invests $75 to $200 million. Specific areas of interest include adhesives, air/water treatment, alarm monitoring, auto components, coatings, consumer products, home healthcare services, hospitals, lighting, litigation support, medical distribution, petroleum distribution, pharmaceuticals, publishing, sealants, specialty hospitals, and tax consultants. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, recapitalizations and industry consolidations. Waud Capital Partners was established in 1993 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 43 of 48
Sector (Software) 3 of 3
Type (Recapitalization) 2 of 2
State (California) 3 of 4
Country (United States) 42 of 47
Year (2021) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-25 PromptCare

New Providence, New Jersey, United States

PromptCare is a regional provider of specialty respiratory and infusion services. The Company combines high-tech equipment and infusion drug therapies with a tailored, -high-touch service approach to deliver superior patient care, and is a preferred partner of hospitals, physicians, and payors in managing complex medical conditions such as ALS, chronic lung conditions, and a number of nutritional and autoimmune deficiencies. PromptCare was founded in 1985 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-15 GI Alliance

Dallas, Texas, United States

GI Alliance is an independent gastroenterology practice in the US, measured both by provider count and by revenue, operating in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and several metropolitan markets in Louisiana. GI Alliance was founded in 2018 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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DESCRIPTION

Greater Sum Ventures is a private equity firm focused on investing in US-based technology companies. Areas of interest include software, SaaS, technology-enabled information services, and technology-enabled business services. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, growth capital financings, and recapitalizations. Greater Sum Ventures was formed in 2015 and is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 12
Sector (Software) 7 of 7
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 11 of 12
Year (2021) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-01 Petvisor

Orlando, Florida, United States

Petvisor delivers a suite of mobile-enabled technologies into the hands of pet care professionals - helping them give their pet families the service they deserve. Petvisor is based in Orlando, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-21 Strax Intelligence Group

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Strax Intelligence Group provides a common operating platform designed for real-time response. Strax Intelligence Group platform allows public safety agencies and private security organizations to improve collaboration across agencies and command structures for a faster, more coordinated response. Integrated public, private, and manned/unmanned video feeds increase situational awareness and real-time access to nearby cameras in a single operational view, enabling expedited decision-making and enhancing officer and community safety. Strax Intelligence Group is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

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