M&A Deal Summary

Zelis Healthcare Acquires Payer Compass

On August 1, 2022, Zelis Healthcare acquired internet software and services company Payer Compass from Spectrum Equity and Health Enterprise Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Zelis Healthcare’s 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Zelis Healthcare’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Zelis Healthcare’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-08-01
Target Payer Compass
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Zelis Healthcare
Sellers(s) Spectrum Equity
Health Enterprise Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Latham & Watkins (Legal)

Target

Payer Compass

Plano, Texas, United States
Payer Compass is a developer of software platform VISIUM a purpose-built healthcare pricing engine and contract management system focused on addressing the complexities of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial claims pricing. Payer Compass was founded in 2013 and is based in Plano, Texas.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Zelis Healthcare

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

Zelis Healthcare is a healthcare information technology company and market-leading provider of end-to-end healthcare claims cost management and payments solutions including network solutions, claims integrity and electronic payments serving healthcare payer clients, healthcare providers and healthcare consumers in the medical, dental and workers' compensation markets nationwide. Zelis Healthcare was founded in 1995 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 9
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 6 of 7
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 7 of 9
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-14 Sapphire Digital

Lyndhurst, New Jersey, United States

Sapphire Digital is a proprietary provider database to create an online portal that provides detailed information, quality metrics, and patient reviews for most physicians in the United States. Sapphire Digital was founded in 2007 and is based in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-09 Payspan

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Payspan provides payment solutions for health plans and providers seeking to increase provider adoption of electronic payments, engage patient members, and accelerate quality care. Payspan was founded in 1984 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Spectrum Equity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 8.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Spectrum Equity Management L.P. is a private equity investor focused on service businesses. Spectrum specifically targets established businesses in the media, communications, IT, information, and business services industries. The Firm looks to commit $25 to $150 million of equity capital per transaction and focuses on opportunities throughout North America and Western Europe. Prospective transaction situations include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisition financings, and secondary purchases. Spectrum Equity Investors was formed in 1994 and has offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Menlo Park, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 66 of 77
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 13 of 17
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 40 of 46
State: Texas M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 59 of 68
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-03 WIN Reality

Austin, Texas, United States

WIN Reality is a virtual reality-based training tool designed to offer athlete evaluation and development. The company’s software solution allows baseball and softball players to step into a virtual ballpark and take game speed pitches that move as they would in a live environment. WIN Reality was founded in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-07 XR Extreme Reach

New York, New York, United States

XR Extreme Reach is a provider of integrated cross-media video advertising and talent solutions that span TV, Web, Mobile, and all other video media. XR Extreme Reach was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, New York.

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SELLER
DESCRIPTION

Health Enterprise Partners is a private equity firm focused on the healthcare technology, tech-enabled services, and healthcare services. Specific areas of interest include behavioral health IT, consumer engagement platforms, data security, genomics data analytics, payor services, tech-enabled substance abuse management, social determinants of health, and virtual care. The Firm generally pursues growth equity investments and small buy-and-builds. Health Enterprise Partners was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 24
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 3 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 18 of 20
State: Texas M&A 3 of 4
Country: United States M&A 22 of 24
Year: 2022 M&A 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-11 Nordic Consulting

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Nordic Consulting provides Epic EHR consulting services to healthcare organizations. Nordic Consulting was founded in 2012 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-06 Alivia

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Alivia provides a revolutionary, AI-powered payment integrity platform for cost containment, serving commercial and government health plans, auditors, and fraud investigators. The platform offers speed, accuracy, and adaptability with powerful data and analytics. Alivia is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

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