PitchBook January 14, 2022
PE investments in healthcare continued to both expand and mature in 2021, as firms look to position themselves on the right side of change in an industry that accounted for nearly 20% of US GDP in 2020.
The shock waves of the COVID-19 pandemic have both benefited and stymied growth in the healthcare sector. Some locations, especially hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, are still struggling with increased operating costs from COVID-19 safety precautions, lost revenue and staff churn. While other facilities, such as laboratories that pivoted to perform COVID-19 tests, unlocked a significant new revenue stream.
Here’s a closer look at four charts from our latest US PE Breakdown that highlight PE’s healthcare activity in 2021.
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