Avista Capital Partners

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2005

AUM

$10 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Avista Capital Partners is a New York-based private equity firm founded in 2005 as a spin-out from DLJ Merchant Banking. With a focus on the healthcare sector, Avista boasts a team of 25 investment and operations professionals along with 12 healthcare strategic executives. This extensive team leverages deep industry expertise to create enduring partnerships and drive growth within the healthcare industry.

Avista Capital Partners invests primarily in healthcare companies, emphasizing stable assets where their sector expertise can drive accelerated growth. The firm operates mainly in North America, having invested over $10 billion across 50 healthcare companies and supported more than 100 add-on acquisitions. Specific details regarding typical check size are not provided, but as a private equity firm, they likely target large-scale investments.

Notable portfolio companies include EBI, which Avista acquired from Highridge Medical, marking their 50th platform investment. The firm continues to seek opportunities that align with their investment approach and sector expertise, aiming to advance outcomes in the dynamic healthcare industry.

Industry

AdTech MedTech HealthTech Energy Technology Transportation Security Robotics Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Healthcare Services Biotechnology Consumer Services (B2C) Industrial Life Sciences Media and Entertainment CleanTech

Avista Capital Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Avista Capital Partners II	Private Equity (PE)	Biotechnology Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Industrial Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1800 M	December 2010
Avista Capital Partners V	Private Equity (PE)	Biotechnology Healthcare Services Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1200 M	March 2021
Avista Healthcare Partners VI	Private Equity (PE)	Biotechnology Healthcare Services Pharmaceuticals MedTech Life Sciences	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1500 M	March 2024
Avista Capital Partners, L.P. (Fund I)	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Industrial Media and Entertainment Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$2000 M	June 2007

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FAQs about Avista Capital Partners

Is Avista Capital Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Avista Capital Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Avista Capital Partners located?

Avista Capital Partners is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Avista Capital Partners founded?

Avista Capital Partners was founded in 2005.

What sectors and industries does Avista Capital Partners invest in?

Avista Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in AdTech, MedTech, HealthTech, Energy, Technology, Transportation, Security, Robotics, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Healthcare Services, Biotechnology, Consumer Services (B2C), Industrial, Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, CleanTech.

What is Avista Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?

Avista Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Avista Capital Partners typically invest in?

Avista Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Avista Capital Partners investment?

Avista Capital Partners usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Avista Capital Partners?

Avista Capital Partners has around $10 000m assets under management.

When was Avista Capital Partners last fund created?

Avista Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2024-03-01

What are the contacts of Avista Capital Partners?

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