Beecken Petty O'Keefe & Company
PE / VC
1996
$2 200 M
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profile
Beecken Petty O'Keefe & Company (BPOC) is a private equity firm based in Chicago, established in 1996 by founders Dave Beecken, Bill Petty, and Ken O'Keefe. Specializing exclusively in healthcare investments, BPOC benefits from a long-tenured team with extensive industry experience. Over its history, BPOC has employed a seasoned team of investment professionals and operating partners, emphasizing deep sector knowledge and active partnership with healthcare leaders.
BPOC targets middle-market healthcare companies, focusing on sectors such as Providers, Outsourced Services, Products & Distribution, and Pharmacy & Pharma Services. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from $25 million to $100 million, seeking to partner with strong leadership teams that demonstrate a robust performance history and attractive growth prospects. With six funds and $2.2 billion in capital commitments, BPOC supports its portfolio companies through strategic partnerships and accretive acquisitions.
Notable portfolio companies include Cranial Technologies, Health-E Commerce, VytlOne, Medical Solutions, and Paragon Medical. These investments reflect BPOC's commitment to driving growth and operational improvements within its portfolio, leveraging its network and expertise to expand customer bases and optimize exit strategies.
Industry
Beecken Petty O'Keefe & Company Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Beecken Petty O'keefe Fund I
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Mobile/Apps
Security
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$150 M
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December 1996
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Beecken Petty O’Keefe closes Fund II
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Private Equity (PE)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Security
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$325 M
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December 2005
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Beecken Petty O'Keefe Fund III
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Private Equity (PE)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$400 M
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February 2009
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Beecken Petty O'keefe Fund IV
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Industrial
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$425 M
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April 2023
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Beecken Petty O'Keefe & Company Fund V
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Private Equity (PE)
Venture Capital (VC)
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MedTech
Telecommunications
Software
Pharmaceuticals
Marketing and Advertising
Healthcare Services
Fintech
Financial Services
Education
Business Services (B2B)
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Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$10-50 m
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$400 M
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January 2018
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