Medical devices

The European medical devices sector has been one the most active areas of investment for private equity funds. Medical and technological innovation, driven by the demand for more and more sophisticated therapies, creates the opportunity to help back world-beating businesses.

There have been many sizeable private equity deals spread across every major European country (Mölnlycke, Gako, BSN, Sirona).  Despite considerable consolidation in most major areas of medical devices, that has created global giants, there remain a large number of mid-sized European businesses that have developed best-of-breed products addressing particular niches. This offers an opportunity for private equity, together with world-class managers, to continue contributing to the development of the sector.