Overview
Based in Chicago, Waud Capital Partners is a leading growth-oriented private equity firm. WCP seeks to partner with strong management teams to build market-leading companies within the healthcare and software/technology industries. Since its founding in 1993, Waud Capital has successfully completed more than 480 investments, including platform companies and follow-on opportunities.
In healthcare, the firm focuses on sectors that improve clinical outcomes, reduce system cost, increase efficiency and enhance the patient experience. Its software and technology investments target mission-critical software with recurring revenue models in niches such as vertical application software, integrated payments, knowledge technology and healthcare IT. One portfolio company, Career Certified of Greenwood Village, Colorado, provides compliance-driven digital education for professionals in regulated job markets.
The firm's approach pairs experienced industry executives with sector theses and favors in-depth research and long-term relationships over short-term thinking. Six partners lead a team of more than 60 professionals with expertise in human capital, strategy, sourcing and dealmaking.
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Recent posts from the Waud Capital Partners blog
- We're thrilled to welcome Satya Damaraju, John Knapke, Mason Mitchell, and Avi Mushran to Waud Capital…
Partners as Associates. Satya, John, Mason, and Avi each join us following two years in investment banking, bringing with them a strong foundation in financial analysis and deal execution.
- We are hiring an Investor Relations Associate to join our team in Chicago.
This role is a key part of our Investor Relations function, serving a global base of limited partners, supporting fundraising initiatives, and communicating WCP’s differentiated investment approach across healthcare and software/technology. Apply here.