About Us

With a focus on founder-owned businesses in highly fragmented sectors, Thurston Group is a healthcare-focused private equity firm dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our partners.

With a genuine passion for the entrepreneurial spirit,

we take a true partnership-centric approach to investing in companies poised for continued success and profound growth. Headquartered in Chicago, Thurston has been at the forefront of healthcare investment for more than three decades.

Founded in 1986 by Patrick J. Haynes III

as an advisory firm, we evolved into a private equity powerhouse with a unique investment strategy that focuses on growth and quality, guided by the philosophy of buying and building businesses the right way. As a result, our team is adept at identifying market trajectory and trends, enabling us to make well-informed investment decisions.

Since our inception, we have returned over $4B of invested capital across varying economic, industry, and financing cycles. Our unique approach, coupled with our steadfast commitment to quality patient care, positions us as a trusted partner in healthcare investment.

Since our inception, we have returned over

$4B of invested capital across varying

economic, industry, and financing cycles. Our

unique approach, coupled with our steadfast

commitment to quality patient care,

positions us as a trusted partner in

healthcare investment.

Our Difference

At Thurston, we are more than a financing source.

Thurston has developed a one-of-a-kind Playbook for scaling healthcare assets, allowing for replicable success, with a transportable model across tangential healthcare sectors. Our significant unique operational experience expertise and hands-on support increasingly differentiates Thurston as a value-add, strategic partner, and offers our portfolio companies a critical competitive advantage.

Partnership

Our active partnership style sets us apart from other private equity firms. We are not "passive money." Instead, we work closely with our portfolio companies, providing guidance, support, and resources to help them reach their full potential. Our team of experts brings years of experience in healthcare and business services, allowing us to offer valuable insights and strategic direction.

Experience

We roll up our sleeves and apply our experience to help our portfolio companies from the ground floor up. By collaborating with company management from the outset, we ensure that they are well positioned for long-term success.

Playbook

Our scalable playbook supports the infrastructure and operational needs of our partners. We understand the unique challenges that healthcare and medical businesses face and have developed a proven, adaptable framework to address them. This enables our partners to succeed in achieving their growth goals, often ahead of schedule, resulting in increased value for investors.

Network

Our sphere of influence through personal and professional relationships is a key differentiator from our competitors. We leverage this vast network to connect our portfolio companies with industry-leading experts, fostering innovation and driving growth. This network also enables us to originate deals and become value-added partners in our investments.

Core Values

Our core values of partnership, quality and care guide our every decision and action, allowing us to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners and long-term value for our investors.

Join us as we continue to forge lasting partnerships, elevate healthcare standards, and create value for all stakeholders. Together, we can make a difference in the world of healthcare.

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