New Mountain Capital
Private equity firm focusing on 'defensive growth' investments in mid-sized companies from economically acyclical industries. Emphasizes business building and growth rather than excessive risk.
Investment Requirements
Company Overview
New Mountain Capital
What They Buy
- Company Size: $100M - $1B enterprise value
- Industries: Healthcare tech, B2B software, life sciences, financial services
- Approach: Growth capital with moderate debt usage
- Geography: Primarily US, some Europe/Asia deals
Recent Major Exits
- Blue Yonder: Sold to Panasonic for $8.5 billion
- Signify Health: Sold to CVS Health for $8 billion
- Avantor: Generated $3+ billion in gains
Target Industries
Healthcare & Technology:
- Healthcare technology platforms
- Medical services and equipment
- Specialized software solutions
- Data and analytics platforms
Life Sciences & Financial Services:
- Life science supplies and manufacturing
- Financial technologies and services
- Payment processing platforms
Track Record
- Founded: 1999 in New York City
- Experience: 778+ investments completed across 80+ businesses
- Philosophy: Partner with management teams, increase their ownership
Portfolio Companies
Founder Testimonials
"Signify Health has a bold mission to transform how care is paid for and delivered so that people can enjoy more healthy, happy days at home. New Mountain's support has been instrumental in our success."
"The New Mountain investment is a testament to the team we have built, the impact of our work and the strength of our brand. New Mountain's expertise in building high growth advisory-based professional services businesses make them the ideal partner to support our ambitious vision."
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Last updated: October 6, 2025
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