Healthcare Business Acquisition Financing
Sponsors acquiring healthcare assets face fierce competition and rising valuations. Clinics, care homes, and specialty medical practices are trading at premium multiples, requiring layered financing beyond senior bank debt. Financely arranges $10M–$500M
healthcare acquisition financing, combining senior loans, mezzanine capital, and sponsor equity to deliver competitive, executable capital stacks.
Outcome:
Sponsors secure acquisition financing with balanced debt and equity layers, closing competitive healthcare M&A transactions without overextending equity.
Senior Debt
Commercial banks and private credit lenders will typically cover 40%–65%
of the enterprise value in healthcare M&A, depending on EBITDA stability and asset base. Financely sources competitive senior debt packages structured as term loans, revolving credit, and acquisition facilities.
Mezzanine Capital
To bridge the gap between senior debt and equity, mezzanine financing
is a proven layer in healthcare acquisitions. It delivers 12%–18% IRR
to lenders while sparing sponsors from diluting equity. Warrants or equity kickers are common, but structures can be tailored to the sponsor’s hold horizon.
Sponsor Equity
Sponsors are still expected to contribute 10%–25%
of the purchase price in cash equity. Financely helps source co-investors, family offices, and minority equity partners to ensure sponsor equity requirements are met while preserving liquidity for add-on acquisitions.
Example Healthcare Acquisition Capital Stack
| Layer |
Typical Share |
Notes |
| Senior Debt |
45%–60% |
Acquisition loans, revolvers |
| Mezzanine Capital |
15%–25% |
Subordinated debt or preferred equity |
| Sponsor Equity |
15%–25% |
Cash equity, minority equity partners |
Healthcare acquisitions are competitive, with well-capitalized sponsors chasing high-quality targets. Financely builds capital stacks that balance risk across lenders and equity partners, enabling sponsors to close at speed while retaining liquidity for growth.
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Financely structures healthcare acquisition financings from $10M to $500M. Minimum engagement fee: $50,000.
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Financely is an advisory and placement firm. We are not a lender. All financings are subject to credit approval, due diligence, and executed documentation. Engagement fees for acquisition financing mandates start at $50,000. Final terms vary depending on sponsor profile, jurisdiction, and target company financials.