Sunvera Group, a private equity-backed management service organization, has partnered with Wilkinson Eye Center, which has locations in Clarkston and Pontiac, Mich.

From investments to acquisitions, below are five private equity updates to know:

Audax Private Equity recently closed a funding round for its portfolio company Aspen Surgical Products.

A few years ago, private equity was a dirty word among some circles of physicians and surgeons. The idea of accepting investment dollars in exchange for autonomy was unattractive for physician owners at best, and dangerous at worse.

Two medical real estate leaders have launched a physician and ASC-focused merger and acquisition company, the new company, dubbed Medical Practice Exit Advisors, said March 30. 

Private equity firm Legacy Capital Ventures acquired a medical office building for $7.1 million in Lincoln, R.I., Connect CRE reported March 24. 

Alex Bateman, CEO of Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics, is joining United Musculoskeletal Partners as CEO, according to an email shared with Becker's.

Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners has secured a minority investment by Health Velocity Capital, a private equity firm that focuses on healthcare services and software businesses.

Private equity investors were the seller in 75 percent of medical office sales in 2021 and the buyer in 63 percent of sales, according to an analysis by medical data company RevistaMed. 

Private equity-backed ophthalmology company Sunvera Group has inked a deal with Fite Eye Center, expanding its reach in the m Detroit area, Sunvera said March 3.

Private equity investors have seen the opportunity in spinal procedures and are making inroads in the industry. 

In a soon-to-be-released podcast by Merritt Healthcare Advisors (available on Airsnext in Q1 of 2022), hosts Matt Searles, Partner and CEO of Merritt Healthcare Advisors, and Jay Pruzansky, Vice President of Merritt Healthcare Advisors, welcome a distinguished panel of industry experts to discuss accelerating consolidation in specialty medical practices and what physicians, practice owners, investors, and advisors should consider when evaluating M&A opportunities.

Arlington, Va.-based Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic is moving from its 13,000-square-foot location to a larger one, ahead of what its namesake physician says is a pandemic-induced backlog of orthopedic need.

St. Louis-based Oral Surgery Partners is adding seven practices to its network of service locations as it welcomes new CEO John Cline.

Private equity investment in ASC is skyrocketing. Becker's has reported on three of them since Feb. 8:

Private equity groups continue to show strong interest in ASCs in 2022, with multiple acquisitions in the last 30 days. 

Private equity firms have invested $921 billion in U.S. healthcare since 2006, according to the American Investment Council. 

Financial management and human resources company MedHQ has completed a strategic investment with 424 Capital, a growth capital partner.

Private equity firm Revelstoke Capital Partners is adding Lisa Dombro, a former consultant to Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates, as the firm's sixth operating partner.

Fredericksburg, Va.-based Vista Eye Specialists was acquired by Richmond, Va.-based Atlantic Vision Partners, which is backed by private equity firm Sheridan Capital Partners.