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Investing in growth-oriented companies
Our Strategy
WCAS invests in growth-oriented companies in our two focus industries: healthcare and technology. Our strategy is to buy growth businesses, partner with outstanding management teams, and build value through a combination of operational improvements, internal growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions.

Talent Management & Culture

For four decades, we have been building our Firm and businesses the Welsh Carson Way. Relationships are the foundation for our success, and we build those relationships with integrity, honesty, and transparency.

Over 190

Current or former portfolio companies in our two industries

Industry Focus

Our industry focus has allowed us to create enduring relationships with executives, business owners and thought leaders in our sectors. There are dozens of current or former public companies that can trace their roots to WCAS.

Over 60%

Current portfolio companies that benefit from repeat management

Partnering with Management Teams

WCAS believes that exceptional management is the key to creating significant value for our investors. We focus on investing with, and recruiting, highly experienced managers. Many of our management teams have partnered with WCAS multiple times to build leading companies and generate substantial value.

Sourcing / Deep Sector Expertise

Our team of sector specialists works to build our knowledge of industry fundamentals and trends. We systematically evaluate our sectors to identify the best companies, executives and investment opportunities.

Operational Expertise / Value Maximization Plans

Our experienced team of exceptional Operating Partners works in partnership with management to build our portfolio companies through a combination of targeted growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions.