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Amzak Health Investors

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Amzak Health Investors is a New York-based private equity firm established in 2020, dedicated to investing in growth-oriented companies across the diverse healthcare sector. Their investment scope is broad, encompassing therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and various healthcare services. The firm positions itself as a long-term partner, providing not only capital but also strategic support to management teams aiming to build leading businesses within the healthcare landscape. Their approach is characterized by flexibility, allowing them to pursue both control and significant minority investment positions, adapting to the specific needs and opportunities presented by their target companies.

The firm's investment criteria are well-defined, focusing on companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and established financial performance. Amzak Health Investors typically targets businesses with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $500 million, indicating a preference for established, mid-market companies rather than early-stage startups. Furthermore, they seek companies generating substantial earnings, specifically those with an EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) between $5 million and $50 million. This financial discipline underscores their focus on profitable and scalable ventures within the healthcare ecosystem.

Regarding their capital deployment, Amzak Health Investors typically writes first checks ranging from $25 million to $100 million. This substantial investment size allows them to take meaningful stakes in their portfolio companies and provide significant capital for growth initiatives, acquisitions, or operational improvements. Their strategy emphasizes partnering with experienced management teams to drive value creation and foster sustainable growth, leveraging their deep industry expertise and operational insights. The firm's commitment to the healthcare sector, combined with its strategic and financial resources, positions it as a key player for mature, growth-stage healthcare companies seeking substantial private equity backing.

Investor Profile

Amzak Health Investors has backed more than 20 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Medical, Health Care.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $25M – $100M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (40%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series D (10%)
  • Series C (10%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (10%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (70%)
  • Canada (20%)
  • Switzerland (10%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Therapeutics
  • Biopharma
  • Clinical Trials
  • Wellness
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Manufacturing
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Amzak Health Investors frequently co-invest with?

Fonds de solidarité FTQ
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 3
CA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Casdin Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
RA Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Lumira Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 5
CAM Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Perceptive Advisors
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Sixty Degree Capital
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 4
Aisling Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Amzak Health Investors often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Amzak Health Investors?

Neuros Medical

Willoughby, Ohio, United States

Neuros Medical develops neurostimulation therapies for patients suffering with unmet medical needs.

Health CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Series DJul 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $56,000,000
Sound Blade Medical

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sound Blade Medical is an early stage medical device startup which transforms healthcare by developing endoscopic, image-guided histotripsy.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series AJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,500,000
ShiraTronics

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

ShiraTronics develops neuromodulation technology to combat debilitating chronic migraine.

Clinical TrialsHealth CareMedical Device
Series BSep 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $66,000,000
HistoSonics

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

HistoSonics specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices, interventional radiology, and surgical robotics.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series DAug 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $102,000,000
Synergy Disc Replacement Inc

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Synergy Disc Replacement Inc(SDRI) produces Cervical disc implant to restore patient's balance, range of motion and alignment.

Health Care
Series AJan 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Gynesonics

Redwood City, California, United States

Gynesonics develops transcervical, uterus-preserving, incision-less technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceWomen's
Series UnknownOct 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $42,500,000
Miach Orthopaedics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Miach Orthopaedics is a medical device company that designs technologies intended to facilitate new tissue growth.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceWellness
Series BJan 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Antios Therapeutics

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Antios Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for viral diseases.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyTherapeutics
Series BNov 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Thryv Therapeutics

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Thryv Therapeutics is a precision medicine approach to treat patients with Long QT Syndrome and potentially other arrhythmias.

BiotechnologyPrecision MedicineTherapeutics
Series AAug 10, 2021
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
Antios Therapeutics

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Antios Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for viral diseases.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyTherapeutics
Series BApr 12, 2021
Amount Raised: $96,000,000