Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO) and CBC Group have announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating the world’s largest dedicated healthcare investment firm with over US$21b in assets under management (AUM). This strategic alliance unites two leading healthcare investors, aiming to enhance global healthcare access and innovation.
The new firm will operate with more than 200 professionals across 13 offices in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, which collectively account for 90% of global healthcare research and development spending. This extensive network is set to capitalise on high-growth, innovation-led opportunities in the world’s largest healthcare markets.
The merger will empower portfolio companies to scale internationally, offering investors access to private equity, private credit, and real estate assets focused on healthcare and life sciences. GHO’s North American and European portfolio will gain enhanced access to Asia-Pacific’s dynamic healthcare market, whilst CBC’s Asian portfolio will benefit from global market insights and execution support.
Mike Mortimer, Co-Chief Executive of the new firm, stated, “We are reinforcing our position as dedicated healthcare specialists, expanding our global reach, and empowering our portfolio companies to compete and win in an increasingly dynamic global healthcare market.”
The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. Until then, GHO and CBC will continue to operate independently, focusing on their existing fund mandates. This merger marks a pivotal moment for both firms, aiming to accelerate patient access to affordable care and support innovation in addressing unmet medical needs globally.
