Water Street Healthcare Partners
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2005
AUM
$7 500 M
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Investor profile last updated: 23 September, 2025
Profile
At Water Street, we are dedicated to building market leaders in healthcare. Our sole focus is investing in businesses to accelerate growth and impact in three critical healthcare sectors: healthcare services, medical products & diagnostics, and pharmaceutical & life sciences.
We accomplish this through a differentiated approach focused on transformational growth. Working closely with leadership teams, our team aligns our industry experience and network of resources to advance our shared goals for building businesses of greater long-term value that are contributing to a stronger healthcare system.
With more than $6 billion of capital under management, we are actively pursuing new investments in businesses interested in a strategic partner to support their goals for next-level growth. To learn more about our approach, visit waterstreet.com
Industry
Water Street Healthcare Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Water Street Healthcare Partners IV, L.P
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Private Equity (PE)
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Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
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Series B
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$860 M
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October 2017
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Water Street Healthcare Partners V, L.P.
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Private Equity (PE)
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Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
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Series B
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North America
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$5-10 m
|
$1400 M
|
June 2022
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FAQs about Water Street Healthcare Partners
Is Water Street Healthcare Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
Water Street Healthcare Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Water Street Healthcare Partners located?
Water Street Healthcare Partners is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Water Street Healthcare Partners founded?
Water Street Healthcare Partners was founded in 2005.
What sectors and industries does Water Street Healthcare Partners invest in?
Water Street Healthcare Partners invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Sports/SportsTech, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech.
What is Water Street Healthcare Partners geographical focus of investments?
Water Street Healthcare Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Water Street Healthcare Partners typically invest in?
Water Street Healthcare Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
What is the usual amount of Water Street Healthcare Partners investment?
Water Street Healthcare Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Water Street Healthcare Partners?
Water Street Healthcare Partners has around $7 500m assets under management.
When was Water Street Healthcare Partners last fund created?
Water Street Healthcare Partners last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-20
What are the contacts of Water Street Healthcare Partners?
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