Prior Holdings Overview
Since we have no need to return capital to investors, we can exit an investment when it is best for the business or hold and grow the business for the long-term.
Aspen Surgical
In 1999, Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. was formed by Dan Bowen to purchase seven single-use surgical product lines from Imagyn Medical, Inc. Aspen grew ten-fold over the next seven years by making three strategic acquisitions and multiple new product introductions. Dempsey sold a majority interest to RoundTable Healthcare Partners in 2006 with Dan remaining active on the Board and in additional add-on acquisitions. Aspen sold to Hill-Rom in 2012 for $400 million.
Beaver Visitec
Dempsey co-invested with Roundtable in 2010 to combine three separate ophthalmic businesses from Becton Dickinson, Medtronic and Aspen Surgical to form Beaver Visitec. Dempsey owned 10% with Dan serving on the board. It sold in 2016 to TPG Capital for over $500 million.
Argentum Medical
In 2017, Dempsey co-invested with the Shore Capital private equity fund in this company with proprietary “Silverlon” impregnated wound care products. Dan Bowen is a Board member and Dempsey is the largest individual investor.
eAgile, Inc.
Provides RFID solutions and high-quality, cost-effective auto-identification products covering tag production, data management software, and the building of complete RFID infrastructures. John was formerly a member of the Board and was active in the company’s M&A efforts.