1315 Capital's Strategic Stake Acquisition By Navigator Global Investments

Deal News | Mar 20, 2025 | Ropes & Gray

In a strategic transaction, Navigator Global Investments has acquired a 23.5% equity stake in 1315 Capital, a private equity firm focusing on the healthcare sector, for approximately $70.5 million. Announced on March 16, this strategic acquisition underscores Navigator's interest in gaining exposure to healthcare investments. 1315 Capital is prominent for managing over $1 billion in assets and investing in growth equity and buyouts within commercial-stage pharmaceutical outsourcing, health and wellness companies, medical technology, and healthcare services. The acquisition is expected to leverage 1315 Capital’s solid foundation to further its impact in healthcare markets where robust management teams can rapidly grow platform companies. Legal advisory for the deal was provided by Ropes & Gray, with a team consisting of members from their private equity, asset management, and tax practice groups.

Sectors

  • Healthcare Private Equity
  • Investment Management

Geography

  • United States – 1315 Capital is based in the United States and focuses on healthcare investments within this geography.
  • Australia – Navigator Global Investments is based in Australia, explaining its cross-border interest in acquiring stakes in U.S.-based 1315 Capital.

Industry

  • Healthcare Private Equity – 1315 Capital operates in the healthcare private equity industry, investing in commercial-stage pharmaceutical outsourcing, health and wellness companies, medical technology, and healthcare services.
  • Investment Management – Navigator Global Investments is part of the investment management industry, focusing on strategic investments like its stake in 1315 Capital.

Financials

  • 70.5 million – The deal value for Navigator Global Investments' acquisition of a 23.5% stake in 1315 Capital.
  • 1 billion – The total assets under management by 1315 Capital.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
1315 CapitalTargetCompanyA healthcare private equity firm with over $1 billion in managed assets, specializing in growth equity and buyouts.
Navigator Global InvestmentsBidding CompanyCompanyAn investment management firm acquiring a strategic equity stake in 1315 Capital.
Ropes & GrayLegal AdvisorCompanyProvided legal advisory for 1315 Capital in the transaction.
Elizabeth LangtonPrivate Equity AssociatePersonPart of the Ropes & Gray team advising 1315 Capital.
Paul Van HoutenPartnerPersonPrivate equity partner at Ropes & Gray involved in the transaction.
Sarah DavidoffAsset Management PartnerPersonAsset management partner at Ropes & Gray involved in the transaction.
Catherine SkulanAsset Management PartnerPersonAsset management partner at Ropes & Gray involved in the transaction.
Alyssa KollmeyerTax PartnerPersonTax partner at Ropes & Gray involved in the transaction.
Jim BrownTax PartnerPersonTax partner at Ropes & Gray involved in the transaction.