Hardenbergh, Sentact, and Preverity Merge to Form Healthcare Industry Leader

Deal News | May 12, 2025 | BV Investment Partners

Hardenbergh, Sentact, and Preverity Merge to Form Healthcare Industry Leader

The Hardenbergh Group, a leading provider of credentialing and consulting services, has announced a merger with Sentact and Preverity to create a unified organization under the Sentact brand. This strategic amalgamation aims to establish a dominant position in the healthcare sector, particularly in patient safety, clinical risk mitigation, and compliance solutions. The integrated platform is designed to deliver enhanced healthcare solutions by combining technology, data, and healthcare expertise, ultimately benefiting top health systems with real-time insights and improved operational outcomes. Supported by BV Investment Partners, a growth-focused private equity firm with substantial experience in data and technology services, the merger is positioned to drive transformational value for healthcare providers across the U.S.

Sectors

  • Healthcare
  • Private Equity
  • Technology-Enabled Services

Geography

  • United States – The newly formed Sentact and its components, as well as its backer BV Investment Partners, are primarily operating within the U.S. healthcare market.

Industry

  • Healthcare – The article discusses a merger in the healthcare industry, focusing on patient safety, experience, risk, and compliance solutions.
  • Private Equity – BV Investment Partners, a private equity firm, is providing strategic investment and support for the new combined entity in the healthcare sector.
  • Technology-Enabled Services – The merger aims to enhance healthcare services using a combination of technology, data, and predictive analytics.

Financials

  • $5.7 billion – Total capital invested by BV Investment Partners since its founding.
  • $1.75 billion – Capital raised by BV Investment Partners in its 11th private equity fund.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Hardenbergh GroupMerging CompanyCompanyA leading provider of credentialing, physician peer review, and consulting services.
SentactMerging CompanyCompanyProvider of digital rounding and compliance platforms for healthcare institutions.
PreverityMerging CompanyCompanyDeveloper of a risk intelligence and predictive analytics solution for healthcare.
BV Investment PartnersInvestorCompanyA private equity firm investing in tech-enabled business services and other industries.
Daniel HartCEO of the combined organizationPeopleResponsible for overseeing the newly combined Sentact organization.
Larry Van HornCo-founder of PreverityPeopleInvolved in the integration and vision scaling of healthcare solutions.
Chris DubePresident of SentactPeopleFocused on evolving Sentact's platform for future healthcare leadership.
Sean WilderManaging Director at BV Investment PartnersPeopleProvides insight into the strategic vision and investment opportunity.
Chris Tofalli Public Relations, LLCPublic RelationsCompanyPR Firm involved in communicating the merger announcement.