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Martis Capital Announces Investment Team Promotions
Martis Capital Announces Investment Team Promotions 150 150 Vladimir Andonov

Martis Capital, a middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, is pleased to commence 2026 with three investment team promotions. Phil Campbell and David Zhang have been promoted from Director to Principal, and Jack Stoney from Senior Associate to Vice President.

Based in Washington, DC, Phil joined Martis in 2016 and helps lead the firm’s investments in Amivie, Hospice Care, and ShareMD, among others. Phil had also been previously involved in other successful exits like Care Hospice and Centria Healthcare. Prior to Martis, he worked at CIT Group and HJ Sims, with a focus on healthcare.

Based in San Francisco, CA, David joined Martis in 2020 and helps lead the firm’s investments in Alcanza Clinical Research and Rise Health. He started his career at Barclays, then focused on middle-market buyout investing at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and Calera Capital.

Based in Miami, FL, Jack joined Martis in 2020 and helps lead the firm’s investments in Alcanza Clinical Research and Lighthouse Lab Services, among others. Prior to Martis, he worked at Coker Capital Advisors.

“We’re excited to announce the promotions of Phil, David, and Jack”, said Mario Moreno, Managing Partner at Martis Capital. “Their contributions within Martis and their support across our portfolio companies have been critical to our firm’s success.”

About Martis Capital

Based in San Francisco, Washington, DC and Miami, Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. For more information, visit www.martiscapital.com.

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Martis Capital Named to Inc.’s 2025 List of Founder-Friendly Investors for Fifth Consecutive Year
Martis Capital Named to Inc.’s 2025 List of Founder-Friendly Investors for Fifth Consecutive Year 150 150 Vladimir Andonov

                                                                                                 

WASHINGTON, D.C., SAN FRANCISCO, CA, MIAMI, FL – October 28, 2025 – Martis Capital is proud to announce its recognition on the Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list, honoring the private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders with a track record of backing founder-led companies. This year’s list recognizes Martis Capital among 248 firms.

The list celebrates the investors that believe in backing founder-led businesses and helping them thrive. All companies on the list have successful track records of collaboration and remaining actively involved with the businesses they invest in. Martis Capital is one of only twelve healthcare-exclusive private equity firms recognized this year and has earned the honor for five consecutive years.

Martis Capital, known for its hands-on and partnership-driven approach, works closely with management teams to strengthen leadership, refine operations, and guide strategic growth across the healthcare landscape. Drawing on more than a decade of experience, the firm helps companies scale effectively and build lasting value.

“We’re grateful to receive this honor recognizing our continued commitment to partnering with exceptional founders,” said Chris Beall, Partner at Martis Capital. “We are proud to find ways to support those businesses making a positive impact on our healthcare ecosystem and believe alignment with founders is essential to that work.”

Dr. Gerard Moawad, CEO of MedCap Health said, “With Martis, we didn’t simply find an investor — we secured a strategic ally that embraced and shared our vision from day one. Their investment has gone far beyond capital: they’ve provided sophisticated operational support, sharpened our growth agenda, and became a catalyst for our next phase of expansion.”

To compile the list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders completed questionnaires about their experiences partnering with investors and shared data on how their companies have grown during these partnerships.

For more information or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors.

 

About Martis Capital

Martis Capital is a healthcare-focused private equity firm that partners with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams to build leading growth platforms in middle-market healthcare. With offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Miami, Martis Capital’s mission is to advance healthcare innovation by supporting companies that improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency, and expand access to care. Learn more at www.martiscapital.com.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

 

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The Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list recognizes private equity, venture capital, and lending firms with a record of success partnering with founder-led businesses, based on feedback from company founders and Inc.’s independent evaluation. Martis Capital paid a fee to Inc. in connection with the use and distribution of this recognition. View the list at https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors.

MedCap Health is a portfolio company of funds advised by Martis Capital. Dr. Gerard Moawad received no compensation for his statement. His experience may not be representative of all portfolio companies, and no assurances can be made regarding future performance.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any testimonials or endorsements reflect the experience and opinion of the quoted individuals and may not be representative of all portfolio companies or investors.

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Community Based Care Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to Amivie, Focusing on Trust and Empowerment
Community Based Care Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to Amivie, Focusing on Trust and Empowerment 150 150 Martis Capital

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 — Today, Amivie, formerly known as Community Based Care, is proud to announce it has completed an extensive rebranding effort in response to accelerated company growth and renewal of its mission and vision. At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company name to Amivie. The word “Amivie” is a combination of “amity” meaning friendship and trust and “vie” meaning life. This embodies our belief that everyone deserves to live this best life to the fullest, and we are here to support them in doing so.

“We are excited about this rebrand and what it represents for our organization,” said, Mike Kotzen, President, CEO, Amivie. “Amivie is more than just a name change, it’s a reflection of our values and commitment to our clients and our care givers. We want to create a sense of community and trust for those seeking care and those who provide that care, and we believe Amivie captures that perfectly.”

At Amivie, care goes beyond a service—it’s a promise to stand by you every step of the way, ensuring support and reliability. The rebrand to Amivie is not just about a name, but a further commitment to our values and quality service. Our rebranding reaffirms our promise to those we serve. We are committed to upholding our values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, collaboration and safety, and we are excited to continue our journey as Amivie.

About Amivie

Amivie, formally known as Community Based Care (CBC), is a family of providers that supports people, in their homes, with individualized support needs to achieve their best health and fullest lives. We match the right team of professionals to people in their communities who need support, with compassion and convenience. Amivie’s goal is provide people across the country with exceptional home and community-based services and offer our teammates fulfilling careers, honoring each individual’s unique aspirations. For more information visit Amivie.com.

About Martis Capital

Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. For more information, visit www.martiscapital.com.

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Martis Capital Announces Investment Team Promotion
Martis Capital Announces Investment Team Promotion 150 150 Martis Capital

Martis Capital, a middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, is pleased to kick off 2025 with an investment team promotion. Charlie Fiessinger has been promoted from Senior Associate to Vice President.

Based in Washington, DC, Charlie joined Martis in 2021 and helps lead the firm’s investments in MBH and Archway. Prior to Martis, he worked at BV Investment Partners focused on tech-enabled business services investments. Earlier, Charlie worked in investment banking at William Blair & Company and in management consulting at Alvarez & Marsal. Charlie received a bachelor’s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Notre Dame.

About Martis Capital

Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. For more information, visit www.martiscapital.com.

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Martis Capital Named as a Top 50 PE Firm in the Middle Market for Fifth Consecutive Year
Martis Capital Named as a Top 50 PE Firm in the Middle Market for Fifth Consecutive Year 150 150 Martis Capital

Martis Capital has been named a Top 50 PE Firm in the middle market for the fifth consecutive year. The focus of the Top PE Firms in the Middle Market™ award program is to acknowledge “highly reputable private equity firms that have great teams, significant deal flow, persistent fundraising, and exceptional track records.” We are honored to receive this nomination.

Martis was the only healthcare exclusive private equity firm to receive this award in 2025.

Martis did not pay a fee as part of the selection process.  To read more about the Top 50 PE program and view a detailed list of winning firms, please visit TOP 50 PE Firms — GCI Publishing.

About Martis Capital

Based in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and Miami, Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. For more information visit www.martiscapital.com and follow Martis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/martis-capital.

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Martis Capital Named to Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors for Fourth Consecutive Year
Martis Capital Named to Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors for Fourth Consecutive Year 448 486 Martis Capital

Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA and Miami, FL, Oct. 29, 2024 – Inc. magazine today announced its sixth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list, which includes private equity, venture capital firms, and lenders with a track record of backing founder-led companies. Of 208 PE firms, Martis Capital was one of ten healthcare-exclusive private equity firms and one of only three healthcare-exclusive firms honored for a fourth consecutive year.

“We take pride in fostering partnerships with founders and their teams,” said Barry Uphoff, Martis Capital’s Founder and Managing Partner. “This industry recognition underscores our commitment to prioritizing these relationships.”

The list celebrates the investors that believe in backing founder-led businesses and helping them thrive. All honorees have successful track records of collaboration and remain actively involved with the businesses they invest in.

To see the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2024

Introduced in 2019, the Founder-Friendly Investors list quickly established itself as one of Inc.’s most resourceful franchises. It has become a go-to guide for entrepreneurs who want to grow their companies while retaining a meaningful ownership stake. As part of the evaluation process, Inc. interviewed founders to learn about their experiences and collect data on how their companies have grown through these partnerships.

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Based in Washington, DC, San Francisco, California, and Miami, Florida, Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. For more information, visit www.martiscapital.com.

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Healthcare-Focused Private Equity Firm Martis Capital Expands Team, Opens Miami Office
Healthcare-Focused Private Equity Firm Martis Capital Expands Team, Opens Miami Office 150 150 Martis Capital

Martis Capital has opened an office in Miami and hired two senior team members.

Beth Dresdale joined the firm as a principal on the value creation team and is based in the Miami office. Before Martis Capital, she was a principal focused on value creation at Incline Equity Partners. David Muckey, also based in the Miami office, joined Martis Capital as a director on the investment team. Before Martis Capital, he was a vice president at Gemspring Capital and earlier a vice president at Vector Capital.

The Miami office, located in Coconut Grove, is Martis Capital’s third location. The firm also has a presence in Washington, DC, and San Francisco.

“The growth of our firm enables us to continue to support company founders across the healthcare industry and deliver improved patient care,” said Barry Uphoff, founder and managing partner of Martis Capital. “We are delighted to attract two accomplished professionals in Beth and David and expand the Martis Capital geographic footprint to Florida.”

Earlier in her career, Dresdale led sales and commercial operations at A Place for Mom, a tech-enabled healthcare services company. She started her career at McKinsey & Company and Centerview Partners. Dresdale received a bachelor’s degree in history from Brown University and an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School.

Muckey started his career at Lazard Freres & Co. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Princeton University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

About Martis Capital

Based in Washington, DC, San Francisco and Miami, Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. For more information visit www.martiscapital.com and follow Martis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/martis-capital

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Alcanza Clinical Research Acquires Innovation Medical Research Center
Alcanza Clinical Research Acquires Innovation Medical Research Center 448 486 Martis Capital

Alcanza Clinical Research, a mission-focused investigator site network, has acquired Innovation Medical Research Center (Innovation), a multi-specialty clinical research center. This deal is a key part of Alcanza’s growth strategy, marking the ninth acquisition since 2021, and enabling the site network to expand its therapeutic area capabilities and diversity of study participants.

Located in Palmetto Bay, Fla., Innovation conducts Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials in key therapeutic areas such as cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, psychiatry, rheumatology, and women’s health.

“As Alcanza continues to expand, the addition of Innovation strengthens our capabilities in a variety of high-growth therapeutic areas,” said Carlos Orantes, CEO, Alcanza. “Additionally, the center’s prime location enables us to reach new, diverse patient populations, aligning with our mission to make clinical research accessible to everyone.”

“Joining an established site network, such as Alcanza, whose mission and values are closely aligned with ours, is vital to the continued growth and success of Innovation,” said Omar Orama, Site Director.

About Alcanza Clinical Research:
Alcanza is an integrated network of research facilities dedicated to reducing barriers to clinical research participation, especially in underrepresented patient populations. The network includes 20 dedicated research units and 16 additional sites integrated within specialty clinics. These facilities are strategically located across the Southeast, Northeast, and Midwest regions of the United States. Alcanza supports studies that span all trial phases and major therapeutic areas. www.AlcanzaClinical.com.

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Martis Capital Named as a Top 50 PE Firm in the Middle Market for Fourth Consecutive Year
Martis Capital Named as a Top 50 PE Firm in the Middle Market for Fourth Consecutive Year 150 150 Martis Capital

Martis Capital has been named a Top 50 PE Firm in the middle market for the fourth consecutive year. Top PE Firms in the Middle Market™ is “the oldest and most respected program designed specifically for private equity firms in the middle market.” We are honored to receive this nomination as a reflection of our deep industry expertise and thoughtful investment approach.

Martis was the only healthcare exclusive private equity firm to receive this award in 2024, and one of just nine firms that spends time in the healthcare PE space.

Martis did not pay a fee as part of the selection process.  To read more about the Top 50 PE program and view a detailed list of winning firms, please visit TOP 50 PE Firms — GCI Publishing.

About Martis Capital

Based in Washington, DC and San Francisco, Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. For more information visit www.martiscapital.com and follow Martis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/martis-capital.

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Martis Capital and Din Ventures Make Investment in Archway Dental Partners to Support Growth
Martis Capital and Din Ventures Make Investment in Archway Dental Partners to Support Growth 150 150 Martis Capital

Martis Capital and Din Ventures today announced an investment in Archway Dental Partners (Archway Dental), a dental platform with roots dating back more than 50 years, as Archway Dental aims to become a leading multi-specialty dental provider in New England and the Northeast.

Danbury, Connecticut-based Archway Dental was launched in partnership with Dental Associates of Connecticut (DACT), which was established in 1971. Building upon DACT’s longstanding dentist-owned and community-focused culture, Archway Dental supports 70 dentists across 23 locations in Connecticut providing integrated oral healthcare across all dental specialties.

“We believe that partnership is the key to the future of the dental industry, and with the support of Martis Capital and Din Ventures we are accelerating our growth plans in new and existing markets,” said Adam Richichi, CEO of Archway Dental. “We are an organization of dentists for dentists and exist to push the boundaries of the quality of care we provide and the career and practice support for our providers.”

Chris Beall, partner at Martis Capital, said, “We have built a strong thesis around the multi-specialty dental market opportunity and could not be more excited to partner with the dentist owners of Archway Dental. We’re grateful to build upon DACT’s long history and are confident the Archway Dental platform will continue to support the highest quality dentists delivering care across the Northeast region.”

“Archway Dental’s doctor partners continue to build a strong culture of mentorship and collaboration within its multi-specialty practice model. We look forward to supporting Archway Dental as it expands on that model of superior care beyond Connecticut,” said Rashed Din, partner at Din Ventures.

About Archway Dental Partners

Archway Dental Partners is a dental partnership organization and a community of accomplished dental practices. Built on the foundational partnership approach of Dental Associates of Connecticut (DACT), established in 1971, Archway Dental provides vital support services to dentist-owners and their practices as they focus on delivering high quality care to clients. For more information visit www.archway.dental.

About Din Ventures

Din Ventures is a Chicago-based private equity investment firm focused on the low to middle market and has a strong focus and deep expertise within the dental industry. Among other investments the firm has an ownership interest in Maya Dental, a dental partnership group based in the Midwest. For more information follow Din Ventures on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/din-ventures.

About Martis Capital

Based in Washington, DC and San Francisco, Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. For more information visit www.martiscapital.com and follow Martis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/martis-capital.

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