Private equity firm Blue Sea Capital closed its first continuation vehicle to extend its partnership with One Physics LLC and provide liquidity to existing investors while securing additional capital for growth.

Acquirer
TargetOne Physics (US)
SectorHealthcare
Deal typeLBO
Deal valueUndisclosed
Stake acquiredNot disclosed
Close dateNot disclosed
Announcement date2023-10-30
Buy-side financial advisorsLazard, Piper Sandler
Sell-side financial advisorsNot disclosed
Buy-side legal advisorsKirkland & Ellis
Sell-side legal advisorsNot disclosed

Deal Mechanics

The continuation vehicle was led by Apogem Capital, Churchill Asset Management, Dextra Partners, and Future Standard, with participation from Abbott Capital and Twin Bridge Capital Partners.

Strategic Rationale

The transaction allows Blue Sea to extend its partnership with One Physics while providing liquidity for existing investors. It also injects meaningful capital into the company to support both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Financial Context

Headquartered in Towson, Maryland, One Physics is a leading provider of comprehensive outsourced medical physics services across North America. The firm has grown significantly since Blue Sea's initial investment in 2019 with over $500 million under management and now serves more than 7,000 healthcare client sites.

Advisors

Lazard served as the sole secondary advisor for this transaction, while Kirkland & Ellis provided legal counsel. Piper Sandler acted as an industry advisor to Blue Sea Capital and One Physics.

Outlook

With the new capital in place, One Physics is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.