PARTNERS IN TECHNOLOGY
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Partech's internationally integrated team of investing partners works together closely to find the most innovative information technology companies. The partners are organized along industry groups, across geographical boundaries, giving Partech unique sourcing and due diligence capabilities. Our investment groups in Software, Healthcare IT, Communications, and Components develop expertise and networks in each of our target sectors. Our resulting ability to exploit technology waves has proven to be instrumental in helping build innovative start-ups into global leaders.

Hospitals and Health Systems
 
  • Continued, significant pressures on cost management and revenue
    recovery.
  • Concerns about patient safety driving investment in clinical systems.
Employers and Health Insurance
 
  • Employer and government cost containment driving consumer driven product designs.
  • Cyclic pressures and newer products will reduce growth in premium revenues and will drive greater need for further administrative cost reductions.
  • Chronic disease consumes a significant majority of healthcare pending.
    Payers will seek better intelligence about their covered populations in an effort to target programs for chronic diseases.
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
 
  • Increased scrutiny on drug safety and quality control.
  • Pressure to curb costs along the full value chain.
Our emphasis is on companies that have strong enabling technology platforms, and are able to drive significant performance improvement and return on investment for customers.