Fertility Investors Look to Ancillary Services as Platforms Remain Scarce

A growing market for fertility services like in vitro fertilization has private equity investors eager to enter the space, but with few sizeable platform opportunities available, some sponsors are taking a new approach. These firms are now shifting focus to ancillary assets—companies that support core fertility services. Demand has been driven by delayed motherhood, LGBTQ+ family planning, increasing fertility issues and growing employer coverage, but many of the largest IVF providers have already been acquired as the market consolidates. This is reflected in PitchBook data, which shows healthcare services deals in PE declining since their peak in 2021, including a notable drop-off in fertility platform investments.

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Source: https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/fertility-investors-look-to-ancillary-services-as-platforms-remain-scarce

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