Dempsey Ventures

Dempsey Ventures, LLC is a private equity firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, established in 2006. The firm specializes in acquisitions and buyouts of private companies and non-core divisions of larger companies. It focuses on growth capital investments and recapitalizations, primarily targeting companies in the medical products and healthcare sectors, particularly in respiratory and anesthesia. Dempsey Ventures also explores niche real estate development opportunities and investments in the sports industry. While the firm primarily invests in U.S.-based companies, it considers opportunities with international sales and operations. Dempsey Ventures typically seeks investments in companies with an EBITDA ranging from $5 million to $25 million, although it is open to exploring opportunities outside this range, aiming for both controlling and minority stakes.

David Bowen

Operating Partner

Daniel J. Bowen

Principal

Randy Hoyt

Operating Partner

Bob Milanowski

Operating Partner

John Sommerdyke

Managing Director

Brad Steenbergen

CFO

6 past transactions

SunMed

Acquisition in 2019
SunMed is proud to be an American company. We are an FDA registered, ISO-13485 certified manufacturer and distributor of high quality medical devices for use in hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide. Their product family includes airway management, anesthesia, respiratory, resuscitation/ ventilation, diagnostics, oxygen delivery and surgical care products. In addition to the SunMed brand, Ventlab and Ethox Medical branded products are part of their family. Located in beautiful West Michigan, SunMed’s headquarters include a warehouse and distribution center, production space, cleanroom, and administrative offices for over 140 staff. Their overseas facility is their manufacturing hub featuring even greater capacity. We are rapidly growing with new, innovative products that promote better patient care, and we are expanding their production capabilities to provide their customers with more manufacturing options. Serving the healthcare industry in over 40 countries, their global reach continues to expand to address the needs of clinicians worldwide. They develop and manufacture their own products as well as partner with leading medical device companies to develop products that will grow their business. SunMed is truly one source for design, manufacturing, quality, and logistics for medical devices around the world.

Salter Labs

Acquisition in 2019
Salter Labs is a manufacturer of respiratory medical products and equipment, serving the homecare, hospital, and sleep disorder markets both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1976 and based in Arvin, California, the company specializes in developing single-use, disposable oxygen delivery products such as nasal oxygen cannulas, tubing connectors, humidifiers, and oxygen regulators. In addition to oxygen delivery systems, Salter Labs offers anesthesia breath detection products, aerosol delivery devices including medication nebulizers and MDI chambers, and sleep diagnostic tools such as transducers and thermistors. The company's focus on consumable respiratory products caters to home healthcare providers, acute care hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers worldwide.

Mainline Medical

Acquisition in 2018
Mainline Medical, Inc. is a mail order medical supply company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in anesthesia and respiratory products. Founded in 1991, the company offers a wide range of medical equipment, including atomizers, laryngoscopes, airway management kits, and various accessories for respiratory and anesthesia treatments. Mainline Medical supplies essential items such as oxygen masks, nebulizers, suction pumps, blood pressure instruments, and diagnostic tools, ensuring clients have access to reliable products at competitive prices. The company is committed to assisting customers in locating hard-to-find medical items and provides a comprehensive selection of innovative and specialty medical supplies.

Argentum Medical

Venture Round in 2017
Argentum Medical, LLC is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of specialized medical products. Its primary focus lies in producing and supplying antimicrobial wound care, burn care, and surgical products to healthcare professionals. The company's portfolio includes silver-based antimicrobial dressings, designed for use on a range of clinical applications such as surgical wounds, burns, chronic wounds, catheter-related wounds, and negative pressure wound therapy.

Katt Medical Products

Private Equity Round in 2016
KATT Medical is a manufacturer of textile products tailored for the healthcare industry. The company specializes in a range of items, including slipper socks, surgical socks, lab apparel, reusable towels, and baby boggins. By consulting with healthcare professionals, KATT Medical aims to enhance comfort and functionality in their surgical products, providing solutions that meet the specific needs of clients in the healthcare sector.

Ostial Solutions

Venture Round in 2011
Ostial Solutions, LLC develops medical devices for the treatment of coronary and renal aorto-ostial disease. It offers Ostial Pro Stent Positioning System, a medical-grade catheter that is used in aorto-ostial procedures to facilitate stent implantation in coronary and renal arteries. Ostial Solutions, LLC was founded in 2003 and is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As of January 30, 2012, Ostial Solutions, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
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