Partners Group and Duke Street have acquired Voyage Care, the UK’s leading provider of support for people with learning difficulties and associated physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, complex needs and acquired brain injury.
“We are really looking forward to working with the management team of Voyage Care, particularly as it is the clear market leader with a reputation for providing very high quality care”, said Andrew Deakin, Managing Director in Partners Group’s Private Equity team. “Due to our strong global industry network, we are well-positioned to support the company’s buy-and-build strategy within a highly fragmented market, and continue to build its services which are of essential importance for the well-being of society.” Voyage Care offers residential services and supported living for people with learning disabilities, associated physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, acquired brain injuries or other complex needs. The Lichfield headquartered company has approximately 8,500 employees, supporting more than 2,000 people across 290 care homes and approximately 1,000 individuals in supported living and their own homes.
“This is a company and sector we know very well having owned the business and worked with management closely over a very successful period of its development through to its sale to HgCapital,” says Charlie Troup, Duke Street partner. “We have also worked closely with Partners Group and are delighted to be combining our deep knowledge of this sector to support the business through its next phase of growth while maintaining the very highest standards of quality care.”
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