Grant Avenue Capital LLC (“Grant Avenue”), a healthcare-focused, middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Edie Connor has joined the firm as Director of Executive Talent. In this newly created role, Ms. Connor will support the continued growth of Grant Accelerator, the firm’s operating executive program, and broader talent initiatives across the firm.

Launched in 2024, Grant Accelerator brings experienced healthcare operators into Grant Avenue’s investment process to identify and execute on target acquisitions. Ms. Connor will lead executive sourcing and relationship development for the program, working closely with Grant Avenue’s investment team to identify and engage accomplished healthcare leaders across the firm’s priority subsectors.

Ms. Connor previously worked at Oxeon, a healthcare-focused executive search firm, where she partnered with private equity and venture capital firms to execute C-suite searches across healthcare technology and services companies.

"We believe great investments are born from great leadership, and Grant Accelerator reflects that philosophy," said Buddy Gumina, Founder and Managing Partner of Grant Avenue Capital. "Bringing experienced operators into the process early helps us refine our investment theses, evaluate opportunities, and ultimately create stronger businesses. As Grant Accelerator continues to grow, Edie's healthcare executive search experience and industry relationships will help us expand our network of operating executives and further strengthen one of the capabilities that differentiates Grant Avenue."

"Building great leadership teams starts with forging strong relationships," said Ms. Connor. "I'm excited to expand Grant Avenue's network of operating executives and connect experienced healthcare leaders with opportunities where they can have a meaningful impact. By bringing together the right people at the right time, we can help position portfolio companies for long-term success."

Grant Accelerator continues to add healthcare operators to its network. To learn more, please visit www.grantave.com.

About Grant Avenue Capital

Grant Avenue Capital is a healthcare-focused, middle-market private equity firm targeting investments alongside forward-thinking management teams that seek an experienced and innovative investor with operational insight and flexible capital to drive business growth. With decades of healthcare investing experience, deep industry knowledge, and a broad network of relationships, Grant Avenue actively supports the strategic and operational initiatives of its investments in pursuit of exceptional outcomes. Grant Avenue partners with companies in a variety of transaction structures, including founder recapitalizations, majority buyouts, minority investments, corporate carve-outs, and special situations. Grant Avenue is committed to delivering outstanding, risk-adjusted returns by actively building world-class companies that enhance patient health, strengthen the health system, and positively impact communities they serve. For more information, visit www.grantave.com.

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