Healthcare & Life Sciences
Morgan Stanley invests INR 2,500 Mn in Sterling Accuris, a leading diagnostics chain
About
Sterling Accuris
Sterling Accuris, based out of Gujarat, started operations in 2016. It has 150+ labs and collection centres across the 4 states of Gujarat, NCR, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh with a National Reference Lab in Ahmedabad & 1,000+ employees. It is promoted by healthcare industry veteran Girish Patel who is Chairman Emeritus of Sterling Hospitals, the largest chain of corporate hospitals in Gujarat, & headed by Rajiv Sharma having 25+ years of experience in the healthcare and consumer sectors with global MNC’s.
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia, established in 1993, is one of the leading private equity investors in Asia-Pacific, having invested in the region for over 20 years in minority investments and control buyouts in growth-oriented companies. With >$500bn AUM, the Morgan Stanley Investment Management team has offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Mumbai, Bangkok and New York. Healthcare is a key core focus for Morgan Stanley and this will be its third investment in the Indian healthcare space.
Background
“As diseases become more complex, the need for their quick and accurate diagnosis through testing will become more critical. This will lead to increased customer preference towards organised pathology lab networks. Over the last five years, Sterling Accuris have built a strong business in the markets we operate in and the growth capital infusion from a seasoned investor like Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia will help the team accelerate the execution of our expansion plan. I also want to complement VedaCorp for their wonderful advise throughout the process”
Girish Patel
Promoter, Sterling Accuris
“Sterling Accuris is one of the fastest growing technology enabled pathology lab chain in Gujarat with strong presence in Rajasthan, MP and Delhi. We are delighted to have Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia on board as our growth partner. The investment in Sterling Accuris is a strong validation of our unique business model and the growth potential of the segments we operate in. The investment will enable us to expand our lab network to new geographies, build capabilities in digital technologies to grow our B2C service delivery and to develop new and innovative tests. I want to thank VedaCorp for working seamlessly with us during this successful deal closure”
Rajiv Sharma
MD & CEO, Sterling Accuris
“Sterling Accuris is a fast-growing diagnostic chain in West India that is led by a team of seasoned healthcare professionals. The Company has built a seamless approach to consolidate the standalone diagnostic labs / smaller chain of labs that are market leaders in each district and integrate them under the Sterling Accuris brand. With state-of-the-art national reference labs and digital solutions, the Company is well set to create a dominant position in West & North India.”
VP Rajan
Director, Veda Corporate Advisors