June 2026: Healthcare M&A Snapshot
- Jul 3
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View our summary of the key M&A, private equity and venture capital deals across the UK healthcare sector in June 2026 below.
Notable Sector Deals: June 2026
Chariot Capital Group’s acquisition of Laser Clinics UK
A carve-out acquisition for Chariot Capital Group, acquiring Laser Clinics UK from Laser Clinics Group, a KKR portfolio company
Laser Clinics UK is one of the UK’s leading laser, skin and aesthetics treatment providers, operating more than 40 clinics across the UK
The business offers laser hair removal, cosmetic injectables and a range of skin treatments through a clinician-led, franchise-partnership model
Chariot is acquiring the UK business as a standalone platform and plans to support further growth through investment in the clinic network, technology platform and talent base
Person Centred Software’s acquisition of Camascope
A strategic acquisition for Person Centred Software, acquiring Camascope, a digital medication management provider for the social care sector
The deal combines PCS’s digital care planning platform with Camascope’s eMAR medication management solution
Camascope supports more than 85,000 care residents, having grown significantly in recent years
Following the transaction, Kehan Zhou has been appointed Group CEO of PCS, Camascope and Clearcare
The deal highlights continued appetite for social care software assets, particularly where platforms can support safer, more connected care delivery
Acquisition of Glenholme Specialist Care by STAR Capital
A significant investment for STAR Capital, acquiring Glenholme Specialist Care
Glenholme provides specialist care services for working-age adults with learning disabilities, autism, ABI and other complex needs
The business operates 22 specialist services across England, including supported living, residential care and outreach services
The deal fits STAR’s focus on essential services, with Glenholme offering long-stay, non-cyclical and asset-backed care services
The transaction highlights continued investor appetite for specialist adult social care, particularly where providers combine strong care quality, resilient demand and freehold-backed locations
Sofina’s investment in Creature Comforts
A growth investment from Sofina into Creature Comforts, a fast-growing veterinary care provider founded in 2022
Creature Comforts operates a modern veterinary clinic platform, built around transparent pricing, a subscription-based membership model and digitally enabled customer experience
The business currently operates 12 clinics, with a further two expected to open shortly
The investment will support the next phase of growth, including new clinic openings, development of the technology platform, 24-hour care, advanced imaging and specialty services
Healthcare Market Activity: June 2026
Private Equity Activity
Sub-sector | Target | Acquirer / Investor | Exiting PE |
Aesthetics | Laser Clinics UK | Chariot Capital Group | KKR |
Digital Health | Camascope | PCS (Cow Corner) | N/A |
Elderly Care | Forest Gate Healthcare | Oakwood Care (Dev Bank of Wales) | N/A |
Pharma Services | Oxford PharmaGenesis | Klick Health (Linden / GIC) | N/A |
Specialist Care | Glenholme Specialist Care | STAR Capital Partnership | N/A |
Training | Flick Learning | Impact Futures (August) | N/A |
Veterinary | Creature Comforts | Sofina | N/A |
Veterinary | Knaphill Vets | Kin Vet (Perwyn) | N/A |
Venture Capital Activity
Target | Description | Lead Investor | Investment |
Flok Health | AI operated physio clinic | Albion VC | £9.5m |
Frontier Health | AI assistant for NHS admin teams | Atomico | $16m |
Gnosis Health | AI assistant for Parkinson’s disease patients | SFC Capital Northstar Ventures | £1.1m |
Houdini Bio | DNA design platform for gene and cell therapy durability | SCVC | £1.5m |
Silveray | X-ray technology | PXN Ventures | £5m |
TRIMTECH Therapeutics | Targeted protein degradation portfolio | JJDC | $14m |




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