WASHINGTON and SAN FRANCISCO and MIAMI, Oct. 27, 2026 — Martis Capital, a private equity firm exclusively focused on the middle market healthcare sector, has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list, which recognizes the private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders with a demonstrated record of backing founder-led companies. Of the 294 firms recognized this year, Martis earned the honor for the sixth consecutive year and was one of 14 healthcare-exclusive private equity firms.
The prestigious Founder-Friendly Investors list celebrates the investors and firms that work closely with entrepreneurs and remain engaged with the businesses they back. Honorees are recognized for their approach to partnering with founders and supporting their companies through growth and beyond.
“Founders don’t get to choose their investors twice, so it means a great deal when the people who’ve actually worked with us say we were the right choice,” said Mario Moreno, Managing Partner of Martis Capital. “Healthcare is a demanding place to build a company. The regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity is real, and founders need a partner who understands it and shows up when it matters. That’s the role we’ve tried to play since 2011, and earning this recognition for six years running reflects the relationships we’ve built with our founders.”
“When we partnered with Martis, we were looking for more than capital. We wanted a team that respected the foundation of what we’d built and were eager to help accelerate our growth,” said Frank Burrell, CEO of Deerfield Group, a marketing and communications firm for the healthcare and life sciences sectors and a portfolio company of funds advised by Martis. “Martis earned Inc.’s Founder-Friendly recognition through its consistent commitment to the businesses it backs. For Deerfield, this means supporting our vision, providing meaningful strategic guidance, making key connections, and trusting our leadership. As specialists in healthcare investing, Martis deeply understands our industry, and together we are building what’s next for healthcare marketing, media, and communications.”
To compile the Founder-Friendly Investors list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders completed questionnaires about their experiences partnering with private equity, venture capital, and debt firms and shared data on how their companies have performed during these partnerships. The resulting list highlights investors that founders identified as strong partners throughout the investment process.
For more information or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors.
About Martis Capital
Based in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and Miami, Martis Capital is a founder-friendly capital partner for growth-oriented healthcare companies. Since 2011, Martis Capital has raised more than $2.2 billion from a global base of institutional clients to invest in the middle-market North American healthcare sector. More information is available at www.martiscapital.com.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
Disclosures
Inc. granted Martis Capital the 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors recognition on August 13, 2026, based on an evaluation covering the preceding 12-month period. Martis Capital did not exercise any influence or control over the criteria used or the results generated by Inc. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of Martis Capital by Inc., the ranking entity, or any regulatory authority. Martis Capital paid a fee to be considered for this award and in connection with the use and distribution of this recognition.
Frank Burrell is CEO of Deerfield Group, a portfolio company of funds advised by Martis Capital. He is not a client of Martis Capital or an investor in any fund advised by Martis Capital and received no compensation for his statement. His comments reflect his experience working with Martis Capital and may not be representative of the experiences of other portfolio companies, clients, or investors.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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