About
Connor Cruse is a Managing Director at VERTESS, advising founders, executives, and investors on healthcare services M&A with a focus on behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, and outpatient services. Cruse guides clients through the full transaction lifecycle, from valuation and positioning through buyer outreach, diligence, and final negotiation, whether the goal is a strategic exit, a recapitalization, or an acquisition. The work spans sell-side and buy-side mandates for operators across the U.S., from specialized behavioral health providers to multisite medical groups, and Cruse holds the CM&AA designation. Before VERTESS, Cruse held senior advisory roles at Iconic and Coast Group, building scalable M&A processes and closing complex transactions involving healthcare businesses and their associated real estate. Cruse also led business development there, developing a pipeline of mandates and lasting relationships with private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and founders.
Who is a good fit for Connor Cruse
- Owners of behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, or outpatient services businesses planning an exit or recapitalization.
- Multisite medical groups seeking sell-side or buy-side representation.
- Sellers whose deal includes healthcare real estate.
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