Almaviva Santé

About Almaviva Santé

Almaviva Santé stands as the fourth largest private hospital group in France, a journey that began in 2007 when founder Bruno Marie established the company with the acquisition of a single hospital in Marseille. Initially backed by 21 Partners, Marie embarked on a strategic path of external growth, creating a network of high-quality private clinics. This growth trajectory was significantly accelerated following a majority stake acquisition by Gimv and UI Gestion in late 2013, which propelled the company's expansion.

The company operates a chain of multi-specialty hospitals and clinics, providing comprehensive care across a wide array of medical and surgical fields. Its services include medicine, surgery, obstetrics, dialysis, radiotherapy, imaging, rehabilitation, and in-home hospitalization. Almaviva Santé has established centers of excellence in specialties such as orthopedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, and urology. The business primarily serves patients within the French healthcare system, with approximately 90% of its revenue derived from the national social security system. Its business model focuses on creating regional clusters of medical excellence, which enhances operational efficiency and allows for resource mutualization and increased clinic specialization.

A pivotal growth phase occurred between 2015 and 2017 with the acquisition of Clinique Arago in Paris and the merger with Domus Cliniques, effectively doubling the company's size. By 2017, Antin Infrastructure Partners acquired a majority stake, further solidifying the group's market position. This period saw continued expansion, including the acquisition of two prominent Parisian clinics in 2019. In July 2021, a significant capital restructuring saw Kuwaiti fund Wren House Infrastructure acquire a 60% stake, with Bpifrance also becoming a key shareholder, poised to fund over €500 million in investments over the next five years. Bruno Marie stepped down in 2019, passing the leadership to Yann Coléou, who brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Sodexo, ISS, and Korian.

Today, Almaviva Santé manages a substantial portfolio of 41 private facilities, primarily located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Ile-de-France, and Corsica regions. The group operates approximately 4,650 beds, employs around 5,600 staff, and collaborates with 2,000 independent medical practitioners. Its strategic focus on France's most dynamic regions provides a strong foundation for recruiting top medical talent and navigating the regulated French healthcare market.