Walker Poole Overview
- Firm
- Ridgemont Equity...
- Primary Position
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Vice Chairman
- Primary Industry
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Healthcare
- Active Board Seats
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2
Walker Poole General Information
Biography
Mr. Walker Poole serves as Vice Chairman at Ridgemont Equity Partners. He serves as Board Observer at Kincell Bio. He served on the Operating Committee of BAML Capital Partners and predecessor fund, Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI), from 2002 to 2010. He is primarily responsible for the group's investment activity in the healthcare sector. He serves on the board of directors of MedSolutions, Gallus BioPharmaceuticals, Hometown Urgent Care, and Johnstown Wire Technologies. He served as a Board Member at Perimeter Healthcare and Allied 100. He has a B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Contact Information
Address
- 101 South Tryon Street
- Suite 3400
- Charlotte, NC 28280
- United States
Walker Poole Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincell Bio | Biotechnology | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Gainesville, FL | |
| Ridgemont Equity Partners | Private Equity | Privately Held (no backing) | Private Debt Financed | Charlotte, NC |
Walker Poole Lead Partner on Deals (15)
Walker Poole has been the lead partner on 15 deals. Their latest deal was with Academic Alliance in Dermatology, a clinics/outpatient services company. The deal was made on 16-Dec-2021.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Alliance in Dermatology | 16-Dec-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Valrico, FL | |
| Atlantic Dermatology | 12-Nov-2021 | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Ball Dermpath | 18-Oct-2021 | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Anne Arundel Dermatology | 16-Oct-2020 | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Linthicum Heights, MD | ||
| CareNext (Acquired) | 31-Dec-2014 | Completed | Elder and Disabled Care | Greenwich, CT | ||
| MedSolutions Holdings | 04-Dec-2014 | Completed | Practice Management (Healthcare) | Franklin, TN | ||
| HealthFortis Associates | 08-Aug-2014 | Completed | Decision/Risk Analysis | Lexington, MA | ||
| EviCore Healthcare | 10-Jan-2014 | Completed | Managed Care | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Triad Healthcare | 01-Nov-2013 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Plainville, CT | |
| Laureate Biopharmaceutical Services | 01-Oct-2013 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Pharmaceuticals | Princeton, NJ |
Walker Poole Network (126)
Board Members (28)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shailesh Maingi | Kincell Bio | Kineticos Life Sciences Management | Gainesville, FL | |
| Mark Bamforth | Kincell Bio | Kincell Bio | Gainesville, FL | |
| Kincell Bio | NewSpring Capital | Gainesville, FL | ||
| National Seating & Mobility | Cinven | Franklin, TN | ||
| Kincell Bio | Self | Gainesville, FL |
Portfolio Executives (78)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Younger | Academic Alliance in Dermatology | Chief Operating Officer | 16-Dec-2021 | Valrico, FL |
| Dustin McQuillan | Academic Alliance in Dermatology | Vice President, Finance | 16-Dec-2021 | Valrico, FL |
| Academic Alliance in Dermatology | Managing Director | 16-Dec-2021 | Valrico, FL | |
| Atlantic Dermatology | Founder, President & Dermatologist | 12-Nov-2021 | Wilmington, NC | |
| Ball Dermpath | Founder, President and Medical Director | 18-Oct-2021 | Greensboro, NC |
Fund Team Members (20)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Anderson | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Ridgemont Equity Partners III | Charlotte, NC |
| Charles Anderson | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Ridgemont Equity Partners IV | Charlotte, NC |
| Ridgemont Equity Partners | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners | Charlotte, NC |
Walker Poole Affiliated Funds (4)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgemont Equity Partners III | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2018 | ||||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners II | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Buyout | Fully Invested | 2015 | ||||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners IV | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2021 | ||||
| Ridgemont Equity Partners I | Ridgemont Equity Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2013 |
Walker Poole FAQs
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Who is Walker Poole?
Mr. Walker Poole serves as Vice Chairman at Ridgemont Equity Partners.
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How much does Walker Poole typically invest?
Walker Poole's median deal size is .
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What is Walker Poole’s main position?
Walker Poole’s primary position is Vice Chairman.
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How many active board seats does Walker Poole hold?
Walker Poole holds 2 board seats including Kincell Bio and Ridgemont Equity Partners.
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