Tim Dugan is the co-founder and managing partner of Water Street Healthcare Partners. See contact routes.
Tim Dugan is the co-founder and managing partner of Water Street Healthcare Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm he established in 2005 after serving as a founding partner of One Equity Partners, the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. The firm invests exclusively in the healthcare industry across all major sectors, including medical technology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare services, with a focus on building market-leading companies. Water Street typically targets companies at various stages but emphasizes strategic growth and development, though specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed in available sources. Dugan currently serves on the boards of five portfolio companies: Alcor Scientific, enableCV, Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, Pathnostics, and Viant, which represent notable investments under his oversight. He also serves on the board of The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), reflecting his active engagement in advancing medical technology. While Dugan has over 30 years of experience building healthcare companies and holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Stanford and an MBA from the University of C
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