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Strategic MedTech Buyers Going Global: A New Era of Cross-Border M&A
The global MedTech sector is entering a new era of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) characterised by a pronounced shift from broad portfolio expansion to highly selective, technology-driven acquisitions. While the broader healthcare M&A landscape experienced a decline in deal volume and value in 2024, the MedTech sub-sector demonstrated remarkable resilience. This report highlights that a period of market resurgence is underway, driven by a strategic focus on a smaller number o
8 hours ago12 min read


Nelson Advisors invited to Judge the 'HealthInvestor Power List 2025' Awards #HIPowerList25
Nelson Advisors Partner Lloyd Price has been invited to Judge the 'HealthInvestor Power List 2025 Awards' recognising the most effective, inspiring and influential leaders in Health and Social Care.
22 hours ago3 min read


From Idea to Implementation: Nurses' Role Across the AI Development Lifecycle
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is not a question of if, but how. This report asserts that for AI to be implemented ethically and effectively, the nursing profession must be at the forefront of its development. Nurses are not merely the end-users of these technologies; they are the indispensable link between raw patient data and human-centered care.
By shifting from a traditional technology-first approach to a collaborative, human-in-the-lo
2 days ago14 min read


Personal Health Large Language Models: HealthTech Trend to watch in 2026
The year 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year for the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare, marked by the maturation of a new class of specialised systems known as Personal Health Large Language Models (PH-LLMs). These models represent a fundamental shift beyond general-purpose AI, moving from broad-based utility to domain-specific reliability. They are positioned to revolutionise the HealthTech landscape by acting as intelligent, reasoning engines that enhan
3 days ago17 min read


Nelson Advisors invited to lead the 'HealthTech M&A and IPOs Panel' at the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia #GHE25
Nelson Advisors Partner Lloyd Price will lead the 'HealthTech M&A and IPOs Panel' at the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. #GHE25 The Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh is a major event focused on healthcare innovation, investment, and transformation. It brings together global leaders from both the public and private sectors to discuss the future of healthcare.
4 days ago4 min read


Analysis of Venture Debt in the HealthTech Sector
Venture debt has emerged as a critical and purpose-built financial instrument within the dynamic and capital-intensive health technology (healthtech) sector. This report provides an analysis of its strategic role, delineating its distinct strengths, inherent weaknesses, current opportunities and future trajectory. Venture debt is defined as a specialised loan for high-growth, venture-backed startups, uniquely underwritten based on a company's ability to raise future equity ra
4 days ago18 min read


The Contrarian Mandate in HealthTech: The Power of a Human Centric Narrative in an AI-First World
The health technology sector is experiencing a period of intense focus on artificial intelligence, driven by an "AI-first" narrative that has captivated investors and dominated industry discourse. This report posits that this concentrated market behaviour, characterised by an investment "gold rush," presents a profound opportunity for a contrarian business strategy. The prevailing AI narrative, much like other market frenzies, has led to a collective overvaluation of a single
5 days ago13 min read


Strategic HealthTech Buyers Going Global: A New Era of Cross-Border M&A
The global HealthTech landscape is undergoing a profound structural transformation. A confluence of economic headwinds in mature markets, particularly in North America and a recalibration of investor sentiment away from speculative growth has positioned cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as the primary engine of strategic growth and liquidity.
This report presents a detailed analysis of this new paradigm, arguing that strategic buyers, from big Pharma and health
6 days ago16 min read


The Automated Patient: The Future of Patient Engagement and Patient Self Management in the Next 5 Years
The healthcare industry is on the cusp of a profound transformation, shifting from a traditional model of patient engagement to an increasingly automated, self-directed paradigm. Patient engagement, a cornerstone of value-based care, has historically relied on a collaborative, human-centric partnership between patients and their care teams. However, this model faces inherent limitations in scalability due to administrative burdens, staffing shortages, and the increasing compl
Aug 2416 min read


Nelson Advisors' Role in UK Market Entry Strategies
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Nelson Advisors LLP, a highly specialised London-based M&A and corporate advisory firm, and its strategic role in assisting healthcare technology (HealthTech) and MedTech companies with UK market entry.
A central finding is the firm's use of a "Build, Buy, Partner, Sell" framework, which transcends traditional transactional advisory. This holistic model guides clients, particularly Western European and North American compan
Aug 2210 min read


MedTech Europe M&A Priorities in 2025
The MedTech M&A landscape in Europe in 2025 has shifted fundamentally, moving away from a strategy of broad asset aggregation to one of selective, high-value and strategically aligned investments. This new era of strategic selectivity is defined by a central thesis: acquirers are placing high-conviction bets on mature, innovative companies that offer a clear path to long-term growth and operational efficiency. The market, despite lingering macroeconomic uncertainties, is demo
Aug 2113 min read


Nelson Advisors Partner Lloyd Price invited to Judge the 'Digital Health Hub Foundation: Digital Health Awards 2025' at HLTH Event
Nelson Advisors Partner Lloyd Price invited to Judge the 'Digital Health Hub Foundation: Digital Health Awards 2025' at HLTH Event in Las Vegas, USA.
Aug 203 min read


The Future of MedTech: Building Value for Strategic Acquisitions
The MedTech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is undergoing a profound and irreversible transformation. The traditional playbook, which long emphasised incremental product improvements and narrowly focused acquisitions, has become largely obsolete. A new era has emerged, defined by the strategic convergence of medical technology, data intelligence, and consumer-centric care models.
Aug 2015 min read


Nelson Advisors specialise in mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and investments for MedTech and HealthTech companies in the UK, Europe and USA
Nelson Advisors specialise in mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and investments for MedTech companies in the UK, Europe and USA...
Aug 199 min read


Nelson Advisors partners Lloyd Price and Paul Hemings invited to judge the Fast Pitch Awards at the Healthcare Summit 2025
Nelson Advisors invited to judge the Fast Pitch Awards at the Healthcare Summit 2025 Nelson Advisors partners Lloyd Price and Paul...
Aug 193 min read
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