Joseph Papin, MD, Launches Suncoast Search Capital’s Next Phase, Prioritizing Clinically Led Healthcare Investments
Joseph Papin, MD, Launches Suncoast Search Capital’s Next Phase, Prioritizing Clinically Led Healthcare Investments
Suncoast Search Capital was founded by Dr. Papin with a clear, singular mission: to acquire, operate, and grow a single exceptional business—one grounded in legacy, driven by sustainable growth, and guided by a commitment to patient-centered leadership. “I’m looking for a business not to flip, but to build for the long haul,” states Dr. Papin, echoing the firm’s foundational philosophy.
A Clinician at the Helm of Strategic Capital
Dr. Papin’s journey from the operating room to the investment suite is as unique as it is instructive. He earned his MD and MBA from the University of Michigan and began his career as a surgeon before transitioning into healthcare strategy. With senior roles at Equinox, Accenture, and Monitor Deloitte, he then shifted again—this time to lead with capital and impact.
Underpinning his leadership is a firm belief inclinically informed decision-making. Through Suncoast Search Capital, Dr. Papin seeks out investments where physician insight and operational excellence intersect to shape better care delivery, patient outcomes, and organizational resilience.
Suncoast’s Investment Model: Legacy, Scale, and Care
Suncoast’s value proposition is characterized by depth over breadth. The firm meticulously targets businesses with $2–10 million EBITDA, recurring revenue, and growth potential, operating in stable industries with loyal customer bases and strong leadership. The aim: preserve legacy while optimizing for the long term.
This strategy prioritizes acquisition structures that respect culture, teams, and founder intent. “We’ll protect your team, customers, and culture,” Dr. Papin affirms, signaling that financial success and human-centered governance are complementary— not contradictory—objectives.
A Network Built for Impact
Suncoast’s ability to invest deeply stems from a formidable network of investors and operator partners. Institutional firms such as Integral, Gestalt Capital, Housatonic, Lava Root Ventures, and Milk Street Ventures acquiring the brand’s financial credibility. Meanwhile, operator partners like Bill Egan, Dave Lazier, and Eric Giesecke provide hands-on experience in healthcare and business management—enabling Suncoast to support portfolio businesses with sound strategy as well as capital.
A Human-Centered Vision for the Future
Today’s launch of Suncoast Search Capital represents more than the birth of an investment vehicle—it marks the realization of a vision led by clinical insight and shared values. In a market often perceived as heavy on returns but light on care, Dr. Papin’s approach returns humanity to the center of healthcare investment.
“We’re not following the typical private equity playbook,” Dr. Papin states passionately. Instead, his is a model of approach that blends compassion with competence, operational insight with clinical accountability, a blueprint for the next era of healthcare investment.
About Dr. Joseph Papin, MD
Dr. Joseph Papin, MD, is a physician-investor with a surgical practice background and healthcare strategy expertise. He earned both an MD and an MBA from the University of Michigan and built his career across clinical practice, healthcare consulting, and now healthcare investment. As Principal of Suncoast Search Capital, Dr. Papin champions growth strategies that prioritize patient care alongside operational success.
About Suncoast Search Capital
Suncoast Search Capital is a Florida-based, single-business acquisition firm dedicated to long-term operational excellence, legacy preservation, and clinically led governance. Led byDr. Joseph Papin, the firm is backed by a network of institutional investors and operational leaders, all aligned around building businesses that matter.
