Fremont Partners

Calera Capital, formerly known as Fremont Partners, is a leading middle-market private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Boston. Founded in 1991, the firm was originally established as the private equity arm of the Fremont Group, the investment office for the Bechtel family, before rebranding in 2007. Calera Capital has a significant track record in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, specializing in buyouts and growth capital investments for businesses with strong market positions. One of its most notable historical achievements in the healthcare space was the $900 million acquisition and subsequent growth of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI), a global leader in medical technology and wound care. The firm continues to actively target investments in healthcare services, medical products, and specialty manufacturing.