Mysa Care: investment in specialist care

27/1/23
5 min
Social care
Case study

About Mysa Care:

Mysa Care group operates four freehold homes with 37 beds in total, located in Hampshire and Surrey. Mysa Care provides high-quality residential care and support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, epilepsy and autism.

Downing’s relationship with Mysa Care:

Mysa Care’s CEO and operations director were looking to step down and retire. This presented an opportunity to acquire a majority stake in the high-quality specialist care business as a platform to drive further growth and build a market-leading specialist care provider. Downing identified and brought in a new management team.

Downing’s value-add:

Downing’s continued support and investment in Mysa Care is another example of the Development Capital team’s investment strategy in action – a commitment to the growth and development of UK-based businesses providing social good in generally underserved markets. Throughout the relationship, Downing has provided several value-add activities:

  • Sourcing and introducing a new experienced CEO to run Mysa Care
  • Putting in place a bespoke funding solution that creates alignment with management and provides capital for future growth opportunities
  • Providing access to Downing’s network of advisors and brokers to identify and execute growth opportunities
  • Providing access to Downing’s in-house resources, including our construction director, head of ESG, legal team and investment team
  • Providing strategic input and support, including helping set out the growth strategy, bolstering the central team, helping to re-brand the business and improving the finance function.
  • Making quick decisions to help the group capitalise on growth opportunities

The future for Mysa Care:

In the future, Downing will look to develop Mysa Care into a national, market-leading specialist care platform. Mysa Care is looking to grow organically, as well as consolidate the market through selective M&A. There are also plans to expand into supported living, which is seen as a significant growth market in specialist care.

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About Mysa Care:

Mysa Care group operates four freehold homes with 37 beds in total, located in Hampshire and Surrey. Mysa Care provides high-quality residential care and support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, epilepsy and autism.

Downing’s relationship with Mysa Care:

Mysa Care’s CEO and operations director were looking to step down and retire. This presented an opportunity to acquire a majority stake in the high-quality specialist care business as a platform to drive further growth and build a market-leading specialist care provider. Downing identified and brought in a new management team.

Downing’s value-add:

Downing’s continued support and investment in Mysa Care is another example of the Development Capital team’s investment strategy in action – a commitment to the growth and development of UK-based businesses providing social good in generally underserved markets. Throughout the relationship, Downing has provided several value-add activities:

  • Sourcing and introducing a new experienced CEO to run Mysa Care
  • Putting in place a bespoke funding solution that creates alignment with management and provides capital for future growth opportunities
  • Providing access to Downing’s network of advisors and brokers to identify and execute growth opportunities
  • Providing access to Downing’s in-house resources, including our construction director, head of ESG, legal team and investment team
  • Providing strategic input and support, including helping set out the growth strategy, bolstering the central team, helping to re-brand the business and improving the finance function.
  • Making quick decisions to help the group capitalise on growth opportunities

The future for Mysa Care:

In the future, Downing will look to develop Mysa Care into a national, market-leading specialist care platform. Mysa Care is looking to grow organically, as well as consolidate the market through selective M&A. There are also plans to expand into supported living, which is seen as a significant growth market in specialist care.

We are delighted to announce that Mark Gross, Partner and Head of Development Capital, has been named Equity Investor of the year at the HealthInvestor Power List 2024 Awards.

Following Mark’s achievement last year when he won the “Leading Investor” award at HealthInvestor’s Power50, this year’s win further highlights his continued success and expertise in investing across the healthcare sector. 

The judges praised Mark for finding success both in value and volume this year, delivering good returns and growth. They were impressed by how Mark has continued to strengthen a strong track record with further growth in the team and new funds securing further backing. We extend our thanks to Mark and the Downing Development Capital team for their continued dedication and support in expanding our healthcare investment activities with a focus on quality, performance and reputation. 

Congratulations Mark!

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Downing Development Capital is an award-winning investor focused on investment opportunities into asset-backed operating businesses with downside protection. Typical sectors they invest in include healthcare, specialist education, hospitality, leisure and IT infrastructure.

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About Mysa Care:

Mysa Care group operates four freehold homes with 37 beds in total, located in Hampshire and Surrey. Mysa Care provides high-quality residential care and support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, epilepsy and autism.

Downing’s relationship with Mysa Care:

Mysa Care’s CEO and operations director were looking to step down and retire. This presented an opportunity to acquire a majority stake in the high-quality specialist care business as a platform to drive further growth and build a market-leading specialist care provider. Downing identified and brought in a new management team.

Downing’s value-add:

Downing’s continued support and investment in Mysa Care is another example of the Development Capital team’s investment strategy in action – a commitment to the growth and development of UK-based businesses providing social good in generally underserved markets. Throughout the relationship, Downing has provided several value-add activities:

  • Sourcing and introducing a new experienced CEO to run Mysa Care
  • Putting in place a bespoke funding solution that creates alignment with management and provides capital for future growth opportunities
  • Providing access to Downing’s network of advisors and brokers to identify and execute growth opportunities
  • Providing access to Downing’s in-house resources, including our construction director, head of ESG, legal team and investment team
  • Providing strategic input and support, including helping set out the growth strategy, bolstering the central team, helping to re-brand the business and improving the finance function.
  • Making quick decisions to help the group capitalise on growth opportunities

The future for Mysa Care:

In the future, Downing will look to develop Mysa Care into a national, market-leading specialist care platform. Mysa Care is looking to grow organically, as well as consolidate the market through selective M&A. There are also plans to expand into supported living, which is seen as a significant growth market in specialist care.

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Torsten Mack, Investment Director at Downing, said:

"We are proud to support this exceptional management team, whose strong track record positions them well to build a new business in dementia care. This needs-based sector is underpinned by a lack of quality supply and we are investing in Fortava Healthcare to set and deliver high standards, and to help make a difference."

Johann van Zyl, CEO at Fortava, added:

"I’m thrilled to be working with Jamie, as we share the same values. We plan to grow Fortava into a leading provider of dementia care over the next five to seven years. But growth isn’t our primary focus—our goal is to deliver outstanding care and foster a joyful, supportive environment for both residents and staff. We’re delighted to be partnering with Downing who also share our values and we look forward to this journey with them."

Jamie Stuart, CFO at Fortava, commented:

“For me, it's about being more than just another care home provider. While dementia care in the UK is generally of a good standard, we want to set ourselves apart with a fresh approach. That’s why, after over 25 years in banking, I chose to partner with Johann and Downing on this venture.”

About Mysa Care:

Mysa Care group operates four freehold homes with 37 beds in total, located in Hampshire and Surrey. Mysa Care provides high-quality residential care and support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, epilepsy and autism.

Downing’s relationship with Mysa Care:

Mysa Care’s CEO and operations director were looking to step down and retire. This presented an opportunity to acquire a majority stake in the high-quality specialist care business as a platform to drive further growth and build a market-leading specialist care provider. Downing identified and brought in a new management team.

Downing’s value-add:

Downing’s continued support and investment in Mysa Care is another example of the Development Capital team’s investment strategy in action – a commitment to the growth and development of UK-based businesses providing social good in generally underserved markets. Throughout the relationship, Downing has provided several value-add activities:

  • Sourcing and introducing a new experienced CEO to run Mysa Care
  • Putting in place a bespoke funding solution that creates alignment with management and provides capital for future growth opportunities
  • Providing access to Downing’s network of advisors and brokers to identify and execute growth opportunities
  • Providing access to Downing’s in-house resources, including our construction director, head of ESG, legal team and investment team
  • Providing strategic input and support, including helping set out the growth strategy, bolstering the central team, helping to re-brand the business and improving the finance function.
  • Making quick decisions to help the group capitalise on growth opportunities

The future for Mysa Care:

In the future, Downing will look to develop Mysa Care into a national, market-leading specialist care platform. Mysa Care is looking to grow organically, as well as consolidate the market through selective M&A. There are also plans to expand into supported living, which is seen as a significant growth market in specialist care.

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