HealthEdge Investment Partners Welcomes Todd Cooper as Operating Partner

HealthEdge Investment Partners Welcomes Todd Cooper

TAMPA, Fla., October 16, 2026 – HealthEdge Investment Partners, a prominent player in the private equity sector focused exclusively on healthcare, is excited to announce the appointment of Todd Cooper as their new Operating Partner. This strategic move is set to bolster the firm’s operational capabilities and enhance its investment strategies.

Todd Cooper brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in healthcare services, medical devices, and distribution. He will collaborate closely with HealthEdge’s investment team and the management teams of their portfolio companies, aiming to facilitate growth and operational enhancements while evaluating new investment prospects.

Cooper's previous achievements include serving as the Lead Director for three of HealthEdge's existing portfolio companies: Alatus Solutions, Custom Protect Ear, and Veridian Healthcare. This appointment aligns perfectly with HealthEdge’s commitment to improve and support its portfolio, leveraging Todd's extensive expertise and existing relationships within the companies.

Having led several organizations, Cooper’s experience includes senior roles in management consulting and leadership positions at Secure, Presbia, and NVISION. He has also acted as Vice President and General Manager for Henry Schein Medical. His expertise spans managing both public and private companies specializing in medical transportation, ophthalmology, and medical products. Todd's broad board experience, involving private, public, and private equity-backed enterprises, equips him with a nuanced understanding of various ownership structures and industry challenges.

Phil Dingle, Managing Partner at HealthEdge, commented, "Todd brings extensive healthcare operating experience along with a practical understanding of the opportunities and obstacles growing businesses face. His contributions to our management teams at Alatus, Custom Protect Ear, and Veridian Healthcare have been invaluable, and we are thrilled to have him on board as an Operating Partner. We look forward to seeing him grow his role and impact across HealthEdge."

Expressing his enthusiasm, Cooper shared, "I have greatly enjoyed working with the HealthEdge team and the leaders of our portfolio companies. Expanding my relationship as an Operating Partner excites me. HealthEdge’s collaborative approach and focus on operational expertise resonate with my own philosophy when working with businesses. I am keen to assist our management teams in pursuing their next phase of growth."

About HealthEdge Investment Partners

HealthEdge Investment Partners was established in 2005 as an operating-oriented private equity firm dedicated to the healthcare sector. They focus on partnering with founders and management teams from lower middle-market healthcare businesses, offering not only capital but also operational expertise aimed at fostering growth and long-term value creation. For more information about HealthEdge Investment Partners and their initiatives, visit www.healthedgepartners.com.

With Todd Cooper on board, HealthEdge is poised for a robust future, further strengthening its already formidable position within the healthcare investment landscape.