CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 23, 2026) – Holland & Knight represented Pamlico Capital and its portfolio company, Becker's Healthcare, a multimedia company focused on the American healthcare industry, in connection with the sale of Becker's Healthcare to Forge, a leading global B2B events and media platform backed by Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE: APO). The transaction was announced on September 22.
Pamlico Capital acquired Becker's Healthcare in 2017 and helped to significantly grow the platform before successfully exiting its investment. The acquisition will include all of the Becker's Healthcare media and events assets, including its 16 annual conferences, more than a dozen digital publications and its portfolio of newsletters, podcasts and executive communities. The acquisition will significantly expand Forge's presence in healthcare and life sciences by combining Becker's Healthcare with Forge's existing healthcare portfolio, Fierce Healthcare and Life Sciences.
Pamlico Capital, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a private equity firm that invests in growing middle-market companies in North America.
Holland & Knight's representation of Pamlico Capital and Becker's Healthcare was led by Partners Rick Bange, Kathryn Farrell and Mike Miller, with support from Associates Jonathan Gerken, Christian de la Osa and Alex Eblen (M&A). They were assisted by Partner Brandon Bloom and Associates Courtney Wagner and Sanaa Ghanim (Tax); Partner Lindsay Murphy and Associate Rachel Long (Executive Compensation & Benefits); Partner David Valeck and Associate Amir Saboorian (Finance); and Partner Emmett Weindruch and Associate Allia Howard (Intellectual Property).
More information on the transaction can be found here.
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