Essex Woodlands Health Ventures

EW Harper & Company is a Chicago, Illinois–based private investment firm founded in 1934 that provides strategic capital to middle‑market companies through control and significant minority equity investments, typically in business services, industrial, healthcare and consumer sectors. The firm partners with experienced management teams to drive operational improvement, strategic growth and long‑term value creation across platform and add‑on acquisitions. EW Harper emphasizes disciplined investment selection and active engagement with portfolio leadership to enhance performance and competitive positioning. Its investment activities span the United States and focus on companies with established revenue where capital can support expansion, transitions or strategic initiatives. The firm combines financial resources with operational insights to help companies scale and improve execution.