Due Diligence, Without the Drama: How Ara Capital Does It Differently

If you’re a healthcare founder, the words “due diligence” probably make you want to fake a dental emergency and run.

We get it.

Some firms send in armies of analysts, accountants, and lawyers asking for things you haven’t looked at since you set up your clinic’s first printer.

At Ara Capital, we do things differently.

Yes — we’re thorough. But we’re also clinicians, operators, and humans. We know your time is precious. We know your books might not be perfect. And we know your team still needs to focus on patients.

So here’s what you can actually expect when you’re in diligence with us.

1. We explain the roadmap up front

No surprises. No mystery meat.

From day one, we’ll lay out:

• What we’re looking at (clinical, financial, operational)

• Who will be involved

• What you’ll need to prepare

• How long the process typically takes

You’ll know exactly what’s happening — and why — at every step.

2. We focus on material issues, not perfection

We’re not looking for flawless records or 10/10 governance.

We’re looking for:

• Clean revenue recognition

• Reasonable cost control

• Clinical outcomes that back your reputation

• Contracts, leases, and liabilities we can understand

If something needs cleaning up, that’s fine — we often help you do it before we invest.

3. We care about clinical quality as much as cash flow

We’re not just looking at your EBITDA. We’re looking at:

• Patient satisfaction

• Referral networks

• Case complexity and outcomes

• Infection control and clinical protocols

• Retention of doctors and nurses

A 25% margin means nothing if your team is overworked and your patients are churning.

4. We interview your people with empathy

Yes, we speak to your key team members — but it’s not an interrogation. It’s a conversation.

We want to understand:

• Who’s critical to your culture

• Who’s ready for more responsibility

• What support your team actually needs

Most founders tell us their team felt energised, not intimidated, after our sessions.

5. We use digital tools to speed things up

Our data rooms are simple. Our requests are clear. And we don’t ask for 200 line items at once.

We stagger the work and use collaborative tools to keep things manageable.

Most diligence periods take 4–6 weeks — and we stay flexible around your clinical hours.

6. We share our own diligence too

This is a two-way relationship.

We’ll show you:

• Our fund structure

• Our track record

• Our investor base (in confidence)

• Our playbook post-investment

We’re not just vetting you. You’re vetting us too. And we respect that.

Final Thought

Due diligence doesn’t have to be painful. With the right partner, it can be the start of a deeper understanding of your own business — and a chance to spot opportunities together.

At Ara Capital, we approach it with humility, rigour, and care.

Because for us, this isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about building trust — one conversation at a time.