Lawrence, Evans & Co. LLC (LECO) is a leading national boutique healthcare financial advisory and investment banking firm headquartered in Columbus, OH.
Founded in 2003, LECO delivers specialized lead advisory services to lower middle-market private companies across the healthcare ecosystem. The firm’s experienced senior professionals provide a full suite of solutions, including:
● Sell-side and buy-side mergers & acquisitions advisory
● Capital raising (debt and equity)
● Valuation and Consulting
● Financial and Operational restructuring
LECO serves a wide range of healthcare sectors and related businesses, such as hospitals, senior housing, home health & hospice, behavioral and mental health, physician groups, longevity, revenue cycle management (RCM), digital health, HCIT, CCM, RPM, RTM, cyber & managed IT, pharma services, supply chain, life sciences, space health, real estate & more.
With a strong track record in driving strategic transactions, maximizing value, and fostering innovation, LECO is a trusted partner for healthcare providers, service companies, technology firms, and investors seeking impactful deals.
For more details on services, current engagements, or to connect, visit www.lawrenceevans.com.
Contact Neil Johnson, Managing Partner, or David Opalek, Director
info@lawrenceevans.com or 614-448-1304
The 6th annual Healthcare Capital Markets & Innovation Summit HCMIS May 26-28th 2026 Columbus OH brings together 400+ dealmakers, investors, and innovators in healthcare.
More Information at www.healthcarecapitalmarkets.com
This conference is where leading healthcare industry executives gather and speak on the latest investment and partnership topics. In addition to hearing from top healthcare innovators, attendees will also have access to:
● Dealmaking & networking with industry leaders, executives, PE, VC, family offices, bankers, accountants, lawyers, and other professionals
● In-person one-on-one meetings with fellow event participants that can be locked in with a dedicated meeting scheduler
● Company presentations from executives seeking capital, partnerships, or to sell.
● ACG Columbus in collaboration with an event Day 2
● Healthcare Venture Studios (top leaders and investors in the space)
● Participants from over 32 US States and Globally
● Over $500 million of deal investment activities as a result of introductions
● Read Pitchbook’s Key Takeaways from HCMIS 2025
● *NEW*: PreConference Workshops Tues afternoon
● *NEW*: Emerging Company/Start Up Section – special pricing for qualified companies
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HCMIS Overview Summary