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Platform·Industrials/Defense Services·June 16, 2026

CVC acquires prosthetic maker WillowWood

The Ohio-based manufacturer, founded by a bilateral amputee, has pioneered the gel liner and launched 18 new products since 2021, serving amputees and prosthetists from two U.S. facilities.

Takeaways

  • WillowWood is a manufacturer of prosthetic products including liners, feet, and knees.
  • The target serves amputees and prosthetists across US.
  • Disclosed scale includes Mt. Sterling, Ohio and Mesa, Arizona.
BuyerCVC
TargetWillowWood
SponsorCVC
SellerBlue Sea Capital, the Arbogast family and Management
TypePlatform
GeographyUS
IndustryIndustrials
Sub-sectorDefense Services

WillowWood, a manufacturer of prosthetic liners, feet and knees, has agreed to be acquired by CVC through its mid-market strategy CVC Catalyst III.

The company operates in-house manufacturing in Mt. Sterling, Ohio and Mesa, Arizona, serving amputees and prosthetists.

Blue Sea Capital, the Arbogast family and management are selling a majority stake and will reinvest substantially alongside CVC, while co-CEOs Mahesh Mansukhani and Daniel Rubin will continue to lead the business.