Audax Group

Boston, USA

Audax Group is a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in senior living communities. It provides capital and strategic support to growth-oriented businesses in the healthcare and senior living sectors.

CCI Score

19.20

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Massachusetts Regulatory Overhaul Targets Private Equity in Healthcare

Massachusetts House Bill 5159, set to go into effect on April 8, 2025, imposes increased oversight and reporting obligations on private equity investors in the healthcare sector. This regulatory change is expected to affect firms like Audax Group by requiring more extensive pre-closing filings and continuous disclosure of transactions, highlighting concerns over profit-driven practices in critical healthcare services.

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Audax Group is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

APR

08

2025

Massachusetts Regulatory Overhaul Targets Private Equity in Healthcare
-85.31

Massachusetts House Bill 5159, set to go into effect on April 8, 2025, imposes increased oversight and reporting obligations on private equity investors in the healthcare sector. This regulatory change is expected to affect firms like Audax Group by requiring more extensive pre-closing filings and continuous disclosure of transactions, highlighting concerns over profit-driven practices in critical healthcare services.
-90

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

The new law underscores longstanding concerns about private equity practices in healthcare. By mandating stricter oversight and increased transparency, it signals that firms like Audax Group may be engaging in business practices that prioritize profit over the provision of ethical, high-quality care. This regulatory move highlights the exploitative dynamics often inherent in such investments.

Massachusetts Gives Private Equity in Health Care New Burdens
-80

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

The regulatory measures imposed by House Bill 5159 reflect deep systemic concerns related to economic and structural influence in the healthcare market. By enforcing continuous reporting and pre-closing review requirements, the legislation targets the economic leverage of private equity firms like Audax Group, spotlighting the broader risks of concentrated financial power in critical public sectors.

Massachusetts Gives Private Equity in Health Care New Burdens
JAN

08

2025

Massachusetts Enacts New Oversight on Private Equity in Healthcare
35.02

On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts is set to sign a new bill imposing financial reporting requirements and increased oversight on private equity investors, including firms like Audax Group that invest in healthcare and senior living communities. The law aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the sector and curb potentially exploitative practices.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The legislation represents a significant public policy effort to increase oversight of private equity in healthcare, which is expected to enhance accountability and transparency within the industry. Such government actions help limit the potential for corporate abuses and overreach, marking a positive move from an anti-authoritarian perspective.

Massachusetts Enacts New Curbs on Private Equity in Healthcare
+30

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

By instituting stricter financial reporting obligations and oversight, the new law aims to rebalance economic power in the healthcare sector, mitigating risks of exploitative investment practices. This curtailment of unchecked economic influence contributes to reducing potential abuses, supporting broader anti-fascist and progressive goals.

Massachusetts Enacts New Curbs on Private Equity in Healthcare
JAN

08

2025

Massachusetts Expands Review of Healthcare Investments Impacting Audax Group
23.78

House Bill 5159, signed on January 8, 2025, expands regulatory oversight of healthcare transactions, including those involving significant equity investors such as private equity firms. This legislative change is expected to impact firms like Audax Group that invest in senior living communities in the healthcare sector by enforcing stricter transparency and accountability standards.
+20

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

The new regulatory framework compels private equity firms to adopt higher ethical standards with increased transparency and accountability in healthcare transactions. This indirectly forces companies like Audax Group to improve their business practices, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian principles by safeguarding vulnerable healthcare sectors.

Massachusetts Expands Review of Private Equity Investments in Healthcare
+30

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

The legislative change restricts the ability of private equity firms to exert unchecked influence in healthcare markets by instituting, for example, extended pre-closing review periods and comprehensive reporting requirements. This regulatory oversight limits potential exploitation, reinforcing economic checks that align with anti-authoritarian values.

Massachusetts Expands Review of Private Equity Investments in Healthcare
OCT

01

2023

Audax Group Becomes a Signatory of the UN-supported PRI
63.84

Audax Group announced on LinkedIn that it has become a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, reaffirming its commitment to integrating ESG factors into its investment practices and promoting socially responsible investing.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

October 1

By publicly signing on to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, Audax Group demonstrates a commitment to ethical governance and the integration of ESG practices, signaling a responsible public stance that aligns with anti-authoritarian and progressive business values.

We are proud and excited to announce that Audax Group has become a…
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

October 1

Audax Group’s decision to join the Principles for Responsible Investment underscores its commitment to ethical business practices and responsible investing. This move advances corporate transparency and supports an investment approach that prioritizes ESG factors, benefiting marginalized communities and promoting social responsibility.

We are proud and excited to announce that Audax Group has become a…
JUL

13

2023

Audax Group Executive Withdraws from DeSantis Fundraiser
58.65

Audax Group co-CEO Geoffrey Rehnert withdrew from a planned presidential fundraiser for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in July 2023 after questions arose regarding compliance with SEC pay-to-play rules. This decision was made to avoid potential violations that could jeopardize the firm’s extensive involvement with Florida pension funds and underscores a commitment to anti-corruption standards.
+70

Executive Political Engagement

March 29

The proactive decision by co-CEO Geoffrey Rehnert to withdraw from co-hosting a DeSantis fundraiser avoids a textbook pay-to-play violation, ensuring adherence to federal anti-corruption rules. This move protects critical pension investment relationships and demonstrates a commitment to ethical political engagement, which mitigates the risk of political exploitation.

Investor Exits DeSantis Fundraiser To Avoid Pay-To-Play Issue