Ogeechee Ventures is a boutique growth equity firm based in Atlanta, GA. We are a group of doers and innovators who look for ways to make the people and businesses we work with better in all aspects. Under the vision and leadership of Bird Blitch, we focus on providing strategic growth investments and advisory for purpose-built companies across healthcare innovation, financial technology, and outdoor recreation.

Patientco: From Startup to Acquisition by Waystar

Patientco, co-founded and led by Bird Blitch, was a healthcare payments technology company dedicated to improving the patient financial experience through innovative, consumer-friendly payment solutions. Patientco expanded its reach to support more than 30 million patients and handled over $2 billion in patient payments each year, establishing itself as one of the nation’s fastest-growing healthcare technology firms.

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In July 2021, Patientco was acquired by Waystar, a leading provider of cloud-based healthcare payment software, in a transaction valued at over $450 million. This strategic combination created one of the most comprehensive healthcare payment platforms in the United States, further simplifying the payment process for patients and providers and advancing price transparency and modern payment options across the industry.