OUR TEAM

Mike Gaffney

Managing Director

Michael Gaffney brings broad investing, strategy, and operating experience developed over a thirty-year professional career, including 20 board roles and assessment of over 2,500 companies. His track record in driving change, growth, and value creation coupled with outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills allow him to develop strong advisory relationships with investors and senior executives. His deep healthcare insights and relationships enable Bancroft Group’s value creation across provider, payor, product, distribution, and technology segments.

Previously, Mike was a co-founder of EDG Partners, LLC, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, and a partner at Allied Capital (NYSE: ALD) where he led the healthcare investment strategy. Before Allied, Mr. Gaffney was a consultant at McKinsey & Co., Inc. and a United States Navy Submarine Officer. Mr. Gaffney received a Master of Arts from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy, where he serves on the A&S Board of Trustees.