Validus Group Partners is a private investment firm based in Tampa, Florida. The firm and its related companies employ over 1,400 people, and focus on direct investment and growth across several industry sectors including medical devices, senior living communities, commercial real estate, financial services, and alternative investments. Affiliates of Validus Group include Carter Validus REIT Management Companies (Sponsor & Advisor), Electrostim Medical Services Inc. (EMSI), Validus Senior Living, and SC Distributors. Since 1995, Validus Group Partners and its affiliates have formed, acquired, or managed companies with assets that have grown to more than $4.5 billion.