Blue Sea Capital Acquires MicroCare
August 12, 2025New Britain, CT / West Palm Beach, FL – Blue Sea Capital, LLC (“Blue Sea”) today announced that it has acquired MicroCare Holdings, LLC (the “Company”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
MicroCare is a leading provider of innovative branded consumables for non-discretionary precision cleaning applications across healthcare, aerospace & defense, data centers, electronics and other consequential markets. The Company, based in New Britain, CT, services its international customer base out of seven facilities across the U.S., U.K. and Asia.
MicroCare is led by CEO Tom Tattersall, a highly respected and experienced executive. Under his leadership, MicroCare has broadened its brand portfolio and capabilities, strengthened its management team and completed two strategic add-on acquisitions. In partnership with Blue Sea Capital, MicroCare is focused on driving organic growth, accelerating new product development and pursuing complementary acquisitions – all while maintaining its customer-centric approach.
“Tom and the team have built an impressive foundation for sustained growth and long-term success,” said Drew Koeneman of Blue Sea Capital. “We feel privileged to partner with such a talented organization and are committed to providing the support and resources needed to help MicroCare realize its strategic vision.”
“MicroCare is driven by a spirit of innovation,” remarked Tattersall. “Partnering with Blue Sea Capital positions the Company to accelerate growth, while continuing to deliver the advanced solutions and trusted expertise our customers expect.”
“MicroCare’s track record with premier global customers and the trust they’ve earned through consistent performance is truly impressive,” noted Scott Kirkendall of Blue Sea Capital. “We’re excited to support the team as they continue to deepen those relationships and expand their reach.”
“The Company’s proprietary brand portfolio, combined with its research & development focus on advancing environmental sustainability, positions MicroCare as a uniquely compelling platform,” added Rick Wandoff of Blue Sea Capital. “We look forward to supporting the Company’s continued expansion and market leadership.”
Kirkland & Ellis acted as legal counsel to Blue Sea Capital.
About MicroCare
Founded in 1983, MicroCare is a leader in precision cleaning, delivering high-performance solutions across healthcare, aerospace & defense, data centers, electronics and other consequential markets. With decades of expertise, global partnerships and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability, MicroCare develops innovative technologies engineered to meet the most demanding industry standards and environmental regulations. The Company goes to market through a proprietary portfolio of brands, including MicroCare Medical, Sticklers Pro360, Tergo, Duraglide, ACID Magic, SpecClean, and others. MicroCare is headquartered in New Britain, CT and employs over 130 full-time employees across seven facilities worldwide.
Blue Sea Capital is a private equity firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida that invests in growth-oriented lower middle market companies valued up to $500 million. The firm has over $1.5 billion in assets under management and invests across three industry verticals: aerospace & defense, healthcare and industrial growth. Blue Sea Capital’s strategy is to partner with talented leaders and differentiated companies, typically as the first or second institutional investor, and deliver strategic and operational value-add that drives growth acceleration, industry outperformance and business transformation.
