NOT JUST ANOTHER HOLDING COMPANY
Soma Partners is a Dallas-based holding company focused on acquiring, growing, and advising durable, cash-flowing businesses across healthcare, real estate, and technology. We specialize in overlooked and underserved markets, targeting companies with recurring revenue, defensible margins, and scalable growth potential.
In addition to direct investment, we offer strategic consulting and mentorship to founders and leadership teams—helping operators unlock value, improve performance, and scale with clarity and confidence.
Our approach is U.S.-centric but globally informed, supported by a portfolio that includes international holdings. We combine a disciplined investment strategy, patient capital, and a hands-on partnership model to build lasting enterprise value.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity | Family | Compassion | Gratitude | Excellence
ACQUISITION CRITERIA
Opportunity
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At SOMA, our approach goes beyond mere acquisitions of struggling entities; we actively forge strategic partnerships to seamlessly integrate verticals that contribute significant value. We're not just buyers; we're architects of synergies, crafting collaborative frameworks that elevate and enrich each facet of our portfolio.
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At SOMA, we don't just chase growth; we crave a grander vision. Actively pursuing swift routes to new markets and ventures, we strategically acquire companies to seamlessly integrate diverse lines of business. This deliberate approach not only fuels rapid growth but also weaves together complementary verticals, crafting a tapestry of innovation that transcends boundaries.
At SOMA, we place utmost importance on cultural fit. We assess the character, culture, competency, commitment, and calling of both the company and its staff. People matter to us, and understanding their impact on our organization is at the core of our values.
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OUR TEAM
Robert Thongsavanh
Founder and Managing Partner
Robert Thongsavanh is an entrepreneur, investor, and healthcare operator with over a decade of experience building and scaling lower-middle-market healthcare services companies. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Soma Partners, a principal investment and operating platform focused on post-acute care and physician-aligned services.
Robert has led and participated in multiple transactions across hospice and home health, with experience in proprietary sourcing, platform formation, tuck-in acquisitions, operational integration, and strategic exits. He has worked alongside private equity sponsors, family offices, and strategic buyers, with deep familiarity in valuation structuring, quality-of-earnings reviews, regulatory diligence, and post-close performance optimization.
As an operator-investor, Robert focuses on census growth, EBITDA expansion, leadership professionalization, and disciplined capital deployment to drive durable, long-term enterprise value.
Patricia Westfall
Chief Clinical Officer
Patricia Westfall is a seasoned healthcare executive and clinician with more than two decades of experience in post-acute care, specializing in hospice and home health operations. Her career began with a strong clinical foundation, earning her CNA designation in high school before advancing to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) credentials. She gained early acute-care experience in intensive care settings before transitioning into home health and hospice services in 2000.
Over the past 20 years, Patricia has founded two hospice organizations and played a key leadership role in the growth and operational development of seven additional hospice and home health companies. Her expertise spans clinical operations, regulatory compliance, team development, and patient-centered care delivery.
Patricia is recognized for her ability to build high-quality, compliant clinical organizations while maintaining a deep commitment to patients, families, and caregivers. Her leadership reflects a balanced focus on clinical excellence, operational discipline, and compassionate care.
Ashley Laney
Vice President of Operations
Ashley Laney is a healthcare operations executive with over seven years of experience across hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical research, and post-acute care services. She brings a strong operational and strategic background, with a focus on building scalable systems, improving organizational performance, and supporting growth initiatives.
Ashley played a key operational role in the successful sale of a hospice company in 2022, contributing to process optimization, cross-functional coordination, and leadership support during the transaction. Her expertise includes operational execution, CRM systems, program development, team leadership, and organizational strategy.
Known for her disciplined, detail-oriented approach, Ashley combines operational rigor with a people-centered leadership style. She is recognized for driving accountability, supporting high-performing teams, and ensuring operational alignment with both clinical and financial objectives.
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