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AVON, CONNECTICUT – AUGUST 16, 2023 – Ironwood Capital is pleased to announce its subordinated debt investment in Espire Dental Management, LLC (“Espire”), a Denver, Colorado-based Integrated Dental Organization operating as a large, high-quality network of dental practices that operate under one brand.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Espire traces its roots back to 1973, originating as a single-family practice and growing the platform to include 29 practices across Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and California. Espire provides a range of general, cosmetic, and specialist dental services from diagnostic and preventive care to restorative procedures. Additional services include oral surgeries, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and implants.
“Espire is disrupting the traditional Dental Service Organization model by emphasizing service, quality, technology, and satisfaction for both patients and employees, which is attracting elevated private practices to the platform,” stated Alex Levental, Partner at Ironwood Capital. “We are excited to add Espire to the Ironwood portfolio and to continue to build our growing healthcare vertical. We look forward to supporting the Company as it continues to expand its footprint, services, and capabilities.”
About Espire Dental Management, LLC
Espire is an Integrated Dental Organization with 29 practices across Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and California. The company provides general and cosmetic dentistry services across the western United States, with a focus on providing a premier patient experience and utilizing cutting-edge technology. For more information, please visit: espiredental.com.
About Ironwood Capital
Over 20 Years of Middle Market Investing
Ironwood Capital provides non-control junior capital to middle market companies across the U.S. The Firm has invested more than $1 billion in over 100 companies since 2001 and currently invests subordinated debt and minority equity in amounts ranging from $10 million to $40 million. Ironwood’s investments support business owners and financial sponsors in growth financings, recapitalizations, generational transitions and buyouts. For more information, please visit: ironwoodcap.com.
Media Contacts
Carolyn C. Galiette
Partner, President, CIO
(860) 409-2105
galiette@ironwoodcap.com
Kimberly A. Craig
VP, Operations & Compliance
(860) 409-2125
craig@ironwoodcap.com
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