Investment Summary

Ironwood Capital Invests In Espire Dental

On August 16, 2023, growth capital firm Ironwood Capital invested in healthcare services company Espire Dental

Investment Highlights
  • This is Ironwood Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is Ironwood Capital’s 92nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ironwood Capital’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

Investment Summary

Date 2023-08-16
Target Espire Dental
Sector Healthcare Services
Investor(s) Ironwood Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Espire Dental

Denver, Colorado, United States
Espire Dental is a group of practices founded by doctors with a vision to create something extraordinary: a dental setting where excellence in dentistry meets inspired hospitality. Espire Dental was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

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Investor

Ironwood Capital

Avon, Connecticut, United States

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ironwood Capital is a private investment firm that makes equity and subordinated debt investments in lower middle-market companies. Investment proceeds are generally used to support leveraged buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations. Investments typically range from $10 to $40 million in companies generating $20 to $250 million in annual sales. Target sectors include healthcare products/services, value-added manufacturing, business services, consumer products, specialty distribution, and education. Ironwood prefers opportunities East of the Mississippi, but will selectively consider investments in the Western US. The Firm's investment horizon is three to five years. Ironwood Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Avon, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 92 of 97
Sector: Healthcare Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 30 of 31
State: Colorado M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 92 of 97
Year: 2023 M&A 3 of 4
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