SBJ Capital Invests in Ally Pediatric Therapy

ACES Acquires Ally Pediatric Therapy

January 15, 2026

Healthcare Services

ACES, a San Diego-based provider of autism therapy services, has acquired Ally Pediatric Therapy, a Phoenix-based provider of ABA, speech-language, and occupational therapy, from SBJ Capital. The acquisition expands ACES's presence in the Greater Phoenix area and aims to increase access to evidence-based autism services while integrating Ally into ACES's center network.

Frontline Healthcare Partners Recapitalizes JoyBridge Kids

May 9, 2022

Healthcare Services

Frontline Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused on distributed healthcare businesses, completed a recapitalization and growth investment in JoyBridge Kids to support expansion of ABA, speech and occupational therapy services. The investment, made in partnership with founder Rogers Clayton, will fund new clinic openings across multiple states and strengthen JoyBridge's clinical operations and culture.

JoyBridge Kids Acquires Pediatric Advanced Therapy

November 6, 2025

Healthcare Services

JoyBridge Kids has acquired Pediatric Advanced Therapy, a North Carolina-based provider of pediatric speech, occupational, physical therapy and counseling, to expand multidisciplinary care across the Southeastern United States. The deal strengthens JoyBridge’s integrated ABA and supportive-therapy platform; Frontline Healthcare Partners, which holds an ownership stake in JoyBridge Kids, commented on the strategic fit.

FFL Partners Acquires Autism Learning Partners

December 21, 2017

Healthcare Services

FFL Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of Autism Learning Partners (ALP), a Southern California provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children and young adults with autism. Terms were not disclosed; FFL said it will work with ALP management to expand the company’s multi-state platform and grow its clinical services.

TA Associates Invests in Behavioral Health Works

January 4, 2019

Healthcare Services

TA Associates completed a strategic growth investment in Behavioral Health Works (BHW), a provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and ancillary services for children with autism. Financial terms were not disclosed; TA will take board seats and partner with BHW to expand access to services across additional states and grow the company's clinical capabilities.

Center for Social Dynamics Partners with South Sound Behavior Therapy

November 30, 2021

Healthcare Services

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), a portfolio company of NMS Capital, has partnered with/acquired South Sound Behavior Therapy (SSBT), an applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider operating across Washington state. The transaction is an add-on to CSD's platform, expanding its presence in the greater Seattle and Olympia regions and supporting continued growth of SSBT's clinical services.