Avista Capital Partners Acquires Spear Education
December 19, 2022
Avista Capital Partners has acquired Spear Education, a Scottsdale-based provider of digital and in-person clinical training, practice analytics, and consulting solutions for the dental market, from Linden Capital Partners. Transaction terms were not disclosed; Avista said it will leverage its healthcare technology and dental sector experience to accelerate Spear's growth and expand its digital and membership offerings.
- Buyers
- Avista Capital Partners
- Targets
- Spear Education
- Sellers
- Linden Capital Partners
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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