Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Invests in DECA Dental Group

Deca Dental (Blue Sea Capital) Acquires Bright Smiles of Coral Springs

September 11, 2019

Dental

Deca Dental Holdings, a dental services organization backed by Blue Sea Capital, has acquired Bright Smiles of Coral Springs, marking Deca Dental’s first acquisition outside Texas and expansion into the Florida market. Bright Smiles will continue operating under its existing brand while gaining access to Deca Dental’s resources to support patient services and growth as part of the platform’s add-on acquisition strategy.

Smile Brands Makes Strategic Investment in DecisionOne Dental Partners

January 7, 2019

Dental

Smile Brands Inc. made a strategic growth investment in DecisionOne Dental Partners to fund the DSO's continued growth and acquisitions across Chicagoland and neighboring states. DecisionOne's management team will remain in place while gaining access to Smile Brands' expansion capital and business support services.

Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Invests in Lazeo

July 6, 2023

Healthcare Services

Funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities have agreed to make a significant investment in Lazeo, the Paris-headquartered, founder-led market leader in aesthetic medicine. The capital will support Lazeo's continued growth, scaling of operations and expansion across Europe while co-founder Dimitri Sillam remains CEO; financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction remains subject to customary approvals.

DECA Dental Group Acquires Reign Dental to Enter Washington Market

March 9, 2021

Dental

DECA Dental Group acquired Reign Dental, a Seattle-area dental practice owned by Dr. Michael Caparas, expanding DECA's footprint into Washington state and operating the practice under its Ideal Dental brand. The deal, supported by DECA's investor Blue Sea Capital, is an add-on to DECA's PE-backed platform and part of the company's strategy to supplement de novo growth with strategic acquisitions for geographic expansion.

Court Square Capital Partners Makes Strategic Growth Investment in West Coast Dental

July 11, 2022

Healthcare Services

Court Square Capital Partners has made a major strategic capital investment in West Coast Dental to support the company's expansion and consolidation across California. West Coast Dental—operator of 40 multi-specialty dental and orthodontic offices—will continue to be led by CEO Dr. Payam Sohrab while founders remain investors alongside Court Square to accelerate growth and increase access to dental and orthodontic care.

BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund and Memorial Hermann Invest in Lone Peak Dental Group

January 31, 2024

Dental

Lone Peak Dental Group, a Denver-based pediatric specialty dental support organization operating 69 clinics across 13 states, received a strategic growth investment from the BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund, with Memorial Hermann Health System investing alongside. Brightwood Capital and LBC Credit Partners provided financing to support the transaction; the funding will be used to scale Lone Peak's clinic platform and expand access to pediatric dental care in underserved, Medicaid-serving communities.