WASHINGTON, DC and CHICAGO, IL – April 13, 2016 – Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (“Familia Dental”), a leading dental services organization committed to providing quality and affordable dental care, has announced a significant investment from The Halifax Group (“Halifax”). This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Familia Dental as it looks to further expand its reach and enhance its services across the nation. The financial terms of this investment have not been disclosed.
Headquartered in suburban Chicago, Familia Dental has established itself as a critical provider of dental services, particularly in underserved communities. The organization delivers a comprehensive suite of dental solutions including general dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Each year, Familia Dental attends to over 250,000 patients, underscoring its commitment to accessible healthcare. Founded in 2008 by CEO Dr. Koushan H. Azad, Familia Dental has grown to operate 31 clinics. Approximately half of these are located in the Upper Midwest, with plans for additional openings later in the year, signaling ongoing expansion and commitment to wider patient access.
Scott Van Duinen, Partner at Halifax, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Halifax has a long-standing focus on the health and wellness sector, and we are particularly thrilled to partner with Dr. Azad and his team. Familia Dental operates within a stable and essential dental services sector, and Dr. Azad has successfully built a differentiated business model that has driven remarkable growth. We are excited to support his vision to develop a national dental services organization.”
Dr. Azad also shared his optimistic outlook on the partnership: “Halifax’s extensive financial resources, operational expertise, and deep experience in healthcare services are incredibly valuable as Familia Dental enters its next growth phase. This partnership empowers us to broaden our network, expand our service offerings, and continue to invest in advanced technology to better serve our patients. We anticipate that Halifax’s knowledge and capital will significantly accelerate the opening of new clinics.”
About Familia Dental
Familia Dental is dedicated to offering high-quality, convenient, and affordable dental and orthodontic services, delivered with compassion and respect. The mission of Familia Dental is centered on ensuring patients have access to comprehensive dental care within modern, state-of-the-art family dental centers. Currently, Familia Dental manages 31 clinics across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Texas. These clinics are strategically located in both cities and smaller communities, some with populations as small as 20,000, ensuring that quality dental care is accessible even in less densely populated areas. For more detailed information, please visit www.familiadental.com.
About The Halifax Group
The Halifax Group is a prominent private equity firm that specializes in partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to recapitalize and foster growth in lower middle-market businesses. Their investment focus spans across several key industries including health and wellness, infrastructure, business services, and franchising. The firm has established offices in Washington, D.C., Dallas, TX, and Raleigh, NC. Further details about The Halifax Group can be found at www.thehalifaxgroup.com.
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