Comvest Credit Partners Provides Financing to Allied OMS for Refinancing and Growth
'We are pleased to deliver a customized credit financing solution to support Allied's ongoing growth,' said Tom Goila, Partner and Co-Head of Healthcare at Comvest Credit Partners.
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Allied is a doctor-led and doctor majority-owned specialty medical and dental service organization. Since its inception in 2020, the MSO has grown to support a network of 38 oral and maxillofacial surgery practices across more than a dozen states nationwide. The practices offer a wide range of generally critical, non-elective procedures, including tooth extractions, corrective jaw surgery, oral cancer treatments, and dental implants.
'We are pleased to deliver a customized credit financing solution to support Allied's ongoing growth,' said Tom Goila, Partner and Co-Head of Healthcare at Comvest Credit Partners. 'We believe Allied is a well-diversified and steadily growing business led by a highly experienced management team of physicians and operating specialists with a clear focus on acute oral care. We look forward to deepening our relationship with both the Company and 65 Equity Partners.'
'Comvest Credit Partners brought significant institutional expertise in healthcare investing, including prior experience in the oral care sector, which was key to completing this transaction on an accelerated timeline. They also provided the financial capacity to support our goals for acquisitive and de novo growth as we expand our services, grow our practice network and scale our operations,' said Dan Hosler, Allied's CEO and Founder.
About Allied OMS
Allied OMS is a doctor-owned, doctor-led, and doctor-governed MSO that partners with oral and maxillofacial surgery practices across the U.S. Combining the autonomy of private practice with the scale and sophistication of institutional support, Allied OMS empowers surgeons to lead the future of their specialty. The company currently supports surgeons in 50+ locations and maintains doctor leadership across all major committees and its Board of Directors. For more information, visit alliedoms.com.
About 65 Equity Partners
65 Equity Partners is a global investment firm that partners with founders, families, and entrepreneurs across North America, Europe and Asia to build sustainable, long-term value. We invest in leading businesses across the healthcare, industrial, business services, technology, and consumer sectors. Backed by Temasek, as an independently managed investment platform with US$3.3 billion in funds under management, we provide equity and structured capital solutions to established companies with regional or global growth ambitions. With offices in Singapore, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, we leverage our local roots, international network and the deep expertise of our broader ecosystem. For more information, visit www.65equitypartners.com.
About Comvest Credit Partners
Comvest Credit Partners, the direct lending platform of Comvest Partners, focuses on providing flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies. Comvest Credit Partners provides senior secured, unitranche, and second lien capital to sponsored and non-sponsored companies in support of growth, acquisitions, buyouts, refinancings, and recapitalizations, with credit facilities up to $300 million-plus. For more information, please visit comvest.com/direct-lending.
About Comvest Partners
Comvest Partners ('Comvest') is a private investment firm that has provided equity and debt capital to well-positioned middle-market companies throughout North America since 2000. Through its private equity, direct lending and opportunistic credit investment platforms, Comvest offers tailored investment solutions across the capital structure along with deep industry expertise, operating resources, a collaborative approach, and significant transaction experience as an active investor. In 2025, Comvest Partners proudly celebrates 25 years of investment management leadership, and today manages $16.6 billion in assets, with over $19.2 billion invested since inception. Comvest Partners is based in West Palm Beach, with offices in Chicago and New York City. For more information, please visit comvest.com.
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