There is a wave of private equity investment that is sweeping the Autism and ABA services industry across the nation, especially over the last two years. Dexter Braff spoke with Sr Plus, explaining what private equity is and how the field is rapidly changing as a result.
Clearview Capital Fund III, LP (“Fund III”) announced today the acquisitions of Premier Care and Maintenance and Recovery Services (“MARS”), two providers of medication-assisted treatment for patients suffering with opioid use disorder, by its portfolio company, Community Medical Services (“CMS”). The transactions closed on November 1, 2018. The Braff Group originated the transaction and
Based in California, Xcite Steps provides Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Invo Healthcare, a national provider of school and community behavioral health and other therapeutic services to individuals with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, acquired the company. This acquisition will build out Invo's
PITTSBURGH, October 15, 2018 — Lighthouse Autism Center (“Lighthouse” or the “Company”), a leading provider of center-based, Applied Behavioral Analysis (“ABA”) therapy, today announced a strategic investment from Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. The transaction closed in early October. Terms were not disclosed. The Braff Group originated the transaction and served as
BrightSpring Health Services recently acquired Gateway Pediatric Therapy, located in the Great Lakes Region. Gateway is a provider of center-based, in-home and community-based applied behavior analytic (ABA) services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Braff Group provided exclusive advisory services to Gateway. Completed Transactions Behavioral Health Experts Ted
