Chicago Eye Institute (“CEI”) and Arbor Centers for EyeCare (“Arbor”), two of the leading ophthalmology practices serving the Chicago market have entered into a strategic partnership with MoonSail Capital, LLC (“MoonSail”) and Plenary Partners (“Plenary”). The parternship forms Ocular Partners, Inc. (“Ocular Partners” or the “Company”), and solidifies its place as the second largest ophthalmologist platform in the greater Chicago market.

Recognizing the secular trends within the broader healthcare industry, Muzinich & Co. was involved throughout the process and provided debt and equity financing to support the transaction via its Muzinich BDC fund.

Read the press release detailing the transaction  here.

Upwelling serves as Senior Advisor to Muzinich & Co. and provides direct support to its U.S. private debt platform.