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Structured Capital for the Middle Market

Comvest Special Opportunities is a structured capital investment platform that provides custom structured debt and non-control equity capital solutions to sponsored and non-sponsored companies in the middle market.

Comvest Special Opportunities draws on the investment and business development acumen of Comvest professionals firmwide. Together they bring nuanced knowledge of all parts of the capital structure along with specialized underwriting and industry expertise, access to Comvest’s versatile operating resources, and decades of experience working with companies in many types of non-control situations.

Comvest tailors our investments to achieve the strategic objectives of the companies we serve. We strive to quickly execute complex transactions that typically involve a variety of unique growth and operational situations.

Structural Features

  • Tailored to Each Situation
  • Senior or Junior Debt
  • Second Lien & Unsecured Debt
  • Preferred / Structured Equity 
  • Flexibility on Cash Vs Payment-In-Kind (PIK)

Investment Criteria

  • HQ in North America
  • Sponsored and non-sponsored 
  • Enterprise value between $50 million and $500 million

Target Industries

  • Business & Technology Services 
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Financial Services & Specialty Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials

Investment Size

  • $15 million to $100+ million per transaction 

Transaction Types

  • Growth Capital, including M&A
  • Deleveraging / Debt Recapitalization
  • Dividend / Shareholder Buyout
  • Stressed and Distressed Credit
  • Forward Flow Asset Purchases
  • Private Investments in Public Entities (PIPEs)
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Business & Financial Services

Provider of Investment Management and Advisory Services

The Townsend Group is a leading provider of global real estate and real asset investment advisory services and offers complementary investment management, advisory and capital solutions via primary funds, secondaries, co-investments and direct investments. The Townsend Group serves global public and private pension plans, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.

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Industrials

Manufacturer of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment

Electrical Equipment Company is a manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical power distribution equipment and other specialty products for a diverse set of end markets including data centers, utilities, and hospitals.

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Business & Financial Services

Provider of Revenue Management Cycle Services

RCM Company is a provider of revenue cycle management services to independent physician practices throughout the United States.

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Business & Financial Services

Provider of Marketing, Merchandising and Sales Services

Portfolio of Business Services Companies is a holding company of businesses that provide a variety of marketing, consulting, retail merchandising and outsourced sales services to customers throughout the United States.

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Business & Financial Services

Provider of Consumer Loans and Banking Services

Financial Services Company provides consumer loan and banking services to consumers throughout the United States. The company’s services include installment loans, prepaid debit cards, check cashing, wire transfers and auto insurance.

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Healthcare Services

Operator of Specialized Pharmacies Focused on Clinical Dermatology

Apotheco Pharmacy Group operates a nationwide network of specialized pharmacies focused on providing dermatological care solutions to medical providers and patients.

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Business & Financial Services

Provider of Business Process Outsourcing Services

Flatworld Solutions is a global provider of IT, business consulting and outsourcing services.

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Business & Financial Services

Purchaser of Consumer Loans

Above Loan Portfolio purchases unsecured in-program debt settlement loans from Above Lending, a third party consumer lending originator.

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Industrials

Provider of Waste Transportation Services

Atomic Transport is a leading provider of outsourced long-haul waste transport and transfer station management for the largest waste companies in the United States.

Jason Gelberd

Partner, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Head of Direct Lending

Greg Reynolds

Partner, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Head of Direct Lending

Tom Goila

Partner

Derek Gould

Managing Director

Santiago Marti Garro

Senior Associate