UVP serves a statewide network of ophthalmology and optometry practises, as well as single-specialty eye surgery centres, with a network of 155 doctors, 65 clinic locations, and 17 ambulatory surgical centres. With its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, UVP was established to collaborate with top eyecare providers in specific U.S. areas.
We have a long-standing connection with the Private Credit team at Bow River, and we are extremely delighted to join with them on UVP, said Matt Albers, Head of Capital Markets at Waud Capital. They had extensive knowledge in the healthcare industry, and they gave us confidence and flexibility in order to complete the transactions on a schedule that suited our company.
“UVP is a national leader in the extremely lucrative vision care services industry and has an impressive track record of partnering with leading practises,” said Aaron Arnett, managing director of Bow River Capital. We are thrilled to support these purchases, which give UVP access to the Texas market and expand its West Coast presence.
According to Eli Muraidekh, head of Bow River Capital’s private credit team, “We are delighted to add UVP as our third platform investment and are excited to be partnering with the UVP management team and Waud Capital to support the continued acquisition growth of the business.”
Eli Muraidekh, Aaron Arnett, and Joshua Apfel are private credit specialists that joined Bow River Capital’s Private Credit Team in June 2023. In addition to Mr. Muraidekh and Mr. Arnett, the Firm has also put together a top-notch Private Credit Investment Committee, which is made up of Richard Thackray, President of Bow River, Jeremy Held, Head of Bow River’s Evergreen Strategies, and Advisor Jonathan DeSimone.
In order to collaborate with top eye care professionals in chosen markets across the US, Unifeye Vision Partners was established. The business offers management and support services to single-specialty eye surgery facilities as well as ophthalmology and optometry practises. With 155 providers, 65 clinic locations, and 17 ambulatory surgery centres, UVP expands its operational reach. Visit the company’s website at for more details about UVP.
With a concentration on investing in the lower and medium market across four asset classes—private credit, private equity, real estate, and software growth equity—Bow River Capital is a private alternative asset management based in Denver, Colorado. Bow River Capital also offers a registered, closed-end mutual fund, the Bow River Capital Evergreen Fund (EVERX), through its subsidiary Bow River Advisers, LLC, with the goal of giving more investors access to the private market of institutional calibre. The Bow River Capital team as a whole has invested money across the capital structure, in a variety of industries, and asset classes.