FYidoctors Announce Private Equity Partner Investment

Thursday, March 5 2020 | 09 h 30 min | News

Updated March 6, 2020

FYidoctors, today announced that L Catterton, a large global consumer-focused private equity firm, has made a strategic minority equity investment in FYidoctors.

FYidoctors management and optometrist shareholders will continue to hold a significant equity interest in the business. While the terms of the transaction were not disclosed by the company, the Globe and Mail reports the equity investment is in excess of $100,000,000.

Founded in 2005 and based in Calgary, Alberta, FYidoctors now has a national network of  500 optometrists, 250 locations and 2,700 employees.  

The new partnership provides FYidoctors with both significant growth capital and expertise from L Catterton, a firm that has built some of the most renowned brands, globally, including a special relationship with the luxury brand house LVMH. 

“It’s an absolute honour to partner with a firm of this calibre and is inspiring for everyone at FYidoctors,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman and CEO of FYidoctors.

According the announcement, L Catterton has significant experience investing in leading consumer healthcare businesses. Current and previous investments include dentalcorp, Ideal Image, ClearChoice, Owndays, OdontoCompany, FEMME, Espaçolaser and PetVet Care Centers.

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