Morgan Stanley Private Credit (“MSPC”) and Prudential Private Capital have jointly led a growth capital investment into Guardian Dentistry Partners (“GDP”), a dental partnership network that aims to provide support services and growth opportunities for its dentist partners. Ashwin Krishnan, Managing Director and Co-Head of North America Private Credit at Morgan Stanley Private Credit, stated, “Working with ownership and management, we were able to deliver a structured solution combining both debt and equity securities, helping Guardian achieve its near-term financial and strategic goals.”

Danny Kawas, Founder and CEO of Guardian Dentistry Partners, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying, “Today's significant financing marks a pivotal moment for Guardian Dentistry Partners. It underscores our commitment to fostering a partnership model that aligns doctor interests to create timeless practices that generate industry-leading organic growth.” He also highlighted the importance of the funding in enabling the expansion of their network and enhancing the resources available to their practices.

The investment from Morgan Stanley Private Credit was spearheaded by Executive Directors Aleksandar Nikolic and James Morphis. Moelis & Company LLC served as the exclusive placement agent for the transaction.

Guardian Dentistry Partners, founded in 2018, is dedicated to supporting its network of dentist partners across 11 states. The company's mission is to help dental partners build the practices of their dreams, with a focus on providing exceptional service and care to communities. To learn more about Guardian Dentistry Partners, visit guardiandentistry.com.

Morgan Stanley Private Credit is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, focusing on direct lending and private credit investments in North America and Western Europe. The team at Morgan Stanley Private Credit invests across various financial instruments to support their clients.

Prudential Private Capital, with a history spanning nearly 100 years, partners with corporations, sponsors, and institutions to help them achieve their growth and funding objectives. Known for its long-term commitment to partners' capital needs, Prudential Private Capital manages a substantial portfolio for its clients.

For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Prudential Private Capital, visit morganstanley.com/im/private-credit and prudentialprivatecapital.com respectively.