CHICAGO, IL – April 24, 2025 – EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems, Inc., (“EyeMD EMR” or “the Company”), a leading provider of healthcare technology software solutions purpose-built for ophthalmologists and eye care specialists, announced a significant majority growth investment from Performant Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on partnering with and scaling software and technology-enabled businesses.
Performant’s investment marks the next step in EyeMD EMR’s growth journey, supporting the Company as it continues to expand its platform and deepen its focus on serving ophthalmologists. EyeMD EMR’s leadership team will remain at the helm, committed to driving the mission of innovating and providing specialty-focused solutions.
“EyeMD EMR was founded with a singular focus to serve ophthalmologists with software designed specifically for their needs,” said Abdiel Marin, Founder and CEO of EyeMD EMR. “This founding vision continues to guide us, and in Performant, we have found a partner who not only shares our mission but also aligns with our vision. Their track record of scaling businesses and their alignment with our vision made this a natural fit, and we are thrilled and excited to partner with Performant to accelerate growth and innovations, providing even greater value to our customers.“
“Ophthalmology is a field with evolving and increasingly complex needs. This investment will advance our core offerings, including EMR, PM, Axon patient engagement, and RCM services, while also allowing us to stay at the forefront of innovations. We are excited to work with Performant to expand the capabilities of our platform while continuing to deliver best-in-class customer support,” said Gus Savloff, Chief Growth Officer of EyeMD EMR.
“We are incredibly excited about the future and look forward to collaborating with Performant to further enhance our technical platforms. Our continued focus is on building tools that reduce practices’ administrative burdens while maximizing reimbursement, ultimately simplifying workflows for ophthalmologists so they can concentrate on delivering exceptional patient care,” said Jessica Marin, President of Abillifeye, the RCM and billing division of EyeMD EMR.
“We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with EyeMD EMR,” said Michael Ciaglia, Partner at Performant Capital. “This investment underscores our commitment to partnering with dynamic and mission-critical companies for whom Performant’s unique blend of operational, technology, and investing expertise can unlock significant growth. As the leading EMR built exclusively for ophthalmologists, their unwavering commitment to the specialty and the strength of their purpose-built platform make them a truly special company, and we’re excited to work together and support the next chapter of growth and success.”
“At Performant, we look to back teams solving important problems with focus and clarity,” said James Won, Vice President at Performant Capital. “EyeMD EMR has done exactly that, developing a solution tailored to the unique clinical and operational needs of eye care professionals. We’re thrilled to partner with the team, and we look forward to investing even more in product innovation, user experience, and workflow efficiency to continue enabling our customers to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.”
Founded in 2009, EyeMD EMR was built from the ground up in collaboration with practicing, board-certified ophthalmologists, ensuring every element of the platform reflects the real-world clinical and workflow needs of the specialty. This strong alignment with the needs of eye care providers earned the Company the 2024 Best in KLAS Award for Ophthalmology EMR, further validating the strength of its core EMR platform and its broader suite of solutions, including the Company’s practice management and patient engagement software, and revenue cycle management and billing services.
The EyeMD EMR leadership team, in partnership with Performant Capital, is committed to setting a new standard of excellence in ophthalmology technology and advancing the future of care for eye care professionals and their patients.
About EyeMD EMR
EyeMD EMR specializes in developing and supplying electronic medical records software for ophthalmologists and related sub-specialties, including retina, cornea, pediatric ophthalmology, and glaucoma. The company’s solutions, which include practice management, patient engagement, image management, and RCM and billing services are designed to streamline clinical documentation workflows and improve daily practice efficiencies for eye care professionals. More information about EyeMD EMR can be found at www.eyemdemr.com.
About Performant Capital
Performant Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investments in technology-driven companies. Performant acquires businesses across SaaS, technology-enabled services, and data intelligence products and services. With over 50 years of collective investing and operating experience in these sectors, Performant’s principals seek opportunities where its depth of investing, operating expertise, and partner network can materially impact performance. More information about Performant Capital can be found at www.performantcapital.com.
EyeMD EMR Named 2024 Best In KLAS: Ambulatory **Ophthalmology** EMR