Kareo, the leading provider of cloud-based medical office software for small medical practices, today announced that it has received $15 million in mezzanine debt from Escalate Capital Partners, an institutionally backed mezzanine fund that invests in high growth companies in the technology, healthcare and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industries. In 2014, Kareo has secured a total of $47 million in funding, reinforcing the company's unprecedented growth and further enhancing Kareo's role as the independent physician's trusted partner.

Kareo enables independent physicians and their staff to streamline patient engagement, clinical documentation, billing, and other critical administrative processes in order to focus on what matters most-providing quality patient care. The $15 million in new growth capital will be used to further expand Kareo's reach and deepen its solution set to meet inevitable demand due to patient-driven shifts in the industry, while accelerating the development and innovation of the company's cloud-based technology.

'The shift toward consumer-driven care is continuing to gain momentum,' says Dan Rodrigues, founder and CEO of Kareo, 'and we believe that independent practices are uniquely positioned to benefit from this trend and provide the most appropriate and highest quality care to patients. We are delighted to have the backing and confidence of Escalate as we further enhance our products to better support small practices.'

Kareo's mission has been affirmed by its significant growth. The company has been consistently recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S., realizing a 552 percent increase in revenue over the past three years. The company now serves more than 25,000 healthcare providers with its award-winning EHR, practice management and billing services platform, and is adding more than 500 provider customers per month.

'Kareo's unique business model and market-leading solutions are changing the game in healthcare IT,' says Ross Cockrell, managing director at Escalate Capital Partners. 'There is considerable market opportunity for Kareo as independent physicians provide the majority of patient care in the United States. And with increasing focus on fee-for-quality reimbursement models, this trend will likely continue. Kareo is well poised to sustain its growth record and we are excited to be a part of its continued success.'

The latest financing brings Kareo's total capital raised to $90 million. New investor Escalate Capital Partners joins Kareo's group of top-tier institutional investors which also include OpenView Venture Partners, Greenspring Associates, Stripes Group, Silicon Valley Bank and Western Technology Investments.

About Kareo

Kareo is the only cloud-based medical office software and services platform purpose-built for small practices. At Kareo, we believe that, with the right tools and support, small practices can do big things. We offer an integrated solution of products and services designed to help physicians get paid faster, run their business smarter, and provide better care. Our practice management software, billing services, and free, award-winning fully certified EHR help more than 25,000 medical providers more efficiently manage the business and clinical sides of their practice. Kareo has received extensive industry recognition, including the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 500/5000, Forbes Top 100 Most Promising Companies, and Black Book #1 Integrated EHR, Practice Management and Billing Vendor. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Kareo mission is to help providers spend their time focused on patients, not paperwork. For more information, visit www.kareo.com.

About Escalate Capital Partners

Escalate Capital Partners is an institutionally backed mezzanine fund that invests in high growth companies and is an ideal partner at the critical growth phase in a company's lifecycle, offering patient capital tailored to each company's unique needs. Escalate Capital has built a track record as a valued and committed partner through periods of robust growth and economic uncertainty. The Escalate Capital investment team has a combined 75+ years of experience and has invested more than $2 billion in over 500 companies.