Education Growth Partners

Education Growth Partners is a private equity firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, founded in 2009. The firm focuses on small buyouts and provides growth capital to established education companies that address unmet needs in the education sector. It seeks investments in businesses operating within education, workplace, and learning and change sectors throughout the United States. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Education Growth Partners aims to support high-potential companies by facilitating their growth and development.

Matt Bicknese

Investment Associate

Peter Campbell

Founder and Managing Partner

Andrew E. Kaplan

Managing General Partner

Adhish Khanna

Investment Associate

Jay Leventhal

Principal

Brian Nairn

Partner

Stefan Szanto

Principal

Jose Wehnes

Operating Partner

6 past transactions

Uwill

Series A in 2023
Uwill incorporates technologies that facilitate best-in-class video and message-based counseling within a secure environment. Uwill’s mission is to expand mental health access and services to colleges by building on technology-enabled models that have been validated in recent years. Uwill modernized and enhanced the current mental health campus offerings by creating a two-sided technology-based platform connecting students with experienced mental health professionals for when the need arises.

Kangarootime

Series B in 2022
Kangarootime, Inc. develops a cloud-based childcare management solution that connects parents with childcare professionals. Its solutions include revenue cycle management, mobile and laptop accessibility, enrollment, sign-in and sign-out, messaging and picture sharing, employee management, support, reports, and accounting. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

Emtrain

Series A in 2020
Emtrain Inc. offers a data-driven online platform aimed at improving workplace culture by diagnosing, benchmarking, and preventing negative outcomes. Its primary tool, Emtrain.ai, leverages analytics to help organizations identify vulnerabilities related to core cultural indicators, such as unconscious bias and power dynamics. The platform collects employee sentiment data and provides insights to address potential issues before they escalate. Emtrain also features an enterprise learning platform that delivers interactive training on various topics, including sexual harassment, diversity and inclusion, and workplace ethics, utilizing engaging content and social media-inspired tools. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, serves over 800 clients, including notable companies like Netflix and Dolby. Emtrain is recognized for its innovative approach to compliance training and has been acknowledged by Fast Company as a "World Changing Idea" in 2020. It is a woman-owned and women-led organization, committed to driving cultural change through education and analysis.

Apex Learning

Acquisition in 2017
Apex Learning is the leading provider of digital curriculum for secondary education to the nation's school districts. The company's comprehensive, standards-based online courses help schools successfully engage all students in rigorous coursework and prepare them for high school graduation and beyond.

Modo Labs

Series B in 2016
Modo Labs provides an enterprise-scale mobile engagement platform designed to facilitate communication and connection for universities and companies across more than 30 countries. The platform enables users, regardless of their technical expertise, to create sophisticated mobile applications that deliver essential information to their audiences anytime and anywhere. By uniting distributed workplaces and campuses, Modo Labs enhances the digital experience through personalized applications that improve employee engagement, student recruitment, and retention. The platform empowers organizations to provide easy access to critical tools and resources, ultimately fostering a more connected and informed community.

Fuse Universal

Series A in 2015
Fuse Universal Limited operates a social learning and communication platform designed for large organizations, including FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Established in 2008 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Sydney and Cape Town, Fuse Universal enhances corporate training and internal communications by connecting employees with the knowledge and expertise necessary for skill improvement and performance enhancement. The platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence alongside creative design tools, facilitating content curation and crowdsourcing to create engaging learning experiences. With a client base of over 150 progressive organizations, such as Hilti, Vodafone, and Panasonic, Fuse Universal fosters active engagement and collaborative learning to inspire and elevate workforce capabilities.
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