Ralph Taylor-Smith

Managing Director, Strategic Capital

5 past transactions

upGrad

Venture Round in 2022
UpGrad is an online platform that offers educational services to its clients. UpGrad’s range of programs consists of digital marketing, product management, entrepreneurship, data analytics, data-driven management, and digital technology management. It offers industry insights and student support services. UpGrad was launched in 2015 by Phalgun Kompalli, Ronnie Screwvala, Ravijot Chugh, and Mayank Kumar and is based in Mumbai.

ApplyBoard

Series C in 2020
ApplyBoard is a technology company that simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on a single platform. Through its platform and team of experts, the application process is streamlined from discovery and application to enrollment, assisting thousands of students in pursuing their dreams of studying abroad. In 2023, ApplyBoard was named one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Canada by Deloitte as part of its Fast 50 and Fast 500 rankings. This marked the fifth consecutive year that ApplyBoard was recognized by Deloitte as one of North America’s fastest-growing companies. The ApplyBoard Team has grown rapidly in the past 8 years, employing more than 1,200 team members. The ApplyBoard headquarters is located in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, and team members in 30 countries including Nepal, Bangladesh, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

Questar Assessment

Acquisition in 2017
Questar Assessment, Inc. provides custom and proprietary scoring, scanning, and reporting services to K-12 education market. It develops and delivers end-to-end testing solution and custom test materials, or a range of assessment services to the education community.

Edusoft

Acquisition in 2011
Edusoft is a global leader and innovator of technology-assisted English language learning solutions. With 20 years of proven educational expertise and a growing client base of 19 ministries of education, plus thousands of worldwide institutions, Edusoft delivers customized, cost-effective English learning solutions for government, education, and corporate sectors across the globe. The worldwide education market has been characterized in recent years by a shift towards e-Learning through ever-more sophisticated yet user-friendly technology. Founded in 1990, Edusoft was one of the first companies to incorporate computer-based learning into the classroom. Edusoft has since affirmed its position and reputation in the educational market as a top solution provider for English language learning. Edusoft’s team of pedagogical experts regularly traverse the globe, providing a range of services and training to our customers worldwide. The company primarily markets its solutions and services via a network of global distributors who ensure a high standard of local support and adaptation of the solution to local market needs.
They promote worldwide academic excellence with innovative technology that empowers educators with the knowledge they need to give all students the greatest opportunity to succeed.
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