GROWTH-ORIENTED INVESTORS SPECIALIZED IN EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

About Us

25

Years of Education Investing Experience

100+

Companies & Add-On Investments

6

Investment Funds

$1.2B

Raised Since Inception

Our Focus

Human empowerment. Pre-K through Career Development and everything in between.

Pre-K

High quality and affordable early education is an essential building block. We work with childcare operators and technology businesses supporting this ecosystem to provide high quality options and increase accessibility.

K-12

We focus on K-12 technology and tech-enabled services businesses to improve learning outcomes and optimize school operations. Our mission is to help schools maximize their potential by embracing innovative solutions to drive student outcomes.

Higher Ed & Skills Training

The necessary skills for the jobs of tomorrow are rapidly evolving. We  support students and institutions in expanding pathways to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce.

Talent & Career Development

Over the past several years we have experienced a rapid shift in how we work. Today’s workers need ongoing support from technical training and upskilling to softer skills development to continue to drive value and find purpose in new roles.

Our Team

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We are committed to employing our deep sector experience, rigor, and passion to empower our partners.

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Featured Portfolio

15Five

15Five, the holistic performance management company, equips HR teams with a complete, single-platform solution to improve manager effectiveness, drive high performance and engagement, and increase retention. The Company offers a full suite of products including 360 performance reviews, in-depth engagement surveys, robust goal & OKR tracking, and manager-employee feedback tools like 1-on-1s and pulse ratings. 

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Accelerate Learning

Incubated at Rice University, Accelerate Learning has grown from a single science curriculum, STEMscopes, to a brand that offers math and science, core and supplemental, and professional development solutions for PreK-12 that support early learning, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and state-aligned curriculum.

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FEATURED PORTFOLIO

Vivi

Vivi is an innovative wireless screen mirroring and digital signage tool designed specifically for education. Engineered by educators, Vivi serves as an agnostic visual learning and content delivery backbone for the teacher-student learning conversation. It enhances collaboration, control, and creativity, empowering teachers to personalize student engagement.

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The Gardner School

The Gardner School is a network of state-of-the-art, academically-focused preschools across the United States. Gardner creates a rich learning environment that seeks to stimulate children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.

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