About
We support entreprenuers making a difference in education and human empowerment
Our Values
At the Core of Quad
We believe that learning is the foundation of empowerment. It cannot start too early and should never end. We've been focused exclusively on supporting educational outcomes for over 20 years.
We lead with focus on impact and strive for commercial success without losing sight of the mission.
We are passionate about the work we do and work hard to help deliver the best outcomes for our companies.
Our approach focuses on helping our partners realize their vision while having a bit of fun along the way.
We believe humility, passion, and transparency are central pillars for a great partnership. We strive to always do the right thing.
Our Approach
What We Look for
Education & Workforce Development Sector Focus
Technology | Tech-enabled products & services | Schools, both site-based and online
Impact/Mission
We support mission-oriented operators with a passion for effecting change in education and workforce development
Growth Oriented
We focus on companies that we believe have proven product-market fit and are ready to scale. We believe in the power of great products and services
Capital Requirement
We seek to provide transformative & flexible equity capital, tailored to each opportunity ($30-$100M+)
Acquisitions | Growth capital | Corporate spinoffs | Control & non-control | Liquidity for shareholders
OUR APPROACH
How Can Quad Help
Partners for the Long Term
We seek to help grow companies with a bespoke approach that we believe fits each situation. We believe in finding the right solutions together. We are collaborative and patient and believe that great partnerships and aligned interests create extraordinary companies.
Refining Sales/Growth Strategy
We strive to enhance company growth and quality by implementing education specific, operational best practices, facilitating add-on acquisitions, providing capital for expansion and attracting and nurturing experienced management teams.
Deep Network of Experts
We've been investing in this industry for over 20 years and have partnered with over 100 education and workforce development companies. We aim to provide our partners with deep sector experience as investors and operators with an extensive ecosystem of relationships.
Exit Readiness
Thinking through the right time and strategy for an exit can be complex. We work closely together throughout our partnership to prepare for this decision in an effort to drive optimal outcomes.
Established Track Record of Building Leaders in Education
Specialization and deep sector understanding matters to us. We take a laser-focused approach to knowing the sectors we invest with a goal of driving value all across the journey.
Financial Performance
Support with financial planning and analysis, thinking through operating and revenue models and building out the finance team function. We are highly focused on understanding and driving the operational metrics that matter.
"I’ve worked with Quad for several years and love how they prioritize growth. They bring deep sector expertise, plus a genuine willingness and ability to help. They’ve enabled us to seize new opportunities, address challenges and recruit top talent."
"I’ve worked with Quad for several years and love how they prioritize growth. They bring deep sector expertise, plus a genuine willingness and ability to help. They’ve enabled us to seize new opportunities, address challenges and recruit top talent."
Sumit Nijhawan
President & CEO, Ruffalo Noel Levitz
"Scaling a company is never a linear exercise. Companies grow in steps. Quad excels at helping companies step up to the next level."
"Scaling a company is never a linear exercise. Companies grow in steps. Quad excels at helping companies step up to the next level."
Matt Lane
CEO, Streamline Brands
"Quad’s significant domain knowledge and sector expertise means they always provide an invaluable contribution to strategic discussion. Their deep appreciation for our solution’s application has helped refine our product vision, to cement our place in the education landscape."
"Quad’s significant domain knowledge and sector expertise means they always provide an invaluable contribution to strategic discussion. Their deep appreciation for our solution’s application has helped refine our product vision, to cement our place in the education landscape."
Natalie Mactier
CEO, Vivi
"Quad is passionate about advancing education through their portfolio, maximizing impact by achieving sustainable business success."
"Quad is passionate about advancing education through their portfolio, maximizing impact by achieving sustainable business success."
Matt McLellan
CEO, Cayuse
"Quad has been integral in our growth trajectory. It’s been game-changing to have an investor with deep subject matter expertise who really engages."
"Quad has been integral in our growth trajectory. It’s been game-changing to have an investor with deep subject matter expertise who really engages."
Phil Galati
CEO, Accelerate Learning
