We're excited to unveil our second annual Avathon Advantage Report. This edition not only showcases the impactful work we're doing at Avathon Capital but also highlights how our deep-rooted relationships and extensive experience deliver a distinct competitive advantage to our partners. Inside, you'll find an overview of our portfolio companies. It's our honor to be partnered with the businesses in our current portfolio, including Amerigo Education, Academic Programs International (API), Hudson Global Scholars, Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, Shorelight, Galileo Learning, Edvance - Member Benefit Management in Higher Ed, and ReUp Education. Their innovative approaches and dedication are shaping the future of how we learn and work. We thank you for taking the time to learn about our approach. For a closer look at Avathon, head to our website: https://lnkd.in/eumWmr9W.
About us
Avathon Capital, a private equity firm based in Chicago, specializes in investing in growing, lower middle market companies in the education and workforce markets. Avathon's principals are curious, creative, determined, and thoughtful investors. They show up prepared and ready to turn their relationships and experience into a competitive advantage for their partners. Avathon selectively targets opportunities where it can invest $20 to $50 million of equity capital and take a meaningful ownership position in companies with the potential to become enduring and strategically important businesses in their market. For more information visit our website.
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https://avathoncapital.com/
External link for Avathon Capital
- Industry
- Investment Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Education and Workforce
Locations
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Chicago, IL, US
Employees at Avathon Capital
Updates
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Back to school season is here! Buyouts September cover story, by Iris Dorbian, is a timely exploration of private equity’s expanding role in education. We are proud to see Avathon Capital and our Managing Partner, Shoshana Vernick, featured in this insightful piece, highlighting the increasing opportunities for private equity investment in the education sector. With the global education market projected to reach $8 trillion by 2030, according to Morgan Stanley research, Avathon is uniquely positioned to capture this momentum. We’re leveraging our expertise and passion to unlock the full potential of businesses that address critical needs in education and workforce markets. From early childhood education to professional learning platforms, our portfolio reflects our commitment to scalability, innovation, and generating positive societal outcomes. As the sector continues to grow, private equity can play a pivotal role in fostering the evolution and innovation necessary to meet today’s educational challenges. Read the article to learn more about how Avathon is committed to shaping the future of this dynamic and resilient market here: https://lnkd.in/gHGjmTu8 Find the full Buyouts September back-to-school feature on private equity investment in education here: https://lnkd.in/gaSkWz-t
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Avathon Capital is proud to sponsor and attend the HolonIQ 'Back to School' Summit in New York City on September 10-11. We are looking forward to engaging with thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts in the education and workforce sectors. Shoshana Vernick, Jason Rosenberg, and Nishaad Balachandran will be representing Avathon at the summit. If you're also attending and would like to connect, please reach out. We're eager to discuss the future of education and work and explore opportunities to collaborate.
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We are thrilled to announce Victor Bruene's promotion to Senior Associate at Avathon Capital! Drawing on four years of investment banking and direct investment experience prior to joining Avathon, Vic has played an important role in supporting our research-first investment approach, evaluating platform and add-on opportunities, performing extensive due diligence on new investments, and supporting overall portfolio management. Please join us in congratulating Vic on his well-earned promotion!
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Avathon Capital portfolio company, ReUp Education, has been recognized as one of the top emerging EdTech companies in higher education in 2024. This recognition highlights ReUp's innovative solutions and commitment to supporting adult learners in reaching their educational goals. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCkNDC3B
The top emerging edtech companies for higher education in 2024 — edtech 20:20 vision
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Take an inside look at Avathon's latest platform investment: Summit Professional Education. Learn how our research-first, executive-first approach and our commitment to enhancing educational outcomes led us to Summit. #avathon #education #privateequity #edtech #continuingeducation #learnerexperience #workforceopportunity
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We are excited to announce our latest investment in Summit Professional Education, a provider of in-person and online continuing and professional education (“CPE”) courses for physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, and speech language pathologists. Leveraging our sector expertise and deep executive network, we partnered with the business following an extensive search for a differentiated continuing professional education platform. Join us in welcoming the Summit Professional Education team to the Avathon Capital family. Congratulations to the Avathon team: Brian Schwartz, Nishaad Balachandran, and Victor Bruene. Read the full deal announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e8kGAmuE
Avathon Capital Acquires Summit Professional Education
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The Avathon Capital team will be back in Dallas for the McGuireWoods LLP Emerging Manager Conference in a few weeks! If you'd like to connect during the conference, please reach out to Grace Beitler or Shoshana Vernick.
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The Avathon Capital team will be back in San Diego for the 2024 ASU+GSV Summit next month. We are looking forward to the incredible lineup of speakers and the opportunity to network with the best and brightest in the world of education and workforce. Please reach out to any of the following team members if you will be in town and would like to connect with Avathon!: Shoshana Vernick, Jason Rosenberg, Brian Schwartz, Jeffery Keith, Shawn Domanic, Nishaad Balachandran, Victor Bruene, and Michael Grundhauser #avathon #edtech #asugsvsummit #futureofwork
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At Avathon Capital, we're more than investors; we're partners committed to building enduring companies in the education and workforce markets. We honor legacy, foster long-term relationships, and champion collaboration. We're proud to unveil our unique partnership philosophy in our 2023 Advantage Report, read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/efrTUs4v
2023 Avathon Advantage Report
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