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Education Services Private Equity Funds

246

Active Firms

16,010

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 14%
California 11%
Texas 10%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

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TGP Investments manages committed lower middle market private equity funds and our principals have 20 years of successful private equity fund experience. We currently have over $85 million in committed capital under management. TGP makes both control and minority equity investments in partnership with proven managers. We will also consider investing in subordinated debt if we have a meaningful equity investment in a portfolio company. TGP generally seeks to invest between $2 million to $10 million in any individual portfolio company.

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  • Oct 2016 Acquired DSI Dynamatic
  • Jul 2010 Acquired Tru-Flex Metal Hose
  • Aug 2009 Acquired Ascend Integrated Media
  • Jul 2006 Acquired DaVinci Roofscapes

Bow River Capital

9 Total Closed Deals
Bow River Capital Partners is a lower middle market private equity investment firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2003, Bow River has raised three funds with total capital commitments in excess of $200 million. Investment Criteria: --Revenue of $10-50 million --EBITDA of $2-10 million --Leveraged buyouts/recapitalizations, typically in partnership with management --Control only, no minority investments --Industry focus: o Business Services o Industrial Services o Environmental Services o Healthcare Services o Engineering Companies o Niche Manufacturing o Water and Water Resources…

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  • May 2015 Acquired Strong-Bridge Consulting, LLC
  • Dec 2013 Acquired Lifecare Innovations, Inc.
  • May 2013 Acquired Ely & Associates
  • Feb 2013 Acquired Kobelt Manufacturing Ltd.
Zabel Companies ("Zabel") is a private investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in and build private companies over the long-term (5 to 15 years). Whether through a buyout, recapitalization or injection of growth capital, Zabel's strategy is to work closely with management to steadily grow businesses and to build value for all parties involved.Zabel does not limit its activity by industry or geography, but rather focuses on the fit with management and the opportunities to grow a business.The Zabel team has a hands-on and collaborative style built through years…

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  • Apr 2022 Acquired Frame It Easy
  • Dec 2020 Acquired New Market Waste
  • Jul 2020 Acquired Medical Packaging Inc.
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Bedford Precision Parts
Peloton Capital Management is:- A private equity firm with long-term capital and long-term investment orientation- A proven team with deep expertise in the financial services, healthcare services, and consumer products and services industries- A culture-driven company built around the belief that effective collaboration produces better outcomes

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  • Dec 2022 Acquired Billyard Insurance Group
  • May 2022 Acquired Victoria Park Medispa
  • Mar 2022 Acquired Unison Risk Advisors
  • Apr 2021 Acquired Edgewood Health Network Canada

Oroco Capital

8 Total Closed Deals
Oroco Capital is a private equity investment firm. Our strategy is to buy great businesses in our target industries and build value through both internal growth and acquisitions, resulting in excellent returns for our investors. The team at Oroco has completed over 50 deals totaling over $5.0B. We developed a unique capital structure and have capital commitments from family offices, wealthy individuals and small institutions. In addition, Oroco has formed a strategic alliance with a private investment firm that allows Oroco to partner on investments that vary in size and type. Our strategy is…

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  • Jan 2019 Invested in Maridata
  • Jan 2019 Acquired FirstMark Materials
  • Feb 2018 Acquired FirstMark Foundations
  • Feb 2017 Acquired FirstMark Construction

Tuckerman Capital

7 Total Closed Deals
Tuckerman Capital is a private investment firm that works with Deal Partners (experienced executives and Independent Sponsors) to invest in and build exceptional small companies that deliver innovative solutions for the long-term with enterprise values typically ranging from $10 million to $75 million.

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  • Oct 2010 Acquired Promo Seeds, Ltd.
  • Oct 2010 Acquired Shield Pack, LLC
  • Oct 2010 Acquired Solidscape, Inc.
  • Oct 2010 Acquired Wohler Technologies, Inc.

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Berenson Capital

7 Total Closed Deals
Berenson Capital is a sector-focused private equity firm investing in Software & Tech-Enabled Services businesses with a minimum of $5 million of annual revenues.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Device42 Inc.
  • Aug 2023 Acquired TI Health
  • Aug 2023 Acquired StratEx
  • Jun 2021 Acquired Practice Insight
Northern Private Capital Inc. is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. 

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  • Dec 2021 Invested in Rockport
  • Apr 2021 Invested in Taiga
  • Dec 2019 Acquired MDA
  • Sep 2019 Invested in Aspire Food Group
LaurelCrest Partners is a Private Equity firm that seeks to make acquisitions at the smaller end of Enterprise spectrum. We are in the process of building a portfolio of well run, stable, strong cash flowing businesses.LaurelCrest was founded by a group of seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in business and finance. Our focus is leveraging our expertise and capital to identify and fund exceptional investment opportunities across numerous sectors and asset classes and then utilizing our team of experts to grow and monetize these investments.Our core business is sourcing…

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired BitBuy
  • Aug 2023 Acquired AvidXchange
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Varo
  • Jun 2021 Acquired Peninsula Capital Corp.
Our investments come with a partnership mentality—we are straightforward, efficient, and relationship-oriented. Like you, we love strategic planning and implementation to accelerate growth opportunities. We roll up our sleeves alongside you.

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  • Oct 2023 Acquired Omega Fitness Holdings
  • Jun 2023 Acquired SCI Floor Covering
  • May 2022 Acquired Pet Food Express
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Performance Tool

Alpine Investors

5 Total Closed Deals
Alpine Investors is a people-driven private equity firm specializing in investing in software and services businesses. They focus on majority buyouts and corporate carve-outs, particularly targeting companies with recurring revenue models that are undergoing transitions and scaling. Alpine Investors is committed to building enduring businesses by inspiring growth in people and creating exceptional workplaces. Their investment strategy includes hiring executives to drive business transformation, and they have developed platforms like the Alpine Software Group to buy, build, and operate…

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  • May 2022 Acquired DRMP
  • Apr 2022 Acquired AirDNA
  • Jan 2021 Acquired Cedar Solutions Group
  • Nov 2020 Acquired Astra Service Partners
Fulcrum Capital Partners (“Fulcrum”) is an independent private equity firm focused on the Canadian lower-middle marketWe generally invest in a variety of industries including manufacturing, services, distribution and logistics, and consumer productsIn addition to providing capital, we add value in multiple areas including governance, strategy, acquisitions, succession, operations and capital structuresFulcrum is owned by its management and we personally invest in every portfolio companyInvested and raised nearly $1 billion in 55 platform companies since 1998Currently investing out of our…

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  • Oct 2024 Invested in Sunco Foods
  • Mar 2023 Invested in FE Ingredients
  • Oct 2022 Invested in EQI
  • Dec 2021 Invested in B. Horticulture

Avathon Capital

4 Total Closed Deals
Avathon Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies within the education and workforce sectors. Avathon Capital's investment strategy focuses on acquiring and developing businesses that contribute to the growth and development of education and workforce management markets. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of over 15 companies, including notable names like Panopto, Shorelight, and ReUp

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired OculusIT
  • Apr 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2023 Acquired Magical Beginnings
  • Aug 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
KV Private Equity Inc. is a private equity fund focused on lower middle-market businesses. We are industry agnostic buy have a focus on direct to consumer, retail, distribution, industrial and manufacturing sectors primarily in Canada and the US. Whether you’re looking for a partner, to exit your business, or to preserve your legacy, we’re flexible when it comes to your goals and strategies. Our versatility gives you an optimal structure that easily adapts to your objectives.We are transparent in everything we do. Our process is designed to be clear, simple, and efficient, effectively…

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  • Nov 2018 Acquired Campion Marine
  • Jul 2018 Acquired Escape Trailers
  • Sep 2017 Acquired Off Grid Trailers
  • Apr 2017 Acquired Northern Lite
CM Partners is a leading private equity firm that invests in profitable, well-managed, small to medium-sized businesses in Canada and the US.  Since our founding in 2017, we have invested over $150 million of equity capital.  CM Partners is currently investing its second fund with over $200 million of committed capital. We provide buyout as well as growth equity to help our partners achieve next-level growth. We look for opportunities in five sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Industrial, Technology, and Leisure & Real Estate. In addition to capital, we bring operating…

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  • Oct 2021 Acquired Ballard Consignment
  • Aug 2018 Acquired Haro Thurlow Partnership
  • Jul 2017 Acquired Grouse Mountain Resorts

Acasta Capital

3 Total Closed Deals
Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.

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  • Jan 2017 Acquired Stellwagen Group
  • Jan 2017 Acquired Jempak
  • Jan 2017 Acquired Apollo

Knox Lane

2 Total Closed Deals
Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses in the Services and Consumer sectors.Formed by a team of investors and operators, Knox Lane’s professionals have a long history of working together, an investor-operator mindset, and and a passion for partnering with companies to accelerate growth.We look forward to introducing ourselves and seeing how we can help.

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  • Jul 2021 Acquired Any Hour Services
  • Dec 2020 Acquired Fingerpaint
Vantage Capital Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and operating small- to medium-sized businesses for the long term. We seek to invest in and partner with existing ownership looking towards retirement, succession or expansion.

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  • Oct 2012 Invested in Ivy Research Council
J.H. Whitney, established in 1946 by the industrialist and philanthropist, John Hay “Jock” Whitney, was one of the first U.S. private equity firms and is often credited with pioneering the development of the private equity industry. Today, J.H. Whitney is a leader in the private equity industry, having invested in over 400 companies since formation and currently manages approximately $1.0 billion in private capital. J.H. Whitney remains privately owned by its investing professionals and our main activity is to provide private equity capital to small and middle market companies with strong…

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  • May 2015 Acquired Confidential Company
Sciens Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1994 that has made over $3.0bn of investments in private equity and real assets.Sciens Water Opportunities Management LLC is the investment advisor to the Sciens Water Opportunities Funds, which have been established to invest exclusively in the North American water and wastewater sector.Sciens' investors include financial institutions, pension funds, private banks, foundations, endowments, family offices and high net worth individuals.

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  • Nov 2018 Acquired Central States Water Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Private Equity Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Education Services Private Equity Funds directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

What information is included in each Private Equity Fund profile?

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

What company sizes are most common for Education Services Private Equity Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Education Services Private Equity Funds is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$4M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

How important is Consumer Services experience when evaluating Private Equity Funds?

Relevant Consumer Services experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 246 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Services.

Do all Private Equity Funds in this directory focus exclusively on Consumer Services?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Education Services Private Equity Funds directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer Services, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

How do I compare Private Equity Funds with experience in Consumer Services?

When comparing Private Equity Funds with experience in Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 246 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Education Services Private Equity Funds?

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Education Services Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.


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