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Explore 245 Education Services Private Equity Funds that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Education Services Private Equity Funds

245

Active Firms

15,957

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

Showing 101-120 of 245 Private Equity Funds

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Roebling Capital Partners

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We complete controlling equity investments in lower-middle market companies that want to sell or begin a transition, have strong growth prospects, and can benefit from our expertise and extensive network.

Recent Transactions

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  • Mar 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Feb 2025 Acquired Spray EZ Equipment & Coatings
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Longstreth Sporting Goods
  • Feb 2022 Acquired The Porch Swing Company

American Pacific Group

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
American Pacific Group is a San Francisco-based private equity firm targeting control equity investments in lower-middle-market companies, typically with EBITDA from $0 to $40 million. We focus on complex businesses and transactions across technology, consumer, business services, industrial, and healthcare. We are growth-oriented investors, and together with our in-house operating partners, seek to implement our proprietary value creation model to drive sustainable growth in our portfolio companies. 

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2022 Acquired Concisys
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Gym Launch & Prestige Labs
  • Nov 2021 Acquired Fellers
  • Mar 2021 Acquired Aesop

Tecum Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Tecum Equity is an operationally oriented growth investment firm focused on supporting family and founder owned businesses within the precision manufacturing, high value-added distribution, and nondiscretionary B2B service sectors. We target industrial end markets where we can leverage our past operational and investment experience. We seek to support first time ownership transitions where our resources and experiences can augment the existing team’s culture and capabilities. Since 2006, our team has invested over $1B of growth capital and served as leaders and advisors to over 100…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired A&D Manufacturing Company
  • Jun 2025 Acquired Industrial Supply Company
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Kadon Precision Machining
  • Oct 2023 Acquired Basement Waterproofing Company

GVC Americas

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
GVC Americas is a private equity firm established in 2021 by the co-founder and managing principal of Driehaus Private Equity, Eli Boufis. The firm is currently deploying capital from a $100mm fund. We support founders and owner-operators seeking capital for personal liquidity and growth. Our partners retain a significant ownership stake in their businesses and continue to play a vital leadership role.Our focus:Reinvesting excess cash flow to accelerate profitable growthUtilizing minimal to no debtConstructing meaningful employee incentive plans that align the organization and generate wealth…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in Hawkes Learning Technology
  • Mar 2023 Invested in SxanPro
  • Jan 2023 Invested in Encore Medical Device Repair
  • Jul 2014 Invested in Force Management / Growth Play

Crux Capital

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Crux Capital is the ideal partner for owners seeking liquidity, generational transition, capital for growth or recapitalization. The firm is committed to preserving the legacy of the companies we invest in, recognizing that people and culture are the key determinants of long-term success. In addition to providing capital, we leverage the expertise of our team and limited partner investors to support management teams in reaching their growth objectives. While we do not participate in the day-to-day management of our companies, we do serve as active advisers and provide additional…

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired Pool Works
  • Dec 2023 Acquired Uncommon Brands
  • Jan 2023 Invested in HTeaO
  • Mar 2022 Acquired Woody's Brands

Valedor Partners, LLC

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We are passionate about improving the value and performance of your business. We've started companies, managed operations, made acquisitions, sold businesses, and learned plenty of valuable lessons along the way. Whether you are looking for a partner to help you grow your business, or someone to step in so you can take a step back, give us a call. We invest in businesses to help them grow, and hold for the long-term. Since we don’t raise blind pooled funds, we can seek out co-investors that have capital, experience, and expertise in your industry. Plus, with no arbitrary timelines to exit…

Recent Transactions

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  • May 2024 Acquired Q360 Group
  • Feb 2022 Acquired Allcat Claims
  • Oct 2019 Invested in Orchard on the Brazos
  • Jan 2017 Invested in White Oak Music Hall

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Lincoln Road Global Management

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Lincoln Road Global Management, LLC (“Lincoln Road”) is a private equity firm focused on investing in market leading businesses. Our goal with every investment is to work in close collaboration with management, stakeholders, and operating partners in order to help these businesses achieve operational excellence and unlock the next phase of growth. As a result, we position our companies to enjoy long-term success well into the future.

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2023 Acquired Silversand Services
  • Oct 2023 Acquired SLI Landscaping
  • Mar 2023 Acquired Zodega
  • Jul 2021 Acquired Brothers Paving & Concrete Corporation

Victor Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Victor Capital Partners provides equity and resources to middle-market businesses with valuable brands and growth opportunities in the consumer, industrial, and business services sectors.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jan 2024 Acquired The Coats Company
  • Oct 2021 Acquired Catbird NYC
  • Dec 2020 Acquired SLIPNOT
  • Oct 2019 Acquired Code Green / Rizzo Group

Milton Street Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Milton Street seeks to consistently generate market-leading returns by transforming lower middle market industrial companies into sustainably great businesses through active engagement in strategy, human capital, and commercial and operational improvements.Prior to forming Milton Street in 2016, our founding team worked together for over a decade at a large and highly successful institutional private equity fund manager. One challenge that we believe the traditional private equity model faces is the pressure to invest in larger and larger companies, companies where there are fewer…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired American Trailer Rental Group, LLC
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Kreg LLC
  • Aug 2023 Acquired ZXP Technologies, LLC
  • Sep 2022 Invested in ProVeyance Group

Sagemoore Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Sagemoore is a private equity firm focused on making investments in the lower middle-market. We utilize an evergreen fund structure with committed capital from family office investors resulting in a patient capital base.This structure offers a flexible investment horizon designed to maximize stakeholder alignment by focusing on true long-term value creation. Sagemoore’s investment principals each have more than 15 years of professional investing and healthcare operating experience.We seek to cultivate deep partnerships with entrepreneurs and experienced operating teams for the benefit of…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2024 Advised Sagemoore Capital on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Jan 2017 Acquired Carie Health
  • Mar 2014 Invested in ServRX
  • Apr 2011 Acquired Restore Health

Alterna Equity Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Alterna Equity Partners is a South Florida-based private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market U.S. companies through both control and select non-control transactions. The firm partners with founder-owned, family-owned, and entrepreneur-led businesses that have established operating histories, strong management teams, and clear opportunities for continued growth and value creation.Alterna’s investment strategy is centered on partnering with businesses, targeting Founder Rollover and alignment. The firm takes a relationship-driven approach to investing, working closely with…

Recent Transactions

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  • Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Oct 2023 Acquired Crenshaw
  • Dec 2022 Acquired Bulk ExpressTransport
  • Mar 2022 Acquired AMG Marketing Resources

TRP Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
TRP Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented businesses in the transportation sector. The firm leverages strategic relationships, commercial synergies, and deep industry expertise to support its portfolio companies. TRP's principals bring more than 125 years of combined experience in finance and transportation-related investing. Since 1997, TRP has invested over $1.2 billion across 35 platform investments spanning multiple commercial and consumer segments of transportation.

Recent Transactions

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  • Mar 2026 Acquired Velocity Restorations
  • Feb 2024 Acquired GenOx Transportation
  • Dec 2023 Acquired Driving Force Collision
  • Feb 2022 Acquired Jax Kar Wash

Mosaic Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Mosaic combines the best attributes of Private Equity and Employee Ownership to provide Business Owners, Management Teams and Employees with a differentiated change of control option. Mosaic provides an attractive cash purchase price, strategic value, a true corporate governance partner and a life-changing wealth creation opportunity for every target company employee.Across two flagship funds, Mosaic has created or supported over 3,000 employee owners through 17 platform investments, spanning a range of industries including manufacturing, business services, and consumer products and services.…

Recent Transactions

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  • May 2025 Acquired Ickler Electric Corporation
  • Jul 2019 Acquired Boston Retail Solutions
  • May 2019 Acquired Best Friends Pet Hotel
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Custom Profile

Sleeping Giant Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Sleeping Giant Capital is pioneering a place-based alternative to private equity – a model designed to preserve and grow the next generation of businesses in American communities. Focused on the generational transition of closely held businesses, the firm utilizes permanent capital, prepared leaders, and place-based ownership to deliver market-rate financial returns while strengthening regional economies.

Recent Transactions

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  • Mar 2026 Acquired Process Engineering & Equipment
  • Mar 2025 Acquired Replite Pondera
  • Mar 2024 Acquired Portland Products, LLC
  • Apr 2023 Acquired SignComp

Cobepa

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Cobepa is an evergreen investment firm with offices in NYC and Brussels. In the US, we focus on Business Services and Healthcare. We are invested in acquisitive portfolio companies in fire & life safety, gutter cleaning, pest control, lawn care, residential HVAC, CPA services, and the RIA space.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jul 2025 Invested in SAX
  • Jul 2025 Acquired Eagle Fire
  • Jul 2025 Acquired Itineris
  • Nov 2022 Acquired Ned's Home

Merit Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Merit Capital Partners is a private equity firm established in 1993, specializing in providing flexible capital solutions for management buyouts, recapitalizations, and acquisition financings. With a focus on mid-sized businesses, particularly in the manufacturing and service sectors, the firm targets companies with strong cash flow and a minimum of $20 million in revenue. Over the years, Merit Capital has managed over $2.7 billion in capital through seven institutionally sponsored limited partnerships. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and is known for its strategic investments and…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Carls Place
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Kish Holdco, LLC
  • Jan 2024 Acquired Circuit Check, Inc.
  • Dec 2023 Acquired AFX Lighting, Inc.

Cross Rapids Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Cross Rapids Capital LP is a private equity firm specializing in industrial and services sectors across North America. With a robust value creation playbook and an operational focus, the firm partners with businesses to unlock their full potential. Platform investments typically targets lower-middle-market companies with EBITDA between $10 to $30 million; portfolio company add-on target sizes vary.

Recent Transactions

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  • Mar 2026 Acquired All Glass & Windows
  • Nov 2023 Acquired PAK Quality Foods
  • Apr 2023 Acquired CAM Industrial Solutions
  • Sep 2021 Acquired WPS Fresh

Frontline Healthcare LLC

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Frontline Healthcare Partners is a dedicated private equity fund investing in lower middle market healthcare companies. Our strategy is focused on the shift in the provision of care form the hospital system to outpatient, retail, and home-based setting. We invest in both provider-based organizations and value-added vendors.

Recent Transactions

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  • Dec 2022 Acquired Porch Light Health
  • Apr 2022 Acquired LivWell Infusions LLC
  • Apr 2022 Acquired JoyBridge Kids
  • Mar 2022 Acquired Bay Area Clinical Associates P.C.

Exaltare Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
About ExaltareExaltare Capital Partners, based in Boston, MA, is a private equity firm that invests in owner-managed, family-controlled businesses and corporate divestitures via management buyout. We look for businesses with EBITDA of greater than $3 million that appreciate a value-added partner helping contribute to its future growth and success.The word Exaltare means "to elevate" in Latin and it informs our investment approach in at least two ways: We look for investments in superior businesses operated with strong management teams. Superior businesses did not become niche-leaders by…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in Urban Air Adventure Park
  • May 2023 Acquired Uni K Wax
  • Mar 2023 Acquired The Good Feet Store
  • Jan 2013 Acquired Planet Fitness

Kinzie Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Kinzie invests in lower middle market companies amidst transition in the manufactured products, consumer and business services industries. Whether a company is experiencing a generational shift, period of high growth or changes in business cycles, we seek opportunities to create lasting change in today’s disruptive environment by leveraging technology and a strong operational focus to eliminate inefficiencies and unlock new business opportunities.

Recent Transactions

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  • Feb 2024 Acquired Arctic Industries
  • Jan 2023 Acquired GT Golf Holdings, Inc
  • Sep 2020 Acquired Chelsea Lighting
  • Nov 2019 Acquired Colony Display

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 245 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 245 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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