Top Education Services Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

245

Active Firms

15,993

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Kinzie Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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.

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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

Gulmohar Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sumit and Arun founded Gulmohar Capital Partners (GCP), a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling software and tech-enabled services businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Under GCP, they established GRCS Trust, a permanent-capital platform focused on governance, risk, compliance, and security (GRCS) software serving CIOs, CISOs, and regulated industries. The platform's first acquisition was CurrentWare, and GCP intends to continue expanding GRCS Trust through additional acquisitions that strengthen its position within the broader GRCS ecosystem.Sumit most recently served as…

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Mar 2025 Acquired Currrentware, Inc.
Dec 2021 Acquired Actify Data Labs (Voxco Add-on)
Dec 2021 Invested in Confidential Company
May 2019 Acquired Voxco Insights

Betterment Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The company is a private equity fund that specializes in the lower middle market, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. It aims to identify and invest in promising businesses, providing them with the necessary capital and strategic guidance to foster growth and enhance value. The firm is dedicated to building a diverse portfolio of companies, leveraging its expertise to drive operational improvements and financial success. With a commitment to long-term partnerships, the company seeks to align its interests with those of its portfolio businesses, ensuring mutual success and sustainable growth.

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May 2025 Acquired Treetop ABA
Jan 2025 Acquired Care at Home
Jan 2025 Acquired Discovery ABA

Pine Tree Equity Partners, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Pine Tree Equity transforms small capitalization, entrepreneurial success stories into institutional platforms positioned for continued growth.Pine Tree Equity, based in Miami, FL, is a private equity firm focused on the investment in and active expansion of small capitalization companies in partnership with management.We invest in small capitalization companies with $10.0 to $50.0 million of revenue across a variety of industries, including business, consumer and financial services; consumer products; franchisors and franchisees; and niche manufacturing.Pine Tree Equity is focused on high…

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Dec 2022 Acquired Marshall & Stevens
Aug 2022 Invested in Atlantix Partners

Novadvice

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Novadvice is an independent alternative investment boutique focused on enhancing client wealth while generating a positive social impact through exclusive, innovative, and responsible investments. With over 20 years of experience, the firm collaborates with asset managers, fund service providers, real estate experts, and entrepreneurs to select a wide range of investment opportunities. Novadvice is committed to tailoring its products to meet clients' best interests and manages all aspects of the investment process. The company has successfully set up investment vehicles, including acquiring…

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May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Gemspring Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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With $350 million of committed capital under management, Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies. We provide flexible capital and partner with talented management teams to propel companies to grow and achieve their full potential. At Gemspring, we take a hands-on approach to investing and commit operating and strategic resources to help drive revenue growth and operating efficiencies at each of our portfolio companies. We take smart risks with capital investment and often pursue transformational add-on acquisitions. The goal for each…

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Jun 2017 Acquired Therma
Dec 2016 Acquired United Group Programs

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1876 Partners, LP

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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1876 Partners is an emerging manager private equity firm based in Tomball, Texas. We are seeking buyout opportunities in profitable, vertically focused enterprise software, tech-enabled, and data companies with strong management teams, in the lower middle market. We will take a controlling interest in businesses with up to $10M of EBITDA, and a defined M&A pipeline for future add-on acquisitions.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Paradigm Equity Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Paradigm Equity Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on acquiring companies in the lower middle-market. Our experience is working in complex, time sensitive situations where companies benefit from a capital infusion and operational improvements. We focus on sectors where we have experience and seek to partner with management teams with a track record of success and a desire to execute on well-defined margin-expansion and growth initiatives.

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Dec 2023 Acquired E&R Industrial Sales

STAPLE Investments

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…

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Jan 2026 Acquired Corporate Travel Services

Captivate Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Captivate Partners is a family-office backed investment private equity firm operating at the intersection of brand and commerce. We are active buyout and growth investors, with a focus on commercial services, business services, multi-site consumer, and platforms that drive next generation commerce.

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Sep 2020 Acquired The Paper Store / Uncharted

Westerman Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Westerman Capital LP is a private equity fund focused on partnering with businesses poised for significant growth. We work with professional investors and provide the capital, strategic insight, and operational expertise needed to unlock the full potential of our portfolio companies.

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Republic Funds

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Republic Funds has partnered with entrepreneurs to grow eight service businesses in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. We also acquired and improved more than 9,000 apartment units across the U.S. Sun Belt and several commercial and industrial properties across the U.S. Rust Belt. We have acquired controlling and non-controlling stakes in property services companies and other growing businesses including HVAC, Roofing, Fire Protection, Property Management, Pool Service, Dry Cleaning, and Marketing Services.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Saturn Five

Actively Sourcing Deals

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At Saturn Five, we believe business is an adventure—and we love helping ideas, companies, and people get to bold new places. We do that through founding breakthrough startup ventures, finding opportunity for innovation and value-creation where some might just see an intractable problem. And we do that by owning and operating Main Street service companies that elevate people’s lives and enhance communities. Our daily commitment is to lead enduringly profitable businesses that we hold for the long-term. But we define true success…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sycamore Bridge LLC

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Led by Ryan Aurand, Sycamore Bridge focuses on acquiring and operating well-run small businesses. With a strategic approach to enhancing business performance, Sycamore Bridge aims to provide effective solutions for businesses in need of revitalization. The firm is dedicated to improving operational efficiency and ensuring sustainable growth for the companies it manages.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Maple Park Capital

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Maple Park Capital is an investment firm dedicated to the experiential economy, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and operators to drive value creation. The firm focuses on providing strategic capital and tailored support to businesses that enrich experiences, particularly within the experiential and consumer services sectors. With a presence in Dallas, Texas, and New York, New York, Maple Park Capital leverages its strategic partnerships to foster growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. The company is known for its investments in businesses like Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen…

Recent Transactions

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Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital

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Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a private investment platform targeting late-stage growth equity and credit investments in technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors.

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Caliber Projects

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Caliber Projects is a construction company specializing in multi-family projects in the Fraser Valley, known for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and community engagement. The company emphasizes quality from concept to completion, ensuring that each project not only meets but exceeds expectations. With a strong focus on enhancing communities, Caliber Projects actively engages in volunteer efforts and charitable endeavors through their Caliber Cares initiative. Their dedication to building lasting partnerships and fostering strong communities is evident in every project they undertake,…

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Bear Castle Capital

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Bear Castle Capital is a leading private investment firm with a focus on the building industry. Founded by Robert B. Lane, the firm is dedicated to partnering with families, founders, and management teams to foster business growth and innovation. Bear Castle Capital has established platforms in electrical services and fire life safety, demonstrating its commitment to advancing the building sector. The firm operates with a relationship-driven approach, aiming to invest in companies that contribute to the industry's progress. With a team of senior advisors and sector specialists, Bear Castle…

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New Majority Capital

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We are fellow entrepreneurs and impact capitalists working on creating a better financial future for under-represented business owners.We do this by providing equity investments and management support to folks who want to acquire and run existing small businesses. We believe this is a sustainable path to reduce wealth disparities in our society and is a path that can naturally lead us to an evolving ecosystem that has a lasting impact on our communities.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

RSD Private Equity

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RDS Private Equity is a Canadian investment firm focused on acquiring, building, and scaling businesses across sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrials, and real estate. The firm takes a hands-on approach, targeting opportunities where operational execution and strategic direction drive value.The track record is built on proprietary deal sourcing, flexible structuring, and active post-investment involvement. RDS has experience across both growth-stage and cash-flowing businesses, with a focus on capital preservation and strong risk-adjusted returns. The firm moves quickly and…

Recent Transactions

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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