Quad Partners

About The Fund

Quad Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm that has been investing in the education sector for over two decades. Established in 2000 with a base in New York, New York, they focus on early to late venture investments, growth capital, recapitalizations, and buyouts. The firm specifically targets companies operating within the United States in industries like schools, colleges, products, services, and technology that are related to education. With a commitment to human empowerment, they span their interests from Pre-K through career development, encompassing K-12, higher education, skills training, and talent and career development. Over 24 years, Quad Partners has raised $1.2 billion across 6 investment funds and has been involved with more than 100 companies and add-on investments. This experience has led them to specialize in identifying and fostering growth in educational and workforce development businesses. Quad Partners believes in partnering with companies to help realize their vision in the educational landscape. This approach has led to a portfolio featuring companies such as 15Five, Accelerate Learning, Vivi, and The Gardner School. The firm values the importance of understanding the teams behind the companies they invest in, offering an opportunity to 'Get to Know Us' through their website, highlighting their human-centric investment philosophy.