Avathon Capital

Avathon Capital is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on investing in lower middle-market companies within the education and workforce sectors. The firm seeks businesses with clear growth opportunities and strong product/market fit, aiming to build enduring companies that shape the future of education and workforce development. Avathon's sector specialization enables it to deeply understand its markets, identify opportunities early, and build an extensive network of industry leaders and seasoned executives.

The firm's investment strategy involves a research-first, executive-first approach, bringing decades of experience and a partnership-driven mindset to every investment. Avathon engages with conviction and works collaboratively to drive meaningful growth, leveraging its deep relationships and commitment to a more holistic view of investing. Recognized by Inc. as a Top Founder-Friendly Private Equity Firm, Avathon is committed to building enduring companies that shape the future of education and workforce.

Avathon Capital has a track record of strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of OculusIT, a leading provider of managed IT services for higher education institutions, and Summit Professional Education, a provider of continuing professional education courses for allied health professionals. These investments reflect Avathon's dedication to enriching the education and workforce landscape, leveraging its sector expertise and deep executive network to support companies with high growth potential in these markets.