Sterling Partners Education Opportunity Fund

The Sterling Partners Education Opportunity Fund is a private equity fund established in April 2015, focusing on growth-stage, purpose-driven companies within the education sector. The fund aims to invest between $10 million and $50 million in equity capital, targeting technology-relevant businesses that are advancing opportunities for learners and driving innovation in education. The fund is managed by a team of experienced professionals from Sterling Partners, including co-founder Chris Hoehn-Saric and Managing Directors Shoshana Vernick and Jason Rosenberg.

The fund's investment strategy emphasizes partnering with leaders who are committed to transforming the education landscape through innovative solutions. It seeks to invest in companies that are reshaping the student experience, implementing technology to improve learning and teaching, and addressing skill gaps to promote workforce opportunities. The fund's portfolio includes companies like Reading Plus, an adaptive literacy intervention tool for grades 3-12, and the National Research Center for College & University Admissions, an educational research organization.

Sterling Partners, founded in 1983, has a rich history of successful investing in the education space. The Education Opportunity Fund represents an expansion of Sterling's activity into single industry investment strategies, reflecting the firm's commitment to supporting companies that provide innovative educational services and solutions. The fund's partnership with USA Funds, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, further aligns its objectives with promoting positive student and workplace outcomes.