University Ventures

University Ventures is a private equity firm dedicated exclusively to the global higher education sector and the evolving landscape of career education for the 21st century. The firm focuses on investments that enhance quality, access, and outcomes for learners worldwide, aiming to create new pathways from education to employment. Their portfolio companies have made higher education more affordable, pioneered entirely new approaches to learning, and helped employers think differently about how and where to discover talent.

Established in 2011, University Ventures has invested in a diverse range of sectors, including education, technology, healthcare, and financial services. The firm employs a differentiated strategy of innovation from within, drawing upon the values and traditions of higher education to play a sustainable role in transforming the path from education to a stronger economic future for students, universities, and employers. Their approach is led by principals with decades of experience as entrepreneurs, investors, authors, and leaders in higher education.

University Ventures has a track record of supporting companies that are reimagining the future of higher education. Their investments have spanned various stages, from seed to growth, and have included a wide array of industries, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and improving educational outcomes across multiple sectors. The firm's leadership emphasizes collaboration and a deep respect for the missions and traditions of colleges and universities worldwide, confident that through innovation, these institutions will be successful in fulfilling and expanding their missions.