Industry
Education
We seek to invest in education businesses committed to critical education quality, growth, and leadership.
A Leader Among Private Equity Firms
in the Education Sector
As a private equity firm focused on the education market, New Harbor Capital believes it understands the opportunities in this $4.5 trillion global market.
Education is essential to personal well-being and long-term economic prosperity, and sits at the center of innovation and progress across a variety of industries. But today’s educators face countless challenges, including increased accountability, affordability, adaptability and access. New Harbor Capital
invests across the education landscape, from K-12 to post-secondary education, to skills gap and corporate training. We actively look for opportunities to innovate and lead in ways that better serve leaders — and create sustainable competitive advantages.
The next chapter in your success story hinges on selecting the right investment partner. New Harbor Capital’s deep resources and expertise can support you every step of the way.
Our Focus Areas Within Education
Education
Post-Secondary Education Innovation
Post-secondary education providers are facing multiple challenges as enrollments decline due to rising costs, declining ROI, and shifting learner preferences. The workforce skills gap has increased over time, expanding the population of unfilled jobs. As new modalities and content continue to enter the market targeting this need and take share, the traditional higher ed model faces disruption. New Harbor Capital’s Post-Secondary Education Innovation focus includes businesses in the following areas:
- Learning Model Transformation
- Data & Analytics / Operational Efficiency
- Outsourced Services
Tom Formolo
Partner
Avneet Multani
Vice President
Education
Education Analytics
The proliferation of digital solutions in the K12 education market is generating a significant amount of disparate data regarding the performance and outcomes within those solutions. More than 50 percent of classrooms use digital learning daily, with more than 75 percent of districts indicating data is used in decision-making. Schools and districts that are best able to compile, analyze, and leverage this data will succeed. New Harbor Capital’s Education Analytics investments focus on business in the following areas:
- Professional Development
- Digital Curriculum & Content Tools
- Digital Assessment Tools
- Data & Analytics
Justin Marquardt
Partner
Drew Nicholson
Principal
Education
Certification, Training, and Credentialing
There is a growing mismatch between prospective employees’ skills and employer needs, resulting in significant challenges in today’s labor market. As industries and businesses continue to evolve, employers are seeking workers with skills that more specifically match their refined operational practices. This has resulted in an expanding chasm of unfilled jobs, with many employers struggling to find qualified candidates to fill critical roles. The mismatch in skills has been driven by several factors, including a lack of access to job training and education, rapid adoption of new technologies, shifts in business models, and a focus on efficiency and productivity. New Harbor Capital’s Certification, Training, and Credentialing investment focus includes businesses in the following segments:
- Workforce Development Programs
- Skills Gap Education and Training Providers
- Certification and Credentialing
Tom Formolo
Partner
Bo Mlnarik
Principal
Education Investment Stories
“As we continue to pursue a strategy that capitalizes on our strength in integrating and distributing data and content for the K-12 education sector, New Harbor’s expertise in supporting the growth of education businesses has been critical in achieving our potential.”
Certica Solutions, President and CEO*
Mark Rankovic“From our initial meeting with New Harbor, we knew they would be a great partner. Tom and his team knew our industry well and shared our vision for the future growth of the company.”
Blueprint Prep, Founder and CEO*
Matt RileyNew Harbor Capital’s Target Industries
Our thesis-based approach enables us to identify and invest in high-potential companies in industries where we have deep expertise, focus and connectivity. Explore the industries targeted by New Harbor Capital.
We focus on investments dedicated to the ongoing training and upskilling of healthcare professionals.
We leverage industry connectivity and know-how to invest in companies that marry healthcare and technology to strengthen patient care and outcomes.
New Harbor Capital focuses on businesses that utilize technology to improve learning outcomes, increase access and promote transparency — both inside and outside the classroom.
We focus on investments dedicated to the ongoing training and upskilling of healthcare professionals.
We leverage industry connectivity and know-how to invest in companies that marry healthcare and technology to strengthen patient care and outcomes.
New Harbor Capital focuses on businesses that utilize technology to improve learning outcomes, increase access and promote transparency — both inside and outside the classroom.
We focus on investments dedicated to the ongoing training and upskilling of healthcare professionals.
We leverage industry connectivity and know-how to invest in companies that marry healthcare and technology to strengthen patient care and outcomes.
New Harbor Capital focuses on businesses that utilize technology to improve learning outcomes, increase access and promote transparency — both inside and outside the classroom.
We focus on investments dedicated to the ongoing training and upskilling of healthcare professionals.
We leverage industry connectivity and know-how to invest in companies that marry healthcare and technology to strengthen patient care and outcomes.
New Harbor Capital focuses on businesses that utilize technology to improve learning outcomes, increase access and promote transparency — both inside and outside the classroom.
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*Certain statements about New Harbor Capital made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate New Harbor Capital’s business relationship with such persons, including with respect to New Harbor Capital’s facilities as a business partner, rather than New Harbor Capital’s capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in New Harbor Capital-sponsored vehicles. Such compensation and investments subject participants to potential conflicts of interest in making the statements herein.