Jeffery Keith

Helping institutions and learning providers find, enroll, and support adult learners at scale–from re-enrollment to graduation.

Amerigo supports international students at U.S. high schools with a holistic and supportive approach that emphasizes success and growth. We help international students seeking a preparatory education in the United States thrive both in and out of the American classroom. Combining a nurturing boarding environment, supplemental academic support, English language development, and an approach oriented around successful college outcomes, Amerigo prepares students with the skills, values, and care required to succeed in high school, at the college level, and beyond.

Amerigo supports international students at U.S. high schools with a holistic and supportive approach that emphasizes success and growth. We help international students seeking a preparatory education in the United States thrive both in and out of the American classroom. Combining a nurturing boarding environment, supplemental academic support, English language development, and an approach oriented around successful college outcomes, Amerigo prepares students with the skills, values, and care required to succeed in high school, at the college level, and beyond.

Our mission at Encoura® (formerly known as NRCCUA®) is to empower students and institutions to create meaningful connections so everyone can make the most informed decisions to achieve their goals. We provide custom technology solutions that combine Eduventures® thought leadership research, data science, strategic enrollment and multi-channel marketing services to serve over 2,000 higher ed institutions. We offer the nation’s largest free college and career planning program—myOptions Encourage—used by millions of high school students and educators nationwide. We encourage students to find their path and help high schools, colleges, and universities more effectively engage and guide them. For more information, visit https://www.encoura.org

Shorelight is a leading international student marketplace in the United States. Our platform connects international students, universities, and service providers to drive student enrollment and performance at scale. We do this so that a more globally diverse population can lead and prosper for generations to come. Together, we help Educate the World.

Established in 2006, Yellow Brick Road (YBR) Early Childhood Development Center is a growing childcare and early learning organization with 30+ locations across Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. We operate three early learning brands, including Sonnet Montessori and Seeds to Seedlings, offering diverse learning environments and meaningful, long-term career pathways for early childhood professionals. Our centers provide safe, engaging environments where children thrive and where educators are empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact. Our mission is to put good humans into the world and leave the world better than we found it. This mission guides how we care for children, partner with families, and invest in our educators every day. We are known for: • Stable, long-standing leadership • A collaborative, people-first culture • Strong relationships with families and local schools • Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and advancement As we continue to grow, we remain deeply committed to delivering exceptional early learning experiences while supporting educators through thoughtful leadership, consistent standards, and a shared sense of purpose.

Helping institutions and learning providers find, enroll, and support adult learners at scale–from re-enrollment to graduation.

Avathon Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market companies within the education and workforce sectors. These large, growing, and fragmented markets present significant opportunities, and we believe Avathon is uniquely positioned to capitalize on them. We partner with founders and entrepreneurs who are solving critical problems and are at an inflection point in their growth, seeking a partner to unlock their full potential. Guided by a research-first, executive-first approach, we bring deep domain knowledge, a wide relationship network, decades of experience, and a partnership mindset to every investment. Derived from the ancient Greek roots "av" (to bind together) and "athon" (from marathon), Avathon represents our commitment to uniting ideas, companies, and talent to build enduring, strategically relevant businesses. Recognized by Inc. magazine as a Top Founder-Friendly Private Equity Firm, Avathon’s cycle-tested team blends sector expertise, defined values, and a flexible approach to help our partners achieve transformational growth and differentiated outcomes. We target $20-50 million investments in founder-led or owned education and workforce companies with a clear path to profitable growth, established product-market fit, and a compelling value creation and exit strategy. For more information, visit www.avathoncapital.com.

Academic Programs International (API) offers comprehensive international programs (study, intern, teach, work, volunteer, high school, gap year) in over 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The mission of API is to transform lives by providing enriching academic and cross-cultural experiences that foster increased self-knowledge, cultural sensitivity and understanding of the global nature of our contemporary world. Learning Transformed. Life Transforming.