PRESS RELEASES Archives - Millpond Equity Partners

Millpond Equity Partners-backed Galileo Education Expands Florida Footprint with Acquisition of Putnam Classical Academy and New Generation Christian School

Boca Raton, FL & Franklin, TN – Millpond Equity Partners (“Millpond”), a Boca Raton-based lower middle market private equity firm, and its Franklin, TN-based portfolio company Galileo Education (“Galileo”), today announced the acquisition of Putnam Classical Academy in Palatka, Florida, and New Generation Christian School in Lake City, Florida. These acquisitions mark the latest step […]

Millpond Equity Partners featured in the September Issue of Buyouts

Buyouts, a leading publication to the private equity industry, featured Millpond Equity Partners and its Founder Larry Shagrin in its September 2024 cover story entitled “Back to School” by Iris Dorbian. The author discusses the recent interest from private equity investors and investment trends in the education sector. She featured Millpond, as an example of […]

Millpond Equity Partners Announces the Sale of Portfolio Company TouchMath

Boca Raton, FL – Millpond Equity Partners (“Millpond”) announces the sale of portfolio company TouchMath (“TouchMath” or “the Company”), a Colorado Springs, Colorado-based provider of supplemental math curriculum to an affiliate of Leeds Equity Partners. Since 1975, TouchMath has delivered multisensory math programs and the Company’s researched and trademarked numerals with TouchPoints™ allow students to […]

Millpond Equity Partners invests in day school provider Galileo Education to support strategic acquisitions

Boca Raton, FL – Millpond Equity Partners (“Millpond”) announced an investment in Galileo Education (“Galileo” or “the Company”), a Franklin, Tennessee-based provider of education to pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students. The Galileo portfolio of schools, with locations in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida, provides education services to students who prefer an individualized, non-traditional approach to schooling […]

TouchMath Executives Recognized in 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards

Colorado Springs, CO – TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, had three executives and three solutions recognized at the 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards, including a category win in Special Contribution to Equity. TouchMath was a finalist in the […]

Millpond Portfolio Company Science Interactive Group appoints Sasha Peterson Chief Executive Officer

Denver, CO – Science Interactive Group (SIG), a provider of science curriculum and lab experiences to the higher education market announced the appointment of Sasha Peterson as Chief Executive Officer. With an exceptional track record in technology-driven education and a deep commitment to advancing learning experiences and outcomes, Sasha brings a wealth of expertise and […]

Millpond Equity Partners Acquire Career and Technical Education Provider Paxton/Patterson

Boca Raton, FL – Millpond Equity Partners (“Millpond”) announced today the acquisition of Paxton/Patterson (“Paxton” or the “Company”), an Alsip, Illinois-based provider of career and technical education to elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide. Paxton/Patterson assists educators in preparing students for technical careers in engineering, computer science, health science, advanced manufacturing, green construction, and other […]

Millpond Portfolio Company Financial Aid Services appoints Robert Heil Chief Executive Officer

Atlanta, GA – Financial Aid Services (FAS), the leading provider of compliance, staffing, and outsourced services to financial aid and business service offices at colleges and universities, announced the appointment of Robert Heil as Chief Executive Officer. FAS founder and current CEO, David Gray, will serve as strategic advisor and remain on the FAS Board […]

Millpond Equity Partners Announces Investment in Financial Aid Services LLC

Boca Raton, FL – Millpond Equity Partners LLC (“Millpond”), a Boca Raton, Florida based private equity firm announced today an investment in Financial Aid Services LLC (“FAS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of outsourced services to financial aid and bursars offices at not-for-profit colleges and universities in the United States. FAS, headquartered in Atlanta, […]

TouchMath Appoints Sean Lockwood as CEO

Colorado Springs, CO – TouchMath, a leading, nationwide provider of supplemental, multi-sensory mathematics curriculum and products designed to teach foundational mathematics concepts to K-12 students and a portfolio company of Millpond Equity Partners, announced today the appointment of Sean Lockwood as its new CEO. Sean brings to TouchMath more than 20 years of professional experience […]