Avathon Capital is a private equity firm specialized in investing in lower middle-market companies in the education and workforce markets. Avathon’s sector specialization creates compounding advantages—enabling the Firm to deeply understand its markets, identify opportunities early, and build an extensive network of industry leaders and seasoned executives. With its research-first, executive-first approach, Avathon brings decades of experience and a partnership-driven mindset to every investment, engaging with conviction and working collaboratively to drive meaningful growth. Recognized by Inc. as a Top Founder-Friendly Private Equity Firm, Avathon is committed to building enduring companies that shape the future of education and workforce. 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.
| Website | https://avathoncapital.com/ |
| Employees | 13 (11 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Phone | +1 312-465-7000 |
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| Industry | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals |
| Keywords | Private Equity, Lower Middle Market, Education Investment, Workforce Development, Alternative Investments, Private Investment, Education Technology, Workforce Training, Sector Investing, Market Opportunities, Growth Equity, Venture Capital, Training Solutions, Educational Services, Talent Development, Learning Solutions, Human Capital, Professional Development, Investment Management, Financial Services |
| Competitors | J.P. Morgan, Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, Vanguard, Schwab Advisor Services, BlackRock, Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton), State Street Global Advisors, Invesco Ltd., GSAM STABLE VALUE, LLC +29 more (view full list) |
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Shoshana Vernick is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner of Avathon Capital.
11 people are employed at Avathon Capital.
Avathon Capital is based in Chicago, Illinois.