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Frontenac Recapitalizes XanEdu

January 30, 2020

Education

Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac announced a recapitalization of XanEdu, a provider of custom course materials and digital content for K–12 and higher education. Financial terms were not disclosed; Frontenac said the partnership will provide strategic insight and capital to support XanEdu's growth plans, including strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

Frontenac Recapitalizes Ideal Integrations

August 7, 2024

IT Services

Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac has completed a recapitalization of Pittsburgh-based managed services and cybersecurity provider Ideal Integrations, partnering with founder and CEO Michael Stratos to accelerate organic growth and pursue strategic acquisitions. Nelson Eng, a Frontenac CEO1ST partner, joined Ideal Integrations' board as chairman; financial terms were not disclosed.

Frontenac Recapitalizes Beckway Consulting, LLC

September 24, 2025

Professional Services

Frontenac has recapitalized Beckway, a New York-based professional services firm that provides operational, performance improvement and financial solutions to private equity-backed and corporate clients. The transaction, completed in partnership with Beckway’s co-founders and management and with Shvetank Shah joining as Chairman, will fund team investment, organic growth and the firm’s M&A ambitions; Monroe Capital provided the senior financing and Clearsight Advisors advised Beckway.

Frontenac Acquires Prime Technology Group from Renovus Capital Partners

January 7, 2020

IT Services

Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Prime Technology Group, a Wayne, Pennsylvania-headquartered provider of outsourced application development and managed software solutions, from Renovus Capital Partners. Balance Point Capital provided a bespoke debt and equity financing package to support Frontenac's acquisition; financial terms were not disclosed. Frontenac said it will invest in strategic growth initiatives, talent and complementary software development capabilities to accelerate Prime's platform maturation and market penetration in healthcare, insurance and financial services.

Ideal Integrations Acquires 1Path

December 16, 2024

IT Services

Ideal Integrations, a Pittsburgh-based managed services and cybersecurity provider, has completed the acquisition of 1Path, an Atlanta-based managed IT services provider, creating a nationwide managed services platform. The deal, completed with involvement from Frontenac (which has supported Ideal through a prior recapitalization), expands Ideal's cybersecurity capabilities and broadens the combined organization's managed services and cloud offerings.

Taurus Capital Partners Recapitalizes Pathlight Learning, a Primrose Schools Franchisee

September 10, 2025

Education

Taurus Capital Partners has made a platform investment to form and recapitalize Pathlight Learning, a leading franchisee of Primrose Schools, partnering with existing owner and manager Sarah Albahadily and other prior co-owners. The recapitalization provides Pathlight with resources to expand its Primrose school footprint nationally while retaining management continuity.