Crux Capital Recapitalizes Ivybrook Academy
April 10, 2026
Crux Capital invested in Ivybrook Academy, a franchised half-day preschool operator, recapitalizing the early childhood education platform to support its next phase of national expansion. The founders, Jennifer and Drew McWilliams, will retain meaningful ownership and continue to lead alongside the existing management team.
- Buyers
- Crux Capital
- Targets
- Ivybrook Academy
- Sellers
- Jennifer McWilliams, Drew McWilliams
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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