Infinedi-Backed Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) Acquires CAPA: The Global Education Network

Braemont Capital Invests in CEA CAPA Education Abroad (CEA CAPA)

May 19, 2026

Education

Braemont Capital announced an investment in CEA CAPA Education Abroad, a provider of study abroad and career readiness programs for U.S. undergraduate students across 37 countries. The firm will provide capital and operational support to accelerate growth, expand academic offerings, and strengthen university partnerships and global presence.

Infinedi-Owned CEA CAPA Education Abroad Acquires CIS Abroad, CISaustralia, and Barcelona SAE

July 16, 2025

Education

Infinedi Partners' portfolio company CEA CAPA Education Abroad has completed the acquisition of CIS Abroad, CISaustralia, and Barcelona SAE from parent company Global Educators. The deal expands CEA CAPA's global footprint and program offerings—bringing an additional ~4,000 students annually into a combined platform that now serves more than 15,000 students across dozens of countries and study centers.

Infinedi-Owned CEA CAPA Education Abroad Acquires Atlantis

October 1, 2024

Education

Infinedi Partners' portfolio company CEA CAPA Education Abroad has acquired St. Mary's Institute for Educational Excellence (dba Atlantis). The acquisition adds Atlantis' experiential pre-health, pre-law and pre-consulting study-abroad and shadowing programs (serving ~2,500 students annually) to CEA CAPA's global study-abroad platform, expanding program capabilities for its university partners.

EAB Acquires Cappex (college search and scholarship platform)

September 9, 2020

Education

Education services firm EAB has acquired Cappex, a leading online college search and scholarship platform, to integrate Cappex into EAB’s Enrollment Services suite. The acquisition is intended to expand EAB’s student-recruitment capabilities by connecting its enrollment data, analytics and experiential marketing services with Cappex’s large student audience and partner network.

Infinedi Partners Invests in Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)

August 10, 2020

Education

Infinedi Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, completed an investment in Cultural Experiences Abroad, LLC (CEA), a Phoenix-headquartered provider of study abroad and internship programs for U.S. university students. The partnership gives CEA additional capital and board support to strengthen health & safety resources and provide financial stability as international education recovers from COVID-19 disruption.

Cinven to Acquire INSEEC U.

March 5, 2019

Education

Cinven has agreed to acquire INSEEC U., a leading European private higher education group that operates 16 schools and online programmes and serves roughly 25,000 students annually. Financial terms were not disclosed; Cinven plans to support INSEEC U.'s continued organic growth and international expansion, including development of online education and consolidation of the fragmented private higher education market.