Frontenac Recapitalizes XanEdu

XanEdu Acquires NextLesson

December 16, 2021

Education

XanEdu, a Frontenac-backed educational products and services company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has acquired NextLesson, a San Francisco–based provider of Common Core–aligned K–12 courseware and digital lessons. The acquisition expands XanEdu's digital courseware capabilities and integrates NextLesson's LMS-enabled content and grading automation into XanEdu's customized content and delivery offerings for K-12 and higher education.

Scholarus Learning (XanEdu / Frontenac) Acquires PLC Associates

September 6, 2022

Education

XanEdu has formed Scholarus Learning, a portfolio of education services companies, and — with financial partner Frontenac — acquired PLC Associates, a provider of training, measurement and advisory materials for K‑12 leaders. The acquisition expands Scholarus Learning’s suite of K‑12 products and professional services alongside its existing businesses (XanEdu, Education Elements and Tripod), strengthening capabilities in data collection, professional development and curriculum support.

Frontenac Partners with CertainPath in Recapitalization

November 10, 2022

Education

Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac has completed a recapitalization with CertainPath, a technology-enabled training and development provider for HVAC, plumbing, electrical and roofing contractors. Financial terms were not disclosed; the partnership will fund CertainPath's investments in its core offerings and support growth through complementary acquisitions.

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 Zipline Logistics

October 3, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac has completed a recapitalization of Zipline Logistics to accelerate organic growth initiatives and pursue strategic acquisitions. Zipline's management team will remain in place and retain a significant ownership stake; industry veteran Don Maltby is joining the board to support growth in the consumer-packaged goods logistics market.

EducationDynamics Acquires EDU First

September 6, 2022

Education

EducationDynamics, a Renovus Capital portfolio company, has acquired EDU First, a provider of adult student prospects and higher-education lead generation services. The acquisition will expand EducationDynamics' enrollment marketing and student lead-generation capabilities to better serve its network of 500+ colleges and universities.