ACG NY Monthly Luncheon Meeting - 102814

In 2013, the global spend on education technology (“Ed Tech”) within classrooms reached 13 billion (up 11% from 2012).  By 2018, the education technology and smart classroom market will be worth nearly 60 billion.  Private investments in for-profit education have been on the rise for several years.  The industry has been transforming itself and Ed Tech is hotter than ever.  Traditional educational players are enhancing their platforms to drive revenue growth.  Non-traditional programs like certification training in areas such as game development and mobile healthcare are gaining traction.  Where should investors and companies look for guidance?

At our program, you will hear insights from top professionals at PE firms and CEOs of companies in the for-profit education and Ed Tech space, such as:

• What makes this sector attractive to investors now and into 2015?
• Which metrics and valuation guidelines can help you evaluate a for-profit education or Ed Tech company deal?
• How is new technology affecting all aspects of the education sector?
• What are best practices for managing education portfolio companies? How do private equity firms add value?
• How do lenders approach education deals, and what factors motivate their decisions?
• What does a firm need to get right when preparing education investments for exits?

Our panel of industry experts will discuss trends in family office investing practices, including:

Panelists: Click for bios

LOCATION:
Union League Club, 38 East 37th Street

AGENDA:
11:15am - Registration & Networking
12:00pm - Luncheon
12:30pm - Programming, followed by Q&A