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The WCAS Perspective on Education Technology

$1.5 trillion are spent every year on education in the U.S. This number has steadily grown over the last 20 years despite two recessions. Yet:

50%
of K–12 students are below grade level.1
40%
of college students drop out every year.2
87%
of companies are experiencing a skill gap.3

WCAS is investing in driving education equity and career advancement for people of all ages. Despite education being a top priority in every political and corporate agenda, the tools and resources available to enable different types of learners to effectively acquire knowledge and skills have been lacking. The COVID pandemic accelerated technology adoption to enable widespread virtual learning, but that was only the beginning. Now, opportunities abound for data- and technology-driven innovation to transform education.

We look forward to partnering with leading enterprises and entrepreneurs who share our mission of improving educational outcomes across the full EdTech spectrum.

EdTech trends we're excited to invest behind

1
Enhanced automation outside the classroom can improve visibility and save administrative time.
2
Microcredentials, catering to skill-focused vocational training, are set to boost enrollment, engagement and graduation rates in higher education.
3
Employee engagement and career progression hinge on adaptive, on-the-job learning backed by a robust data analytics engine.

We look forward to partnering with leading enterprises and entrepreneurs who share our mission of improving educational outcomes across the full EdTech spectrum.

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Jennifer Ding

General Partner | Technology

Jennifer Ding, a General Partner at WCAS, has always been passionate about growing enterprise software businesses and partnering with entrepreneurs to pursue their visions. She joined WCAS in 2020 and helps spearhead the firm’s efforts in EdTech, GRC, and HCM technology sectors.

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Matt Loomes

Vice President | Technology

Matt is a Vice President at WCAS, based in the firm’s San Francisco office since 2019. He specializes in investments within the Financial Technology and Education Technology sectors.

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Andre Obi

Associate | Technology

Andre Obi is an Associate in the Technology Group, having joined WCAS in 2024. Prior to joining WCAS, he worked at Lazard in the Telecommunications, Media and Entertainment M&A group.

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Sources: [1] The Washington Post [2] Research.com [3] McKinsey 

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