Education Technology (EdTech)
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:
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
We look forward to partnering with leading enterprises and entrepreneurs who share our mission of improving educational outcomes across the full EdTech spectrum.
Recent Relevant Experience
“Learning is not compulsory; it’s voluntary. Improvement is not compulsory; it’s voluntary. But to survive, we must learn.”
- W. Edwards Deming
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Matt Loomes
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Sources: [1] The Washington Post [2] Research.com [3] McKinsey survey in Feb 2020
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Technology News & Perspectives
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Green Street | Inside The Deal – Transforming a Vertical Market Leading Data & Analytics Business
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Ray Greer Joins Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe as Technology Operating Partner
New York, NY, March 21, 2022 – Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a leading private equity firm focused exclusively