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Avathon Capital

Avathon Capital

Chicago, Illinoisavathoncapital.com

Overview

Avathon Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies within the education and workforce markets. The firm, formerly known as The Education Opportunity Fund, targets opportunities for equity investments between $10 million and $50 million, taking both minority and majority stakes. Avathon focuses on established businesses with proven product-market fit and a clear path to profitable growth.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

Avathon Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development CenterFeb 2025Private EquityLead
ReUp EducationAug 2021Early FundingLead
ShorelightMay 2020Series DLead
ShorelightJan 2020Convertible DebtLead
EdCastDec 2019Series DLead

Key People

Jeff Keith

Operating Partner

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year FoundedN/A

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