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Investment Opportunities in Education

Making a Profit While Making a Difference

Jeffrey A. Fromm and Todd V. Kern
The Journal of Private Equity Fall 2000, 3 (4) 38-51; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3905/jpe.2000.319947
Jeffrey A. Fromm
President of KnowledgeQuest Ventures LLC in New York.
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Vice president of KnowledgeQuest Ventures LLC in New York.
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A revolution is underway in the $740 billion U.S. education and training industry, spurred on by advances in technology and a dramatic influx of private capital. Second only to healthcare as a percentage of U.S. gross domestic product, the industry encompasses four major segments: Schools, Services, Products, and Internet-based Education. New technologies, rising student enrollments, and the global transformation from an industrial economy to a "knowledge economy" have all contributed to the industry's explosive growth. Amid this growth, private sector involvement has made deeper inroads into territory formerly reserved for government and not-for-profit entities. For most of the 1990s the for-profit education sector has grown rapidly, both in absolute terms and as a percentage of total education expenditure. Many investors already have discovered a variety of investment opportunities that not only generate significant financial returns, but also make a difference in the lives of millions of learners. In this article, the authors define the education industry, describe the trends and challenges facing various segments and sub-segments, and suggest that the industry offers a full range of business models and risk-reward profiles to suit virtually any investor.

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