What We Look For
We invest in growth stage companies creating the future of learning and work. We typically invest $10-30M in tech-enabled human capital development businesses (education technology, workforce development, and knowledge services). We take an active approach by committing time, network and capital to accelerate our portfolio companies’ product leadership and international expansion, and enabling them to achieve enduring market leadership.
Companies approaching or exceeding $10 million in annual recurring revenue
Capital efficient business models with multiple levers for growth
Companies that have the potential to be global category leaders, generating significant impact with their products and services
Partnership Approach
Patient capital.
We focus on long-term relationships and treat our partners like family.
Strong global networks.
We are deeply connected to education, media and technology leaders in both the public and private sectors in every region of the world.
More than capital.
We bring our transaction capabilities, capital markets experiences and strategic thinking to serve every company we invest in.
We roll up our sleeves.
Our team has had a wide range of experiences from operators to advisors.
M&A expertise.
We assist portfolio companies in consolidating fragmented end markets / point solutions.
Segment-specific growth strategies.
We utilize our financing and transactional expertise to assist companies access public or private capital markets or achieve strategic exits.
Deep sector expertise.
The principals at Lumos Capital Group have completed over 70 transactions in the global education and knowledge services sector in the past 10 years totaling over $50 billion.
