Infinedi Partners, LP (“Infinedi”) announced today that its portfolio company, CEA CAPA Education Abroad (“CEA CAPA” or the “Company”), has completed the acquisition of CIS Abroad, CISaustralia, and Barcelona SAE (collectively, “CIS”) from their parent company Global Educators.

CIS is a leading provider of education abroad and career readiness programs for U.S. and Australian undergraduate students across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. On an annual basis, CIS serves more than 4,000 students from over 200 colleges and universities, through one study center and numerous international university partners.

On a combined basis, CEA CAPA serves more than 15,000 students annually from more than 450 U.S. and Australian universities. Its comprehensive educational and career readiness programs, available in 92 cities in 37 countries across Europe, Asia, Australia, Central and South America, and Africa, offers a differentiated breadth of offerings for students and sending partners. CEA CAPA’s programs are delivered through its 17 study centers and partnerships with international universities, hospitals, law firms and local businesses.

Jay Hegenbart, Founder and Managing Partner of Infinedi, commented, “For colleges and universities, the acquisition of CIS brings a host of advantages, including access to a larger and more diverse set of study abroad opportunities across Europe, Asia, and Australia, and ultimately the ability to meet the individual needs of more students—particularly students in high-demand majors such as business, engineering, psychology, health sciences, and more. Universities will benefit from more consistent educational delivery through standardized models across an expanded global footprint, and continued assurance of high-quality academics, student support, and rigorous health and safety protocols across the world.”

“This integration brings together some of the best partnerships, innovative programs, locations, talent, and experience in the field of education abroad. It allows us to reach more students and have greater impact with more variety, quality, and care,” said Beth Stiller, Chief Executive Officer of CEA CAPA. “Our desire is to not only bring our strengths and resources together, but to introduce new classes, study centers, and personalized pathways to help students achieve their academic and career goals.”

“CEA CAPA’s mission is to empower students to be thoughtful and thriving leaders through living and learning abroad. With this combination, we are excited to provide the broadest access to transformative global experiences for students and to offer even more value and support to higher education partners,” said Carter Harned, Partner at Infinedi.

About Infinedi

Infinedi is a private equity firm focused on innovative partnerships with founder-owned businesses and financial entrepreneurs. Based in New York, the firm was founded in March 2018 by Jay Hegenbart. Unlike many traditional private equity firms, Infinedi focuses exclusively on situations where it is the first private equity investor. Additional elements of the strategy include using less financial leverage and having investment durations longer than is typical.

The firm’s approach is solution-based, working with business owners to create tailor-made private equity investments oriented to maximize effectiveness for all stakeholders. Its investors include a diverse group of prominent institutional investors. Many of these organizations have known the principals for decades and have benefitted from their successful track record of investing. Infinedi is actively seeking new investment opportunities.

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About CEA CAPA Education Abroad

CEA CAPA Education Abroad is a leading provider of study abroad programs, international internships, and career development opportunities designed to meet the needs of students from a wide range of majors and career interests. CEA CAPA students earn credits toward their degree while learning to embrace different cultures, become better communicators, gain independence, and grow both personally and professionally. The organization is committed to increasing equitable access to education abroad. CEA CAPA’s mission is to empower students to become thoughtful and thriving leaders through living and learning abroad. Through its study centers and university partner programs, CEA CAPA offers a broad depth and breadth of curricular options in 92 cities across 37 countries in Europe, Latin America, and Australia. In addition to its standard programming, CEA CAPA offers custom and faculty-led programs at each of its locations. Visit ceacapa.com for more information.

About CIS

Since 2000, CIS Abroad has been delivering study abroad programs for US undergraduate students through international university partners in 29 destinations. CISaustralia, founded in 2013, is focused on delivering study abroad, volunteer abroad, and internship programs across the globe to Australian students. Barcelona SAE, founded in 2009, has exclusively focused on delivering study abroad programs for US undergraduate students through its study center and international university partner network within Barcelona, Spain. On an annual basis, CIS serves more than 4,000 students from more than 200 colleges and universities, through one study center and numerous international university partners.

For more information on CIS Abroad, visit cisabroad.com. For more information on CISaustralia, visit cisaustralia.com.au. For more information on Barcelona SAE, visit barcelonasae.com.

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