Pioneers in building and operating investor-backed, education ventures
Leading the transformation of the education industry
By implementing innovative solutions, fostering transformative learning environments and empowering educators, we create sustainable and transformative educational businesses that have a lasting positive impact on students worldwide.
Bringing quality education to students worldwide
We are driven by the vision of establishing the next frontier of learning by passionately developing and investing in projects that expand the reach of quality education worldwide. Through our innovative ventures, we strive to push the frontier of learning, creating new opportunities for students everywhere.
A global firm dedicated to developing and managing innovative educational enterprises with world-class investor support
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Investing in the inevitable
The fundamental and timeless elements of education remain essential, regardless of technological advancements. We invest in expert educators, robust curriculum development, and immersive learning experiences to ensure a solid foundation for students
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Betting on Global players
Education is global. In an increasingly interconnected world, a global education is not a plus, it is a requirement for students to thrive. Only global players can foster the cross-cultural exchange and learning environments that are required for the next generation of students.
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Improving outcomes through technology
Technology is transforming education. There is a massive and consequential transformation of the education space led by technological innovations. However, only outcome-based innovations will transform the space.
Forward thinking educators
meet seasoned business experts
Luis served as CEO for the Americas of Inspired Education, and is a former Deputy Minister of K-12 Education of Colombia. Additionally, he has actively contributed on a number of boards, including Teach for All, Harvard University’s Laspau, Global Education Innovation Initiative, and the Dean’s Leadership Council at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Before joining Appian, Martin served as the CEO of HCIG, the investment arm of the Hochschild Conglomerate. Additionally, he held multiple leadership roles in Cementos Pacasmayo and contributes as a Board Member of organizations such as Voxel School, Mountain Lodge of Peru and Instituto Peruano de Fomento Educativo.
Felipe is a former Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, specializing in the energy, consumer finance and social and public sectors. Felipe was also an advisor to the Deputy Minister of Housing for Colombia, Grupo Salta (formerly known as Eleva Educaçao) and to La Alianza Educativa.
Renzo has worked as Head of Legal of HCIG, the investment arm of the Hochschild conglomerate. Previously, he worked as Head of Legal at Aenza’s Corporate Finance unit, having participated in strategic transactions ranging from project financing, capital markets to debt restructuring.
Archana is a former management consultant and an ed-tech and consumer-tech investor across Southeast Asia and East Africa. She started her career with Bain & Company. Later, she established a Gates-funded incubator hub in Ethiopia to support early-stage ag-tech startups.
Sofia is a former Consultant at Accenture, where she worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies in industries such as technology, pharmaceuticals, luxury, and consumer goods. Additionally, she actively volunteers in Minds Matter New York City, guiding academically gifted high school students from low-income households.
Juan Camilo has experience in investment banking and Real Estate funds. His experience includes roles at at PEI Asset Management, where he contributed to investor relations and capital markets activities, and MD Banca de Inversión, where he focused on M&A and financial modeling.
Our firm’s global team possesses unparalleled operational expertise, catering to the unique needs of education
