CURRENT PORTFOLIO
EXCOLERE EQUITY PARTNERS FUND I
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The Excolere Equity Partners portfolio is comprised of companies at the forefront of learning, upskilling, and institutional enablement. We target companies serving enterprises, working adults, school districts, and families and that are committed to delivering improved outcomes. Excolere and its advisors are helping these businesses realize their full growth potential and impact.
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INVESTMENT DATE
August 2025
STATUS
Current
HEADQUARTERS
Phoenix, AZ
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a leading aviation academy providing career-focused pilot training through airfield campuses across the Southwestern US. Serving both international airline partners and domestic students, AeroGuard operates a fleet of more than 120 aircraft and employs over 200 certified flight instructors to train more than 1,000 cadets annually for commercial aviation or air force careers.
Built on a foundation of safety, structure, and professional readiness, AeroGuard delivers accelerated programs that combine rigorous FAA-approved flight instruction, simulator training, and ground school. Through partnerships with global carriers and airlines, AeroGuard offers cadets clear, efficient pathways to commercial pilot certification and employment, supporting the growing demand for skilled aviators worldwide.
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INVESTMENT DATE
September 2024
STATUS
Current
HEADQUARTERS
Bethesda, MD
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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Acceleration Academies (AA) is a leader in re-engaging young adults who have dropped out or who are at risk of dropping out of high school.
AA’s dropout recovery program blends the flexibility of an online learning platform with in-person coaching and mentorship to create a supportive, student-centered environment that addresses barriers to academic achievement. AA’s platform, academies and alternative education services currently support school districts across the country in improving student outcomes and high school graduation rates.
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INVESTMENT DATE
September 2024
STATUS
Current
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Lantern Learning Group is a network of differentiated early childhood education brands that provide high-quality early learning programs for infants through pre-kindergarten. The company unites aspirational families, educators, and owners to shape good kids and great futures.
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HEADQUARTERS
San Antonio, TX
INVESTMENT DATE
February 2023
STATUS
Current
HEADQUARTERS
Bethesda, MD
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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EPS Learning is a leading provider of supplemental literacy solutions for K–12 students, with a core focus on foundational reading, intervention, and structured literacy aligned to the Science of Reading.
The company partners with schools and districts nationwide, delivering evidence-based instructional content and digital tools that address the chronic need for literacy recovery, a need further exacerbated because of the pandemic-related learning loss.
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