Global Schools founder targets $300m for debut Asia-focused education PE fund
The founder of international schools operator Global Schools Group is launching a new private equity firm Academic Capital Partners targeting up to $300m for a debut fund focused on education assets across Asia and the Middle East, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Academic Capital Partners, founded by the operator of international schools Global Schools Group, is set to launch a private equity firm targeting up to $300 million for its debut fund. The fund, ACP Education Opportunities Fund, will focus on education assets in Asia and the Middle East, as reported by Bloomberg. The Singapore-based firm, led by Atul Temurnikar and Vishal Thapliyal, plans to distribute 5% of returns to investors.
Thapliyal, a former PwC partner, expects fundraising to commence within two weeks, with the first close anticipated in the first quarter of 2027. The investment strategy will concentrate on acquiring K-12 education businesses with annual EBITDA ranging from $1 million to $5 million, targeting markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
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