Lower middle market private equity firm (first institutional investor)
Infinedi Partners
- HeadquartersNew York, NY S8
- Founded2018 S8
- Websiteinfinedi.com
- Last verifiedOctober 29, 2026
At a glance
| Assets under management | $625M (as of Oct 2026) S1 |
|---|---|
| Deal types | Platform, Add-on S8 |
| Geography | North America S2 |
| Sectors | Education, Accounting & Professional Services |
What Infinedi Partners buys
Infinedi Partners is a New York private equity firm founded in March 2018 by Jay Hegenbart. It only invests where it would be a company's first private equity owner, usually taking control while the founder reinvests a large share of the proceeds, and it says it uses less debt and holds longer than most buyout firms. It looks for North American companies worth $75 million to $200 million that lead a growing industry and have recurring revenue and positive cash flow. Its focus areas are education, from early childhood to professional training; experiential services such as live events and youth enrichment; and tech-enabled business services.
The firm reports $625 million of assets under management, ten completed investments and an average equity investment of about $50 million. It began by raising money one deal at a time through single-asset vehicles. Current holdings are CEA CAPA Education Abroad, research provider BWG Global and staffing firm LaSalle Network. CEA CAPA bought Atlantis in October 2024 and the CIS group in July 2025, so smaller study-abroad businesses can meet Infinedi as add-ons.
Recent deals
Announced in the 24 months before October 29, 2026.
| Date | Company | Type | Sector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | CIS Abroad, CISaustralia and Barcelona SAEStudy abroad and career readiness programs bought from Global Educators and added to CEA CAPA Education Abroad | Add-on | Education | Source |
Portfolio by sector
From the firm's portfolio page S3.
Business Intelligence & Optimization Services
- BWG Global
- LaSalle Network
Educational Services
- CEA CAPA Education Abroad
Past investments: LAZ Parking
Greymont’s take
How Infinedi Partners fits a seller
Infinedi fits founders of larger lower middle market companies, roughly $75 million to $200 million in value, who have never sold to private equity and want to keep a meaningful stake. Its model of control with a large founder reinvestment, lighter debt and longer holds suits an owner who believes the next stage of growth is worth more than cashing out in full. With an average equity check near $50 million and ten investments since 2018, the firm is selective and its deals are few.
Its activity over the last two years has been add-ons for CEA CAPA rather than new platforms, though it hired three investment professionals in 2026. Owners should ask how the deal would be funded, since Infinedi has historically raised capital deal by deal, how much they would be expected to reinvest, and how long Infinedi plans to hold.
Questions owners ask
What size company does Infinedi Partners target?
Its criteria call for North American businesses valued at $75 million to $200 million with recurring revenue and positive cash flow. The firm says its average equity investment is about $50 million.
Does Infinedi buy companies that already have a private equity owner?
No. Its releases say it focuses only on situations where it would be the first private equity investor, and its investments are typically control deals in which the founder reinvests a large stake.
Does Infinedi invest in education businesses?
Yes. Educational services is one of its three focus areas. Its CEA CAPA Education Abroad platform bought Atlantis in October 2024 and CIS Abroad, CISaustralia and Barcelona SAE in July 2025.
Sources
- S1Infinedi Partners home page (assets under management, investments completed, average equity investment) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S2Infinedi Partners: Approach (specialization and criteria) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S3Infinedi Partners: Portfolio Accessed October 29, 2026
- S4Infinedi Partners: CEA CAPA portfolio page (current, majority) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S5Infinedi Partners: LaSalle portfolio page (current, majority, 2022) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S6Infinedi Partners: BWG Global portfolio page (current, majority, 2020) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S7Infinedi Partners: LAZ Parking portfolio page (realized) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S8Infinedi-Owned CEA CAPA Education Abroad Acquires CIS Abroad, CISaustralia, and Barcelona SAE (July 16, 2025) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S9Infinedi-Owned CEA CAPA Education Abroad Acquires Atlantis (October 1, 2024) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S10Infinedi Partners Launches Investment Activities (March 17, 2018) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S11Infinedi Expands Its Team (September 9, 2026) Accessed October 29, 2026
- S12Infinedi Partners: News Accessed October 29, 2026
Compiled by Greymont Advisors from public sources, including the firm’s own website and press releases. Greymont is not affiliated with Infinedi Partners. Figures are as reported on the dates shown and may have changed. Request a correction