Stephen Austin Ventures

Stephen Austin has experience of managing investment in early-stage education start-ups and has recently completed a round of new investments as Stephen Austin Ventures with funding from within the group and from external sources.

Investing our Experience

Stephen Austin has significant positional strengths in education markets based on decades of expertise in publishing and secure examinations processing. It also has strong experience of these sectors within its leadership team and seeks to invest much more than cash.

Stephen Austin Ventures is bringing funds and expertise to a small number of high potential education technology businesses where;

  • Our engagement drives educational value by improving access to education, or by enhancing learning delivery.
  • Our capabilities and network drive more value than the cash investment alone.
  • Our strength in assessment, educational content and examination security will bring additional synergies.
  • Our focus on financial discipline and value creation will drive high investment returns.

SAV is open to opportunities in both Higher Education and Schools markets internationally.

Please get in touch with if you wish to discuss how we might assist your business or are considering investing in education technologies, amellor@stephenaustin.co.uk