Infinedi Partners acquired St. Mary's Institute for Educational Excellence (Atlantis) through CEA CAPA Education Abroad, enhancing study abroad and career readiness programs, and winning the M&A Deal of the Year award.

Target Information

St. Mary's Institute for Educational Excellence, known as "Atlantis," specializes in experiential career readiness programs tailored for pre-professional students. The institute is dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences of its students by providing them with transformative, hands-on opportunities that prepare them for careers in fields such as medicine, law, and consulting. Through its programs, Atlantis fosters a comprehensive understanding of the global education landscape while equipping students with the skills needed to excel in their respective professional paths.

The acquisition of Atlantis by Infinedi Partners, through its portfolio company CEA CAPA Education Abroad, allows for a substantial merging of their strengths. CEA CAPA's extensive network of study abroad programs will integrate seamlessly with Atlantis' unique career readiness offerings, greatly enhancing the variety and accessibility of international experiences available to students.

Industry Overview

The education abroad industry has shown significant growth in recent years, with an increasing number of students seeking global learning experiences as part of their academic journey. It is estimated that over 300,000 U.S. students studied abroad in recent years, f