Graycliff Partners Announces Credit Investment in Guidewell Education

Graycliff Partners LP announced it has completed a unitranche debt and minority equity investment in Guidewell Education, a provider of best-in-class college admissions counseling, test prep, academic tutoring, and other educational services for students in the US and UK. The investment will be used to help Guidewell continue to execute on its growth strategy across the educational ecosystem. 

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sacramento, CA, Guidewell provides a full suite of premium academic services to over 20,000 students annually, from third grade through the graduate level. Through its six brands, Guidewell serves both individuals and schools, offering end-to-end support by engaging with students and their families throughout each stage of the academic journey.

“We are excited to welcome Graycliff at this pivotal stage in Guidewell Education’s growth,” said Billy Downing, Guidewell Education CEO and Sacramento native. “Our partnership with Graycliff underscores our commitment to our mission of serving students worldwide with empathy and expertise."

Troy Iskarpatyoti, Principal at Graycliff Partners, commented, “We have long admired Billy and his team at Guidewell Education. They are addressing a significant need in the educational services sector, and we believe our expertise will support their management team during this period of substantial growth."