TCI receives an equity investment from Francisco Partners

Berkery Noyes & Co. LLC, (“Berkery Noyes”)  has seen a resurgence in M&A interest in the education sector, most recently during the Teachers’ Curriculum Institute transaction. Serving as the exclusive financial advisor to TCI, Berkery Noyes facilitated a significant equity investment by Francisco Partners, underscoring heightened interest in K-12 education acquisitions and investments in companies offering comprehensive teaching and learning solutions.

TCI’s founder and CEO, Bert Bower said, “We are thrilled to work with Francisco Partners and leverage their expertise as we further accelerate our growth. By teachers for teachers, TCI’s mission over thirty-five years has been to actively engage learners with the highest quality instruction in the classroom and online through digital, video, and print materials in social studies and science – “the TCI Approach.”

Building upon its franchise of products beloved by teachers and students in major school districts, TCI embarks on a new chapter of market expansion and product innovation. The partnership with Francisco Partners will enhance the implementation of its strategic growth plan.

About TCI:

TCI is a leading provider of blended learning solutions for social studies and science curriculums throughout the United States. The Company’s robust digital platform offers students an engaging and ever-evolving learning journey, enriched with a wealth of proprietary content and software. This includes interactive lessons, immersive videos, as well as a comprehensive set of teaching resources and tools for lesson delivery, assignments, assessments, and grading. TCI serves over 3.5 million students and teachers across thousands of public school districts and private schools. For more information about TCI, please visit https://www.teachtci.com/.

About Francisco Partners:

Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Since its launch nearly 25 years ago, Francisco Partners has invested in more than 400 technology companies, making it one of the most active and longstanding investors in the technology industry. With approximately $45 billion in capital raised to date, the firm invests in opportunities where its deep sectoral knowledge and operational expertise can help companies realize their full potential. For more information on Francisco Partners, please visit www.franciscopartners.com.