The Rise Fund and Investcorp have agreed to make a majority investment in Outcomes First Group (OFG), a United Kingdom-based provider of education to individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and other special educational needs (SEN).
The collaboration involves Stirling Square Capital Partners, with The Rise Fund leading the majority investment and Investcorp contributing as a minority investor.
OFG, renowned as one of the leading SEN providers in the UK, operates 56 schools catering to over 3,000 students aged between 3 and 25 years.
Stirling Square Capital Partners acquired OFG in 2019 to create a network of top Ofsted-rated schools with sector-leading capabilities and consistent delivery of high-quality education.
“Our investments are predicated on our ability to achieve quantifiable impact and positive outcomes alongside strong business performance – OFG has proven its ability to deliver on all these goals simultaneously,” said Hichem Omezzine, Business Unit Partner at The Rise Funds.
OFG’s offering is anticipated to deliver impact through various avenues, including improving educational and health outcomes for students, enhancing productivity and employment for parents, cost savings for the community, and skill development leading to increased employment potential, Investcorp said in a statement.
“This collaboration presents an exciting opportunity to leverage our collective expertise and resources to significantly impact the lives of children, young people, and adults in the UK and around the world,” said Investcorp’s Head of European Private Equity, Gilbert Kamieniecky.
