Avathon Capital Acquires Yellow Brick Road, Expanding Early Childhood Education Portfolio
- Editor
- Feb 6
- 2 min read
What's Happening: Avathon Capital, a private equity firm focused on education and workforce markets, has acquired Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center. This marks Avathon's third investment in early childhood education, expanding its reach to Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Yellow Brick Road operates 25 centers serving thousands of families with programs for infants through school-age children.
The Key Moves:
Avathon partners with Yellow Brick Road CEO Jessica Johnsen to continue leading the organization
Experienced board formed, including Dan Sommer as chair and Sarah Clabby as director
Acquisition builds on Avathon's previous early childhood investments in the Southeast and Northeast
By The Numbers :
Yellow Brick Road operates 25 centers across 3 states
This is Avathon's 15th platform investment
Yellow Brick Road has grown from a single center in 2006 to serving thousands of families today
Key Quotes:
"We are thrilled to have a partner who is passionate about early childhood education and aligns so well with our values and purpose." - Jessica Johnsen, Yellow Brick Road CEO
"Early childhood education is an incredibly important sector in our country and has been a core area of investment focus for Avathon." - Jason Rosenberg, Managing Partner at Avathon Capital
"We approached this transaction with a clear understanding of what it takes to support businesses in the early childhood education sector." - Shawn Domanic, Principal at Avathon Capital
The Bottom Line: Avathon Capital's acquisition of Yellow Brick Road strengthens its position in the early childhood education sector, expanding its geographic reach and deepening its commitment to high-quality early learning experiences. The partnership aims to enhance operations, enrich curriculum, and support growth while maintaining Yellow Brick Road's mission and values.
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