WorldStrides, Inc.
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WorldStrides, Inc. - overview
Established
1967
Location
Charlottesville, VA, US
Primary Industry
Education/Training
About
Founded in 1967 by Phil Wendel, and based in Virginia, US, WorldStrides, Inc. is an educational student travel company that provides customized educational travel programs to elementary, middle, and high school students. In November 2017, Eurazeo and Primavera Capital acquired WorldStrides, Inc. from Metalmark Capital and Silverhawk Capital Partners.
Eurazeo will invest around USD 500 million to acquire a majority stake and Primavera Capital will take a minority share. As of June 2024, the company operates from locations in Australia, US, and Canada. WorldStrides provides a range of educational travel programs aimed at enhancing learning through experiential opportunities. Their offerings include domestic and international educational tours for K-12 students, facilitating immersive and interactive learning experiences.
For higher education students, WorldStrides offers study abroad programs that promote real-world skill development and global understanding. Additionally, the firm provides specialized programs in performing arts, sports tours, language immersion, career exploration, and service-based learning.
Current Investors
Eurazeo, Primavera Capital Group
Primary Industry
Education/Training
Sub Industries
Education & Training Services, Travel & Tourism
Website
www.worldstrides.com
Verticals
EdTech
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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WorldStrides, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Travelopia Holdings Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | North American Experience Education Brands | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Envision EMI LLC | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | The Education Abroad Network | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | WorldStrides, Inc. | - |
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WorldStrides, Inc. - employee data
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