Boathouse Capital Portfolio Company, Guidewell Education, Acquires College Matchpoint

Boathouse Capital portfolio company, Guidewell Education, has completed the acquisition of College Matchpoint to expand college admissions support for students nationwide. This partnership strengthens Guidewell's commitment to empowering students across the country with personalized college counseling and educational support at every stage of their academic journey.

“We are excited to welcome College Matchpoint into the Guidewell family. By combining our expertise and resources, we can provide even more robust support to students navigating the college admissions process. We will work together as one team to help students confidently achieve their academic and personal goals.” Billy Downing, CEO of Guidewell Education

"At College Matchpoint, we’ve always been dedicated to personalized and ethical college advising,"said Lisa Bain Carlton, Founder of College MatchPoint. “Partnering with Guidewell allows us to expand our reach and continue guiding students through one of the most important milestones in their academic journey, helping them find the right college fit and succeed in the admissions process."

 This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for both organizations, enhancing the services available to students nationwide. Together, Guidewell and College Matchpoint will continue to prioritize personalized, ethical guidance, helping students navigate their academic journeys with confidence and success.

 “This marks Guidewell’s fifth acquisition and we believe the opportunity for continued M&A growth exists in this very fragmented marketplace. Boathouse is excited to support management’s growth strategy as they execute on the company's mission to support more and more students,” noted Bill Dyer, Managing Partner at Boathouse.

About Guidewell Education

ESM Prep is part of Guidewell Education (formerly Stravos), a purpose-driven organization with leading education brands in the U.S. and U.K. Serving over 20,000 students annually, Guidewell Education delivers transformative, student-first experiences. With a focus on confidence-building, skill development, and academic success, Guidewell Education offers personalized support in academic tutoring, college counseling, executive function coaching, and test preparation, empowering each student to reach their full potential.  For more information, visit www.guidewelleducation.com.

About Boathouse Capital

Boathouse Capital is a Philadelphia-based private equity firm with $650 million of capital under management. Boathouse invests $10 million to $75 million of flexible capital in the form of debt and equity into high-growth middle-market companies. www.boathousecapital.com