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WorldStrides

Year of Investment:

2005

Industry

Education

Headquarters

Charlottesville, VA

Status

Realized

Website

http://www.worldstrides.org

Business

Founded in 1967, WorldStrides is the leading provider of supplemental educational and student travel courses in the US and abroad. At the time of our investment, the company offered programs to more than 200,000 middle and high-school students in all 50 states. Through a series of strategic acquisitions, WorldStrides has expanded its reach and today serves more than 400,000 students from middle school through graduate school in 100 countries. We largely exited the investment through a sale to a financial buyer in 2011.

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October 4, 2011

The Carlyle Group Makes Majority Investment in Student Travel Organization, WorldStrides

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June 11, 2008

WorldStrides Announces Two Acquisitions: Field Studies Center of New York and Accent Travel Group

WorldStrides, a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners, has made two acquisitions: the Field Studies Center of New York and… Read More

January 4, 2006

Charlesbank Capital Partners Acquires WorldStrides

Charlesbank Capital Partners has announced the acquisition of WorldStrides in partnership with management and Silverhawk Capital Partners. WorldStrides, based in… Read More

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