The Apax Digital Fund has agreed to invest in Revolution Prep, a national provider of online academic tutoring and test preparation services. The new investment will help Revolution Prep further enhance its online learning platform and expand its offering to make professional tutors available to more students in the United States and beyond.

Revolution Prep co-founders Ramit Varma and Jake Neuberg said, “Revolution Prep has always believed in building capacity, competence, and confidence in students, preparing them not just for the next test but for the next academic achievement. We are very proud of the work that Matt and the team have done to help position us for the future.  Apax is the perfect partner for Revolution Prep’s next chapter, and we are excited to remain actively involved on the Board of Directors.”

Matt Kirchner, CEO of Revolution Prep, added: “The pandemic has accelerated the shift from traditional to online learning and we’re continuing to see strong demand even as society is re-opening. The attractiveness of on-demand access to professional tutors that can work around students’ schedules will only continue and we are thrilled to partner with Apax Digital on the next stage of our journey. Their investment will support an acceleration of our key growth priorities, including scaling up the more affordable small group tutoring format and the strategic expansion into the middle school tutoring segment, supporting families earlier in their academic journeys.”

Marcelo Gigliani, managing partner of Apax Digital, “As suggested by its name, Revolution Prep is truly revolutionizing the way students and schools access online learning. Their cutting-edge technology platform, longstanding partnerships with schools, and the breadth and expertise of their tutors are helping students across the U.S. improve their grades and position them to access and excel in higher education. Revolution Prep is a stand-out player with a reputation for quality and results in a market that has rapidly moved online,” added Zach Fuchs, Principal at Apax Digital. “We look forward to supporting Matt and his team as they continue to establish Revolution Prep as the premier brand in online tutoring.”

Lincoln International served as exclusive financial adviser to Revolution Prep in connection with the transaction.