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Arc Capital Development
Venture Capital Firm, Accelerator
Early-stage advising and investing firm for the education market. Provides services to accelerate growth and help education businesses and nonprofits reach their goals across preK-12, Higher Education, Special Needs, and Future of Work Markets.
Overview and Management
Establishment Year
2004
Mission
To help innovative and rapidly growing businesses in the education sector maximize their realizable value.
Values
Commitment to innovation, education advancement, and social impact.
Investment Roles
Direct Investor, General Partner (GP)
Participant Demographics
Works with domestic and international education businesses and nonprofits, serving preK-12, Higher Education, Special Needs, and Future of Work Markets.
Generational Wealth Planning
Focus on accelerating growth and achieving long-term inflection points for education businesses.
Risk Tolerance
Focuses on seed and early-stage investments with an emphasis on social impact and sustainable business models.
References or Case Studies
Includes successful projects like ParentSquare, Skoog, and Catchon, which demonstrate performance and strategy.
Team Experience
Founders Kevin Custer and Rita Ferrandino are industry veterans with expertise in education, special needs, and STEM policy.
Notable Achievements
Advised over 150 companies, with client companies generating $500M+ annually and 20+ successful exits.
Project Track Record
Investments in ParentSquare, Skoog, and Catchon.
Exit Strategies
Strategic sales (e.g., Catchon acquired by ENA).
Legal, Compliance and Contact Information
Regulatory Registrations
Compliance History
rita@arccd.com
Phone Number
720-710-8767
Address
Golden United States