LLR Investment in DataCation Named Atlanta's 2015 Emerging Growth Deal of the Year

ATLANTA--()--The Association for Corporate Growth’s (ACG) Atlanta Chapter has named LLR Partners’ investment in DataCation as the 2015 Emerging Growth Deal of the Year. The award was presented on February 23, 2016 at the ACG Atlanta Deal of the Year Awards at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, GA.

ACG honors the top regional transactions each year based on several criteria, including potential economic development, local or global impact as well as engagement in strategic sectors for the Chapter. This transaction represents a collaborative, creative process between multiple parties to create the top K-12 data management solution for improving educational outcomes.

DataCation is widely known for its impact on student achievement in schools and districts across the U.S. With tight integration to existing school systems, and market leading classroom and school management products, DataCation helps deliver the right data to the right people at the right time.

The company was formed in September 2015 by the merger of CaseNEX and Longleaf Solutions and supported by an investment from LLR Partners. Combining the companies product portfolios created an integrated K-12 data platform that enables teachers, school district administrators and parents to effectively monitor and improve student achievement, educator effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Michael Williamson, CEO of DataCation and founder of Longleaf Solutions, accepted the award along with Christian Bullitt, Principal at LLR Partners.

“As the education industry moves quickly toward a focus on personalized learning and outcomes, an extraordinary need has surfaced for sophisticated data management solutions,” said Williamson. “Bringing CaseNEX and Longleaf together through LLR’s investment combines the best industry talent, technology and capital to meet both customer and regulatory demand. We’re honored to receive this award in recognition for the impact DataCation can have on student achievement and academic performance.”

“This transaction also warrants recognition as the collective group strives to grow a market leading technology business in Atlanta that will attract talent and further bolster Atlanta as a leading U.S. technology hub,” said Bullitt. “We are thrilled to receive this award from ACG Atlanta and plan to look for additional investment opportunities in the region.”

ABOUT DATACATION

As a leader in the education technology industry for over 15 years, DataCation is on a mission to use data to improve education outcomes. DataCation is focused on developing innovative solutions that create both insight and action that will improve parent engagement, increase student achievement, empower teachers and create operational efficiency in K-12 schools. The market leading solutions from DataCation are used in all 50 states by over 5,000 schools and 1,700,000 students. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more information about DataCation, visit datacation.com.

ABOUT LLR PARTNERS

LLR Partners is a private equity firm investing in middle market growth companies. LLR invests in a broad range of industries, with an emphasis on software and technology-enabled services. Founded in 1999 and with more than $2 billion raised across four funds, LLR is a flexible provider of capital for growth, recapitalizations and buyouts. For more information about LLR, visit llrpartners.com.

ABOUT ACG ATLANTA

Today ACG comprises more than 14,500 members from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 54 chapters in North America and Europe. Founded in 1954, ACG Atlanta is one of the oldest and most active chapters providing the area's executives and professionals a unique forum for exchanging ideas and experiences concerning organic and acquisitive growth. ACG Atlanta's membership is composed of over 700 individuals in decision-making positions who have personal and professional interest in corporate growth, including organic growth, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing arrangements, or in the provision of services facilitating such activities.

Contacts

LLR Partners
Kristy DelMuto, 215-344-1372
kdelmuto@llrpartners.com
or
DataCation
Eric Miller, 866-817-0726 x210
emiller@ioeducation.com

Release Summary

ACG Atlanta named LLR Partners’ investment in DataCation, a technology company focused on improving educational outcomes, as the 2015 Emerging Growth Deal of the Year.

Contacts

LLR Partners
Kristy DelMuto, 215-344-1372
kdelmuto@llrpartners.com
or
DataCation
Eric Miller, 866-817-0726 x210
emiller@ioeducation.com