Taurus Capital Partners Announces Acquisition of Pathlight Learning, A Leading Franchisee of Primrose Schools

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Taurus Capital Partners (“Taurus”), an investment firm targeting long-term investments in values-driven companies, is pleased to announce its platform investment in Pathlight Learning (“Pathlight”), a leading franchisee of Primrose Schools (“Primrose”). Taurus partnered with existing management to form and recapitalize Pathlight. Primrose is a national franchise system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families.

Taurus is dedicated to partnerships with exceptional franchisees in best-in-class systems, and the collaborative investment with both Pathlight ownership and Primrose is emblematic of that strategy. Pathlight has been owned and led by Primrose Schools Franchise Owner Sarah Albahadily for over ten years and, together with the business’ previous co-owners, she built the company into one of the most decorated and successful school groups in the Primrose system.

“We are thrilled to be joining the Primrose community and have tremendous conviction that Pathlight can become the leading national franchisee in the coming years,” said Griffin Gordon, Taurus’ Founder & CEO. “We believe Primrose is unequivocally the strongest premier brand in early childhood education and are energized by the leadership team’s vision for the future. We also feel exceptionally fortunate to be partnering with Sarah, whose character, values and passion for the business and its impact on children and families alike are at the heart of Pathlight’s success.”

“For more than a decade, my purpose has been to serve children, families, and teachers with excellence, and I am so proud of what our team at Primrose has built together. Partnering with Taurus Capital Partners allows us to continue growing with the same heart and mission, while gaining the resources and expertise to expand our impact,” said Albahadily. “Primrose has always been more than a business to me, it’s a calling, and I am grateful to carry that forward as Pathlight Learning enters this next chapter.”

“We are excited Sarah has decided to partner with Taurus Capital to open more Primrose schools. Sarah’s unwavering dedication to service excellence embodies the Primrose commitment to deliver the best and most trusted early education and care,” said Jo Kirchner, CEO, Primrose Schools. “This acquisition will allow her and Taurus to deliver our industry-leading curriculum and premier early learning experiences to more children and families.”

This is Taurus’ third platform transaction since its founding in 2022. Taurus also has led investments into Restoration Alliance (a leading franchisee of ServiceMaster Restore) and Somersault (the largest and fastest growing franchisee of The Little Gym). Both Somersault and Restoration Alliance were recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America.

About Taurus Capital Partners

Taurus Capital Partners is an operationally-focused investment firm targeting long-term opportunities in founder-owned, lower middle market businesses. Taurus is led by seasoned operators who invest where their experience leading, growing, and professionalizing private companies can drive long-term value. For more information, please visit www.taurus-cp.com.

About Primrose Schools

Primrose Schools is the leader in providing premier early education and care to children and families in the United States. Founded in 1982, there are more than 500 Primrose schools in 35 states and Washington, D.C. Ranked by Entrepreneur for 17 consecutive years and named as one of the best franchises to buy in America by Forbes, Primrose offers Franchise Owners the opportunity to invest in a financially rewarding and emotionally satisfying business that delivers an unparalleled early learning experience for children and families in their community. Each school is independently owned and operated by Franchise Owners who are provided a proven and time-tested business model and exclusive approach to early education, called Balanced Learning®. Through Primrose on Premise℠, Primrose Schools and Franchise Owners enable companies to provide employer-sponsored early childhood education and care at or near their worksites. Primrose has franchising opportunities available in markets throughout the U.S. and is seeking qualified potential Franchise Owners to join the brand’s rapid expansion and mission to transform the future of early education. For more information, visit Franchise.PrimroseSchools.com, follow us on LinkedIn and X, and explore our news site.

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Taurus Capital Partners, Founder & CEO

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