Arco Platform Limited
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Ari de Sa Cavalcante Neto
- Full Time Employees
- 2,935
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- Address
- Rua Augusta 2840 São Paulo SP Brazil 01412-100
- IPO Date
- Sep 26, 2018
- CIK
- 0001740594
- Website
- arcoeducacao.com.br
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- Arco Platform Limited is a leading provider of technology-enabled educational solutions for K-12 private schools in Brazil. The company delivers a comprehensive pedagogical system, including core curriculum content covering kindergarten through high school in printed and digital formats; supplemental programs such as English as a second language, learning management systems, technological communication tools, and socio-emotional skills development; management services encompassing ERP systems, payment processing, ecommerce platforms, financing, insurance, strategic consulting, and operational scheduling; and teacher training programs to enhance digital tool utilization and pedagogical effectiveness. Arco Platform serves over 1.3 million students across more than 5,400 partner schools nationwide, targeting school administrators, teachers, students, and families with subscription-based, data-driven platforms that personalize learning and streamline school operations. Founded in 2004 by Ari de Sá Cavalcante Neto and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, the company operates exclusively within the Brazilian education sector, with additional facilities in Fortaleza and Curitiba to support content creation, distribution, and regional school networks. Subsidiaries and acquired brands, including Positivo (acquired in 2019 for R$1.65 billion to expand content reach) and Isaac (fully acquired in 2022 via share exchange to integrate financial and administrative fintech solutions), enhance its one-stop-shop ecosystem for pedagogical, operational, and financial needs. In December 2023, Arco Platform completed a $1.5 billion going-private transaction with investment entities affiliated with General Atlantic L.P. and Dragoneer Investment Group at $14 per share, delisting from Nasdaq and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Achieve Holdings to pursue growth without public market pressures. This strategic shift followed prior expansions like the Positivo and Isaac acquisitions, enabling deeper integration of technology for school management and family engagement. No major new partnerships, funding rounds, or product launches have been announced since the privatization.
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