PAIRIN Acquired by Digital Capital Partners

Navagant, a leading middle-market investment bank, served as exclusive financial advisor to PAIRIN, a leading developer of software solutions for the government workforce and adult education (GWAE) industries, which was acquired by Digital Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in Chicago, IL.

Founded in 2012 and based in Denver, PAIRIN helps governments, state agencies, workforce development organizations, education systems, and nonprofits deliver highly impactful education services. Its flagship platform, My Journey, streamlines key functions such as workforce upskilling and reskilling, career navigation, job search, case management, compliance support, impact reporting, and data analytics. With over a decade of experience, PAIRIN is dedicated to expanding equitable access to education and employment opportunities through data-driven solutions.

Digital Capital Partners (DigiCap) is a private direct investment firm with experience across public, private, and international sectors. Over the past two decades, DigiCap has completed more than 30 transactions, employing a partnership-driven approach to investing in companies across a range of industries.

Sunny Bajaj, Founder and CEO, DigiCap

“This partnership not only allows us to help PAIRIN achieve its mission, but grows our portfolio of strategic investments in public sector technology services and software. Our previous investments in Human Services and Case Management software are a natural fit with PAIRIN’s Workforce Development technology, allowing us to go-to-market with a leading end-to-end solution for a wide range of organizations.”

Michael Simpson, Founder and CEO, PAIRIN

“From its inception, PAIRIN’s mission has been to help every individual realize their full potential. Going forward as a DigiCap portfolio company provides more than just the funding to accelerate new development and further our mission, we are joining an ecosystem of companies with industry leading expertise in serving the public sector, extending our resources, advancing our innovation, and providing a stable foundation to grow.”

Shawn Keenan, Managing Director, Navagant

“PAIRIN has built a unique platform solving complex challenges in workforce development and government service delivery. We’re proud to have advised Michael and his team and look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on workforce agencies, governments and educational institutions.”