Shemmassian Academic Consulting Recapitalizes with Financial Sponsor

Navagant LLC, a leading middle market investment bank focused on serving mission-driven organizations, advised Shemmassian Academic Consulting (“Shemmassian” or the “Company”) on its recapitalization.

Shemmassian is a leading provider of consulting services for students seeking admission to top medical schools, medical residency programs, universities and colleges, and other graduate programs. The Company employs a unique and proven consulting approach and asynchronous digital test and application prep solutions to guide students through ultra-competitive admissions cycles and to prepare them for high-stakes, standardized examinations critical for career advancement.

Over the span of 20 years, the founder and Company have helped thousands of students gain admission to top medical schools. That Company is dedicated to helping students achieve lifelong dreams through the pursuit of higher education and has a proven track record of providing a lasting customer learning experience that is a testament to the efficacy of their offerings.

Driving Growth and Transforming for the Digital Age

With its new partnership, Shemmassian plans to scale its operations and modernize its technology platform to reach more families and ensure students have all the necessary tools. Together, the Company will be able to better service students and expand its reach into other high-stakes admissions processes.

Shawn Keenan, Managing Director at Navagant

“Shemmassian found the right financial sponsor to drive the future growth of the company. This was a highly competitive process. We were thrilled with the result and to have had the opportunity to advise the market leader in medical school admissions consulting.”