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James F. Tieng
Founder at
Lumos Capital Group LLC
Profile
James is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Lumos Capital Group.
With over 15 years of investing experience, James has led and completed 17 platform transactions (majority and minority deals), having deployed over $1.6 billion of equity in education, software, business services, and digital media companies.
His investments have ranged in enterprise value from less than $10 million to over $1 billion.
James has served as a member or observer of the Board of Directors for 15 public and private companies.
James was previously a Principal at Quad Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the education sector.
Previously, he was with Apax Partners, where he focused on financial, business and digital services investments around the world.
Prior to Apax, James was an investment professional at Irving Place Capital.
He began his career at McKinsey & Company, where he worked on strategy, M&A, and corporate finance engagements across a variety of industries.
James received an MBA from Harvard Business School and earned an AB in Economics from Princeton University with certificates in Finance and Political Economy.
He lives in New York City with his wife and two rambunctious boys
James F. Tieng active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Apax Partners, Inc.
 Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Apax Partners focuses exclusively on long-term investments in growth companies. The firm invests globally in the following sectors: (1) financial and business services (2) healthcare (3) media (4) retail and consumer and (5) technology and telecommunications. They target large companies with strong, established market positions and the potential to expand. Apax Partners' investment strategy is to grow businesses by acting as a catalyst for change and to employ clear processes to maximize the value of their portfolio. | Private Equity Analyst | 08/09/2010 |
Lumos Capital Group LLC
 Lumos Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lumos Capital Group invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of tech-enabled human capital development businesses (education technology, media, workforce development and knowledge services). It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of ranging from USD 10-30 million and exceeding USD 10 million in annual recurring revenue. | Founder | 01/12/2017 |
Ironhack Group Inc.
 Ironhack Group Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates online platform which offers intensive courses in web development and UX/UI design | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2020 |
OnlineMedEd, Inc,
 OnlineMedEd, Inc, Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides medical curriculum and supplemental education solutions | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2021 |
Former positions of James F. Tieng
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
TargetX.com LLC
 TargetX.com LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud based enterprise-wide software solutions | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2017 |
Quad Partners LLC
 Quad Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Quad Partners invests in lower middle-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology, tech-enabled products & services and schools. It provides financing for buyout and growth capital requirements with an investment size of USD 30 - 100 million. The firm also acquires majority and minority interests. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/12/2017 |
The ILSC Education Group, Inc.
 The ILSC Education Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides language education services | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2017 |
Inside Higher Ed, Inc.
 Inside Higher Ed, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online information services | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2017 |
Interfolio, Inc.
 Interfolio, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides higher education credential management and committee based decision making software services | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2017 |
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| Private companies | 18 |
|---|---|
Apax Partners, Inc.
Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Apax Partners focuses exclusively on long-term investments in growth companies. The firm invests globally in the following sectors: (1) financial and business services (2) healthcare (3) media (4) retail and consumer and (5) technology and telecommunications. They target large companies with strong, established market positions and the potential to expand. Apax Partners' investment strategy is to grow businesses by acting as a catalyst for change and to employ clear processes to maximize the value of their portfolio. | Finance |
Bankrate, Inc.
 Bankrate, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides education consulting services | Commercial Services |
Garda World Security Corp.
 Garda World Security Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides asset & personnel protection, crowd control and surveillance services | Commercial Services |
Inside Higher Ed, Inc.
Inside Higher Ed, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online information services | Technology Services |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
Quad Partners LLC
Quad Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Quad Partners invests in lower middle-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology, tech-enabled products & services and schools. It provides financing for buyout and growth capital requirements with an investment size of USD 30 - 100 million. The firm also acquires majority and minority interests. | Finance |
Bear Stearns Merchant Banking
 Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Investment ManagersFinance Bear Stearns Merchant Banking seeks to invest private equity capital in compelling leveraged buyout, recapitalization and growth capital opportunities. Areas of sector focus include North American and Western European consumer products, industrial products and services, retail, security and defense, business, consumer, financial and healthcare services, technology, natural resources, real estate and commodities. | Finance |
Princeton University
 Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TargetX.com LLC
TargetX.com LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud based enterprise-wide software solutions | Technology Services |
Interfolio, Inc.
Interfolio, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides higher education credential management and committee based decision making software services | Technology Services |
Irving Place Capital Management LP
 Irving Place Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Irving Place Capital invests in public and private companies located in the United States primarily in North America with an EBITDA of USD 7 million. The firm focuses on consumer, industrial and packaging industries. It provides financing for corporate divestitures, buyouts, recapitalizations and growth transaction with an investment size of USD 50 - 250 million. It acquires minority stake and makes control investments. | Finance |
Cayuse LLC
 Cayuse LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides research administration software solutions | Technology Services |
Taskstream LLC
 Taskstream LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides assessment management solutions for higher education | Technology Services |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The ILSC Education Group, Inc.
The ILSC Education Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides language education services | Commercial Services |
Ironhack Group Inc.
Ironhack Group Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates online platform which offers intensive courses in web development and UX/UI design | Technology Services |
OnlineMedEd, Inc,
OnlineMedEd, Inc, Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides medical curriculum and supplemental education solutions | Commercial Services |
Lumos Capital Group LLC
Lumos Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lumos Capital Group invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of tech-enabled human capital development businesses (education technology, media, workforce development and knowledge services). It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of ranging from USD 10-30 million and exceeding USD 10 million in annual recurring revenue. | Finance |
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