YDUQS

Brazil – Financing a leading educational technology platform

USD loan towards expanding access to higher education in Brazil through technology across income segments


The Client

  • YDUQS Participacoes S.A. is the 2nd largest Private Higher Education provider in Brazil with 1.3+ million students
  • 103 campus and 2,500 distance learning centres
  • Strong student acquisition model increases student base by >2x since 2019
  • Transforms Brazilian education through use of technology across all income segments

The Transaction

  • USD term loan
  • Use of proceeds: support access to higher education in Brazil

The Impact

Access to Basis Services – Education:
  • 82% of YDUQS students are the 1st to graduate from their families
  • 1st Company in education industry to launch a trainee program for minority students
  • 56% of the student profile are from a minority group
  • 75% of students have family income < 4x minimum wages
  • 80% graduated from public schools