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