
The Situation
The founders of Escape Technology, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software for the education sector, were seeking liquidity options while identifying a growth-oriented investor to accelerate the platform’s next phase of growth. Known for their integrated suite of finance, payroll, and HR solutions, the company had built a strong reputation for delivering purpose-built systems that support the operational needs of academic institutions.
Our Services
Dinan Capital Advisors designed and executed a competitive process that emphasized the company’s dominant position in the California education sector, its long-standing client relationships, and its recurring revenue model. Dinan’s senior team led a curated outreach effort targeting investors focused on educational tech and vertical SaaS platforms, while collaborating closely with Escape Technology’s founders and transaction professionals.
Our Results
The process resulted in a platform investment by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm specializing in technology-enabled services. The transaction provided meaningful liquidity to the founders while preserving significant equity ownership for future upside.
Learn More
Connect with Dinan Capital Advisors Managing Director Will Downing for further insight on this transaction.

In the end we were able to select a fantastic PE firm as our acquirer. This firm placed a high value on our company being represented by Dinan Capital Advisors. From our side, we felt Dinan really earned their fee and there is no way we could have achieved what we did without them. I have no seller's remorse and only admiration for Dinan.
