Ryan Craig JD Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Managing Directo...

  • Primary Industry
  • Information Technology

  • Active Board Seats
  • 4

  • Med. Deal Size

  • Med. Valuation

Ryan Craig JD General Information

Biography

Mr. Ryan Craig serves as Co-Founder and Managing Director at University Ventures. He served as Board Member at Ponce Health Sciences University. He serves as a Board Member at Ease Learning and Helios Consulting. He served as a Board Member at Credly, Techtonic Group and ReUp Education. Mr. Craig serves as a Managing Director at Achieve Partners. He also Co-Founded & serves as a Managing Director at University Ventures. He has served as a Director of Bridgepoint Education company since November 2003. Prior to University Ventures, he founded and served as President of Wellspring, an organization providing treatment programs for overweight and obese adolescents. From 2001 to 2004, he was an Associate at Warburg Pincus LLC in the education sector. From 1999 to 2001, he served as Vice President of Business Development for Fathom, a consortium of universities, museums, and libraries. From 1994 to 1996, he worked as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. He earned a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Yale Law School. He currently serves on the boards of nine privately held companies. He brings to the Board extensive expertise in the postsecondary education sector and a long history with our business, which enables him to provide a key strategic vision.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Managing Director, Achieve Partners
Education
Yale Law School, JD (Doctor of Law)
Yale University, BA (Bachelor of Arts)
Gender
Male
Email
ry
Phone
+1 (332)
Address
  • 104 West 40th Street
  • Suite 1600
  • New York, NY 10018
  • United States
+1 (332)

Ryan Craig JD Positions (2)

Firm name Firm type Title Location Industry Since
Achieve Partners Investor Managing Director New York, NY PE/Buyout
University Ventures Investor Co-Founder & Managing Director New York, NY Venture Capital

Ryan Craig JD Board Seats (4)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
Avenica Human Capital Services Privately Held (backing) Private Equity-Backed Minneapolis, MN
Ease Learning Educational and Training Services (B2C) Privately Held (backing) Private Equity-Backed Derry, NH
Helios Consulting Consulting Services (B2B) Privately Held (backing) Private Equity-Backed Saint Paul, MN
Synergis Education Educational and Training Services (B2C) Privately Held (backing) Formerly VC-backed Mesa, AZ

Ryan Craig JD Lead Partner on Deals (19)

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
Ease Learning (Acquired) 04-Dec-2023 Buyout/LBO Completed Educational and Training Services (B2C) Derry, NH
Helios Consulting 02-Aug-2022 Completed Consulting Services (B2B) Saint Paul, MN
SkillStorm 11-Apr-2022 Completed IT Consulting and Outsourcing Jacksonville, FL
Talent Path 11-Apr-2022 Completed Educational and Training Services (B2C) Houston, TX
Ease Learning 05-Aug-2021 Completed Educational and Training Services (B2C) Derry, NH
Techtonic 29-Oct-2019 Completed IT Consulting and Outsourcing Denver, CO
ReUp Education 06-Jun-2019 Completed Educational and Training Services (B2C) Austin, TX
Credly 29-Mar-2019 Completed Business/Productivity Software New York, NY
Techtonic 12-Dec-2018 Later Stage VC (Series A2) Completed IT Consulting and Outsourcing Denver, CO
Techtonic 23-Apr-2018 Later Stage VC Completed IT Consulting and Outsourcing Denver, CO

Ryan Craig JD Network (175)

Board Members (63)

Name Company Representing Location From
Daniel Pianko Synergis Education University Ventures Mesa, AZ
Daniel Pianko YellowBrick (Educational Software) University Ventures New York, NY
UniversityNow Self San Francisco, CA
ReUp Education Entangled Group Austin, TX
Avenica Self Minneapolis, MN

Portfolio Executives (107)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Laurie Pulido Ease Learning (Acquired) Founder & Chief Strategy Officer 04-Dec-2023 Derry, NH
Gina Limperis Ease Learning (Acquired) Chief Academic Officer 04-Dec-2023 Derry, NH
Ease Learning (Acquired) Chief Technology Officer 04-Dec-2023 Derry, NH
Helios Consulting Vice President 02-Aug-2022 Saint Paul, MN
Helios Consulting Chief People Officer 02-Aug-2022 Saint Paul, MN

Fund Team Members (5)

Name Investor Fund Fund Location
Daniel Pianko University Ventures University Ventures Fund I New York, NY
Daniel Pianko University Ventures University Ventures Fund II New York, NY
Achieve Partners New York, NY
University Ventures New York, NY
Achieve Partners New York, NY

Ryan Craig JD Affiliated Funds (3)

Fund Investor Fund Type Status Vintage Size Dry Powder IRR IRR Quartile
Achieve Partners Workforce Fund I Achieve Partners Venture - General Closed 2019
University Ventures Fund I University Ventures Venture - General Fully Invested 2012
University Ventures Fund II University Ventures Venture - General Fully Invested 2014

Ryan Craig JD FAQs

  • Who is Ryan Craig JD?

    Mr. Ryan Craig serves as Co-Founder and Managing Director at University Ventures.

  • How much does Ryan Craig JD typically invest?

    Ryan Craig JD's median deal size is .

  • What is Ryan Craig JD’s main position?

    Ryan Craig JD’s primary position is Managing Director.

  • What are the contact details for Ryan Craig JD?

    Ryan Craig JD’s email address is ry and his phone number is +1 (332) .

  • How many active board seats does Ryan Craig JD hold?

    Ryan Craig JD holds 4 board seats including Avenica, Ease Learning, Helios Consulting, and Synergis Education.

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