Investing in Education with Sudeep Laad

Sudeep Laad, Partner in L.E.K. Consulting’s Global Education Practice, talks to host Monde Nkosi about investing in education. Sudeep shares an overview of the $25 billion annual investments that go into independent education groups around the world, and explains the various verticals that these investments go into. He highlights emerging themes in the education sector that he is excited about, including premium schools expanding to emerging markets, mid-fee schools in countries with growing middle classes (such as Vietnam), and higher education in regions with rising enrolment rates (such as Africa). Sudeep also discusses the social impact of the sector and shares some personal stories about his journey.

Sudeep Laad is a Partner in L.E.K. Consulting and a founding member of its Global Education Practice. He advises operators, investors, foundations, and governments on areas of strategic importance. He brings in-depth experience in education segments covering K-12, tertiary education, transnational education, after-school supplementary education, language learning, and education technology. Over the last decade and a half, Sudeep has led more than 400 projects in education in more than 40 geographies. His insights have been featured in numerous publications, including Education Investor Global and Relocate Global. He is frequently invited to speak at industry-leading education events, including SuperReturn Emerging Markets, AFSIC Africa, EdEx Online Africa, EdtechX Europe, Edtech Asia, and Education Investor’s Global Hotspots.