Our Owners

Our Shared Vision

Everything we do is to improve the quality of education for our students.

And growth is an important part of that. Because by growing, we open up the door to fresh knowledge and opportunities for everyone in the Cognita family.

Our owners are critically important to that success.

And we’re aligned and agreed on the way ahead, in these long-term partnerships.

Jacobs Capital

Our majority owner is Jacobs Holding AG, which is part of Jacobs Capital – a global investment firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, and London, UK, that looks after the interests of the Jacobs family.

Education has been a key part of the Jacobs family's endeavors for generations, both from a philanthropic and an investment perspective. Jacobs Capital builds on this successful legacy and invests in dynamic companies that provide excellent education and opportunities to students around the world.

Our owners naturally share our passion for improving young people’s lives. Together, we are working toward a bright, brilliant, and growing future for our schools, students, and teachers.

BDT & MSD Partners and Sofina

Our two minority owners are BDT & MSD Partners and Sofina.

BDT & MSD Partners is a long-term private equity fund. Sofina is a family-controlled investment company that supports entrepreneurs and families who lead growing companies.

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