Banyan Software continues growth in education sector with the acquisition of Campus Cafe

Banyan Software, a leading acquirer and permanent home for great enterprise software businesses, proudly announces the acquisition of Campus Cafe, a prominent player in the education technology space. Campus Cafe offers a comprehensive software suite that streamlines the entire student lifecycle, catering to both for-profit career schools and non-profit higher education institutions across the United States.

Founded in 1986 by Joe Stefaniak, Campus Cafe has garnered a reputation for its deep industry expertise, responsive customer service, and a software solution that’s both highly configurable and robust. Their cloud-based infrastructure offers an array of modules that cater to diverse departmental needs while seamlessly integrating them into a single, complete solution.

“We are thrilled to welcome Campus Cafe. Campus Cafe empowers educational institutions with the data and tools they need to successfully manage the student journey, from admissions to alumni development. We’re looking forward to supporting them with the resources they need to continue to grow.

David Berkal • CEO, Banyan Software

This acquisition represents a pivotal moment for Campus Cafe and our valued customers. Joining Banyan opens up new avenues of growth and innovation that will enable us to advance our mission of transforming education through technology.

Joe Stefaniak • Founder of Campus Cafe

Campus Cafe joins School Pathways, Aequitas Solutions, Medicat, and other EdTech businesses within the Banyan family. This acquisition underlines Banyan’s commitment to nurturing successful EdTech software companies and their impact within the education industry.

About Campus Cafe. Founded in 1986, Campus Cafe has garnered a reputation for its leading student information system, profound industry expertise, and responsive customer service. The company’s long-tenured technology team has a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing schools. With a special focus on career, trade, vocational and technical schools, as well as non-profit, for-profit, and start-up institutions, the data needed is made easily accessible at an affordable price point in one fully integrated platform. For more information, visit campuscafe.com

About Banyan Software, Inc. Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. With a permanent capital base set up to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies. Founded in 2016, Banyan is backed by a world-class group of CEOs and investors with deep technology experience and currently operates across a growing number of verticals.

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