Dallas, Texas – Braemont Capital (“Braemont”), a relationship-driven investment firm focused on partnering with companies at key inflection points to accelerate long-term growth and value creation, today announced its investment in CEA CAPA Education Abroad (“CEA CAPA” or the “Company”), a provider of study abroad and career readiness programs for U.S. undergraduate students studying across 37 countries. Through this partnership, Braemont will provide capital and operational support to help accelerate growth, expand academic offerings and further strengthen the Company’s university partnerships and global presence.

CEA CAPA is a differentiated provider in the study abroad market, primarily operating through a study center model that allows students to take courses in English alongside peers from U.S. universities while remaining deeply immersed in local cultures. The Company maintains longstanding relationships with notable universities across the U.S. and has built a reputation for delivering academically rigorous, career-oriented international experiences for students across a broad range of disciplines, including STEM, pre-med, pre-law and first-year experience programs.

In 2025, CEA CAPA expanded its platform through a series of strategic acquisitions that broadened its geographic reach, academic offerings and institutional relationships. The Company plans to continue investing in program innovation, new geographies and strategic growth initiatives to meet increasing demand for international education experiences.

The study abroad market continues to experience strong long-term growth, driven by increasing student demand for globally focused education and career readiness experiences. CEA CAPA is well positioned within the highest-growth segment of the market through its differentiated study center model, strong university partnerships and focus on career-oriented programming.

“CEA CAPA has built a highly respected platform within international education through its academic rigor, longstanding university relationships and commitment to student outcomes,” said Wali Bacdayan, Partner at Braemont Capital. “We believe study abroad and experiential learning opportunities play an increasingly important role in preparing students for academic, professional and personal success in a globally connected world. CEA CAPA is exceptionally well positioned to support that mission through its differentiated academic model and strong institutional partnerships, and we look forward to partnering with management to continue investing in the platform’s growth and impact.”

About CEA CAPA Education Abroad

CEA CAPA Education Abroad is a leading provider of study abroad and career readiness programs for U.S. undergraduate students across 37 countries. The Company primarily operates through a study center model, delivering academically rigorous and culturally immersive experiences through owned and operated centers abroad. CEA CAPA partners with universities across the U.S. to provide students with innovative international education opportunities designed to support academic achievement, professional development and global engagement.

About Braemont Capital

Braemont Capital is a relationship-driven investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs, family business owners, and management teams to capitalize on key growth catalysts. The firm employs a thematic investment strategy focused on high-growth opportunities where differentiated insights and experience provide a competitive advantage. The strategy leverages proprietary knowledge, deep industry expertise, and real-time market intelligence to guide sourcing, diligence, and value creation.