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Cambridge Information Group
Andrew Davidson leads Cambridge Information Group, a private family office rooted in the 1978 founding of a library-services firm.
Cambridge Information Group
Cambridge Information Group began as a family company in 1978, when Robert Davidson launched a library-services firm that later evolved into what became known as ProQuest. The family office, now led by Andrew Davidson as Managing Partner, was formed to manage the proceeds from that business and subsequent investments (per public record). The firm pursues a diversified strategy across private equity, real assets, and venture capital. Its known holdings include a stake in ProQuest's successor – Ex Libris, an education technology provider – and infrastructure assets. The geographic focus is primarily North America, with select investments in Europe via partnerships. The office targets control-oriented and minority direct investments rather than fund-of-funds commitments. Team size is not publicly disclosed; the firm maintains offices in New York and Los Angeles. No recent operational events in the last 24 months are publicly available. The office also manages philanthropic structures, including the Davidson Family Foundation (per public record). What distinguishes Cambridge Information Group is its direct lineage from a single operating company — most family offices diversify quickly, but this firm continues to anchor its portfolio around education and information infrastructure, maintaining a sector focus that mirrors the founding business.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1978
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Additional offices
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Principals
Andrew S. Davidson
Managing Partner
Michael J. Stoller
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Cambridge Information Group?
Andrew S. Davidson serves as Managing Partner, overseeing the firm's investment strategy and portfolio construction. Michael J. Stoller is a Managing Director involved in deal execution. The office does not publicly disclose a formal investment committee (per public record).
How does Cambridge Information Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on its network of industry relationships in education technology, enterprise software, and infrastructure. It originates deals through direct industry contacts and partnerships, often from its experience as an operating company (per public record).
Is Cambridge Information Group structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It is a single family office managing the Davidson family's wealth. While it makes direct private equity and venture-style investments, it does not raise external capital from third parties and operates as a private investment vehicle rather than a fund manager (per public record).
What investment stages does Cambridge Information Group typically target?
The firm targets growth-stage and mature private companies, with a preference for control or significant minority positions. It also invests in infrastructure assets and real estate. The stage focus aligns with its background as an operating company seeking stable, long-term returns (per public record).
Which sectors does Cambridge Information Group explicitly avoid?
There is no public statement from the firm explicitly avoiding any sectors, but based on disclosed holdings and the Davidson family's background, it has concentrated on education technology, enterprise software, and infrastructure — avoiding speculative biotech or consumer cyclical bets (per public record).
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The underlying wealth originated from Cambridge Information Group, the private company founded in 1978 by Robert Davidson, which built a library and information services business that included ProQuest. The family office manages the proceeds from that business and subsequent investment returns (per public record).
Does Cambridge Information Group maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Yes, the Davidson Family Foundation is the primary philanthropic vehicle, funded separately from the family office's investment portfolio. It makes charitable grants, predominantly in education and the arts, with a separation maintained between investment activities and grant-making (per public record).
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