Our Experience
We have conducted over 120 projects in the education and technology sectors. Here is a list of some of them...
CDD
Edacto supported Galileo Global Education with commercial advisory work as part of its acquisition of Corndel, a leading professional apprenticeship and skills training provider based in the UK.
CDD
We supported Cegos with commercial due diligence of Interactive Workshops (IW), a highly creative and agile corporate training provider based in the UK. With 30 employees in London and New York, IW specialises in providing customised training solutions, focused on leadership, sales, team building and personal development.
Commercial review
Edacto assisted GO ! Formations with commercial due diligence on FORQA, a leading professional training provider specialised in the logistics sector in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
CDD
Edacto supported Activa with commercial due diligence of Go Formations! a French vocational and professional training provider focused on the transportation, logistics and building sectors.
CDD
Edacto supported Globeducate with commercial due diligence on Olympion School, a prestigious Greek private school situated near Nicosia, Cyprus, which numbers nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum, and, starting in September 2024, primary level education.
CDD
Edacto undertook commercial due diligence on L’Ecole de Battersea and L’Ecole des Petits, two well-reputed French bilingual schools in London catering to pupils aged 2 to 18 years.
CDD
Commercial due diligence to support Capital Croissance in its investment in E-testing, a SaaS software platform dedicated to assessment tests of professional skills (hard skills), personality and motivation (soft skills) and to the prevention of professional risks (serious games) in various sectors and professions.
CDD
Edacto supported Quilvest with commercial due diligence of Ermitage International School, a prestigious bilingual K-12 day and boarding school, located in the Paris region, offering the IB MYP and DP as well as the French Baccalaureate.
CDD
We undertook CDD of Réseau C&S on behalf of Galia Gestion as part of its investment in the business. Réseau C&S is a French network of training centres specialised in vocational and professional training in the transport, logistics and building sectors. It operates nationally.
CDD
Edacto supported IDI with CDD of Aston a digital and IT school. Created by the merger of SQLI Institut and ASTON Ecole, Aston (€13 million turnover in 2023, 50 employees) was sold to Talis Education Group, a French group specialised in higher education and professional training, majority owned by IDI.
CDD
We supported Globeducate with commercial due diligence of English Gate School, an international pre-primary and primary school located in Cantù, near Como, Italy.
CDD
We assisted emlyon business school with a commercial assessment to support its investment in LIS, an innovative, London based HEI offering unique, interdisciplinary programmes at both undergraduate an postgraduate level as well as short courses.
CDD
Edacto supported Globeducate with commercial due diligence of Boundary Oak a coeducational, independent day and boarding school based in Fareham, Hampshire.
CDD
CDD on the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP), a London based music and performance higher education institution.
Commercial review
Commercial review of Negsys, a Warehousing Management Software provider, on behalf of Groupe Sinari and NewAlpha Verto.
CDD
EDACTO supported BC Partners with commercial advisory work as part of its investment in AKMI IEK and Metropolitan college, together the largest post-secondary education group in Greece, The group offers vocational education through AKMI IEK and also higher education through Metropolitan College.
CDD
CDD on behalf of Groupe VISO as part of its acquisition of IMC Group, including European business school IMC (Metz, Nancy, Forbach, Luxembourg) and Excelma business & digital school (Metz and Luxembourg).
CDD
Commercial due diligence to support Noroff with its investment in Nackademin, a leading vocational college in Sweden providing YH training in the areas of IT, civil engineering, communication, design, electrical engineering and energy, pedagogy, and care and health.
Commercial review
We supported Turenne Capital with a commercial review of XOS, a leading off-the-shelf and tailor made e-learning provider and specialist in micro learning.
CDD
Commercial due diligence in support of Globeducate’s acquisition of PASCAL Education, the #1 provider of international education in Cyprus with schools in Lefkosia, Larnaca and Limassol.
VCDD
VCDD of Eduniversal, the number 1 higher education ranking agency in France and a leading promotional services provider for public and private operators.
Commercial review
Commercial review of Babington, a leading UK provider of apprenticeships, professional training courses, and learning solutions.
Commercial review
Review of the bilingual and international schools’ market in Athens in support of a potential investment for a leading global K-12 education provider.
Competitor benchmarking
We supported Galileo Global Education Italy with a pricing benchmark including historical pricing trends for the leading global fashion and design higher education providers globally.
Market opportunity assessment
We supported an international education group with a market opportunity assessment for a new bilingual K-12 school in Porto, Portugal.
CDD
Commercial review of EIDM – Ecole Internationale de Mode et Luxe – a fashion and luxury business school based in Paris, to support Oakley Capital.
CDD
We supported IDI with CDD on FORE Education a leading training and apprenticeship provider operating in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Martin and Guyanne.
CDD
EDACTO supported Capital Croissance with a CDD on Pilocap, a French provider of training / CPD in the logistics, machinery and health and safety sectors with branches in Bordeaux, Montpellier and Toulouse.
Strategy and brand identity
We supported Istituto Marangoni with the development of a brand identity for the design offering at their London campus.
CDD
On behalf of Galileo Global education, we conducted a CDD of LMA Liverpool/London. Co-owned by Robbie Williams, LMA is one of the fastest growing creative institutions in Europe offering degrees in performing arts, music and digital media – celebrating talent, diversity and inclusivity by breaking down barriers to higher education.
CDD
A CDD of Health Events, for Galileo Global Education. Health Events is an innovative solution for e-learning/ training for medical and para-medical professionals.
VCDD
EDACTO conducted VCDD on Coorpacademy, a digital learning solution.
VCDD
EDACTO supported the the Syndicat National de l’Edition with a VCDD of Asfored. Asfored is a leading not for profit association offering professional training and development to the publishing/editing professions.
CDD
CDD on behalf of Galileo Global Education for TAI Arts, a Madrid based arts school offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in film, music, visual and performing arts.
CDD
EDACTO was engaged by IK Investment Partners and Groupe Skill & You to undertake commercial due diligence of ICS Learn in its acquisition from Primary Capital Partners. ICS Learn is a leading online provider of HR (CIPD), accounting, leadership and management and other professional qualifications.
CDD
Commercial due diligence on behalf of Galileo Global Education in its acquisition of AKAD, Germany’s oldest online university, from Aurelius Equity. AKAD is a leading player in the fast-growing German online higher education market.
CDD
At the request of GEDH, EDACTO conducted a CDD on ESEC – École Supérieure enseignement cinématographique.
ESEC is a private higher education establishment, located in the heart of Paris and recognised by the Ministry of Culture and has been providing training in the various film professions for more than 45 years.
Market and Commercial Review
Market and Commercial Review of Microstars, on behalf of Meanings Capital Partners. Microstars is a group of private creches and nursery schools based in Greater Paris, France.
CDD
On behalf of Groupe Nomadia, EDACTO conducted a CDD of Geoconcept, a company specialising in the design and publication of geographical optimisation technologies for professionals.
CDD
CDD on AssessFirst, a leading French talent assessment and talent management Saas solution which uses artificial intelligence to support HR professionals in recruiting and managing talent.
CDD
CDD of Groupe AFC on behalf of Talis. AFC – Accompagner, Former, Conseiller- offers training in the tertiary sector, in work-study programs at Bac+2, Bac+3 and Bac+5 levels, in continuing education and as part of professional training courses dedicated to job seekers.
CDD
At the request of Raise, EDACTO undertook a CDD of the College de Paris – A network of higher education institutions and professional training organisations.
CDD
CDD on behalf of IDI for Talis Business School – a group of Post-Bac business schools in Gironde and also in Paris, France.
CDD
CDD of INSEEC Business School on behalf of CINVEN.
INSEEC U. is a private multidisciplinary higher education & research institution located in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Chambéry. INSEEC U. occupies a unique place in the French educational landscape.
CDD
On behalf of Elap/Turenne Capital, EDACTO performed a CDD of Admilia- an expert in modular software solutions.
VCDD
A VCDD of Finance Active, on behalf of Capza. Finance Active designs SaaS solutions to improve performance in debt management and financial risk management: foreign exchange, investment, prospective and guarantees.
Strategy
Development strategy for Stonar, an independent co-educational school in Wiltshire, UK.
CDD
CDD of Geodesial on behalf of Capza.
Geodesial Group is the leader on the French market for geomatic engineering, urban planning, landscape design and engineering for major transportation infrastructure.
CDD
On behalf of Galileo Global Education, EDACTO conducted a CDD of Penninghen, an art direction and interior architecture school, located in the heart of Paris, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, in the premises of the ‘Académie Julian’ founded in 1867.
VCDD
VCDD of France’s leading prep studies provider for healthcare and medical degrees.
CDD & Strategy
CDD for Galileo Global Education in its acquisition of leading Norwegian university college and vocational school focused on digital subjects and online delivery. Ongoing strategy support for Noroff to assist in entering new European markets.
VCDD
VCDD of a leading network of health and wellbeing schools specialising in human and animal osteopathy as well as naturopathy and operating in France, Spain and Belgium.
CDD
CDD on Groupe Skill & You, Europe’s number one provider of online vocational education operating in France, Spain and Italy
CDD
CDD of Europe’s leading Sports Management school, AMOS, part of ACE education group.
CDD
CDD on a leading European arts focused higher education provider operating in France, Italy, Germany and Spain. Brands including Ecole de Condé, ECV, IAAD, Accademia Italiana, CEV, CES and HMKW
CDD
CDD to support EDH Group’s acquisition of CREAD, leading French interior design school, based in Lyon.
CDD
CDD on a leading network of digital schools, offering programmes in web development, digital design, systems and networks, operating in France and Morocco.
CDD
CDD on a leading provider of education relating to digital disciplines in France. Multi-campus group offering Bachelor and Masters degrees in audiovisual, design and visual communications, marketing and IT related subjects.
CDD
CDD of a French HR software business, leader in time management and workforce planning solutions. Present in France and Spain – through acquisition of Grupo Spec (2015) with customers in 45 countries across the globe.
VCDD
EDACTO (formerly PMSI international) supported Galileo Global Education and Providence Equity with vendor commercial due diligence in the €2.3Bn sale of the business.
CDD
CDD of a leading London-based private University for Galileo Global Education.
CDD
CDD on a French higher education provider with schools specialising in sustainable development and artificial intelligence.
CDD
CDD of a leading French media and design school group for IK Investment Partners
CDD
Commercial due diligence in support of Activa Capital’s investment in Medisys, a French software publisher for health and social care organisations.
Strategy
Strategy work for Ermitage International School in Maison-Lafitte following its acquisition by Platina Partners.
CDD
Commercial due diligence to support Globeducate with its acquisition of International Preparatory School (IPS), a primary school based in Cascais, Portugal.
CDD
CDD of EM Lyon, prestigious French business school
CDD
Supported Galileo Global Education with commercial due diligence of Bellecour, a leading Lyon based design school.
CDD & Strategy
CDD in support of Cinven’s investment in INSEEC U as well as subsequent strategy support work.
CDD
Supported Globeducate with CDD of Nobel International, an international primary and secondary school located in the Portuguese Algarve region.
CDD
CDD as part of Galileo Global Educations’ acquisition of Pfh, a German University of Applied Sciences offering programmes in management, psychology and engineering with a well developed online offering.
CDD
Supported Oakley Capital with CDD of esdac, a leading network of French design schools with 9 campuses across France.
VCDD
VCDD of Eduservices, leading multi-disciplinary provider of vocational and higher education in France.
CDD
CDD of Laureate Iberia including Universidad Europea, a large, private Spanish university with campuses in Madrid, Valencia and the Canaries. It also included an evaluation of three institutions in Portugal: IADE, IPAM and Lisbon based Universidade Europeia.
CDD
CDD to support Oakley Capital in its acquisition of French hospitality management school, Centre Européen de Management Hotelier International (CMH), a bolt-on acquisition for its sports management school AMOS.
CDD & Strategy
CDD as part of Creadev’s investment in Odyssey Education, an international network of bilingual French schools with a presence in Casablanca, Brussels and Bucharest.
Strategy
Established in Barcelona (Manresa) in 2003, Kids & Us is a leading international network of English language centres for children.
In 2017 Corpfin acquired a majority stake in the company together with its founders, with the aim of promoting a new stage of growth
We assisted Kids & Us with its international development, with a focus on the French market.
CDD
CDD as part of Galileo Global Education’s acquisition of leading French digital education specialist, Studi.
CDD
We supported Galileo Global Education with commercial due diligence of European University Cyprus, a private university with a broad range of programmes including Medicine, Law and Management.
CDD
CDD of Hattemer, a private French-English bilingual school based in Paris, as part of Globeducate’s acquisition of the school.
CDD
We supported Actis with CDD of EMSI, a leading engineering school based in Morocco.
CDD
CDD of Claremont School, an East-Sussex based day and boarding school.