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SPECIALISTen IN de sector EDUCATIe & opleiding

Snelle, betaalbare online trainingsoplossingen. Een golf van vraag naar professionele bijscholing in een volatiele arbeidsmarkt. Een leven lang leren in formats die flexibeler en boeiender zijn dan ooit tevoren. De ongekende transformatie in de sector Educatie en Opleiding is nog maar net begonnen en levert voortdurend nieuwe spelers en spannende M&A-trajecten op.

De Educatie & Opleiding sector staat centraal in de ontwikkeling van individuen en organisaties. Of het nu gaat om traditionele scholing, online cursussen of gespecialiseerde trainingen, deze sector evolueert voortdurend. De digitale transformatie heeft het leren toegankelijker gemaakt dan ooit tevoren, maar heeft ook nieuwe concurrentie en uitdagingen met zich meegebracht.

Om te gedijen in deze branche is het van belang om op de hoogte te blijven van de laatste onderwijsmethoden, technologieën en trends en in te spelen op de perfecte gelegenheid met een ervaren adviseur. Bij IMAP hebben we jarenlange sectorspecifieke ervaring en het wereldwijde bereik om onze klanten naar strategisch en financieel succes te begeleiden.

We advise clients operating in:

Commercial Training

Corporate Training & Professional Development

Early Childhood Development

Education Technology & Online Courseware

General & Secondary Education (K-12)

Higher Education

Industrial M&A Market Trends and Insights

2024 recorded 1,750 deals, marking a decline from 2,592 transactions in 2023 due to economic uncertainty.

The median transaction value in 2024 was €17M, aligning with the trend of mid-market acquisitions.

85% of completed transactions involved majority stake acquisitions, while 15% were minority deals, asset purchases, or spinoffs.

Geographical Market Trends

North America and Europe dominated M&A activity, contributing to 83% of total deal volume between 2019 and 2024.

The US (45%) led transaction volumes, followed by the UK (9%), China (4%), France (4%), and Germany (4%).

Cross-border transactions accounted for 30% of total activity, while 70% remained domestic.

Buyer Type and Investment Trends

Strategic buyers dominated the space, accounting for 80% of all transactions.

Financial buyers (20%) have maintained a steady presence, focusing on larger assets with an average deal size of €85M, compared to €17M for strategic buyers.

Private Equity (PE) activity remains robust, with 52% of European PE fundraising coming from the UK & Ireland in FY23.

Latest trends:

Industrial M&A Market Trends and Insights

The industrial sector remains a cornerstone of global M&A activity, recording over:

18,000 completed transactions between 2019 - 2024

combined reported value exceeding

€580 billion.

Key Investment Trends

Industrial M&A continues to evolve amid shifting economic conditions, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid technological change. Although deal volumes have fluctuated, investor appetite, particularly within the mid-market, remains strong.

Impact of Macroeconomic Conditions

Higher interest rates and inflationary pressures contributed to a decline in total deal value, from:

€69B in 2023 to €57B in 2024.

Geopolitical instability has introduced caution among investors, leading to slower deal flow compared to previous years.

Shift Toward Mid-Market Transactions

Mid-sized transactions now dominate industrial M&A, reflecting investor focus on strategic growth opportunities and operational synergies that deliver faster value creation.