Keystone Education Group Acquires I-Con Sports (Spain) and Future Elite Sports (UK)

iEducation Group Acquires Futures Academy

May 20, 2019

Education

iEducation Group (formerly Fusion Education Group), a Leeds Equity Partners–backed operator of one-to-one private schools, has acquired Futures Academy, a California-based one-to-one secondary school operator. The combination expands iEducation's personalized learning platform and brings Futures' 16 California campuses into the iEducation portfolio; Futures had previously been backed by Crane Street Capital.

Keystone Academic Solutions Acquires FindAUniversity

February 9, 2021

Education

Keystone Academic Solutions, a Norway-headquartered operator of higher-education student search platforms, has acquired FindAUniversity, a leading UK postgraduate resource. The deal expands Keystone's student audience and enhances reach and insights for higher-education institutions, while Keystone raised over NOK 200 million of debt and equity capital alongside the acquisition.

Herspiegel Acquires FIECON

April 7, 2025

Healthcare Services

Herspiegel has integrated FIECON, a leading European health economics and market access consultancy, bringing a team of over 250 employees and a London office into Herspiegel’s global commercialization platform. The transaction strengthens Herspiegel’s market access, HTA, and RWE capabilities and expands its European presence to better support pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients across reimbursement and commercialization strategies.

For Soccer Ventures Acquires FootyCon, The Association and Kicks To The Pitch

February 11, 2020

Media & Entertainment

For Soccer Ventures, the investment firm managing Rich Graham's soccer investments, acquired three soccer-focused businesses—FootyCon, The Association, and Kicks To The Pitch—to form and grow its Soccer Collective platform. The acquisitions bring together event, league and lifestyle/media properties to connect brands with the American soccer community through events, content and culture.

Inspired Education Group Acquires US Performance Academy (USPA)

March 12, 2025

Education

Inspired Education Group has acquired US Performance Academy (USPA), a Cognia-accredited online school for elite student‑athletes. The acquisition expands Inspired's online schools portfolio and strengthens its capabilities in online K‑12 education and elite student‑athlete support while deepening its presence in the United States.

3STEP Sports Acquires Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy

January 9, 2023

Education

3STEP Sports, the national youth-sports club and event operator, has acquired Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy, adding the Michigan-based club to its growing volleyball vertical. The deal brings Michigan Elite's 150 teams and multi-venue tournament operations under 3STEP's platform to expand the company's regional footprint and event/tournament offerings.