Colibri Group Acquires Boston Institute of Finance
January 2, 2025
Colibri Group, a St. Louis–based professional education company backed by Gridiron Capital, has acquired Boston Institute of Finance (BIF), a Newton, Massachusetts provider of CFP education and wealth management exam-prep programs. The deal, which closed January 2, 2025, expands Colibri's financial education portfolio and capabilities across licensing, exam preparation, and professional development for financial advisors and planners.
- Buyers
- Colibri Group, Gridiron Capital
- Targets
- Boston Institute of Finance
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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