Bain Capital Double Impact Acquires American College of Education from CIC Partners
February 9, 2026
CIC Partners has realized its investment in American College of Education (ACE) and sold the company to Bain Capital Double Impact, with the transaction completing in Q4 2025. ACE is an accredited online private college headquartered in Indianapolis that serves adult and professional learners across education, healthcare and business programs; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Bain Capital Double Impact
- Targets
- American College of Education
- Sellers
- CIC Partners
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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