Learnlight Acquires IBE (Milan)

Synova Private Equity Acquires Learnlight from Beech Tree Private Equity

March 23, 2023

Education

Synova Private Equity has acquired Learnlight, a digital-first language and skills training provider, from Beech Tree Private Equity. Learnlight, headquartered in London, has scaled rapidly under Beech Tree—growing virtual training ~40% p.a., serving 1,200+ corporate customers across 40+ countries and increasing EBITDA five-fold—positioning it for further growth under Synova.

Learnlight Acquires German Language Trainer Arenalingua

March 21, 2019

Education

Learnlight, the London-based language and skills training provider backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, has acquired German language training company Arenalingua to bolster its presence in Germany. The deal expands Learnlight’s trainer network and client base in the German market and brings additional blended and government-sponsored training capabilities into the Learnlight platform.

Beech Tree Private Equity Acquires Inspiro Learning

September 16, 2025

Education

Beech Tree Private Equity has completed an investment to acquire Inspiro Learning, a UK-based vocational and technical training provider; existing owner Inspirit Capital has partially reinvested and Investec provided funding. The capital will be used to enhance service delivery, expand technical training into adjacent sectors, and support strategic acquisitions to accelerate organic growth.

Lessen Acquires Blue Skyre IBE

April 18, 2023

Professional Services

Lessen, a tech-enabled property services provider, has acquired Blue Skyre IBE, a Chicago-based global facilities management and ESG solutions provider. The acquisition brings Blue Skyre IBE's leadership and ESG/facilities expertise into Lessen's platform to expand its commercial and residential facilities management capabilities and integrated technology offerings.

Beech Tree Private Equity Invests in Fourteen IP

April 9, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Beech Tree Private Equity has made a growth investment in Fourteen IP, a UK-headquartered provider of cloud telephony and AI solutions for the hospitality industry. The investment will fund Fourteen IP’s global expansion (notably into Asia and Australia) and support a buy-and-build M&A strategy, backed by an acquisition facility from NatWest; Beech Tree will also join the company board.

Norlee Group Acquires Inter-Bay Electric Company

November 5, 2025

Electrical Services

Norlee Group, a Heartwood Partners-backed platform, has acquired Inter-Bay Electric Company (IBE), a Tampa-based commercial electrical contractor, in a transaction that closed on November 5, 2025. The add-on expands Norlee's Florida footprint and service capabilities—particularly in commercial, education and public-sector electrical and low-voltage work—while IBE will continue to operate under its current leadership.