THI Investments Acquires Empowering Learning Group from Graphite Capital

THI Investments Acquires Oxford International Education Group; Nord Anglia Buys Schools Division

March 16, 2021

Education

THI Investments has acquired a controlling stake in Oxford International Education Group from existing shareholders, including Bowmark Capital, with the founders and management reinvesting alongside THI. Simultaneously, Oxford International's schools division was sold to Nord Anglia Education; THI's investment will fund expansion of Oxford International's online OI Digital Institute, university partnerships and international growth.

THI Investments Invests in Corndel

December 17, 2020

Education

THI Investments, a family-owned investor, has made an equity investment into Corndel, the UK-based digital and management training provider. The growth capital will support Corndel’s expansion of programme offerings (including data and software development courses) and help scale its technology-enabled training and employment-focused initiatives.

Learning Technologies Group (LTG) Acquires GP Strategies

July 16, 2021

Education

Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG) has acquired GP Strategies for $394 million, creating a leading global workforce transformation and learning business. The deal expands LTG's international footprint, client base and capabilities in leadership development, technical training and sector expertise across pharma, aerospace and automotive.

Empowering People Group (Limerston Capital-backed) Acquires Learning Nexus

October 10, 2022

Education

Empowering People Group, a Limerston Capital-backed human capital management platform, has acquired Learning Nexus, a Gloucester-based provider of compliance-led online learning and LMS solutions. The bolt-on purchase expands Empowering People Group's digital learning capabilities and recurring subscription-based revenue while broadening its customer offering to corporates, public sector organisations and non-profits.

THI Investments Acquires Impact Food Group from Bridges

September 6, 2022

Food & Beverage

THI Investments, a pan‑European family-owned investor, has acquired Impact Food Group (IFG) from Bridges Fund Management. IFG is a UK school catering business serving over 300 schools with a focus on healthier, chef-led menus; THI plans to support the business to expand its reach and continue improving school food provision.

ECI Partners Acquires Independent Governance Group (IGG)

October 30, 2024

Professional Services

ECI Partners has acquired Independent Governance Group (IGG), the UK provider of professional pensions trusteeship and governance services; LDC has exited its majority stake but has reinvested alongside ECI. Crescent Capital's European Specialty Lending strategy led the debt financing to support the transaction. IGG employs more than 200 people, serves 386 pension schemes with around £324bn of assets and will pursue further organic growth and acquisitions under ECI's ownership.