CoreTrust Acquires BuyQ to Expand into Charter and Private School Procurement
November 20, 2025
CoreTrust has acquired BuyQ, a group purchasing organization serving charter and private schools, expanding CoreTrust’s procurement platform into a $22+ billion segment serving more than 4,000 schools. BuyQ will retain its brand and leadership (President Daniel Casselli; founders Marco and Christine Rafanelli remain involved) and the acquisition closed on November 18, 2025, with CoreTrust positioning the deal as a strategic entry into the K–12 charter and private school market.
- Buyers
- CoreTrust
- Targets
- BuyQ
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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