EAB Acquires Hybrid from LDC
January 8, 2026
EAB has acquired Hybrid, a Bristol-headquartered higher education marketing agency, from UK private equity firm LDC. The acquisition expands EAB's global reach and strengthens its digital and AI-driven marketing capabilities for universities and colleges across the UK, US and APAC.
- Buyers
- EAB
- Targets
- Hybrid
- Sellers
- LDC
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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