Galileo Global Education Acquires AKAD University from AURELIUS
March 1, 2022
Galileo Global Education has acquired AKAD University, a German private distance-learning university headquartered in Stuttgart, from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities for more than EUR 45 million. The acquisition expands Galileo's footprint in Europe and strengthens its distance- and digital-learning offerings for working professionals.
- Buyers
- Galileo Global Education
- Targets
- AKAD University
- Sellers
- AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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