NerdWallet Acquires College Finance Company LLC from Candidly

March 12, 2026

NerdWallet, Inc. acquired College Finance Company LLC, a private student loan marketplace operated as a subsidiary of Candidly. Mesirow served as Candidly’s exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.

Targets
College Finance Company LLC
Sellers
Candidly
Industry
Data & Analytics
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Transaction Type
Divestiture

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