Synova Private Equity Acquires Learnlight from Beech Tree Private Equity
March 23, 2023
Synova Private Equity has acquired Learnlight, a digital-first language and skills training provider, from Beech Tree Private Equity. Learnlight, headquartered in London, has scaled rapidly under Beech Tree—growing virtual training ~40% p.a., serving 1,200+ corporate customers across 40+ countries and increasing EBITDA five-fold—positioning it for further growth under Synova.
- Buyers
- Synova Private Equity
- Targets
- Learnlight
- Sellers
- Beech Tree Private Equity
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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