Hardenbergh Group Acquires National Credentialing Solutions (nCred)

Carnegie Acquires Credo

February 2, 2025

Education

Carnegie has acquired Credo, a national higher education consulting firm known for presidential strategy, institutional planning, and student success programs. The acquisition expands Carnegie's service offering by integrating Credo's advisory capabilities and performance-based student success programs with Carnegie's branding, enrollment, and digital marketing solutions.

Celerity Solutions Group Acquires NetMed Transcription Services

October 12, 2022

Healthcare Services

Celerity Solutions Group, a clinical documentation and healthcare transcription provider, has acquired NetMed Transcription Services, a Midwest medical transcription firm headquartered in Cadillac, Michigan. Kruse Acquisitions, LLC served as the sell-side advisor; the acquisition expands Celerity’s clinical documentation capabilities and geographic footprint in the Midwest.

Certn Acquires Credence Background Screening

January 25, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Certn, a Canada-based background screening software provider, has acquired Credence, a U.K.-based provider of global background checks, to extend Certn's technology and services into new markets. The acquisition will accelerate background-check speed and candidate experience while expanding Certn's geographic reach into EMEA and broadening service offerings for customers.

QGenda Acquires CredentialGenie

August 18, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

QGenda has acquired CredentialGenie, a cloud-based provider credentialing platform, and will integrate its credentialing, payor enrollment, and privileging capabilities into QGenda's workforce management platform. The acquisition makes QGenda the first company to combine provider scheduling and credentialing in a single, centralized platform to streamline onboarding, improve workflows, and accelerate provider time-to-care.

Pearson Acquires Credly

January 31, 2022

Education

Pearson has acquired Credly, the market leader in digital workforce credentialing, in a deal valuing the company at $200 million (including Pearson's existing stake). The acquisition — funded from Pearson’s cash and liquidity — will fold Credly into Pearson’s Workforce Skills division alongside Faethm to expand the company’s credentialing, workforce analysis and learning capabilities.

Harbor IT Acquires New England Network Solutions

November 4, 2025

IT Services

Harbor IT has acquired New England Network Solutions (NENS), a Lowell, Massachusetts-based managed service provider known for healthcare and life sciences cybersecurity and compliance expertise. The deal expands Harbor IT's Northeast presence, strengthens its healthcare specialization, and brings NENS leadership into Harbor IT's executive team as an add-on to its cyber-first managed services platform.