Manutan Acquires Findel from Endless

Pelican Capital Acquires Finders International with £10m Financing from AURELIUS Finance Company

June 6, 2024

Legal Services

Pelican Capital has acquired Finders International, a UK-based probate research, data and technology firm, in a PE-backed buyout supported by a £10m senior‑secured RCF provided by AURELIUS Finance Company. The financing will fund the purchase consideration and provide working capital to support Finders’ growth as Pelican scales the business under its ownership.

Keystone Academic Solutions Acquires FindAUniversity

February 9, 2021

Education

Keystone Academic Solutions, a Norway-headquartered operator of higher-education student search platforms, has acquired FindAUniversity, a leading UK postgraduate resource. The deal expands Keystone's student audience and enhances reach and insights for higher-education institutions, while Keystone raised over NOK 200 million of debt and equity capital alongside the acquisition.

Flinn Scientific Acquires Educational Innovations (teachersource.com)

December 11, 2023

Education

Flinn Scientific, a Batavia, Illinois-based supplier of science education products and lab supplies, has acquired Educational Innovations, operator of teachersource.com. The acquisition will integrate Educational Innovations' portfolio of classroom materials, kits and online resources into Flinn Scientific's existing offerings to expand capabilities and support for K–12 science educators.

Goliath Acquires Endless Games

October 22, 2021

Consumer Products

Goliath, the family-owned global toy and game company, has acquired Endless Games, a New Jersey-based board game and puzzle publisher. The acquisition expands Goliath's catalog and strengthens its position in the North American and global toys & games market; Endless Games will continue operating from its New Jersey office and integrate into Goliath's distribution network.

Savvas Learning Company Acquires Pointful Education

September 6, 2024

Education

Savvas Learning Company has acquired Pointful Education to expand its K-12 career and technical education (CTE) and online course offerings. The deal brings Pointful’s catalog of ~55 career-focused digital courses into Savvas’s portfolio to accelerate development of technical, certification-aligned courses for middle and high school students.

IXL Learning Acquires Carson Dellosa Education

August 5, 2024

Education

IXL Learning has acquired Carson Dellosa Education, the market-leading publisher of K–8 supplemental educational products, workbooks, and classroom resources. The purchase, from Guardian Capital Partners, expands IXL's print product portfolio and complements its digital K–12 learning platforms to offer a broader mix of physical and digital resources for teachers, students, and families.