Education & Training M&A Advisory
Selling Your Education or Training Business: What Buyers Are Paying in 2026
Accreditation status. Instructor dependency. Enrollment durability. We know what buyers in the education and training space actually diligence — and how to position your business ahead of it.
Typical Range (2026)
4× – 7× EBITDA
Deals Closed
9
Aggregate Deal Value
$85M+
Market Overview
The education & training M&A landscape in 2026.
Private equity platforms continue to consolidate tutoring, certification, and vocational training businesses, while strategic acquirers look for curriculum and accreditation assets that extend their own offerings. Recurring, contracted revenue commands the largest premium in this sector.
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Selected Transactions
Recent education & training deals we’ve closed.
Vocational Training
Regional Trade School Group
Acquired by Private Equity
Test Prep & Tutoring
Confidential Learning Center Chain
Acquired by Strategic Buyer
Corporate Training
Professional Certification Provider
Recapitalized by Growth Fund
Early Childhood Ed.
Multi-Site Learning Academy
Merged with Industry Leader
Related Insights
Reading for education & training owners.
What Is Your Education Business Worth in 2026?
How accreditation, enrollment trends, and instructor dependency shape your multiple.
Why Education Buyers Favor Earnouts
The enrollment-risk logic behind deal structure in this sector — and how to reduce it.
Reducing Founder Dependency in a Training Business
Building a business that runs — and sells — without you in every classroom.
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