Our team has focused on the Education and Training industry for more than 20 years,
closing over 70 transactions in the industry. Our extensive experience and specialized focus results in exceptional outcomes for our clients.
A broad and powerful network:
Navagant’s decades-long focus on the Education and Training industry gives us greater access to - and deeper relationships with - buyers and investors in this space.
Unique buyer intelligence:
We’ve negotiated thousands of letters of intent and purchase agreements in this industry, so we’ve seen every possible term or condition a potential buyer may pursue - and know where they’re willing to compromise.
Unparalleled market insights:
Our team participates in key industry conferences and continuously analyzes industry trends and M&A activity, giving us the insight we need to maximize value for our clients.
Selecting the right investment banking partner is a critical and complicated decision.
We believe Navagant is a uniquely differentiated firm with capabilities that are rare in our industry. Our firm was built specifically to address the priorities of middle market business owners in the Education and Training industry with the expertise and resources they need.



We understand what it means to invest years into growing a private company and we know what we do is mission critical for the clients we serve. Ultimately, we advise our clients in making their
own best decision, not just for themselves, but for many generations to come.
Trusted by Founders and Industry Experts
Navagant Advisors has a rich 20 year history of serving both founders and private equity clients. With each transaction bringing its own special set of circumstances, Navagant offers tailored advice to our clients that is backed by our unique deal experience in the middle market.
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Deal of the Year Award Winners
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Our commitment to excellence has generated tremendous results and serves as testimony to the firm’s corporate DNA.
Industries We Serve
- After School Programs
- Alternative Education
- Autism Centers
- Behavioral Health
- Day Care
- Dyslexia Solutions
- Early Childhood Care Centers
- Experiential Learning
- Games & Simulation
- Language Learning
- Language Testing
- Learning Environments
- Literacy Software
- Math Software
- Robotics
- Social & Emotional Learning
- Special Education
- STEAM Curriculum
- Testing & Assessment
DELIVERY
B2B, B2C, B2B2C, P2P
THEMES
Adaptive Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR/MR, Collaboration, Testing/Assessment, Gamification, Simulations, Social
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Curriculum/Courseware, Publishing, Classroom Technologies, Student/Teacher/Employee Management, Educational Resources, Learning Environments, Bootcamps, Student Information Systems
EARLY CHILDHOOD
- Alternative Education
- Behavioral Health
- Charter Schools
- Charter Management Organizations
- College Discovery & Readiness
- College Readiness
- Credentialing
- Dyslexia Solutions
- Enrollment & Admissions
- Experiential Learning
- International Schools
- International Study
- STEAM
- Language Learning/Testing
- Literacy
- Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Robotics
- Social & Emotional Learning
- Staffing Solutions
- Student Information Systems
- Student Management
- Student Wellness
- Summer Programs
- Tutoring & Test Prep
- Vocational Education
DELIVERY
B2B, B2C, B2B2C, P2P
THEMES
Adaptive Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR/MR, Collaboration, Testing/Assessment, Gamification, Simulations, Social
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Curriculum/Courseware, Publishing, Classroom Technologies, Student/Teacher/Employee Management, Educational Resources, Learning Environments, Bootcamps, Student Information Systems
K-12
- Apprenticeship
- Assessments
- Authoring Tools
- Badging & Credentialing
- Career Mapping
- Capability Development
- Compliance
- Continuing Education
- Continuing Medical Education
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- E-Learning
- Health & Safety Training
- Instructor Led Training (ILT)
- Internships
- Information Technology Training
- Leadership Training
- Learning Record Stores (LRS)
- Management Consulting
- Market Research
- Mentoring Programs
- Microlearning
- Mobile Apps
- Online Learning Libraries
- Online Help Desk
- Performance Management
- Sales Training
- Sexual Harassment
- Skills & Certificates
- Upskilling
- Wellness
DELIVERY
B2B, B2C, B2B2C, P2P
THEMES
Adaptive Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR/MR, Collaboration, Testing/Assessment, Gamification, Simulations, Social
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Curriculum/Courseware, Publishing, Classroom Technologies, Student/Teacher/Employee Management, Educational Resources, Learning Environments, Bootcamps, Student Information Systems
CORPORATE TRAINING
- Admissions Platforms
- Career Planning
- Credentialing
- Enrollment & Admissions
- Financing Platforms
- Homework Assistance
- Hiring & Internships
- Interviewing
- Language Learning & Testing
- Marketing Services
- MOOCs
- Online Program Management
- Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Portfolio
- Skills Verification
- STEAM & Coding
- Student Management
- Study Abroad
- Study Notes
- Robotics
- Title IV Institutions
- Tutoring & Test Prep
- Vocational Training
- Workforce Planning
DELIVERY
B2B, B2C, B2B2C, P2P
THEMES
Adaptive Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR/MR, Collaboration, Testing/Assessment, Gamification, Simulations, Social
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Curriculum/Courseware, Publishing, Classroom Technologies, Student/Teacher/Employee Management, Educational Resources, Learning Environments, Bootcamps, Student Information Systems
HIGHER EDUCATION
- Benchmarking
- Benefits
- Business Optimization
- Change Management Systems
- Compensation
- Compliance
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Retention
- Executive Search
- HR Outsourcing
- Human Resources
- Labor Force Automation
- Leadership Development
- Learning & Development Systems
- Onboarding
- Payroll
- Performance Alignment
- Performance Reviews
- Personality Testing
- Relationship Science
- Reporting & Analytics
- Resource Management Systems
- Staffing Services
- Talent Acquisition
- Time & Attendance
- Upskilling
- Workflow Automation
- Workforce Readiness
- Workforce Planning
DELIVERY
B2B, B2C, B2B2C, P2P
THEMES
Adaptive Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR/MR, Collaboration, Testing/Assessment, Gamification, Simulations, Social
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Curriculum/Courseware, Publishing, Classroom Technologies, Student/Teacher/Employee Management, Educational Resources, Learning Environments, Bootcamps, Student Information Systems