September 2025 – We’re proud to share that Navagant has been named a finalist in the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards across multiple categories, recognizing our work in education, healthcare, and technology.
The Nominations
Atlantis
Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year (Under $100MM) · Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($25MM to $50MM)
Navagant advised St. Mary’s Institute for Educational Excellence (dba “Atlantis”) on its sale to CEA CAPA Education Abroad, a portfolio company of Infinedi Partners, LP. Atlantis is the leading provider of pre-health and pre-law experiential education abroad serving U.S. college students, having helped more than 2,000 pre-professional students obtain real-world experience critical for graduate school applications through its Atlantis, Lex, and Beacon brands.
We couldn’t be happier to announce the sale of Atlantis to CEA CAPA. Dave Dunlap and the team have led an incredible business that truly helps students improve their graduate school applications while helping them decide if their chosen career paths are the right personal fit.
— Jacob Voorhees, Managing Director, NavagantShemmassian Academic Consulting
Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year (Under $100MM) · Private Equity Deal of the Year ($25MM to $50MM)
Navagant advised Shemmassian Academic Consulting on its recapitalization. Shemmassian is a leading provider of consulting services for students seeking admission to top medical schools, medical residency programs, universities and colleges, and other graduate programs, having helped thousands of students gain admission to top medical schools over its 20-year history.
Shemmassian found the right financial sponsor to drive the future growth of the company. This was a highly competitive process. We were thrilled with the result and to have had the opportunity to advise the market leader in medical school admissions consulting.
— Shawn Keenan, Managing Director, NavagantMedality
Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($50MM to $100MM) · Information Technology Deal of the Year ($50MM to $100MM)
Navagant advised Medality (formerly MRI Online), the leading SaaS subscription provider of education and practice development solutions for radiologists, on its sale to TrueLearn, a portfolio company of LLR Partners. Medality helps tens of thousands of radiologists from over 100 countries upskill in advanced imaging areas through case-based, microlearning video courses.
Daniel and his team have built an incredible SaaS platform with impressive global reach. TrueLearn is the ideal partner for Medality to continue its growth trajectory while enhancing its offering through a more robust learning platform and enhanced analytics.
— Shawn Keenan, Managing Director, NavagantRAIN Group
Professional Services Deal of the Year ($25MM to $100MM)
Navagant served as exclusive advisor to RAIN Group on its sale to Alchemist, a portfolio company of Horizon Capital. RAIN Group has a comprehensive portfolio that provides companies with tailored solutions for consultative selling, account management, sales negotiation, coaching, and senior executive selling, delivered through in-person workshops, virtual training, and eLearning platforms.
We are thrilled to have advised RAIN Group on this landmark transaction. Mike and the RAIN team have built an exceptional company that has transformed the sales training landscape.
— Jacob Voorhees, Managing Director, NavagantElsmere Education
Equity Financing Deal of the Year
Navagant advised Elsmere Education on its growth investment from Haven Capital Partners and its merger with Human Capital Research Corporation (“HCRC”), forming Human Capital Education. The combined entity provides comprehensive marketing, enrollment, and retention solutions for online university programs, extending Elsmere’s capabilities into Slate and Salesforce, the two leading CRM platforms in higher education.
Haven Capital Partners is an ideal partner for Human Capital Education and will support the company’s growth in a dynamic higher education landscape.
— Jacob Voorhees, Managing Director, NavagantNavagant
Mid Size Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year
This firm-wide nomination recognizes Navagant’s transaction volume, sector depth, and client outcomes across the Knowledge Economy over the past year, alongside the deal-level honors above.
Navagant thanks the clients and deal teams behind each of these nominated transactions, and looks forward to the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards ceremony.
About Navagant
Navagant is a middle-market investment bank serving entrepreneurs, family-businesses, large corporations, and financial sponsors seeking to optimize their transaction outcomes. Our sell-side advisory services include mergers and acquisitions, majority and minority recapitalizations, management buyouts and corporate carve-outs. With a conscious-capital mission and a team of experienced investment banking professionals, Navagant delivers tailored solutions to help organizations unlock value and achieve life-changing outcomes.
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