Jeff Bache

Director

Jeff Bache

Director

Jeff is a Director at Navagant and has over 15 years of Capital Markets, M&A, and Corporate Finance experience across Consumer & Retail, Diversified Industrials, Energy, Logistics & Transportation, Business Services, and Specialty Finance industries.

Jeff Bache, Director, Navagant

Background

Jeff is a Director at Navagant and has over 15 years of Capital Markets, M&A, and Corporate Finance experience across Consumer & Retail, Diversified Industrials, Energy, Logistics & Transportation, Business Services, and Specialty Finance industries.

Prior to joining Navagant as a Founding Member, Jeff was a Vice President in Capstone Partners’ Education and Training practice and a Senior Vice President in BB&T Capital Markets’ Debt Capital Markets Origination team, where he was integral in expanding the Bank’s Corporate Banking initiative by helping originate over $500 billion in corporate bonds. He began his career as an Analyst in the BB&T Capital Markets M&A team serving a wide variety of industries.

A son of a civil engineer and an elementary school teacher, Jeff’s appreciation of education began at birth with an emphasis on being a well-rounded problem solver. Throughout his youth, he encountered the joys and challenges of the industry, while gaining a true understanding of the dedication required to push past roadblocks and accomplish goals.

While not working, Jeff enjoys experiencing food and wine while traveling the world with his wife, Nicole, watching his son Greydon challenge adulting, embracing everything that comes with being a girl dad to his daughter London, and accepting his severe golf addiction.

Selected Transactions

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Legacy Swim Group recapitalized by Main Street Capital Corporation, Navagant transaction

Legacy Swim Group, the Largest Franchisee of a Leading Swim School Brand, Recapitalizes and Receives Growth Investment from Main Street Capital Corporation

Legacy Swim Group, the largest franchisee of a leading swim school brand, recapitalized and received a growth investment from Main Street Capital Corporation.
Global Educators acquired by CEA CAPA Education Abroad, study abroad M&A transaction

Global Educators, Inc. Acquired by CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Global Educators, Inc., a study abroad and international education provider, was acquired by CEA CAPA Education Abroad.
PAIRIN acquired by Digital Capital Partners, workforce technology M&A transaction

PAIRIN Acquired by Digital Capital Partners

PAIRIN, a workforce development software provider, was acquired by Digital Capital Partners. Navagant advised on the transaction.
Medality acquired by TrueLearn, medical education M&A transaction

Medality Acquired by TrueLearn

Medality, a medical imaging education platform, was acquired by TrueLearn, expanding TrueLearn’s healthcare education and exam preparation offering.
Atlantis acquired by Infinedi-owned CEA CAPA Education Abroad, study abroad M&A transaction

Atlantis is Acquired by Infinedi-owned CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Atlantis, a study abroad and international healthcare shadowing program, was acquired by Infinedi-owned CEA CAPA Education Abroad.
Envisage International acquired by NSM Insurance Group, Navagant M&A transaction

Envisage International Acquired by NSM Insurance Group

Envisage International, a provider of services and insurance products for international students, was acquired by NSM Insurance Group.
Neuroscience Education Institute acquired by HMP Global, medical education M&A transaction

NEI Global Acquired by HMP Global

Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI Global), a continuing medical education provider, was acquired by HMP Global. Navagant advised on the transaction.
Yardstick Management acquired by Diversified Search Group, Navagant M&A transaction

Yardstick Management Acquired by Diversified Search Group

Yardstick Management, a diversity, equity and inclusion consulting firm, was acquired by Diversified Search Group. Navagant advised on the transaction.
Apex Anesthesia Review acquired by TrueLearn, medical education M&A transaction

APEX Anesthesia Review Acquired by TrueLearn

APEX Anesthesia Review, a medical exam preparation provider for anesthesia professionals, was acquired by TrueLearn.

Selected transactions involving Jeff. Includes experience at prior firms.

Deal Recognition

Recognition for transactions involving Jeff and the team.

2026

Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year

Global Educators acquired by CEA CAPA Education Abroad. The M&A Advisor Awards.

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2026

Recapitalization Deal of the Year

Legacy Swim Group recapitalized by Main Street Capital Corporation. 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards.

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2026

Education & Services Deal of the Year

Medality acquired by TrueLearn. 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards.

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2025

M&A Deal of the Year

Atlantis acquired by Infinedi-owned CEA CAPA Education Abroad. 16th Annual International M&A Advisor Awards.

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2025

M&A Advisor Awards Finalist

Medality and Atlantis each named finalists in two categories at the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards.

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2024

Americas Rising Star Dealmaker Award

Awarded to Jeff at the M&A Atlas Awards 6th Annual Recognition Ceremony in New York.

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2024

USA Deal of the Year

Neuroscience Education Institute acquired by HMP Global. 15th Annual Americas and Global Markets M&A Atlas Awards.

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2024

Financials Deal of the Year

Envisage International acquired by NSM Insurance Group. 15th Annual International M&A Awards, The M&A Advisor.

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2024

Financial Deal of the Year

Envisage International acquired by NSM Insurance Group. 6th Annual USA Middle Market M&A Atlas Awards.

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2023

M&A Deal of the Year

APEX Anesthesia Review acquired by TrueLearn. The M&A Advisor Awards.

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2023

Education Deal of the Year

APEX Anesthesia Review acquired by TrueLearn. M&A Atlas Awards, USA Middle Markets.

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2023

Deal of the Year

Yardstick Management acquired by Diversified Search Group. M&A Atlas Awards, USA Middle Markets.

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News & Insights

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Research and market commentary with contributions from Jeff.

Industry Reports

Monthly Market Updates

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Over 15 years of Capital Markets, M&A, and Corporate Finance experience.

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Fun Fact

Minored in Classical Studies (art, architecture and history of the Ancient World) after spending a summer studying abroad in Greece

Education

Virginia Tech – BS – Accounting

Registrations & Affiliations

FINRA – Series 7 Registered General Securities Representative
FINRA – Series 63 Registered Uniform Securities Agent

804-627-2848
jeff@navagant.com