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Sub-sector expertise

We advise private equity, private and public companies in the education and training sector. Our international team of experts with extensive sector knowledge focus on the areas of the market with the most promising growth and consolidation opportunities. Please do reach out for an introductory conversation.

Our offering covers the full spectrum of M&A advice including:

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M&A advisory

Our offering covers the full spectrum of M&A advice including:

  • Sell-side advice - sale of companies and the disposal of minority stakes.
  • Buy-side advice - platform acquisitions, bolt-on acquisitions, take private of listed companies, negotiation of corporate carve-outs and the purchase of minority stakes.
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Private company fundraising

We offer support to ambitious, growth-focused businesses seeking to raise more than £10 million in capital, accessing a wide range of niche and mainstream funding in the private capital market.

Our team of experts will help you to secure the right capital solution to deliver the next phase of your growth.

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M&A advisory

Our offering covers the full spectrum of M&A advice including:

  • Sell-side advice - sale of companies and the disposal of minority stakes.
  • Buy-side advice - platform acquisitions, bolt-on acquisitions, take private of listed companies, negotiation of corporate carve-outs and the purchase of minority stakes.
User on laptop

Private company fundraising

We offer support to ambitious, growth-focused businesses seeking to raise more than £10 million in capital, accessing a wide range of niche and mainstream funding in the private capital market.

Our team of experts will help you to secure the right capital solution to deliver the next phase of your growth.

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Meet the Education & Training team

William Godfrey

William Godfrey

Head of Education & Training

William Godfrey

Head of Education & Training

William is Head of the Education sector advisory team in London and also works extensively across the Business Services sector with a particular focus on growth and tech-enabled businesses.

William joined Investec in 2012 and specialises in providing M&A advice to a wide variety of clients including private and public companies, entrepreneurs and private equity funds.

William Godfrey

William Godfrey

Head of Education & Training

William Godfrey

Head of Education & Training

William is Head of the Education sector advisory team in London and also works extensively across the Business Services sector with a particular focus on growth and tech-enabled businesses.

William joined Investec in 2012 and specialises in providing M&A advice to a wide variety of clients including private and public companies, entrepreneurs and private equity funds.

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