Like so many other things we’ve previously taken for granted, COVID-19 has changed the way we learn. In many situations, face-to-face teaching has become something to be avoided and innovation is responding to this trend in a major way. Several industries are keen to meet demand for effective, tailored and accessible education technology (EdTech) and the result has been an active M&A market around the world.
The UK, and particularly London, is taking a leading role in the industry, which is only just starting to hit its stride, boosted by school, university and workplace closures globally. And investors are taking notice - with venture capitalists eager to snap up start-ups or invest heavily in prospects that they believe will grow.
What’s been happening in the UK EdTech sector?
Although COVID has certainly given it a boost, the EdTech sector has actually been extremely active in the UK for a number of years. Schools already spend some £900 million of their precious budgets each year on EdTech, while the market globally is set to reach a total value of around £120 billion in 2020.What’s driving UK EdTech M&A?
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This nationwide private healthcare brokerage offers a unique opportunity with its impressive client base and high potential for growth, ideal for an operator looking to expand their portfolio in the sector. The shareholder seeks full or partial sale...
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