Tue, 16 Sep 2025 | BUSINESS NEWS
Inspiro Learning, a Doncaster-based independent training provider is set to pursue new growth opportunities, including strategic acquisitions, after securing fresh private equity investment. Beech Tree Private Equity has acquired the company from Insprit Capital, which will retain a minority stake in the firm.
Inspiro was acquired by Insprit in February 2023 through a corporate carve-out from Babcock International. Since then, the company has undergone a major transformation, bolstering its governance and operations and strengthening its reputation as a provider of vocational and technical training.
Inspiro now works with a range of well-known businesses, with partners including BMW, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Volkswagen, Sainsbury’s, Network Rail, John Lewis and EDF. The company collaborates with customers to design learning programmes, which are then delivered through a hybrid model combining practical training in academies, workplace learning and self-study, primarily delivered digitally through Inspiro’s online platform.
Beech Tree’s investment will provide significant investment, enabling Inspiro to pursue strategic acquisitions, enhance its service delivery and expand its technical training capacity into adjacent industries.
Inspiro Learning Chief Executive Stuart Wilson said that, since being carved out of Insprit Capital, the company’s journey “has been one of rapid growth, strong partnerships, and outstanding learner outcomes.”
He continued: "This investment from Beech Tree, alongside the reinvestment from Inspirit, demonstrates belief in the strong business we have built, underpinned by a passionate and talented team. We are excited to accelerate the organic growth within the Business, expand into new areas of technical training and enhance the value we bring to employers and learners alike."
Beech Tree Managing Partner Andy Marsh said that Inspiro’s approach to training outcomes “aligns with our views on delivering high quality training and putting the learners at the centre of every decision.”
He added: "We plan to continue to raise standards by investing further in people, facilities and technology to enhance service delivery as well as strategic acquisitions to accelerate the momentum of the business."
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