Carlsquare advised Reducate EdTech Group (“Reducate”) on its acquisition of GOING PUBLIC! Akademie für Finanzberatung AG & Co. KG (“GOING PUBLIC!”). This acquisition marks a significant step in Reducate’s buy-and-build strategy, strengthening its position as a leading provider of online continuing professional education (eCPE) in Europe.
Reducate, headquartered in Utrecht, is a fast-growing EdTech company providing online training and certification for professionals across more than 40 industries. Formed through the merger of E-WISE and Blueprint Learning, Reducate serves over 200,000 professionals, offering an extensive portfolio of high-quality e-learning courses.
GOING PUBLIC!, based in Berlin, is a renowned e-learning company specializing in mandatory training and certification for professionals in the finance, insurance, and real estate sectors. Established in 1990, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering certified online training and innovative solutions. GOING PUBLIC! serves over 40,000 professionals annually, completing more than 1.1 million training sessions in 2023.
Through this acquisition, Reducate expands its presence into the German market, leveraging GOING PUBLIC!’s expertise to enhance its services and broaden its reach. The partnership aligns with Reducate’s vision of becoming the premier provider of eCPE solutions across Europe.
“The acquisition of GOING PUBLIC! is a logical next step in our growth strategy. Germany, one of Europe’s largest markets for professional training, provides a strong foundation for expanding our services and supporting more professionals with top-quality continuing education.” – Christiaan van Hardeveld, Director of M&A, Reducate
“Joining Reducate allows us to achieve our goals faster and more efficiently. We look forward to leveraging their European expertise and resources to continue providing the highest quality training to our clients.” – Dr. Wolfgang Kuckertz, Board Member, GOING PUBLIC!
Carlsquare acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Reducate EdTech Group.
