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Online Training

Online Training

Tech-Enabled Services

Sub-sectorOnline Training & Education

AcquirerCertus

Financial PartnerRidgemont Equity Partners

Client Challenge

Growing a leading online training, continuing education, and certification platform focused on niche verticals to address workplace safety and compliance requirements. To assist in executing the inorganic growth plan, Certus retained Normandy Advisors to source acquisition opportunities.

Normandy's Approach

Working closely with the Certus team, Normandy researched the industry and built a target list of established, privately held online training and education providers with unique service offerings in regulated markets.

Results

Normandy created a list of 500+ qualified companies, spoke with more than 220 owners, and made 80 qualified introductions to Certus, resulting in 2 transactions.