Training
The training industry refers to the businesses, institutions, and individuals involved in providing education, training, and professional development services to individuals and organisations.
The sector includes various types of training programs, such as vocational training, technical training, language training, leadership development, and soft-skills training. Training requirements for businesses are becoming increasingly enshrined, whether these are regulatory driven or simply ensuring that businesses meet the demands for internal staff development.
Training for all sectors has developed rapidly through the use of technology. Organisations with excellent content, delivery platforms and market reach are very enticing to funders, who recognise the growing need for initial training, CPD and certification.
Recent Transactions
Polestar CF advised Schoolblazer, the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to independent schools, on its sale to Australian investment company Hancock & Gore
Polestar CF advised Home Care Software Leader, CareLineLive, on their acquisition of CareFor IT and Ulysses Platforms.
Polestar CF advised app-based mental wellbeing support provider, Companion Apps Limited, to US-based Terryberry
Polestar CF advised ProActive Prosthetics, an independent healthcare company, on its sale to Ability Matters Group, backed by G Square Healthcare Private Equity
Polestar CF advised Double First (Engage), a leading education Management Information System for private and international schools, on its sale to Australia's Education Horizons Group
Advised on debt restructuring of education supplies business, following COVID lockdown, with funding provided by Arbuthnot Latham
Polestar advised on management buyout of arts and crafts educational supplier, Specialist Crafts (three weeks before lockdown!)
Debt advisory for KIMS Hospital with Clydesdale bank providing senior debt and Magnetar Capital providing mezzanine for new-build hospital
Debt advisory for expansion of Harley Street cancer treatment specialist, The London Clinic, with Barclays Bank Plc
Investment in adult education and skills business by Bridge Ventures
Assisted in MBO of Southampton-based fertility clinic
Business planning, strategy and bidding for healthcare services in East Kent
General advisory in relation to this health and social care provider
Assisted management with its renegotiation of facilities with Santander
Sale to management
Assistance with Dental Medical Plan's development of online practitioner training
Equity raising from Altitude partners for schools travel business