Discover the Untapped World of Academic M&A
A 10-week private webinar series revealing how universities and education institutions are becoming the next frontier for global investment.
Higher Education Is the Next Strategic Asset Class
About the Series
The higher education sector is undergoing a quiet revolution. Universities and accreditation agencies are no longer just academic institutions — they are emerging as high-value strategic assets.
This exclusive 10-week series uncovers how private investors, education entrepreneurs, and policymakers are reshaping the global education landscape through mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border partnerships.
Each session is designed to give you a deep, practical understanding of academic M&A — from valuation and due diligence to international deal structuring and the rise of AI-driven education ventures.
The higher education sector is undergoing a quiet revolution. Universities and accreditation agencies are no longer just academic institutions — they are emerging as high-value strategic assets.
This exclusive 10-week series uncovers how private investors, education entrepreneurs, and policymakers are reshaping the global education landscape through mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border partnerships.
Each session is designed to give you a deep, practical understanding of academic M&A — from valuation and due diligence to international deal structuring and the rise of AI-driven education ventures.
The 10-Week Roadmap
Over ten weeks, we’ll take you from the big picture to the inside mechanics of real-world education deals.
Phase 1
Phase 1
Building the Big Picture (Weeks 1–3)
Week 1 – The Untapped Market of Academic M&A
Why education is becoming the next high-growth investment category.
Week 2 – From Soft Power to Hard Assets
How governments and foundations quietly acquire universities to extend influence.
Week 3 – Cross-Border Deals in Higher Education
What makes global transactions in academia unique — and complex.
Why education is becoming the next high-growth investment category.
Week 2 – From Soft Power to Hard Assets
How governments and foundations quietly acquire universities to extend influence.
Week 3 – Cross-Border Deals in Higher Education
What makes global transactions in academia unique — and complex.
Phase 2
Phase 2
Establishing Authority (Weeks 4–6)
Week 4 – Accreditation Agencies as Strategic Assets
Why accreditation equals control over credibility — and why it matters.
Week 5 – Universities for Sale: Myth or Reality?
Behind the scenes of private university acquisitions.
Week 6 – The Business of Recognition
How affiliations and memberships multiply institutional value.
Why accreditation equals control over credibility — and why it matters.
Week 5 – Universities for Sale: Myth or Reality?
Behind the scenes of private university acquisitions.
Week 6 – The Business of Recognition
How affiliations and memberships multiply institutional value.
Phase 3
Phase 3
Getting Practical (Weeks 7–9)
Week 7 – Financial Models in Academic M&A
Valuing intangible capital: brand, reputation, and regulatory footprint.
Week 8 – Due Diligence in Academic M&A
Balancing confidentiality, compliance, and investor confidence.
Week 9 – AI and the Future of Higher Ed Assets
How technology is redefining accreditation and institutional scalability.
Valuing intangible capital: brand, reputation, and regulatory footprint.
Week 8 – Due Diligence in Academic M&A
Balancing confidentiality, compliance, and investor confidence.
Week 9 – AI and the Future of Higher Ed Assets
How technology is redefining accreditation and institutional scalability.
Phase 4
Phase 4
Closing the Loop (Week 10)
Week 10 – The Next Wave: Lifelong Learning and Alternative Credentials
What comes after traditional universities — and how early investors can position themselves.
What comes after traditional universities — and how early investors can position themselves.
Who Should Join RE3C?
Designed for a Select Group of Visionaries
Participation is by invitation or approval only.
Participation is by invitation or approval only.
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Policy Experts and AdvisorsUnderstand how private capital, accreditation frameworks, and public trust interact — and how strategic acquisitions can strengthen national and regional education ecosystems. -
Serial Education EntrepreneursLearn how to identify underperforming yet high-potential institutions, leverage licensing assets, and structure scalable education ventures ready for international expansion. -
Owners of Private UniversitiesExplore how education assets deliver stable long-term returns, tangible impact, and portfolio diversification through cross-border acquisitions and accreditation-driven growth opportunities. -
Family Offices and Investment FundsExplore how education assets deliver stable long-term returns, tangible impact, and portfolio diversification through cross-border acquisitions and accreditation-driven growth opportunities.
About the Hosts
With decades of experience advising governments, universities, and accreditation bodies, our experts has developed and executed cross-border education transactions and AI-driven admission platforms across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Max HoldenUnited StatesInternational advisor on university accreditation
- Drs. Floris van HarenNetherlandsExecutive in higher education policy and governance
- Dmitri NersesyanGeorgiaStrategist in international higher education M&A.
What You’ll Gain
- Valuing Education AssetsLearn how to evaluate universities and educaction institutions by combining financial metrics with brand equity and licensing potential to identify true market value.
- Power of AccreditationUnderstand why accreditation control equals influence — and how it shapes institutional reputation, international partnerships, and long-term asset appreciation.
- Cross-Border Deal DynamicsMaster the essentials of international transactions: jurisdictional nuances, compliance, and the cultural diplomacy required for successful education M&A.
- AI in Higher EducationExplore how artificial intelligence accelerates visibility, decision-making, and scalability — reshaping how education institutions operate and attract investment.
- Real Transaction InsightsGain access to detailed, anonymized case studies illustrating valuation logic, negotiation approaches, and the strategic outcomes of real-world university deals.
- Exclusive Market AccessGet privileged access to a curated selection of verified higher education assets currently available for acquisition or investment, under confidentiality terms.
Secure Your Invitation
This is a private, limited-capacity webinar series.
Registration requests are reviewed to ensure the right professional mix and confidentiality.
Registration requests are reviewed to ensure the right professional mix and confidentiality.
We respect your privacy.