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IMPERO

Acquired by

INVESTCORP

UNITED KINGDOM Education EV [1m GBP - 100m GBP] 09/2017

Target

IMPERO

Acquirer

INVESTCORP

Context

Investcorp Technology Partners acquired 100% of Impero from its previous owners. This transaction was the third technology deal for the firm's fourth Technology Fund within a nine-month period. The strategic rationale for the acquisition focused on the target's best-in-class safeguarding software, its high levels of recurring revenue, and its dominant position in the UK market. The acquirer intends to drive the company's next phase of growth through international expansion—particularly in the US—and through targeted add-on acquisitions. This deal allows the company to transition from a regional leader to a globally scaled EdTech platform.

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This transaction is part of the Retail & Consumer industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.9x since the beginning of 2026, 11.3% decrease compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

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Target

Impero is the UK s leading provider of integrated safeguarding, classroom, and school network management software. Its comprehensive solution enables schools to protect students online, manage the digital teaching environment, and maximize network efficiency. At the time of the transaction, the firm held over a 20% share of the UK secondary school market, serving more than 1,400 institutions. Globally, its software was utilized by over 1.5 million devices across 90 countries, including more than 500 school districts in the United States.

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