SCHOOLMOUV acquired by SOFATUTOR
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Berlin-based EdTech leader sofatutor has completed the full acquisition of its French peer SchoolMouv, marking its inaugural international acquisition. The transaction is a strategic milestone in sofatutor's evolution from a regional German-language provider into a diversified European education group. SchoolMouv will continue to operate as an independent brand under its existing management team in Toulouse, ensuring continuity of the localized French curriculum. The partnership aims to combine sofatutor’s extensive resources and AI-powered platform technology with SchoolMouv’s market expertise to accelerate growth in France. This move signals a broader consolidation trend within the European K-12 market as providers seek to build cross-border platforms capable of addressing regional educational challenges through shared technological innovation and content generation.
SCHOOLMOUV, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2026, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).
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Target
Founded in 2013, SchoolMouv is a leading French EdTech company providing a curriculum-aligned digital learning platform specifically tailored to the French K-12 education system. Its business model leverages a hybrid B2C subscription and B2B sales approach, offering a comprehensive suite of tools including educational videos, structured courses, interactive quizzes, and AI-powered content generation. The company's value proposition centers on making high-quality, structured academic support accessible through a modern digital interface. Strategically, SchoolMouv has established a strong brand presence in France, employing approximately 40 people and developing a vast library of localized content designed to address the specific needs of French students and teachers.
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