M&A Deal Summary

EducationDynamics Acquires Unigo Group

On May 6, 2014, EducationDynamics acquired internet software and services company Unigo Group from Aequitas Capital Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is EducationDynamics’ 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is EducationDynamics’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is EducationDynamics’ 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-05-06
Target Unigo Group
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) EducationDynamics
Sellers(s) Aequitas Capital Management
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Unigo Group

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States
Unigo Group is a web's largest resources helping families find, get in and pay for college. The site features more than 200,000 multimedia college reviews and attracts more than 10 million visitors per year. Unigo has received education grants from The Gates Foundation, investment from McGraw-Hill Education Ventures, and recognitions from The Association of Educational Publishers, Facebook, AlwaysOn and the Webby's.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

EducationDynamics

Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Category Company
Founded 2005
Sector Marketing
DESCRIPTION

EducationDynamics is a provider of web-based marketing, enrollment, and retention products and services to post-secondary institutions. EducationDynamics was founded in 2005 and is based in Lenexa, Kansas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 7
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 5
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 7
Year (2014) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-12 JMH Consulting

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

JMH Consulting, Inc. is a customer-centric provider of higher education marketing, recruiting, and retention solutions. JMH Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Aequitas Capital Management

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Aequitas Capital was a diversified financial services company that creates alternative investments including private equity, private credit and specialty finance. The Firm looked for opportunities in underserved sectors including healthcare, education, and financial services. In 2016, Aequitas entered receivership for allegations of securities fraud. The Firm was originally formed in 1993.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 4
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Oregon) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 4
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-10 Skagit Gardens

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

Skagit Gardens was founded by Jim and Ruth Youngsman. In 1967 they built their first 20' x 150' greenhouse and the rest is history. Skagit gardens is a large wholesale nursery, Skagit Gardens (rhymes with gadget) is located in Mount Vernon, Washington. Most of the time the weather is mild, with cool nights even in summer, but the winter temperatures drop enough to vernalize the perennials, assuring first-season bloom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-13 CarePayment Technologies

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

CarePayment Technologies is a patient financial engagement company that accelerates providers’ transition to the new consumer-driven healthcare market. Powered by advanced technology and analytics, our innovative patient financing solutions improve patient satisfaction and loyalty while delivering superior financial results. CarePayment Technologies is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

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