M&A Deal Summary

Fusion Education Group Acquires Futures Academy

On May 20, 2019, Fusion Education Group acquired education company Futures Academy from Crane Street Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Fusion Education Group’s 2nd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Fusion Education Group’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Fusion Education Group’s 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-05-20
Target Futures Academy
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Fusion Education Group
Sellers(s) Crane Street Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Futures Academy

Irvine, California, United States
Futures Academy operates schools providing high-quality individualized education, helping motivated students in grades 7-12 achieve their full academic potential. Futures Academy was founded in 1985 and is based in Irvine, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Fusion Education Group

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Education
DESCRIPTION

Fusion Education Group operates private middle and high schools that offer individualized instruction. Classes at Fusion are delivered by one teacher to one student through a mastery-based learning model, which enables each session to be attuned to that student's specific learning cadence and style. The Fusion approach to learning is effective for all students, however, it is used most frequently by students who did not achieve full potential at his or her prior school due to, among other factors, challenges with group instruction stemming from anxiety, depression, ADHD or different learning styles. Fusion Education Group is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Education) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-12-10 Fusion Academy

Solana Beach, California, United States

Fusion Academy is a provider of comprehensive, accredited school for students in grades 6-12.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Crane Street Capital

Austin, Texas, United States

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Crane Street Capital invests in buyouts and recapitalizations of mid-sized companies across the US and Canada. Crane looks for businesses with high barriers to entry, fragmented competition, sustainable growth, and operating in large markets. Sectors of interest include education, business services, and financial services. Crane Street Capital was formed in 2009 and is based in Austin, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Education) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-01 KSS Immersion Schools

Walnut Creek, California, United States

KSS Immersion Schools owns and operates language immersion preschools and elementary schools, currently teaching Spanish and Mandarin under the brand's Kids Speaking Spanish and Shu Ren International School. SS Immersion Schools is based in Walnut Creek, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-11 Orthodontic Partners

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Orthodontic Partners operates a network of high-end orthodontic practices that offer high-quality orthodontic treatments to youth and adults. Through its network, Orthodontic Partners is focused on creating a superior patient experience through the delivery of convenient, comfortable, high-quality orthodontic care. Orthodontic Partners is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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