Aurlom (a private education group founded in 2006) is welcoming Capza into its share capital as part of a minority OBO. The fund is investing through its Transition vehicle to acquire a 25% stake in the company. The transaction is carried out primarily through a share purchase. Part of the financing is provided by a banking consortium comprising BRED, BPRI and BNP Paribas.
Aurlom initially supported students in preparing for competitive entrance exams before developing BTS programs. While it has retained its original activity, Bac+2 programs now make up the core of its offering, with more than 30 programs available. Covering fields such as business, IT, healthcare and management, the group trains over 2,900 students each year, a figure rising to 4,400 when including exam preparation courses. The group employs nearly 80 staff members.
New campuses are also set to open in regional locations, with the group currently operating nine sites in Paris and one in Nice.
LL Berg (Olivier Abergel, Julien Carrascosa and Thomas Gaborit on corporate matters, and Laurent Bibaut on tax matters) advised the majority founding shareholders.
Hogan Lovells advised Capza, and Bentam advised the banks.