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Market trends, valuation multiples, and sector insights for Education and Healthcare M&A.

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Market Briefsclimate solutionssustainability M&A

Climate Solutions at an Inflection Point

How commercial realities, technology, policy, and rising demand are reshaping sustainability sectors

August 1, 20269 min read
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Market BriefsPet industry M&Apet business mergers

Retailers Are Transforming Pet Stores Into Care Platforms

Tractor Supply's acquisition of VIP Petcare highlights how veterinary services are becoming a key driver of loyalty, recurring revenue, and ecosystem growth.

August 1, 20262 min read
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Market BriefsETS acquires ACT analysisstandardized testing consolidation

Inside Education - Issue 7

An M&A analysis of ETS acquiring ACT: declining test volumes, the expansion into workforce readiness via WorkKeys, and the shift toward readiness pipelines.

July 17, 202610 min read
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Market BriefsK-12 education market trends 2026EdTech consolidation

Inside Education - Issue 6

From the literacy crisis to AI back-office tools and EdTech consolidation, discover the key K-12 market signals shaping education business for 2026 and beyond.

June 23, 20267 min read
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Market Briefs Newsela Schoolytics acquisitionEdTech market trends

Inside Education - Issue 2

June 11, 20268 min read
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Market BriefsASU+GSV Summit trendsEdTech market opportunities

Inside Education - Issue 4

June 11, 20266 min read
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Market BriefsLiteracy M&Astructured literacy

Inside Education - Issue 1

June 11, 20266 min read
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Market Briefs

Inside Education - Issue 5

June 11, 20267 min read
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Market BriefsFullmind Elevate K-12 acquisitionvirtual instruction market

Inside Education - Issue 3

June 11, 20267 min read
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Market BriefsPet industry M&Apet sector acquisitions

Pet Companies Are Integrating Education Into Care Platforms

Paw Prosper’s acquisition of Onlinepethealth shows how content, community, and products can combine to create deeper practitioner relationships.

June 11, 20262 min read
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Market BriefsPet industry M&Apet sector acquisitions

Consumer Good Brands Are Using M&A to Accelerate AI Capabilities

Ollie’s acquisition of DIG Labs highlights how AI, data, and personalized care are reshaping value creation in pet health.

June 11, 20262 min read
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Market BriefsPet industry M&Apet sector acquisitions

Inside the Strategic Rationale Behind the ABC–Peterson's Partnership

A look at Peterson’s acquisition of Animal Behavior College and what it signals about workforce training and professionalization in pet care.

June 11, 20261 min read
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Market BriefsPet industry M&Apet sector acquisitions

Pet and Vet M&A Is Shifting Toward Integrated Platforms

The Covetrus–MWI merger highlights how software, services, and distribution are converging to create more valuable veterinary businesses.

June 11, 20262 min read
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Market BriefsPet industry M&Apet sector acquisitions

Pet Companies Are Drawing Interest from Broader Industry Buyers

Bending Spoons’ acquisition of Tractive highlights how the pet sector’s growth and resilience are attracting strategic buyers from outside the category.

June 11, 20262 min read
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Market Briefstractivebending spoons

Beyond Pure-Play: How Tech Giants are Rewriting Pet Industry M&A

May 2026 M&A Corner: analyzing Bending Spoons' acquisition of Tractive and how the pet market is attracting non-traditional strategic tech buyers.

May 15, 20262 min read
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Market Briefstractivebending spoons

Beyond Pure-Play: How Tech Giants are Rewriting Pet Industry M&A

May 2026 M&A Corner: analyzing Bending Spoons' acquisition of Tractive and how the pet market is attracting non-traditional strategic tech buyers.

May 15, 20262 min read
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Market Briefspaw prosperonlinepethealth

Pet M&A: Paw Prosper Acquires Onlinepethealth in Global Deal

Understand Paw Prosper's strategic acquisition of Onlinepethealth. Learn how veterinary rehabilitation education and physical tools are creating a new M&A playbook.

April 15, 20262 min read
Education M&A Outlook: What Founders Should Know in 2024
Market Briefseducationvaluations

Education M&A Outlook: What Founders Should Know in 2024

An analysis of current trends, valuation multiples, and strategic buyer activity in the Education sector. Key insights for founders considering a transaction.

December 1, 20243 min read
Healthcare Services M&A: Q4 Valuation Multiples Update
Market Briefshealthcarevaluations

Healthcare Services M&A: Q4 Valuation Multiples Update

Current EBITDA multiples and deal activity across healthcare services subsectors. Insights on what's driving valuations and buyer appetite.

November 15, 20242 min read