Empowering Learning Acquired by THI Investments from Graphite Capital
Deal News | Jul 02, 2025 | Graphite Capital Management
Graphite Capital has sold the Empowering Learning Group (ELG), an education service provider dedicated to addressing critical challenges in schools, to THI Investments. Initially launched by CEO Mohammed Azam as a startup with Graphite's backing, ELG aimed to become a diversified and technologically advanced service provider in the education sector. Its mission was particularly focused on tackling classroom behavioral issues, a concern that has been exacerbated by post-pandemic disruptions, social media influences, and increasing mental health awareness among students. Under Graphite’s ownership, ELG expanded significantly and achieved a turnover of £60 million by 2024, owing to its growth in training and staffing services both in the UK and abroad.
Sectors
- Education Services
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – Empowering Learning Group (ELG) operates primarily in the UK, with its growth extending internationally.
Industry
- Education Services – The article focuses on Empowering Learning Group, a provider of educational services aimed at resolving school challenges like behavioral issues.
- Private Equity – Graphite Capital, a private equity firm, was involved in the initial backing of ELG and its subsequent sale.
Financials
- £60 million – Turnover generated by Empowering Learning Group by 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empowering Learning Group | Target Company | Company | An education service provider focused on solving behavioral and other challenges in schools. |
| Graphite Capital | Seller | Company | The private equity firm that initially backed and later sold ELG. |
| THI Investments | Buyer | Company | The investment entity that acquired the Empowering Learning Group from Graphite Capital. |
| Mohammed Azam | CEO | Person | The CEO of Empowering Learning Group who launched it with backing from Graphite Capital. |