My English School Attracts €14M Investment from Oltre Impact
Deal News | Jun 27, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 3 Private Equity
Oltre Impact, a private equity firm focusing on social and environmental impact, has acquired a 60% stake in My English School (MyES) through its Oltre III fund. MyES, established in 2011 in Florence by Luigi Sguerri, operates over 70 English Language Training centers throughout Italy, France, and Spain. With a consolidated revenue of approximately €14 million and an EBITDA of about €2 million in 2024, MyES offers flexible, blended courses for students, adults, and business clients. Oltre Impact will support further growth by enhancing presence in Italy with a new hybrid school format and expanding into European markets such as Spain and France. Numerous advisors assisted in the transaction, including Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati, RSM Italy Corporate Finance, and Deloitte Legal. This investment aligns with Oltre Impact's strategy to support innovative companies with measurable social impacts in growth sectors.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Education
- Financial Advisory
Geography
- Italy – Both Oltre Impact and My English School are based in Italy, and the latter has a significant presence in the country.
- Spain – My English School is expanding its operations in Spain as part of its growth strategy.
- France – France is part of My English School's existing operations and future expansion plans.
Industry
- Private Equity – Involves Oltre Impact's investment actions and strategies.
- Education – My English School operates in the education sector, offering English Language Training.
- Financial Advisory – Involves various advisors providing financial, legal, and strategic guidance for the transaction.
Financials
- 14,000,000 – My English School's consolidated revenue in 2024.
- 2,000,000 – My English School's EBITDA in 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| My English School | Target Company | Company | An English Language Training provider founded in 2011, offering courses through 70 centers in Italy, France, and Spain. |
| Oltre Impact | Investment Company | Company | A private equity firm focusing on investments with social and environmental impact. |
| Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal due diligence for the transaction. |
| RSM Italy Corporate Finance | Financial and Tax Advisor | Company | Conducted financial and tax due diligence for the acquisition. |
| Deloitte Legal | Legal Advisor | Company | Handled financial aspects of the acquisition support. |
| Banco BPM | Lender | Company | Provided long-term financing to support the acquisition. |
| Law Sharing | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised My English School during the transaction. |