Thomas Scott & Co brings the expertise needed to facilitate the successful sale of your healthcare or education business. Selling your business can be an ideal way to achieve a capital exit. This approach also ensures continuity for the business’s mission, whether you’re planning to retire or start a new venture. Healthcare and education sectors are highly attractive for acquisitions. Their growing requirement and steady demand make them appealing to private equity firms, portfolio acquirers, and consolidators.
Businesses focused on healthcare services, medical technology, or educational platforms are especially appealing when it comes to valuations. Healthcare and education businesses often command higher profit multiples than those in other sectors. They may even be valued on a revenue basis because of the critical services they provide and their long-term growth potential.
To learn more about how we can assist with the sale of your healthcare or education business—from healthcare providers and medtech companies to e-learning platforms and education service providers—request a business valuation or contact Thomas Scott & Co today.
Our service is delivered to precisely match the unique needs of our clients, whether they are navigating the complexities of selling a business or planning for a long term exit. We are dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our clients, ensuring their satisfaction and success every step of the way.
We pride ourselves on offering a quality service, tailored to exceed expectations. We believe in building relationships that stand the test of time. With each interaction, we strive not only to meet but to surpass our clients’ needs and aspirations, ensuring their journey with us is one characterised by excellence and lasting satisfaction.
We specialise in guiding clients through M&A landscape with clarity. Our team of advisors leverage their understanding of M&A to support at every stage of the process, from initial strategy development to due diligence and seamless execution, we offer tailored solutions that allow our clients to make informed decisions.
The UK M&A market for the healthcare and education sectors has shown resilience despite challenges, showing the importance and potential of these industries. In 2023, healthcare and education accounted for a significant portion of the UK’s total M&A activity, driven by both domestic and international acquirers who recognise the essential nature of these sectors. The surge in deal activity has been fuelled by growing demand for innovative healthcare solutions, digital health platforms, and the increasing need for scalable educational technologies and services.
Several key statistics highlight the attractiveness of these sectors. The healthcare sector is expected to grow at over 8% annually in the coming years. This growth is driven by advancements in medical technology, expanded digital healthcare services, and the needs of an aging population. In education, the e-learning market and edtech innovations, such as virtual learning environments and AI-driven education tools, are experiencing rapid growth, positioning them as compelling M&A targets. In 2023, education technology deals increased by 20% year-on-year. This growth is fuelled by the rising adoption of remote learning and digital education platforms
Smaller enterprises showing significant potential for growth, scalable business models, and opportunities for international expansion. These businesses offer attractive returns on investment, attracting a broad range of acquirers, including institutional investors, industry-specific buyers, international investors, operational investment groups, and strategic acquirers. Private equity-backed firms were particularly active, accounting for over 30% of deal volume in 2023, highlighting their confidence in the long-term growth potential of healthcare and education.
Looking ahead, the momentum for M&A activity in the UK’s healthcare and education sectors is expected to remain strong through 2024. Experts predict a further 15% increase in deal volume, driven by factors such as debt refinancing, strategic consolidations, private equity’s focus on value creation, and the impact of previous significant investments in medtech, digital health, and edtech. Despite economic challenges such as inflation and rising capital costs, the resilience and adaptability of these sectors position them for continued growth and dynamic M&A activity.
We are an independent Sell-Side M&A advisors who are driven to deliver outstanding results for their clients regardless of the size of business or scope of work. As we are sector agnostic we can leverage our buyer base and knowledge to a larger range of clientele on an international scale. As of 2024 we now have operations across 3 countries with global servicing capabilities meaning that we can draw in more acquirers and investor when supporting clients on M&A projects.
