DC Advisory acts as the exclusive financial advisor to Eureka Education on the acquisition of a majority stake in Albali Centros de Formación

Background

  • Founded in 2006, Albali is a leading adult vocational training company in Spain, specializing in professional and career-oriented programs
  • Albali operates six training centers across Spain and provides training to more than 7,000 learners annually, primarily in sectors experiencing significant labor market shortages, such as construction, healthcare, and tourism
  • Headquartered in France, Eureka Education is a leading company in the higher education and vocational training sector, backed by Naxicap Partners
  • Eureka Education trains over 25,000 learners annually through 12 institutions, employing more than 2,000 professionals and operating over 130 campuses across 62 cities

Process

  • DC Advisory acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Eureka Education on the acquisition of a majority stake in Albali
  • Leveraging its expertise in the Education sector, DC Advisory identified a strong strategic rationale for combining Eureka Education with Albali, underlining the complementary fit between the two groups
  • DC Advisory successfully aligned the strategic interests of Albali’s shareholder with those of Eureka Education while leading negotiations on the commercial terms of the transaction
  • DC Advisory managed multiple workstreams, including overseeing the due diligence process, providing strategic advice on transaction structuring, and supporting the preparation of transaction documentation

Outcome

  • In January 2026, Eureka Education acquired a majority stake in Albali
  • For Eureka Education, this acquisition represents the first step in building a leading pan-European group dedicated to professional training programs that aim to deliver strong employability outcomes
  • This marks Eureka Education’s first transaction outside of France, and significantly advances its inorganic growth strategy, expanding its annual training capacity to over 32,000 learners
  • This transaction further highlights DC Advisory’s expertise in the Education sector and its track record advising on cross-border transactions

“Thanks to their industry expertise, strategic advice and dedication, DC Advisory have been instrumental in delivering a strong process and excellent outcome for Eureka”.

Patrick Destang, CEO, Eureka Education Group

“This transaction represents a landmark moment for Eureka Education, marking its first international acquisition. It has been a privilege to advise on this deal and to continue building our track record in the education sector”.

Manuel Zulueta, CEO, DC Advisory Spain
Date
Sectors
  • Education
Deal type
  • M&A Advisory
Deal locations
Spain
Deal team
UN SDG Activity
  • GOAL 4: Quality Education

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