Take advantage of a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly respected private education company with over 15 years of proven success and deep regional roots in Western Switzerland.
SolutionSync is proud to present an exceptional investment opportunity in project BETTERUP, a private education services provider specializing in tailored learning solutions. BETTERUP offers personalized programs in continuing education, targeted tutoring, and career guidance for students, youth, and adults.
With a strategically positioned network of learning centers across three cantons in Western Switzerland, complemented by digital offerings, BETTERUP has been a trusted partner to individuals, organizations, and public institutions since 2009.
This acquisition provides direct access to a fast-growing segment of the education market: customized learning—a high-value, high-retention space with strong societal relevance. BETTERUP is ideally positioned for both organic and inorganic growth, offering a broad portfolio that includes career coaching, tutoring, exam preparation, adult education, and integration programs.
KEY STRENGTHS AT A GLANCE
- BETTERUP delivers tailored educational and integration services to individuals and organizations, maintaining long-term relationships with both private companies and public institutions.
- Its proven business model includes five strategically located learning centers across three cantons, offering a wide range of services: personalized courses, career coaching, private schooling, and tutoring—including for integration and reintegration needs.
- Long-term contracts with public and private sector partners are in place.
- The institute’s success is built on its ability to identify individual strengths, weaknesses, learning styles, and rhythms—and to adapt programs accordingly to achieve educational goals.
- A qualified and committed team of 65 educators, psychologists, and tutors with strong academic backgrounds ensures excellence.
- All operational processes are efficiently managed through a modern technology platform with customizable modules.
- BETTERUP’s commitment to quality is backed by EduQua21 and In-Qualis certifications.
- A seasoned and autonomous leadership team is in place, ensuring a smooth ownership transition.
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Rising Demand for Personalized Support: In an increasingly complex educational landscape, the need for individualized support is growing. Performance pressure, diverse classrooms, budget constraints, and varying learning needs make tailored education a vital complement to traditional schooling. BETTERUP meets this demand with a proven model of personal learning guidance, flexible formats, and high pedagogical standards—resulting in strong customer loyalty and sustainable growth.
Growth Potential Through Insurance-Funded Reintegration: Legally mandated reintegration programs for individuals with impairments create a reliable market for educational and advisory services. BETTERUP is well-positioned to serve this need with customized programs—an impactful segment with secured funding.
Language Support as a Key to Integration: Successful integration begins with language—but learning paths are highly individual. BETTERUP offers flexible, practical language programs tailored to each learner’s skills, background, and career goals. The focus is not only on language acquisition but also on preparing learners for the job market—with industry-specific vocabulary, intercultural training, and job application support. This fosters independence, employability, and social inclusion.
INVESTMENT THESIS
◼︎ Access to a Growth Market: The acquisition opens the door to a dynamic education sector with consistent demand and annual growth of 4–6%.
◼︎ Scalable Business Model: With over 15 years of operation, the company boasts stable revenues (CAGR 8.5%), strong customer retention, and healthy margins.
◼︎ Social Relevance: BETTERUP addresses key societal issues such as equal opportunity, integration, and career orientation.
◼︎ Regional Footprint & Expansion Potential: Established across multiple cantons in Romandy with a robust network—an ideal foundation for organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
◼︎ Diversified Revenue Streams: A broad educational portfolio generates high-margin income—from academic support to publicly funded integration programs.
◼︎ Experienced Leadership Team: Well-established, independent, and ready to lead the next growth phase—including digital transformation and strategic partnerships.
◼︎ Strong Public Sector Partnerships: Institutional relationships open new strategic avenues in publicly funded education.
◼︎ Planning Security Through Public Funding: Access to government programs ensures stability and low economic sensitivity.
◼︎ Synergies Through Integration: Consolidating resources and structures strengthens BETTERUP’s position as a holistic education provider and enhances collaboration with public authorities.
◼︎ High Entry Barriers: Reputation, qualified staff, and long-standing institutional relationships create a trust advantage that is difficult for new entrants to replicate.
BUYER PROFILE
We are seeking a strategic investor or visionary entrepreneur ready to unlock the transformative potential of the education sector and lead BETTERUP into its next phase of development.
NEXT STEPS
For more information, please complete the contact form. Alternatively, you may reach us directly by email at info@solutionsync.com or by phone at +41 41 520 20 75 or +41 21 565 73 06. Please reference Mandate No. 10020238 in all correspondence.
Educational service provider with 5 locations, Suisse romande
Project Name: BETTERUP
Region: Western Switzerland
Industry: Education
Reference: 10020238
Legal form: LLC (Sàrl)
Founded: 2009
Locations: 5
Revenue: CHF 3.1M
Price: As per Confidential Information Memorandum
Commisson: No commission applicable for buyers
Transfer: 100% of the shares
Deal: Share Deal
The exposé (CIM) is available subject to a written, accepted confidentiality agreement, which will be sent to you.