CVC Credit, the global credit management business of CVC, and CAPZA, a leading player in private investments in European SMEs, are pleased to announce the co-arrangement of a Unitranche financing to support the acquisition of ILERNA by Jacobs Holding.
 
Founded in 2014, ILERNA is the leading player in the online Vocational Educational Training (VET) market in Spain, offering a broad portfolio of more than 30 fully accredited VET courses across various fields, with a particular emphasis on healthcare and IT, to working professionals seeking to enhance or shift their career.
 
A pioneer on its market, ILERNA has a physical presence in key regions across Spain, including Catalonia, Madrid, Andalusia, and Castilla y León, and serves students across all of Spain through its online offering. It currently trains approximately 46,000 students and employs around 480 staff members.
 
Over the last three years, the Group has demonstrated impressive growth, growing at a c.25% annual rate. The platform’s success stems from its innovative “learning by doing” methodology, designed to provide practical skills that meet the current demands of employers. It includes a market-leading virtual campus experience with materials specifically designed for online training. Furthermore, ILERNA’s internship program has over 4,300 agreements with leading companies, a strong selling point for candidates.
 
Through this transaction, Jacobs Holding acquires a majority stake in ILERNA, supported by a financing package co-arranged by CVC Credit and CAPZA, to help the Group enhance its educational programs, expand its curriculum, promote advanced technological tools, and extend its physical footprint.

Rafael Figuera Feliz, Investment Director, CVC Credit commented: “ILERNA has a proven business model that continues to flourish across Spain, under this new partnership it will be able to accelerate the provision of its in-demand offering to many more prospective students. CVC Credit were able to leverage the CVC Network’s breadth and experience of the education sector which, combined with our innovative approach to financial solutions, enabled CVC Credit to be a chosen partner for ILERNA’s future growth.”
 
José Tomás Moliner, Head of Spain, CAPZA added: “We are excited to partner with ILERNA and its management team at this pivotal moment in their growth journey. ILERNA has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver high-quality vocational educational courses to its students, and we are confident that this new partnership with Jacobs Holding will enable the Group to strengthen its market-leading position. With our flexible and customized financing solutions, we are thrilled to support the Group in realizing its ambitious growth plan.”