May 2025
Enroly
Adviser to Enroly on its sale to Ecctis
£undisclosed
Grant Thornton team
Technology, media and telecommunications
Sell side
Corporate finance
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We are delighted to have advised Enroly on its sale to Ecctis

Founded in 2017, Enroly is an award-winning software platform that automates the onboarding and arrival process for universities, their students and agents. Today, almost half of UK higher education institutions onboard their international students with the company’s industry-leading software. 

Jeff Williams, CEO and Co-Founder of Enroly, said: “Enroly and Ecctis have a strong strategic and cultural fit, with big ambitions to be a central player in the student global journey. By combining Ecctis’ capabilities with Enroly’s product suite, we will continue to automate and modernise the student experience. Ecctis' dataset will also be instrumental in accelerating Enroly's move into the admissions space.”

Having been involved in conversations with the founders since 2022, we commenced the sale process in 2024, leveraging Enroly's significant growth and numerous inbound approaches.

Utilising our in-depth education technology sector knowledge and experience, we identified potential acquirers who had the capabilities and attributes to deliver the transaction and provide a good partnership.

Running a tight and highly competitive process, we received numerous offers and successfully led the negotiations, ultimately selecting Ecctis as the preferred bidder. We managed the process efficiently to complete within the 6-week exclusivity period.

“The Grant Thornton team delivered an excellent outcome for the shareholders of Enroly, achieving a deal value which met or exceeded all of our objectives. Their sector expertise and strong investor relationships ensured Enroly was positioned in the right way to the best possible partners. Thanks to the detailed preparation phase, the process went smoothly and we received multiple offers for our business. We are delighted with the result and would happily recommend the team.”
Jeff Williams CEO and Co-Founder of Enroly