Proventis Partners acts as exclusive adviser to the Shareholders of Docemus Privatschulen

Hamburg, 8. January 2026 – Proventis Partners acts as exclusive adviser to the Shareholders of Docemus Privatschulen in the sale to AcadeMedia.

The Transaction

The acquisition includes grammar, intermediate secondary and technical secondary school operations, serving approximately 1,400 students across three campuses in Germany.

Following the establishment of the Grünheide campus in 2006, Docemus expanded regionally with the addition of the Neu Zittau campus in 2008, and the Blumberg campus in 2015, thereby strengthening its presence in the local community. The buyer is acquiring all shares from the founders Ute and Jens Brügmann.

The acquisition aligns with AcadeMedia’s strategy of pursuing international expansion and is expected to generate synergies with existing operations. AcadeMedia’s international portfolio currently spans Norway, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom, accounting for roughly 30 percent of the Group’s total turnover.

The Role of Proventis Partners

Proventis Partners supported the shareholders and management of Docemus Privatschulen throughout the entire M&A process. Services included preparing all transaction documentation, identifying and approaching suitable investors, coordinating the due diligence process and leading the commercial negotiations. The Proventis Partners transaction team comprised: Ulrich Schneider (Partner), Dr. Wilderich Müller-Wodarg (Partner), Leon Holtmann (Vice President) and Denise Ziegler (Analyst).

About Docemus Privatschulen

Docemus Privatschulen is a leading private school operator in Germany, running three grammar schools, three intermediate secondary school and two technical secondary schools across three campuses. The schools are renowned for their high-quality education and strong brand reputation, offering an exceptional learning environment and academic standards of the highest calibre.

For more information about Docemus Privatschulen please refer to www.docemus.de

About AcadeMedia

AcadeMedia creates opportunities for people to grow and succeed. Its 23,500 employees at 900 preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools, and adult education centers share a strong commitment to quality and continuous development. AcadeMedia provides high-quality education to 213,500 children, pupils and adult learners, giving them the best foundation to achieve their academic goals and to realise their full potential. As Northern Europe ́s largest education provider, AcadeMedia operates in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

For further information about AcadeMedia please refer to www.academedia.se