Espira Gruppen AS
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Espira Gruppen AS - overview
Established
1992
Location
-, -, Norway
Primary Industry
Insurance
About
Espira Gruppen AS is a Norwegian company specializing in early childhood education through a network of kindergartens, focusing on holistic child development and quality educational offerings. Espira Gruppen AS, founded in 1992, operates kindergartens throughout Norway, aiming to enhance early childhood education. The firm was acquired by AcadeMedia in May 2014 after a sale by CapMan, but no specific pivots in business strategy have been reported. The company's headquarters are in Norway, where it was established to provide quality educational environments for children.
Espira specializes in early childhood education, offering a range of kindergartens across Norway. Their programs prioritize STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), language development, and physical activities for children aged one and older. The company also promotes sustainability through initiatives like the La Vandres app, which facilitates the exchange of used children's clothing and gear among parents within their kindergarten community. In the most recent fiscal year of 2022, Espira reported revenues of USD 11.
08 mn and an EBITDA of USD 308,026. The company generates income primarily through tuition fees from parents who enroll their children in its kindergartens, supplemented by educational workshops and resources. Espira Gruppen AS aims to leverage its recent funding, particularly following the 2014 sale to AcadeMedia, to explore expansion opportunities within new geographic regions in Norway. Specific markets and timelines for these developments have not been disclosed, but the company is committed to enhancing its service offerings to meet educational needs.
Recent initiatives may include the introduction of new programs designed to further support child development.
Current Investors
EQT, AcadeMedia AB
Primary Industry
Insurance
Sub Industries
Health Insurance
Website
www.espira.no
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Espira Gruppen AS - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Espira Gruppen AS | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Espira Gruppen AS | - |
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