Cairneagle

Founded in 2001, Cairneagle is a London-based strategy consultancy that has evolved from a generalist firm into a specialist adviser to the education sector. It combined forces with education-focused law and business-services provider VWV in 2022.

The firm advises education and training institutions, education-technology and services businesses, and trade and financial investors. Its work includes corporate and business strategy, portfolio reviews, M&A screens, and buy-side and sell-side commercial due diligence.

Cairneagle works across early years, schools and special education, higher education, skills and corporate training, and education technology and publishing. Its strongest differentiator is the depth of its education focus: the firm reports more than 500 education projects and a track record recognised by the EducationInvestor Awards.