Brightstar Capital Partners to Acquire Arden University Stake

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Brightstar Capital Partners has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Arden University in partnership with Global University Systems. Arden serves more than 40,000 students with distance and blended learning programs across the UK and internationally. The new partners plan to accelerate digital innovation, expand international reach, and embed AI into learning and student support. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approval and closing conditions.

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