“We’re thrilled to have secured this latest round of investment from one of Ireland’s leading private equity firms. Recognising the proven scale and global footprint the business has achieved in a short space of time. With delegates in over 70 countries, our vision is to empower the next generation of leaders to be a force for good,” said Ciaran Bollard, chief executive officer of The Corporate Governance Institute.
The organisation currently hosts what it describes as the world’s largest curated library of governance-related education content. The new funding will be used to further develop its course offerings and broaden its global reach.
The investment round was led by BVP Ireland, a multi-asset investment platform. Additional investors include Enterprise Ireland and private investors.
The investment is aimed at accelerating the company’s growth as it strengthens its position in online boardroom education across Europe and international markets.
The Dublin-based institute offers diplomas, certificates, and short courses focused on governance, taught by practitioners and supported by university accreditation.
It has expanded its curriculum in recent years to include high-demand topics such as environmental, social and governance (ESG), artificial intelligence, and digital governance.
“At BVP, we look for businesses with strong fundamentals, clear market demand, and teams that execute with discipline. The Corporate Governance Institute stands out on all three fronts,” said Andrew McGreal, Investment Director, BVP. “As boards face growing expectations and scrutiny, we believe they are uniquely positioned to set the global standard for governance education. We’re excited to back a team that’s not only scaling quickly but doing so with product integrity and purpose.”