Sup’Écolidaire and PEM Education Join Forces to Accelerate Growth and Strengthen Their Sustainable Development Offering.
Sup’Écolidaire, a pioneering post-secondary institution dedicated to ecological, social, and civic transitions, and PEM Education, a higher education group, have finalized their strategic partnership. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the growth trajectory of both organizations and reinforces their joint offering in sustainable development and work-study programs.
Founded in 2016, Sup’Écolidaire has established itself as an innovative player in training for ecological and social transformation. The school offers a full curriculum leading to both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree, with around ten areas of specialization. Located in Limonest, near Lyon, on a 1,200 m² green campus, Sup’Écolidaire has built a solid network of 150 partners including associations, NGOs, local authorities, and private companies.
PEM Education specializes in work-study programs across diverse fields such as management, digital, human resources, sports, real estate, and tourism. The group emphasizes professional skill development through practical training and close integration with the corporate world.
This alliance paves the way for numerous synergies. Sup’Écolidaire’s recognized expertise in ecological transition enriches and diversifies PEM Education’s academic offering, while PEM Education’s strong network and experience in professional training will offer Sup’Écolidaire’s students expanded career opportunities. The pooling of pedagogical resources and infrastructure is expected to foster innovation in teaching methods and further enhance the quality of training programs.
“PEM Education opens new horizons for our students and for the growth of our school. By combining our respective expertise, we are creating a unique educational ecosystem tailored to today’s critical challenges.” – Etienne SPATARO & Anaïs BUCLON, Co-Founders of Sup’Écolidaire
“Students today are driven by the desire to have a meaningful impact on businesses and society. They seek careers with purpose. The merger of Sup’Écolidaire and PEM Education is therefore a natural fit. These two complementary institutions will offer a generation of students the opportunity to place ecological, social, and civic transition at the heart of their educational journey.” – Philippe BONTEMPS, Education & Training Specialist at AURIS Finance
AURIS Finance’s Role
AURIS Finance acted as exclusive advisor to Sup’Écolidaire throughout the entire transaction. Leveraging its deep expertise in the education and training sector, the team worked closely with all stakeholders, highlighting the strategic complementarities of both parties. Thanks to a highly tailored approach and a strong understanding of Sup’Écolidaire’s unique positioning and values, AURIS Finance ensured that the transaction would support the school’s continued growth while remaining aligned with its mission and long-term vision.
AURIS Finance acted as exclusive advisor to Sup’Écolidaire
