This week saw the winners of the annual EducationInvestor Awards 2025 announced at a ceremony in London, hosted by journalist and broadcaster, Cathy Newman.

The awards, organised by Education Property publisher, Nexus Media Group, celebrate the very best in education across categories including advisory and finance, clinical services, property and more.

Here, we reveal the winners of the 2025 competition.

ADVISORY & CONSULTANCY CLASS

Consultants of the Year – Strategy

Winner: Cairneagle

Consultants of the Year – to Deal-making

Winner: EY-Parthenon

Financial Advisor of the Year

Winner: Houlihan Lokey

Legal Advisor of the Year – to Deal-making

Winner: Eversheds Sutherland (International)

Legal Advisor of the Year – to education institutions

Winner: VWV

Property Advisors of the Year

Winner: Newmark

Recruitment / Executive Search Firm of the Year

Winner: Spencer Group

INVESTMENT & FUNDING CLASS

Bank / Capital Provider of the Year

Winner: Barclays

Investor of the Year

Winner: Mubadala Capital

Property Investor / Developer of the Year

Winner: Civitas Investment Management

 

EDUCATION PROVISION CLASS

Ed Tech & Content Provider of the Year

Winner: IU Group

Higher Education Institution of the Year

Winner: Arden University

Nursery Operator of the Year (sponsored by The Harkalm Group)

Winner: Kindred Nurseries

Private School Operator of the Year (Sponsored by MTM Consulting)

Winner: King’s College School Wimbledon International

Private Tutoring Provider of the Year

Winner: Explore Learning

Skills-Training Provider of the Year

Winner: Corndel

 

GRANDS PRIX CLASS

ESG & Impact (sponsored by LAVA)

Winner: Explore Learning

Exporting Excellence

Winner: King’s College School Wimbledon International

Market Entrant of the Year (sponsored by Grant Thornton)

Winner: Oaklands School

SEN Supporter of the Year

Winner: Widgit Software

Education Business of the Year (Sponsored by VWV)

Winner: Corndel

 

Outstanding Contribution Award

Winner: Anita Gleave