Nelnet Business Services Acquires International School Management Technology Provider, Entab
The acquired business brings an established Indian school customer base into NBS's international operations.
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Nelnet (NYSE: NNI), through its Nelnet Business Services division, has acquired Entab, an Indian school administration and learning technology provider.
The acquisition extends NBS's international expansion into India, adding a business serving more than 1,000 schools and supporting over 1.5 million students across 28 states. Entab's CampusCare platform provides school administration and learning management software.
The business will operate as “Entab, a Nelnet company”, retaining its brand, leadership and customer relationships. CEO and co-founder Lawrence Zacharias, co-founder Shaji Thomas and Entab's 290 associates will remain, along with its existing New Delhi offices. NBS plans a deliberate integration focused on continuity for customers and associates.
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- Moderate pointEntab acquisition extends Nelnet Business Services' school technology operations into India.
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The release says Nelnet Business Services has acquired Entab but gives no purchase consideration, so the transaction’s financial terms cannot be assessed from this disclosure.
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The acquisition marks an important step in the international expansion strategy of NBS, extending opportunities for its school management, tuition, and campus-technology offerings into
"This acquisition represents an important milestone in our strategy to build a global platform that helps educational institutions operate more effectively and better serve students and families," said DeeAnn Wenger, President of Nelnet Business Services. "Entab has established itself as one of
Founded and headquartered in
"Joining Nelnet Business Services significantly enhances our access to resources and expertise that will enable us to accelerate our product roadmap while continuing to serve our schools with the same team and commitment to service they experience today," said Lawrence Zacharias, Entab CEO and co-founder.
Shaji Thomas, Entab co-founder added, "With the capabilities and scale of NBS supporting Entab, we look forward to delivering greater value to schools, teachers, students and parents, and expanding our reach across
Both Zacharias and Thomas, along with Entab's 290 associates, will remain with the company and maintain its existing offices in
"As we have gotten to know the Entab team, their customers, and their deep commitment to serving schools, we have seen firsthand the strength of their platform and the trust they have earned throughout the education community," said Maheshwar Tiruchinapalli, Executive Vice President and General Manager of International Markets for Nelnet Business Services. "This combination represents more than an acquisition. It is the coming together of two organizations united by a shared mission to help schools thrive. Our integration strategy will be thoughtful and deliberate, ensuring continuity for customers and associates while creating a stronger, more innovative platform that can help define the next generation of school management solutions."
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as
Moxie Capital Mumbai acted as financial advisor, PMA Associates provided project consulting, and Khaitan & Co. acted as legal advisor to the shareholders of Entab.
About Nelnet Business Services
Nelnet Business Services (NBS) is a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), which provides payment technology and community management solutions for K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and businesses in the
About Nelnet
Nelnet is a diversified company with primary businesses in consumer lending, loan servicing, payments, and technology—all with a large customer emphasis in the education space. Headquartered in
About Entab
Founded in 2000, Entab provides ERP, learning management, and experiential learning solutions for India's K-12 education sector. Its flagship CampusCare® platform integrates key school functions, including admissions, fee management, school operations, real-time tracking, and parent engagement within a unified digital ecosystem. Following the introduction of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Entab expanded its offerings to include experiential learning solutions designed to support teaching and learning outcomes.
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What company did Nelnet acquire in India?
Nelnet Business Services acquired Entab, an Indian provider of school administration, management and learning technology software. The acquired business serves more than 1,000 schools and supports over 1.5 million students across 28 states.