Ellucian acquires Anthology division

● STRATEGIC | EDUCATION · Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2026

Ellucian (Blackstone +1) acquires Anthology division

TARGET

Anthology's SIS and ERP division provides cloud-based student information and enterprise resource planning software to higher education institutions managing the full student lifecycle.

Ownership	PE-backed · Anthology (prior owner); Veritas Capital, Leeds Equity Partners, Providence Equity Partners
Headquarters	Boca Raton, Florida
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Ellucian

Ellucian provides AI-powered SaaS platform software covering student information systems, ERP, CRM, and financial aid for colleges and universities worldwide.

Ownership	PE-backed · Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners
Headcount	4,199 FTEs
Headquarters	Reston, Virginia
Leadership	Laura K. Ipsen, President and CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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Ellucian -> Anthology division  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | Education | closed
Target: Anthology's SIS and ERP division provides cloud-based student information and enterprise resource planning software to higher education institutions managing the full student lifecycle.
Website: anthology.com | Buyer site: ellucian.com
HQ: Boca Raton, Florida | Ownership: pe-backed | Seller: Anthology | Buyer sponsor: Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
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