Utrecht, 3 November – Reducate EdTech Group continues its European expansion with the acquisition of IFU-Institut, a leading provider of continuing professional development for qualified practitioners and professionals working in tax advisory firms in Germany.
Key highlights
- Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Bonn, Germany, IFU-Institut is a leading provider of continuing professional development for tax advisory firms in Germany.
- IFU-Institut has a strong focus on online-continuing professional development.
- The company serves more than 45,000 participants annually.
- The acquisition strengthens Reducate’s position in Germany and further expands its professional portfolio.
Over four decades of expertise in tax education
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Bonn, IFU-Institut has established itself as a provider of high-quality continuing professional development for qualified practitioners and professionals working in German tax advisory firms.
The company serves more than 45,000 participants annually and works with a network of over 100 lecturers. Its portfolio combines digital learning solutions, live webinars and certification programmes, enabling tax professionals to continuously develop their expertise and stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements.
Strategic fit with Reducate
The acquisition of IFU-Institut marks an important step in Reducate’s strategy to strengthen its position in Germany. IFU-Institut’s focus on high-quality educational content aligns closely with Reducate’s mission to equip professionals with mission-critical knowledge and skills that enable them to excel in their fields.
The acquisition follows Reducate’s earlier acquisition of Going Public, a leading German e-learning company specialising in training and certification for professionals in the finance, insurance and real estate industries. By adding IFU-Institut’s expertise, Reducate expands its offering across financial and tax-related professions. IFU-Institut will continue to operate under its existing brand and management team, while gaining access to the broader capabilities and resources of Reducate EdTech Group.
Daan van Zanten, COO at Reducate:
“IFU-Institut is a strong business with an excellent reputation in the German tax education market. Its combination of high-quality specialist content, a strong lecturer network and an increasingly digital delivery model fits very well with Reducate EdTech Group. We look forward to supporting Christian, Frederic and the wider IFU-Institut team in the next phase of growth.”
Christian Wittenbrink, CEO of IFU-Institut:
“For more than four decades, IFU has stood for professional excellence, reliability and a close connection with the people we support throughout their careers. Everything we have achieved over the years is thanks to our exceptional team, our lecturers, and the trust our clients have placed in us.
Together with Reducate, we are now embarking on a new chapter. By combining IFU’s experience and strong foundations with new opportunities, technological expertise and a broader European outlook, we can build on what makes IFU special while creating room for innovation. We look forward to shaping the future of online- continuing professional development together.”
Frederic Schürmann, CEO of IFU-Institut:
“Online- continuing professional development is undergoing significant change. Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and evolving learning preferences are creating new opportunities to make specialist knowledge more accessible, flexible and tailored to individual needs, while maintaining a strong focus on practical application. Together with Reducate, we aim to play an active role in shaping this transformation and building on IFU-Institut’s success for years to come.”
About Reducate EdTech Group
Reducate is a leading EdTech company specialising in online continuing professional development (e-CPD). Headquartered in the Netherlands, Reducate oversees a portfolio of 15 brands operating across 6 sectors. By developing and delivering mission-critical courses, Reducate enables professionals to maintain their accreditations and perform at their best.
Contact information
For more information about this acquisition, please contact:
Christiaan van Hardeveld, Head of M&A, Reducate EdTech Group
info@reducate.com
