The Corporate Governance Institute, a global leader in online governance education, has secured €3 million in funding in a round led by venture capital firm BVP. This new investment will drive the Institute’s growth and expand its footprint as the top provider of boardroom training across Europe and internationally.
Offering accredited Diplomas, Certificates, and short courses, the Institute focuses on practitioner-led learning to equip current and future directors with strategic, board-level expertise. Its mission is to democratise access to governance education and shape a new generation of boardroom-ready leaders.
In recent years, the organisation has expanded its offerings to include high-demand topics such as ESG, artificial intelligence, and digital governance. Today, it hosts the world’s largest curated library of governance-related education. The new funding will enable further development of its course portfolio and continued expansion into international markets.
The investment round was led by BVP Ireland, a multi-asset investment platform, providing a range of capital solutions to companies at various stages of the business life cycle. Additional investors include Enterprise Ireland and private investors.
Ciaran Bollard, CEO,The Corporate Governance Institute, stated: “We’re thrilled to have secured this latest round of investment from one of Ireland’s leading private equity firms. Recognising the proven scale and global footprint the business has achieved in a short space of time. With delegates in over 70 countries, our vision is to empower the next generation of leaders to be a force for good”.
“At BVP, we look for businesses with strong fundamentals, clear market demand, and teams that execute with discipline. The Corporate Governance Institute stands out on all three fronts,” said Andrew McGreal, Investment Director, BVP. “As boards face growing expectations and scrutiny, we believe they are uniquely positioned to set the global standard for governance education. We’re excited to back a team that’s not only scaling quickly but doing so with product integrity and purpose.”
