Manifest Global today announced the acquisition of 100% of BridgeU from Kaplan. BridgeU will join Manifest’s growing portfolio of international education businesses, which includes global student guidance platform Cialfo.
BridgeU and Cialfo both provide digital platforms to support students, parents, and counsellors through the college and university application process. With a strong focus on international students, both platforms offer tools to explore universities, discover career pathways, and connect with higher education institutions delivering comprehensive college and career planning support to users worldwide.
The acquisition strengthens Manifest Global’s position as a leader in global student guidance and university recruitment, offering schools and students greater choice while expanding the reach and impact of its services.
Rohan Pasari, CEO of Manifest Global, said the acquisition of BridgeU followed the recent addition of Delhi-based Kaaiser Australian Education Experts to the group, and marked a significant step forward in Manifest’s mission to increase access and opportunity for students around the world.
“By acquiring BridgeU, we’re able to support more schools and assist more students on their journey into higher education. Both BridgeU and Cialfo will continue to operate as separate platforms — ensuring schools have choice based on their specific needs. This is about combining expertise and accelerating our mission to open up more life-changing opportunities for students by connecting them with universities worldwide,” Pasari said.
Patrick Whitfield, CEO of BridgeU, said the acquisition was a timely opportunity to bring together the two companies for the benefit of students, schools, and universities.
“I believe that in Manifest Global, we’ve found a great new home for BridgeU. I’m excited to continue building on our relationships with schools and university partners and to ensure we keep delivering the high-quality guidance that leads to outstanding outcomes for students,” said Whitfield.
