LINK Group and SDA Are Joining Forces to Establish Romania’s Leading Educational Powerhouse in IT and Business Education
Bucharest, Romania – March 18, 2025 – Advanzia Education, a pioneering educational group operating LINK Academy and BusinessAcademy through LINK Group Education Services SRL in Romania, is pleased to announce its strategic acquisition of Software Development Academy (SDA) Romania, one of the leading IT academies in this market. This milestone consolidates Advanzia Education’s position as the dominant educational powerhouse, setting new industry benchmarks and redefining excellence in IT and business learning.
Advanzia Education is renowned for its commitment to delivering innovative, industry-relevant education and certification on the Romanian market through its institutions LINK Academy and BusinessAcademy. Over the past two decades, Advanzia Education’s institutions have trained more than 65,000 students from over 120 countries, establishing themselves as leading educational institutions in the region. LINK Academy offers a diverse range of IT courses, including programming, design and administration, tailored to meet the evolving demands of the tech industry. BusinessAcademy provides comprehensive business education programs, focusing on management, marketing and entrepreneurship, equipping students with the skills necessary for success in the corporate world.
Software Development Academy Romania has established itself as a prominent IT programming academy, pioneering AI engineering courses while providing cutting-edge training in various programming languages and technologies. With a presence in multiple countries and a strong track record of training over 15,000 graduates since its inception in 2014, SDA Romania has been instrumental in addressing the growing demand for IT professionals in the region.
This acquisition reinforces Advanzia Education’s vision of setting the gold standard in IT and business education, fostering a new generation of professionals who will drive Romania’s digital and economic transformation.
"With this acquisition, we are not just expanding our presence – we are transforming the educational landscape in Romania," said Tihomir Dyankov, CIO of INVENIO Partners and Managing Director of Advanzia Education. "By combining the strengths of LINK Academy, BusinessAcademy and SDA Romania, we are establishing the leading force in digital and business education. Our goal is to create an ecosystem where students gain access to an unrivaled spectrum of expertise, cutting-edge curricula, and industry connections that will shape the future of work in Romania and beyond."
This acquisition is backed by INVENIO Partners and Accession Capital Partners (ACP), joint investors in Advanzia Education, further strengthening their commitment to innovation and excellence in education.
Michał Mysiak, the founder of SDA, also commented on the acquisition, stating: "This acquisition marks a new chapter for our Romanian operations. I am confident that SDA Romania, together with Link Academy, will become a leading force in the local IT education market—fully aligned with evolving industry trends and the expectations of both students and employers. Our mission to equip people with future-proof digital skills will now gain even greater momentum."
The integration of SDA Romania into Advanzia Education is set to commence immediately, with a focus on ensuring a seamless transition for current students and staff. Both organizations are committed to maintaining the high standards of education while leveraging their combined expertise to innovate and expand learning opportunities.
KPMG Romania provided financial, tax and legal due diligence, as well as transaction documentation support for this acquisition, ensuring a smooth and transparent process for all stakeholders.
For more information about Advanzia Education and its institutions, please visit LINK Academy and BusinessAcademy websites. To learn more about Software Development Academy Romania, visit SDA Romania.
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Advanzia Education
Email: marketing@link-group.eu
About Advanzia Education:
Advanzia Education is a leading educational group in Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Romania and Moldova, offering a wide range of programs through its institutions ITAcademy, LINK Academy, BusinessAcademy and InternetAcademy. Committed to providing top-notch education, Advanzia Education focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their chosen fields.
About Software Development Academy Romania:
Software Development Academy Romania is a respected IT programming academy, dedicated to training individuals in various programming languages and technologies. With a strong presence in multiple countries, SDA Romania has been pivotal in addressing the increasing demand for IT professionals in the region.
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