Brightstar Capital to acquire a 50% stake in Arden University from Global University Systems.

Brightstar Capital, a private equity firm, agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Arden University, a private university, from Global University Systems, an education group. Financial terms were not disclosed. “This is an exciting inflection point for Arden, and we are thrilled to join forces with Brightstar. We believe this partnership enables us to supercharge our strategy of delivering innovative learning experiences, scaling our reach, and embedding AI to support every student more effectively. We look forward to working alongside Brightstar’s investors and operators who believe so deeply in our mission,” Carl Lygo, Arden Vice Chancellor and CEO.