ECI invests in leading provider of high stakes exam & assessment software, Paragin

17/02/2026
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We’re delighted to announce our investment in Paragin Group, a leading provider of exam and assessment software solutions. The investment represents a full realisation for Main Capital Partners.

Paragin has developed from a domestic Dutch player to become the Benelux market leader, with a rapidly expanding international footprint. Located in the Netherlands, the company employs approximately 120 professionals representing more than 20 nationalities, who together serve a loyal and diverse customer base of approximately 1,250 end customers across 20+ countries in Europe and beyond.  

Paragin delivers an integrated suite of software solutions that support high-stakes exam and assessment workflows across the entire learner lifecycle, serving a range of end-markets including vocational and higher education, exam institutions and commercial education providers. All solutions have at their core Paragin’s mission to empower learners and educators by providing learning solutions that are accessible to the broadest possible range of people, regardless of their needs, skills, characteristics, or background.

Paragin has completed three strategic acquisitions since 2021, and our investment will support the team in accelerating its next phase of international growth in a rapidly expanding digital exams and assessment software market.

ECI was advised on the transaction by Arma Partners and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek. 

With ECI now joining us, we are excited to build out our ambitions even further, working with partners and customers on reliable and impactful software solutions that benefit millions of learners and professionals across the world.

Jeroen Bakker

CEO & Founder at Paragin

Paragin stands out for its sincere commitment to the customers and learners who depend on its exceptional software. Our values align with Jeroen and the team’s, and we are excited to enter this partnership. Paragin is the clear market leader in Benelux, and we are backing the business to continue its international expansion journey. This includes bringing its thoughtful approach to M&A to new geographies. We truly believe Paragin represents the best home for mission driven businesses in the fragmented exam and assessment software market.”

Rory Nath

Partner at ECI

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