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Nelnet Business Services Acquires International School Management Technology Provider, Entab

PR Newswire•05/10/2026•16:30 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Nelnet Business Services acquires India-based school technology provider Entab
  • ➤Entab serves more than 1,000 schools and over 1.5 million students
  • ➤Entab's 290 associates and co-founders will remain with the company
  • ➤Entab expands Nelnet's international school-management technology presence across India

Expert Statements

DeeAnn Wenger, President of Nelnet Business Services

“This acquisition represents an important milestone in our strategy to build a global platform that helps educational institutions operate more effectively and better serve students and families,”

DeeAnn Wenger, President of Nelnet Business Services

“Entab has established itself as one of India's most trusted education technology providers, earning the confidence of more than 1,000 schools through innovation, customer commitment, and deep market expertise. Together, we have an opportunity to accelerate innovation, expand our impact, and deliver even greater value to the education communities we serve around the world.”

Lawrence Zacharias, CEO and co-founder of Entab

“Joining Nelnet Business Services significantly enhances our access to resources and expertise that will enable us to accelerate our product roadmap while continuing to serve our schools with the same team and commitment to service they experience today,”

Shaji Thomas, Co-founder of Entab

“With the capabilities and scale of NBS supporting Entab, we look forward to delivering greater value to schools, teachers, students and parents, and expanding our reach across India.”

Maheshwar Tiruchinapalli, Executive Vice President and General Manager of International Markets for Nelnet Business Services

“As we have gotten to know the Entab team, their customers, and their deep commitment to serving schools, we have seen firsthand the strength of their platform and the trust they have earned throughout the education community,”

Maheshwar Tiruchinapalli, Executive Vice President and General Manager of International Markets for Nelnet Business Services

“This combination represents more than an acquisition. It is the coming together of two organizations united by a shared mission to help schools thrive. Our integration strategy will be thoughtful and deliberate, ensuring continuity for customers and associates while creating a stronger, more innovative platform that can help define the next generation of school management solutions.”

Nelnet Business Services Acquires International School Management Technology Provider, Entab PR Newswire

LINCOLN, Neb. and NEW DELHI, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), announced the acquisition of Entab Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (Entab), a leading provider of school administration, management, and learning technology software in India.

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