The crowdfunding platform ROIX, presenting another strong investment opportunity, is offering investors the chance to participate in the transformation of one of Lithuania’s oldest and strongest education businesses — PMC Group.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute by investing in a loan provided to the group of companies. The project stands out due to its solid structured collateral, consisting of shares in three companies and real estate, as well as a low loan-to-value ratio of 25%. The investment is further strengthened by 9–10.5% annual interest, paid to investors quarterly.

The purpose of the investment raised through the ROIX platform is to increase working capital and investment fundsto support the transformation of the PMC (Professional Mastery Centre) Group into an organization providing comprehensive labor market services.

Depending on the company’s performance indicators, the total investment raised by ROIX together with co-investors may reach up to €2 million, while €500,000 is being raised during the current first financing stage.

The financing period is two years, and the minimum investment amount is €500.

An Attractive Investment in an Education Business with Strong Growth Potential

The origins of PMC date back to 1958. In 2022, the privatization of the center was completed, marking the start of the group’s development and expansion phase.

Today, PMC Group consists of four active companies, with the majority of revenue and profit generated by three of them: PMC Training, edON, and Protozauras.

The structured collateral package securing the loan provided by ROIX and its co-investors has a total value of €4.3 million. The collateral includes a secondary pledge of 100% of the shares in PMC Training and part of the shares of its subsidiaries edON and Protozauras, with a combined value of €3.2 million, as well as PMC’s real estate property in Kaunas (approximately 1,200 square meters of premises).

According to Benas Poderis, co-founder of the ROIX crowdfunding platform, the PMC Group has demonstrated impressive revenue and EBITDA growth over the past several years, while all key indicators and market forecasts point to significant future growth potential.

“This is an exceptionally stable group. The company’s EBITDA is already more than seven times higher than its interest expenses (and this ratio could increase further as the business expands), while the company currently has no net debt.

Moreover, the value of the structured collateral significantly exceeds the loan amount provided. Even in the event of a substantial decline in EBITDA, it could still be sufficient to cover the obligations to investors,” says Poderis.

ROIX CEO Gintaras Poderis adds that the latest project reflects the key principles that have distinguished ROIX from other players in the crowdfunding market since its inception.

“We present projects to investors only after thoroughly evaluating them from every angle and once we have full confidence in the reputation of our partners, the security of the investment, and the attractiveness of the expected return.

Our latest project will undoubtedly appeal not only to investors seeking strong returns but also to those looking for meaningful impact. We are pleased to offer a socially significant project that contributes to addressing the shortage of skilled workers and supports Lithuania’s economic growth,” says Poderis.

From a Vocational Training Center to a Comprehensive Labor Market Services Provider

The PMC Group has decades of experience in the fields of education and vocational training.

The group’s company PMC Training, known in the market as the Professional Mastery Centre, is one of the largest private vocational education and retraining centers licensed by Lithuania’s Ministry of Education, Science and Sport. It operates six branches in the largest cities across Lithuania.

These centers help fill a critical gap in the country’s labor market by selecting and preparing specialists who are in high demand, such as nursing assistants, electricians, welders, plumbers, and other professionals.

Through its accredited training programs, the center offers opportunities to acquire more than 60 different professions or competencies.

With a management team bringing together extensive experience in education, technology, manufacturing, and sales, PMC has grown rapidly over the past decade and has expanded well beyond the traditional boundaries of a vocational training and retraining center.

Today, PMC has become one of the leading training service providers in Lithuania, offering modern training programs delivered remotely and developed using artificial intelligence tools.

For example, edON Academy, part of the PMC Group, provides remote training programs for individuals seeking to gain new knowledge or upgrade their qualifications in information technology. The academy’s programs focus on emerging Industry 5.0 professions.

According to Dr. Austė Kiškienė, Director of the PMC Group, the organization trains and upskills more than 2,000 people each year.

She notes that demand for the group’s services is driven directly by the labor market — both by employees seeking retraining and companies searching for qualified workers.

“By consistently implementing our development strategy, we are evolving into a provider of comprehensive labor market services. This means that we not only train employees and help them acquire the competencies needed in the labor market, but also begin providing recruitment and workforce leasing services.

Our activities already cover the full spectrum of workforce solutions — from training and recruitment to temporary employment and compliance management, including occupational safety. In this way, we are creating integrated solutions that help businesses address talent shortages more effectively.

We are raising investment through our cooperation with the ROIX crowdfunding platform to support the development and growth of this strategic direction. We see this organizational transformation as the creation of a sustainable operating model capable of generating growth and long-term revenue streams,” says Dr. Kiškienė.

According to her, the decision to expand the company’s activities was largely driven by market demand and the growing shortage of workers, which has become a systemic problem in Lithuania.

“The shortage of employees is currently one of the biggest challenges both in Lithuania and across Europe, and global data shows that this problem will only intensify. Over the past five years, the global recruitment services market has grown at a double-digit rate, and similar trends are expected to continue in the future.

At the same time, we see that thousands of workers will need to retrain, as automation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence are transforming professions faster than ever before. That is why we invest in solutions that combine talent attraction, development, and long-term workforce management — exactly what the labor market requires today,” notes Dr. Kiškienė.

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice, nor an offer to invest. Investing always involves the risk of losing part or all of the invested capital. The information presented is general in nature and may not reflect an individual investor’s circumstances, needs, or risk tolerance. Before making any investment decisions, it is recommended to consult a licensed financial advisor.