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closed 2/22/2021 via BNC Analysis

Vedantu, acquired Instasolv

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Indian online tutoring startup Vedantu has acquired Instasolv, a doubt-solving app. Instasolv is an online Q&A study platform that provides instant solutions to the questions. Just- 'Click, Crop & Upload' the question and get quick answer.
buyer: Vedantu
Vedantu is a live online tutoring platform that enables personalized learning. Vedantu uses technology to bring together teachers and students on a single platform to enable live learning between them. "
 target: Instasolv
Instasolv is an online Q&A study platform that provides instant solutions to the questions. Just- 'Click, Crop & Upload' the question and get quick answer. Their extensive question-bank has 5 Million+ solved questions along with study notes.
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closed 2/15/2011 via BNC Analysis

TutorVista, acquired SMARTHINKING, Inc.

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synopsis: Pearson PLC, the world’s leading learning company, has acquired Smarthinking, the leading provider of post-secondary online tutoring and academic support programs that improve student performance, persistence and retention. Pearson will combine Smarthinking with TutorVista, an India based online tutoring company.
buyer parent: Pearson plc
buyer: TutorVista
Headquartered in Bangalore. TutorVista provides online tutoring services for K-12 and college students around the world. It connects experienced tutors with more than 20,000 registered students using VoIP and online whiteboards to work through problems, demonstrate solutions and conduct assessments."
 target: Smarthinking, Inc.
Smarthinking provides people, technology and training to help institutions offer their students outstanding academic support. Smarthinking connects students to E-structor® Certified tutors anytime, from any Internet connection.
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closed 10/26/2016 via Company Press Release

Imagine Learning, Inc., acquired Think Through Math

See 42 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Imagine Learning, a leader in elementary language and literacy software solutions, announced its acquisition of Pittsburgh-based Think Through Learning Inc., provider of the Think Through Math supplemental online math program.
buyer parent: Weld North LLC
buyer: Imagine Learning, Inc.
Imagine Learning, Inc., a Utah-based company, was founded with one goal in mind: to teach English to the children of the world. Today Imagine Learning English is being used by tens of thousands of students in hundreds of schools across the United States and around the world. "
 target: Think Through Math
Think Through Math is a leader in education technology innovation, and is transforming math education in schools with the adaptive learning technology. Think Through Math integrates state-certified teachers who tutor struggling students live to improve math understanding.
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closed 10/17/2012 via Yahoo, Inc.

Macmillan Digital Education, acquired Maths Doctor

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Macmillan Digital Education announced the acquisition of Maths Doctor - a British award-winning e-learning business that is run by qualified teachers. Maths Doctor provides live one-to-one home tutoring via the internet, plus worksheets and tutoring videos via its newly launched mobile phone app.
buyer parent: Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH
buyer: Macmillan Digital Education
Launched in January 2012 by one of the world's leading educational publishers, Macmillan Digital Education captures opportunities in the consumer online education markets. "
 target: Maths Doctor
Maths Doctor provides live one-to-one home tutoring via the internet, plus worksheets and tutoring videos via its newly launched mobile phone app.
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closed 6/10/2010 via GlobeNewswire

Archipelago Learning, Inc., acquired EducationCity Inc

See 18 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Archipelago Learning, Inc. announced that it has acquired privately-held UK based Educationcity Ltd, a leading developer and publisher of EducationCity.com, an online K-12 educational content and assessment program, for approximately $87 million in cash and Archipelago Learning's common stock.
buyer: Archipelago Learning, Inc. (US:ARCL:$73.27)
Archipelago Learning is a leading subscription-based online education company. Archipelago provides standards-based instruction, practice, assessment and productivity tools that improve the performance of educators and students via proprietary Web-based platforms. "
 target: EducationCity Inc
EducationCity is a leading developer and publisher of educational content. The company employs over 100 people comprising talented artists, programmers, producers, trainers and school support teams, and has a large network of specialized education advisors spanning both continents.
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closed 11/11/2015 via BNC Analysis

Crimson Consulting Limited, acquired UniTutor Limited

See 6 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Crimson Consulting completed the purchase of Dunedin-based Unitutor. UniTutor is a tutoring company designed specifically for University students. It is a platform for students to search, book and pay for tutorials for specific University papers.
buyer: Crimson Consulting Limited
Crimson, founded by two Auckland teenagers in February 2014, offers consultancy services to those applying for highly competitive slots in university in the United States and England. "
 target: UniTutor Limited
UniTutor is a tutoring company designed specifically for University students. It is a platform for students to search, book and pay for tutorials for specific University papers. UniTutor doesn’t just offer tutors, it offers Quality tutors.
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announced 2/5/2021 via PR Newswire

IXL Learning, will acquire WyzAnt Tutoring

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synopsis: IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, has agreed to acquire Wyzant, the nation's largest marketplace for online tutoring. The addition of Wyzant will expand IXL's capacity to address the needs of all students with personalized, one-on-one mentoring.
buyer: IXL Learning
IXL is an integrated learning platform that effectively supports personalized learning in math, English language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. With over 80 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL helps schools successfully use technology to improve education. "
 target: WyzAnt Tutoring
Wyzant is the world's largest community of 1-to-1 learning, offering an expansive digital network of over 65,000 tutors from a broad spectrum of academic and professional fields. Wyzant's platform makes it easy to browse profiles and reviews, message tutors, book lessons and conduct tutoring online.
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closed 7/9/2007 via Company Press Release

Knowledge Universe, Inc., Technology Crossover Ventures, acquired Embanet Corporation

See 124 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Embanet, the leading provider of fully hosted and supported e-Learning solutions to educational institutions, has announced that Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) and Knowledge Universe Limited (KUL) have made a strategic investment in the company.
buyer: Technology Crossover Ventures
buyer: Knowledge Universe, Inc.
Knowledge Universe Education (KUE) companies provide early childhood education programs, primary-through-secondary curricula, and supplemental educational services at thousands of physical locations, and through top-rated online schools and home schooling environments. "
 target: Embanet Corporation
Founded in 1995, Embanet is an integrated, full service provider of online program design and development, marketing and enrollment and technology support services for postsecondary educational institutions.
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closed 4/11/2007 via BusinessWire

Kaplan, Inc., acquired Virtual Sage

See 166 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kaplan Inc., a global education leader, announced the acquisition of Virtual Sage, a developer of online high school courses. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
buyer parent: The Washington Post Company
buyer: Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc., is a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids and schools. "
 target: Virtual Sage
Virtual Sage offers a complete curriculum of individual courses - currently over 180 comprehensive online courses for grades 8 – 12. The curriculum includes college prep, elective, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. Virtual Sage develops and adds new courses to the online program regularly.
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closed 10/6/2011 via Capital IQ

Cambium Learning Group, Inc., acquired Class.com, Inc.

See 150 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations, announced that the Company has purchased the assets of Class.com, an industry-leading provider of online learning solutions.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group is the leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations. The company operates three core divisions: Voyager, Sopris, and Cambium Learning Technologies. "
 target: Class.com, Inc.
Class.com equips educators with the tools to help every student succeed by providing schools and organizations with high-quality, research-based, online learning solutions that cater to the needs of 21st-century learners.
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announced 4/17/2006 via BusinessWire

Pearson Education, will acquire Effective Educational Technologies

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pearson Education, the world's leading education company, announced that it has agreed to acquire Effective Educational Technologies (EET). EET is a privately held company, that developed the next-generation online assessment and tutorial programs MasteringPhysics(TM), MasteringGeneralChemistry(TM), and MasteringAstronomy(TM).
buyer parent: Pearson plc
buyer: Pearson Education
Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing. "
 target: Effective Educational Technologies
Effective Educational Technologies is a privately held company based in Cambridge, Mass., that developed the next-generation online assessment and tutorial programs MasteringPhysics(TM), MasteringGeneralChemistry(TM), and MasteringAstronomy(TM).
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closed 6/13/2014 via PR Newswire

Pansophic Learning, purchased Select Businesses from K12, Inc.

See 95 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pansophic Learning has acquired from K12 Inc. several assets including an international brick and mortar private school, a higher education platform business and the K12 business in the Middle East. Additionally, Pansophic Learning acquired licenses to curriculum and technology.
buyer parent: Safanad Limited
buyer: Pansophic Learning
Pansophic Learning is an education company that strives to provide students and educators exceptional learning solutions that enable them to maximize their success academically and in life, regardless of geographic, financial, or demographic circumstance. "
 seller: K12, Inc. (LRN:$1,154.60)
The assets acquired from K12 post-secondary business; K12's interest in an existing Middle East joint venture currently operating with a Safanad Limited affiliate; and a private international brick and mortar school.
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closed 2/1/2005 via PR Newswire

ProQuest Company, acquired Voyager Expanded Learning

See 96 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ProQuest Company, a leading electronic publisher for the education and automotive markets, has completed the acquisition of privately held Voyager Expanded Learning. ProQuest acquired Voyager for $340 million in cash and approximately $21 million of ProQuest Company stock.
buyer: ProQuest Company (VLCY:$0.00)
Voyager Learning Company is a leading provider of K-12 curriculum products, in-school core reading programs, reading and math intervention programs, and professional development programs for school districts throughout the United States. "
 target: Voyager Expanded Learning
Voyager Expanded Learning provides research-based reading curriculum and professional development programs for school districts throughout the United States. Voyager currently has 180 employees and has a highly profitable, scalable business model with good visibility and strong growth.
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closed 11/8/2013 via BNC Analysis

Intel Corporation, acquired Kno Inc

See 180 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Intel Corporation unveiled that an education- software setup called Kno, is acquired by the company that specializes in interactive textbooks for mobile devices. They have partnered with over 80 leading publishers to offer more than 200,000 interactive titles that make learning more engaging, efficient, and social for students.
buyer: Intel Corporation (INTC:$78,098.00)
Intel Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells integrated digital technology platforms worldwide. The company operates through PC Client Group, Data Center Group, Other Intel Architecture, Software and Services, and All Other segments. "
 target: Kno Inc
Kno, Inc. is an education software company on a mission to "Change The Way Students Learn." They have partnered with over 80 leading publishers to offer more than 200,000 interactive titles that make learning more engaging, efficient, and social for students.
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closed 7/12/2011 via BusinessWire

Weld North LLC, acquired E2020, Inc.

See 86 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Weld North Holdings LLC announced it has acquired e2020, Inc. (Education2020), a leading e-learning company serving middle and high schools across the U.S. Founded in 1998, e2020 is a pioneer in the e-learning industry, which has grown to serve more than 4 million K-12 students in 2010, up from 45,000 in 2000.
buyer: Weld North LLC
Weld North is an investment company concentrating on education, health and wellness, consumer services and marketing businesses. Weld North seeks to make control investments in businesses with high potential for long-term growth in cash flow. "
 target: E2020, Inc.
e2020, Inc. is a leading e-learning company serving middle and high schools across the U.S. Its courses are provided through a SaaS model. Its courseware features video-based instruction using highly qualified teachers aligned to standards and administrative tools to ensure high completion rates.
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closed 5/8/2009 via BNC Analysis

Blackboard Inc., acquired ANGEL Learning

See 126 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Blackboard Inc., a global leader in education technology, has acquired privately-held ANGEL Learning, Inc., a leading developer of e-learning software to the U.S. education industry. ANGEL Learning's flagship products are the ANGEL Learning Management Suite and the ANGEL ePortfolio system.
buyer: Blackboard Inc. (BBBB:$447.32)
Blackboard is a leading provider of enterprise software and services to the education industry. The Company's product line consists of five software applications bundled in two suites, the Blackboard Academic Suite(TM) and the Blackboard Commerce Suite. "
 target: ANGEL Learning
ANGEL Learning, Inc. develops and markets enterprise e-learning software. ANGEL Learning's flagship products are the ANGEL Learning Management Suite and the ANGEL ePortfolio system.
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$21
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closed 1/9/2007 via PR Newswire

ePALS Classroom Exchange merged with In2Books,

See 116 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: In2Books and ePALS Classroom Exchange announce that they have merged. The combination brings together In2Books' research proven, literacy-based subject matter curriculum with ePALS's network of more than 120,000 collaborating classrooms and 7 million students in 191 countries.
buyer: In2Books
The In2Books Foundation provides an effective and convenient way to “think globally and act locally.” With the foundation’s assistance, community organizations can organize volunteers and bring the In2Books program into their schools and neighborhoods. "
 target: ePALS Classroom Exchange
ePALS Classroom Exchange is internationally recognized as the leading provider of school-safe email and collaborative technology. The ePALS Global Network enables students and teachers from 191 countries worldwide to employ the Internet as the ultimate communication and cross-cultural learning tool.
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closed 7/15/2015 via BNC Analysis

TI Digital Solutions, acquired Alfabook

See 246 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Telecom Italia's ICT subsidiary TI Digital Solutions has announced the acquisition of Italian digital publisher Alfabook. Alfabook creates software solutions based on semantic technologies within the context of general, educational and professional publishing.
buyer parent: Telecom Italia
buyer: TI Digital Solutions
TI Digital Solutions brings in the leadership and experience acquired by the Telecom Italia Group and applies it to every aspect of digital innovation such as M2M and IOT solutions, Digital Multi-channel CRM solutions, Cloud Computing Business Intelligence and Social Reputation solutions. "
 target: Alfabook
Alfabook creates software solutions based on semantic technologies within the context of general, educational and professional publishing. Alfabook helps publishing companies, businesses and institutions transform the eBook into a viable alternative to the printed book.
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closed 10/12/2011 via BNC Analysis

Edline LLC merged with Blackboard Inc.,

See 116 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Education software company Blackboard Inc. has bought Edline Holdings Inc., a learning management software company. Edline offers its flagship product "learning community management system," which provides content management such as Web design, editing, permissions, templates, and also learning management tools.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Blackboard Inc. (BBBB:$447.32)
Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. "
 target parent: Archipelago Learning, Inc.
target: Edline LLC
Edline is the K12 Web site/portal solution that enables secure parent access to grades, attendance, homework, and other private information. Edline generates teacher web pages, provides group calendaring, virtual file storage, and parental email alerts as part of their web communication platform.
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closed 12/9/2010 via BNC Analysis

CompassLearning, Inc., acquired Renzulli Learning Systems, LLC

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Marlin Equity Partners® is pleased to announce that it has acquired Renzulli Learning Systems, LLC, a provider of interactive, online educational programming that engages students through the use of customized learning profiles. Renzulli has been integrated with CompassLearning, a Marlin portfolio company.
buyer parent: Marlin Equity Partners
buyer: CompassLearning, Inc.
CompassLearning, Inc. develops research-based curriculum and assessment software solutions for students. Odyssey, its flagship K–12 software-based curriculum, assesses each student's understanding of key concepts and prescribes a personalized learning path consisting of research-based activities. "
 target: Renzulli Learning Systems, LLC
Renzulli Learning, creator of the Renzulli Learning Differentiation EngineTM, puts students in touch with engaging, individualized resources specially chosen for their interest areas and learning styles.
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closed 2/22/2021 via BNC Analysis

Vedantu, acquired Instasolv

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Indian online tutoring startup Vedantu has acquired Instasolv, a doubt-solving app. Instasolv is an online Q&A study platform that provides instant solutions to the questions. Just- 'Click, Crop & Upload' the question and get quick answer.
buyer: Vedantu
Vedantu is a live online tutoring platform that enables personalized learning. Vedantu uses technology to bring together teachers and students on a single platform to enable live learning between them. "
 target: Instasolv
Instasolv is an online Q&A study platform that provides instant solutions to the questions. Just- 'Click, Crop & Upload' the question and get quick answer. Their extensive question-bank has 5 Million+ solved questions along with study notes.
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closed 2/22/2021 via BNC Analysis

Vedantu, acquired Instasolv

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Indian online tutoring startup Vedantu has acquired Instasolv, a doubt-solving app. Instasolv is an online Q&A study platform that provides instant solutions to the questions. Just- 'Click, Crop & Upload' the question and get quick answer.
buyer: Vedantu
Vedantu is a live online tutoring platform that enables personalized learning. Vedantu uses technology to bring together teachers and students on a single platform to enable live learning between them. "
 target: Instasolv
Instasolv is an online Q&A study platform that provides instant solutions to the questions. Just- 'Click, Crop & Upload' the question and get quick answer. Their extensive question-bank has 5 Million+ solved questions along with study notes.
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closed 2/22/2021 via BNC Analysis

Vedantu, acquired Instasolv

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Indian online tutoring startup Vedantu has acquired Instasolv, a doubt-solving app. Instasolv is an online Q&A study platform that provides instant solutions to the questions. Just- 'Click, Crop & Upload' the question and get quick answer.
buyer: Vedantu
Vedantu is a live online tutoring platform that enables personalized learning. Vedantu uses technology to bring together teachers and students on a single platform to enable live learning between them. "
 target: Instasolv
Instasolv is an online Q&A study platform that provides instant solutions to the questions. Just- 'Click, Crop & Upload' the question and get quick answer. Their extensive question-bank has 5 Million+ solved questions along with study notes.
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closed 4/11/2017 via PR Newswire

At-Home Tutoring Services, acquired TutaPoint

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TutaPoint, a leading tutoring firm that offers real-time, live online instruction and tutoring using US based instructors in math, science, language arts computer science and world languages, has been acquired by At-Home Tutoring Services. At-Home Tutoring Services is a private, in-home tutoring service for students in Early Childhood to college.
buyer: At-Home Tutoring Services
At-Home Tutoring Services is a private, in-home tutoring service for students in grades Early Childhood through high school and college. They cover all academic subjects and test preparation for standardized tests. "
 target: TutaPoint
TutaPoint offers real-time, live online instruction and tutoring using US based instructors in math, science, language arts computer science and world languages. TutaPoint's proprietary virtual classrooms feature live video, audio, whiteboard and chat.
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announced 8/20/2015 via BNC Analysis

Studienkreis, will acquire tutoria GmbH

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Studienkreis, a company that provides tutoring services for students of all ages and adults, is to acquire tutoria GmbH, Germany’s leading digital education company which focuses on individual learning.
buyer parent: Aurelius AG
buyer: Studienkreis
Studienkreis GmbH provides tutoring services for students of all ages and adults. The company offers adult education, language tuition, and support for the talented and gifted and regular after school tuition in all courses. "
 target parent: Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH
target: tutoria GmbH
Tutoria GmbH is Germany’s leading digital education company which focuses on individual learning. Tutoria’s core product is a comprehensive, premium service for private home tutoring – offering more than 20,000 professional tutors, interactive monitoring of success and online management of lessons.
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closed 8/13/2013 via PR Web

California Tutor Network merged with WebWise Tutors,

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: WebWiseTutors, LLC, a premier provider of online tutoring services, is pleased to announce a merger with California Tutor Network, Inc., a leading online tutoring solution in California. WebWise Tutors is now in a unique position to take advantage of the thriving online tutoring industry.
buyer: WebWise Tutors
WebWise Tutors offers a full array of online tutoring services to elementary, special education, middle school and high school students, as well as post-secondary, international, military and adult learners. "
 target: California Tutor Network
California Tutor Network is a leading provider of online tutoring solutions in California.
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closed 10/17/2012 via Yahoo, Inc.

Macmillan Digital Education, acquired Maths Doctor

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Macmillan Digital Education announced the acquisition of Maths Doctor - a British award-winning e-learning business that is run by qualified teachers. Maths Doctor provides live one-to-one home tutoring via the internet, plus worksheets and tutoring videos via its newly launched mobile phone app.
buyer parent: Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH
buyer: Macmillan Digital Education
Launched in January 2012 by one of the world's leading educational publishers, Macmillan Digital Education captures opportunities in the consumer online education markets. "
 target: Maths Doctor
Maths Doctor provides live one-to-one home tutoring via the internet, plus worksheets and tutoring videos via its newly launched mobile phone app.
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closed 6/10/2010 via GlobeNewswire

Archipelago Learning, Inc., acquired EducationCity Inc

See 18 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Archipelago Learning, Inc. announced that it has acquired privately-held UK based Educationcity Ltd, a leading developer and publisher of EducationCity.com, an online K-12 educational content and assessment program, for approximately $87 million in cash and Archipelago Learning's common stock.
buyer: Archipelago Learning, Inc. (US:ARCL:$73.27)
Archipelago Learning is a leading subscription-based online education company. Archipelago provides standards-based instruction, practice, assessment and productivity tools that improve the performance of educators and students via proprietary Web-based platforms. "
 target: EducationCity Inc
EducationCity is a leading developer and publisher of educational content. The company employs over 100 people comprising talented artists, programmers, producers, trainers and school support teams, and has a large network of specialized education advisors spanning both continents.
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closed 6/6/2018 via Company Press Release

Satt, Inc., acquired Mana.bo

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SATT announced that it has purchased all shares of Mana.bo Inc. Mana.bo, based in Tokyo, provides an online tutoring service using a smartphone application. Mana.bo is an educational service where individual guidance can be easily received.
buyer: SATT, Inc.
SATT, based in Tokyo, provides smart TLEC 3 (Smart Trek 3), a tool to easily create lecture-type e-learning content from presentation files created with Microsoft PowerPoint. "
 target: Mana.bo
Mana.bo, based in Tokyo, provides an online tutoring service using a smartphone application. Mana.bo is an educational service where individual guidance can be easily received.
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closed 6/3/2014 via PR Newswire

Chegg, Inc., acquired InstaEDU, Inc.

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Chegg, The Student Hub, announced that it has agreed to acquire InstaEDU, a leading on-demand tutoring marketplace. InstaEDU's platform connects students with on-demand tutors in more than 2,500 subjects, ranging from high school and standardized test prep, all the way through advanced college concepts for as little as $0.40 per minute.
buyer: Chegg, Inc. (CHGG:$445.11)
Chegg, the social education platform, is transforming the way millions of students learn by connecting them to the people and tools needed to succeed in college. Students use Chegg for homework help, course selection, note taking, textbook and e-textbook rentals and Daily deals. "
 target: InstaEDU, Inc.
InstaEDU makes it easy for any student to instantly connect with a top tutor in an online lesson space. The website combines the effectiveness of face-to-face private tutoring with the convenience and affordability of an online service. InstaEDU was founded in 2011.
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closed 4/10/2019 via PR Newswire

Zovio, acquired TutorMe.com

See 36 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Zovio, an education technology services company, has acquired TutorMe, a leading provider of instant online tutoring services. TurtorMe enables tutors to share their knowledge with students around the globe. TutorMe provides premium online tutoring to academic institutions of all types.
buyer: Zovio
Zovio is an education technology services company that partners with higher education institutions and employers to deliver solutions that help learners and leaders achieve their aspirations. Zovio leverages its core strengths and applies its technology and capabilities to priority market needs. "
 target: TutorMe.com
TutorMe is a provider of instant online tutoring services. TurtorMe enables tutors to share their knowledge with students around the globe. TutorMe provides premium online tutoring to academic institutions of all types. The platform features video chat, screen-sharing, virtual whiteboards, and more.
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closed 5/18/2018 via Company Press Release

IK Investment Partners, acquired Acadomia

See 66 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IK Investment Partners is pleased to announce that it has acquired Domia Group, owner of Acadomia. Acadomia is the leading player in the primary, secondary, higher-education and test-prep tutoring markets (at-home, centres and online) in France.
buyer: IK Investment Partners
IK Investment Partners is a private equity advisory group with Nordic roots. Focused on investing in companies with strong underlying potential, they are proud to support the IK Funds as they partner with management teams and investors to grow businessess. "
 target parent: Metric Capital Partners
target: Acadomia
French Acadomia is the leading player in the primary, secondary, higher-education and test-prep tutoring markets (at-home, centres and online). Acadomia has innovated to offer quality learning experiences to more than 1 million families across different geographies, backgrounds, and subjects.
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announced 4/17/2006 via BusinessWire

Pearson Education, will acquire Effective Educational Technologies

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pearson Education, the world's leading education company, announced that it has agreed to acquire Effective Educational Technologies (EET). EET is a privately held company, that developed the next-generation online assessment and tutorial programs MasteringPhysics(TM), MasteringGeneralChemistry(TM), and MasteringAstronomy(TM).
buyer parent: Pearson plc
buyer: Pearson Education
Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing. "
 target: Effective Educational Technologies
Effective Educational Technologies is a privately held company based in Cambridge, Mass., that developed the next-generation online assessment and tutorial programs MasteringPhysics(TM), MasteringGeneralChemistry(TM), and MasteringAstronomy(TM).
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closed 3/11/2019 via PR Newswire

Interactivation, acquired Med School Tutors

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synopsis: Interactivation, a holding company owned by entrepreneurs Joe Covey and Matthew Davidge, has acquired Med School Tutors, the leading medical school tutoring company that helps aspiring physicians succeed in medical school, on their standardized exams, and beyond.
buyer: Interactivation
Interactivation is a holding company owned by Joe Covey and Matthew Davidge. The company focuses on acquiring and operating media, education and health companies. Interactivation likes to buy small “orphan business units” from large companies with revenue of at least $10 million. "
 target: Med School Tutors
Med School Tutors is the leading medical school tutoring company offering one-to-one online tutoring for the USMLE, COMLEX, Shelf Exams, Medical Coursework and Admissions and Residency Advisement, as well as consulting services for medical schools.
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closed 7/5/2017 via BNC Analysis

Byju's, acquired TutorVista

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synopsis: Bangalore-based ed-tech startup Byju’s has acquired online education company TutorVista Global Pvt. Ltd from British media and publishing group Pearson Plc. The deal also includes Edurite Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a provider of technology solutions to the education sector that TutorVista acquired in 2007.
buyer: Byju's
Based in Bangalore, Byju is a creator of K-12 learning app which offers adaptive, engaging and effective learning programs for students in classes 4-12 (K-12) and competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CAT, IAS, GRE and GMAT. "
 target parent: Pearson plc
target: TutorVista
TutorVista was founded in 2005 by Krishnan Ganesh and wife Meena Ganesh as an online tutoring firm. It has since then expanded its presence across the ed-tech value chain. The firm provides digital content and technology platforms to private and government schools under long-term contracts.
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closed 1/18/2011 via Company Press Release

Pearson plc, acquired TutorVista

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synopsis: Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, announces that it has agreed to increase its shareholding in TutorVista to a controlling 76% stake for a consideration of $127m. Pearson acquired a minority stake in TutorVista in June 2009 and this transaction takes Pearson’s total equity investment in the company to approximately $139m.
buyer: Pearson plc (LSE:PSON:$4,926.49)
Pearson is an international education and media company with world-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. "
 target: TutorVista
Headquartered in Bangalore. TutorVista provides online tutoring services for K-12 and college students around the world. It connects experienced tutors with more than 20,000 registered students using VoIP and online whiteboards to work through problems, demonstrate solutions and conduct assessments.
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$135*
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closed 1/9/2007 via PR Newswire

ePALS Classroom Exchange merged with In2Books,

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synopsis: In2Books and ePALS Classroom Exchange announce that they have merged. The combination brings together In2Books' research proven, literacy-based subject matter curriculum with ePALS's network of more than 120,000 collaborating classrooms and 7 million students in 191 countries.
buyer: In2Books
The In2Books Foundation provides an effective and convenient way to “think globally and act locally.” With the foundation’s assistance, community organizations can organize volunteers and bring the In2Books program into their schools and neighborhoods. "
 target: ePALS Classroom Exchange
ePALS Classroom Exchange is internationally recognized as the leading provider of school-safe email and collaborative technology. The ePALS Global Network enables students and teachers from 191 countries worldwide to employ the Internet as the ultimate communication and cross-cultural learning tool.
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closed 7/15/2015 via BNC Analysis

TI Digital Solutions, acquired Alfabook

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synopsis: Telecom Italia's ICT subsidiary TI Digital Solutions has announced the acquisition of Italian digital publisher Alfabook. Alfabook creates software solutions based on semantic technologies within the context of general, educational and professional publishing.
buyer parent: Telecom Italia
buyer: TI Digital Solutions
TI Digital Solutions brings in the leadership and experience acquired by the Telecom Italia Group and applies it to every aspect of digital innovation such as M2M and IOT solutions, Digital Multi-channel CRM solutions, Cloud Computing Business Intelligence and Social Reputation solutions. "
 target: Alfabook
Alfabook creates software solutions based on semantic technologies within the context of general, educational and professional publishing. Alfabook helps publishing companies, businesses and institutions transform the eBook into a viable alternative to the printed book.
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closed 11/8/2013 via BNC Analysis

Intel Corporation, acquired Kno Inc

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synopsis: Intel Corporation unveiled that an education- software setup called Kno, is acquired by the company that specializes in interactive textbooks for mobile devices. They have partnered with over 80 leading publishers to offer more than 200,000 interactive titles that make learning more engaging, efficient, and social for students.
buyer: Intel Corporation (INTC:$78,098.00)
Intel Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells integrated digital technology platforms worldwide. The company operates through PC Client Group, Data Center Group, Other Intel Architecture, Software and Services, and All Other segments. "
 target: Kno Inc
Kno, Inc. is an education software company on a mission to "Change The Way Students Learn." They have partnered with over 80 leading publishers to offer more than 200,000 interactive titles that make learning more engaging, efficient, and social for students.
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closed 10/12/2011 via BNC Analysis

Edline LLC merged with Blackboard Inc.,

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synopsis: Education software company Blackboard Inc. has bought Edline Holdings Inc., a learning management software company. Edline offers its flagship product "learning community management system," which provides content management such as Web design, editing, permissions, templates, and also learning management tools.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Blackboard Inc. (BBBB:$447.32)
Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. "
 target parent: Archipelago Learning, Inc.
target: Edline LLC
Edline is the K12 Web site/portal solution that enables secure parent access to grades, attendance, homework, and other private information. Edline generates teacher web pages, provides group calendaring, virtual file storage, and parental email alerts as part of their web communication platform.
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closed 12/9/2010 via BNC Analysis

CompassLearning, Inc., acquired Renzulli Learning Systems, LLC

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synopsis: Marlin Equity Partners® is pleased to announce that it has acquired Renzulli Learning Systems, LLC, a provider of interactive, online educational programming that engages students through the use of customized learning profiles. Renzulli has been integrated with CompassLearning, a Marlin portfolio company.
buyer parent: Marlin Equity Partners
buyer: CompassLearning, Inc.
CompassLearning, Inc. develops research-based curriculum and assessment software solutions for students. Odyssey, its flagship K–12 software-based curriculum, assesses each student's understanding of key concepts and prescribes a personalized learning path consisting of research-based activities. "
 target: Renzulli Learning Systems, LLC
Renzulli Learning, creator of the Renzulli Learning Differentiation EngineTM, puts students in touch with engaging, individualized resources specially chosen for their interest areas and learning styles.
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closed 4/11/2007 via BusinessWire

Kaplan, Inc., acquired Virtual Sage

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synopsis: Kaplan Inc., a global education leader, announced the acquisition of Virtual Sage, a developer of online high school courses. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
buyer parent: The Washington Post Company
buyer: Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc., is a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids and schools. "
 target: Virtual Sage
Virtual Sage offers a complete curriculum of individual courses - currently over 180 comprehensive online courses for grades 8 – 12. The curriculum includes college prep, elective, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. Virtual Sage develops and adds new courses to the online program regularly.
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