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closed 8/29/2013 via BNC Analysis
CrossKnowledge, acquired Digital SK
synopsis: CrossKnowledge announced its purchase of Digital SK, the leading Brazilian e-learning provider. This acquisition further consolidates CrossKnowledge's position as a world-class distance training provider.
buyer:
CrossKnowledge
Founded in 2000, CrossKnowledge is the European leader in remote development of leadership and managerial skills, using new technologies. "
target:
Digital SK
Digital SK was founded in 2004 and quickly took up a dominant position on the Brazilian e-learning market with an extensive range of training content and innovative technological solutions designed for large public and private organizations as well as the education sector.
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closed 10/4/2011 via PR Newswire
Providence Equity Partners, acquired Blackboard Inc.
synopsis: Blackboard Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by an investor group led by affiliates of Providence Equity Partners. Blackboard is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day.
buyer:
Providence Equity Partners
Providence Equity Partners is the leading global private equity firm specializing in equity investments in media, communications, information services and education companies around the world. "
target:
Blackboard Inc.
(BBBB:$447.32)
Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,585 [$1,712]
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$481
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$79
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closed 3/31/2020 via Company Press Release
Learning Technologies Group, acquired Blackboard Open LMS
synopsis: Learning Technologies Group plc, a market-leader in the workplace digital learning and talent management market, has acquired Blackboard’s Open LMS platform. Blackboard Open LMS provides a strong, open source foundation for competency-based blended, online and professional learning to drive institutional and organizational effectiveness.
buyer:
Learning Technologies Group
(AIM:LTG:$183.05)
target: Blackboard Open LMS
Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG) is a market-leader in the fast-growing workplace digital learning and talent management market. LTG offers large organizations a new approach to learning and talent in a business world driven by digital transformation. "
target parent:
Providence Equity Partners Inc.
target: Blackboard Open LMS
Blackboard Open LMS™ provides a strong, open source foundation for competency-based blended, online and professional learning to drive institutional and organizational effectiveness.
price ($mm)
$32
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$16
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closed 4/1/2017 via PR Newswire
GP Strategies Corporation, acquired Emantras
synopsis: Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition Emantras, an innovative digital education company that provides engaging learning experiences and effective knowledge delivery through award-winning digital and mobile solutions.
buyer:
GP Strategies Corporation
(NYSE:GPX:$504.99)
GP Strategies is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. They improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services. "
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Emantras
Emantras, is an innovative digital education company that provides engaging learning experiences, through digital and mobile solutions. Emantras serves the learning ecosystem by supporting enterprises, trainers and educational institutions in executing and delivering digital training solutions.
price ($mm)
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$3
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closed 9/2/2020 via BNC Analysis
Adonis Group, acquired Editions SED
synopsis: The ADONIS EDUCATION group, which brings together Private Higher Education Establishments, announced the acquisition of Sed editions, specializing in the publication of educational tools for schools nursery and elementary schools and special education.
buyer:
Adonis Group
The Adonis Education group is a network of private higher education establishments. Present in 10 cities in France, Adonis Education offers face-to-face and distance education, with a range of training courses divided into 4 brands: Adonis, IESCA, Rose Carmin and AJYLE. "
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Editions SED
Editions Sed, based in France, specializes in the publication of educational tools for schools nursery, elementary schools and special education networks. Their collaboration with the world of education has enabled them to develop numerous collections recognized for their educational qualities.
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closed 1/25/2012 via Company Press Release
Infinitas Learning Netherlands B.V., acquired LJ Create
synopsis: Infinitas Learning has completed the acquisition of LJ Create Ltd. As a leading digital educational solutions provider in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), LJ Create serves schools, colleges and industry both nationally and internationally through its long-established US subsidiary and global distributor network.
buyer parent:
Bridgepoint Capital Limited
buyer: Infinitas Learning Netherlands B.V.
buyer: Infinitas Learning Netherlands B.V.
Infinitas Learning is one of Europe’s leading providers of innovative and engaging teaching and learning resources. Operating in seven countries across Europe with agents across the world, Infinitas Learning employs 1,400 staff in Holland, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Austria and the UK. "
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LJ Create
LJ Create develops and provides multi-lingual, blended learning teaching resources in the form of fully integrated hardware, software and rich e-learning content ranging from topic and subject-specific learning solutions through to complete classroom management systems.
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closed 10/16/2013 via PR Web
Gilfus Venture Partners, acquired Adrenna Inc.
synopsis: Gilfus Venture Partners has announced that they have acquired Adrenna Inc., a provider of innovative learning technologies and immersive content solutions for Education and Workforce including K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, Government, Healthcare, Union, and Associations.
buyer:
Gilfus Venture Partners
Gilfus Venture Partners, LLC (GVP) formed by Stephen Gilfus a founder of DC based Blackboard Inc. was created to stimulate and advance the development of internet leveraged ventures. The Group is primarily interested in: Education and eLearning, Social Networking, and Niche/ Boutique Businesses. "
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Adrenna Inc.
Adrenna is transforming the way organizations approach training, education and learning by providing innovative learning technologies and immersive content solutions for Education and Workforce including K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, Government, Healthcare, Union, and Associations.
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closed 3/26/2012 via PR Newswire
Blackboard Inc., acquired Moodlerooms, Inc.
synopsis: Blackboard Inc. announced that it has acquired Moodlerooms, a provider of open source online learning solutions to the education industry. Moodlerooms, Inc. provides an online learning platform that solves the instructional, financial, and technology needs for K-12, higher education, corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
buyer parent:
Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Blackboard Inc. (BBBB:$447.32)
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. "
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Moodlerooms, Inc.
Moodlerooms, Inc. provides an online learning platform that solves the instructional, financial, and technology needs for K-12, higher education, corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
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closed 7/31/2015 via PE Hub
Shamrock Capital Advisors, Inc., acquired Recorded Books Inc.
synopsis: Shamrock Capital Advisors LLC has acquired Recorded Books, a leading independent publisher of audiobooks in the United States, in partnership with senior management. Recorded Books is the largest independent publisher of audiobooks and provider of digital media to consumer, retail, professional, school, library, and infotainment markets in the USA.
buyer:
Shamrock Capital Advisors, Inc.
target: Recorded Books Inc.
Shamrock Capital Advisors is a Los Angeles based private equity firm with over $700 million of capital under management. The firm invests exclusively in the media, entertainment, and communications sectors. "
target parent:
Wasserstein & Co., LP
target: Recorded Books Inc.
Recorded Books is the largest independent publisher of unabridged audiobooks and provider of digital content to the library, school, and retail markets. The company owns an exclusive catalog of over 23,000 audiobook titles narrated by professional, award-winning actors.
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closed 4/4/2018 via PR Newswire
Future plc, acquired NewBay Media LLC
synopsis: Future plc, the global platform for specialist media, has acquired NewBay Media LLC. NewBay is an information and events business. It has a substantial B2B portfolio operating in verticals including Electronics and Education, and TV and Audio, where it publishes Broadcasting & Cable, the leading voice of authority in the television industry.
buyer:
Future plc
(LSE:FUTR:$463.90)
Future plc is an international media group and leading digital publisher. The Group operates two separately managed brand-led divisions: Media and Magazine. The Group has a reach of 100m+ globally, including 62m online users and 63m social media reach. "
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NewBay Media LLC
NewBay is an information and events business. It has a substantial B2B portfolio operating in verticals including Electronics and Education, and TV and Audio, where it publishes Broadcasting & Cable, the leading voice of authority in the television industry.
price ($mm)
$14
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$4
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closed 12/23/2010 via Company Press Release
Capita Group plc, acquired SunGard Public Sector Holdings Ltd
synopsis: The Capita Group Plc announces that it has acquired SunGard Public Sector Holdings Ltd ('SPS UK') for a consideration of £86 million. SPS UK, a UK business of US-headquartered SunGard Data Systems Inc., is a supplier of ICT, radio network services and communication systems to the emergency services and to central and local government.
buyer:
Capita Group plc
(LSE:CPI:$4,577.42)
target: SunGard Public Sector Holdings Ltd
A leading business process outsourcing firm, Capita operates more than 200 offices in the UK and Ireland. The company's services include such business-related help as customer service, human resource management, and information technology. "
target parent:
SunGard Data Systems Inc.
target: SunGard Public Sector Holdings Ltd
SunGard Public Sector Holdings Ltd provides software solutions and consulting services that are designed to meet the specialized needs of city and county governments; public safety and justice agencies; not-for-profit organizations; and school districts in the UK.
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$132
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$170
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closed 3/31/2014 via PR Newswire
Vology, purchased Irvine, Calif.-based division from GovPlace
synopsis: Vology, Inc., a North American technology solutions provider, has acquired the Irvine, Calif.-based division of Govplace, a Reston, Va.-based value added reseller (VAR) to the Federal Government. Govplace's Irvine division is a leading solution provider exclusively serving state, local government and education (SLED) customers in California.
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Vology
Vology is a leading technology solutions provider serving North American customers with a mix of new and certified pre-owned technology products, asset disposition, lifecycle management and professional services to help customers stretch their IT budgets and maximize the value of older equipment. "
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GovPlace
Govplace's Irvine division is a leading solution provider exclusively serving state, local government and education (SLED) customers in California.
Govplace designs, deploys, and manages enterprise IT solutions for the public sector.
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closed 5/31/2019 via AP - Associated Press
ManageBac, acquired Curriculum Trak
synopsis: Faria Education Group Limited, a leading K-12 education technology company, through its wholly owned subsidiary ManageBac, has acquired Dynamic Internet Solutions (DIS), the provider of Curriculum Trak, a curriculum mapping tool for K-12 faith-based schools.
buyer parent:
Faria Education Group
buyer: ManageBac
target: Curriculum Trak
buyer: ManageBac
ManageBac provides a Curriculum First Learning Platform for the world's leading international schools. It was founded to transition schools off paper onto a curriculum-focused learning platform to transition schools off paper onto a curriculum-focused learning platform. "
target parent:
Nelnet, Inc.
target: Curriculum Trak
DIS provides the leading curriculum management platform for K-12 faith-based schools with its Curriculum Trak system. Curriculum Trak’s unique Faith Learning Integration allows teachers to easily align key conceptual spiritual understandings with curriculum, lesson plans, and learning outcomes.
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closed 4/10/2019 via Publishers Weekly
Jump!, acquired Bearport Publishing
synopsis: Minneapolis-based children’s publisher Jump! has acquired Bearport Publishing. Bearport has a backlist of 1,050 curriculum-aligned books for children in grades PreK-8. Through the deal, Jump! has acquired all Bearport assets, staff, and customer contracts.
buyer:
Jump!
Jump! publishes children’s nonfiction with a focus on curriculum-aligned subjects for emergent through early-fluent readers. Their books combine vibrant colors with captivating photography and corresponding text to draw readers into the subject and encourage reading success. "
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Bearport Publishing
Bearport Publishing develops curriculum-aligned books for children in grades PreK-8. They focus on topics that appeal to young readers and pay close attention to text length, vocabulary, and picture-text match, to make their books less intimidating and more inviting to kids.
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closed 1/7/2016 via PR Web
RenWeb School Management Software, acquired Dynamic Internet Applications
synopsis: RenWeb, a FACTS company and the leader in school management solutions for K-12 private schools, has acquired Dynamic Internet Applications (DIA). The company is a leading provider of online website and fundraising tools for schools, churches, and nonprofits.
buyer parent:
Nelnet, Inc.
buyer: RenWeb School Management Software
buyer: RenWeb School Management Software
RenWeb School Management Software’s solutions help administrators take back their day from tedious administrative tasks. Their automated services help administrators manage school information like student/family demographics, courses, and classes in one place. "
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Dynamic Internet Applications
Dynamic Internet Applications, LLC designs Website and fundraising tools for schools, churches, and nonprofits.
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closed 8/28/2012 via BNC Analysis
Cherry Lake Publishing, acquired Sleeping Bear Press Incorporated
synopsis: Cherry Lake Publishing, a Mankato, Minn.-based educational publisher, has acquired Sleeping Bear Press, known for its illustrated state alphabet series of 50 books for emerging readers.
buyer:
Cherry Lake Publishing
target: Sleeping Bear Press Incorporated
Cherry Lake Publishing was founded in 2008 by Minnesota native Ben Mondloch and has 600 titles in print. The company specializes in nonfiction books for the educational market, with its list aligned around the Common Core State Standards initiative. "
target parent:
Apax Partners
target: Sleeping Bear Press Incorporated
Sleeping Bear Press publishes books for children, sports, health, turf, and mapping sectors. Sleeping Bear Press was founded in 1994 and is based in Chelsea, Michigan.
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closed 4/12/2011 via Capital IQ
Woongjin Thinkbig Co., Ltd., acquired Eduwang, Inc.
synopsis: Woongjin thinkbig Co., Ltd. announced that it will acquire Eduwang. co,.ltd, which is mainly engaged in education services.
buyer:
Woongjin Thinkbig Co., Ltd.
Woongjin thinkbig Co., Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the provision of educational services for primary school students. The Company is also engaged in publishing and after school education. "
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Eduwang, Inc.
Eduwang is a privately owned publisher and education services provider based in Seoul, South Korea.
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$15
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$21
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closed 10/26/2009 via BusinessWire
Smarterville, Inc., acquired Educational Resources, Inc.
synopsis: A subsidiary of Smarterville, Inc., Smarterville Educational, LLC, has acquired selected operating and brand assets of Educational Resources Inc. and Sunburst Technology Corporation. Smarterville, Inc. is a leading provider of branded, supplemental educational content and solutions.
buyer:
Smarterville, Inc.
target: Educational Resources, Inc.
Smarterville, Inc. is a leading provider of branded, supplemental educational content and solutions. Smarterville empowers parents and teachers to help children succeed. "
target parent:
Education Enrichment Resources, Inc.
target: Educational Resources, Inc.
Educational Resources, America’s largest distributor of educational technology, offers more than just software and accessories to educators. For almost twenty years, Educational Resources has provideing value-added services and qualified consultation to schools.
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closed 11/1/2007 via PR Newswire
Education Enrichment Resources, Inc., acquired Educational Resources, Inc.
synopsis: Education Enrichment Resources, Inc., a provider of supplemental technology, teaching materials and supplies to education institutions, announced its acquisition of Educational Resources from Thayer│Hidden Creek. Top reseller Educational Resources is headquartered in Elgin, IL.
buyer:
Education Enrichment Resources, Inc.
target: Educational Resources, Inc.
Education Enrichment Resources, Inc. is focused on providing quality products to the education industry. EERI has primarily supplied K-12 schools nationally through its different operating units and brand names since 1985. "
target parent:
Thayer Hidden Creek
target: Educational Resources, Inc.
Educational Resources, America’s largest distributor of educational technology, offers more than just software and accessories to educators. For almost twenty years, Educational Resources has provideing value-added services and qualified consultation to schools.
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closed 11/7/2017 via PR Newswire
Teall Investments, acquired Riddle & Bloom
synopsis: Teall Investments, a private equity company, has acquired Riddle & Bloom, an Ideas and Access agency that specializes in helping brands connect with the Next Generation consumer. Riddle & Bloom helps the world's leading brands understand and engage with high schoolers, college students, and young professionals.
buyer:
Teall Investments
Teall Investments is a private equity company that invests in innovative, high growth potential lifestyle brands and services. The company's leadership has extensive experience in sports, media, marketing and entertainment. "
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Riddle & Bloom
Riddle & Bloom is an Ideas and Access agency that specializes in helping brands connect with the Next Generation consumer. They help the world's leading brands understand and engage with the most puzzling, hardest-to-influence consumers: high schoolers, college students, and young professionals.
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