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closed 7/11/2018 via BNC Analysis

Learners Edge, acquired Iteach

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synopsis: Learners Edge, a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired iteach, a nationally accredited provider of alternative educator certification. The iteach program innovated online educator curriculum and helped more than 12,000 individuals get rewarding jobs as educators.
buyer parent: L Squared Capital Partners
buyer: Learners Edge
Learners Edge is a leading direct-to-teacher provider of online professional development, continuing education and master’s degree programs for K-12 teachers. Learners Edge is the largest online direct-to-teacher continuing education provider in the U.S. "
 target: Iteach
Texas-based iteach is a nationally accredited provider of alternative educator certification. The iteach program innovated online educator curriculum and helped more than 12,000 individuals get rewarding jobs as educators.
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closed 7/3/2019 via BNC Analysis

Horizon Capital LLP, acquired Juniper Education

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synopsis: Horizon Capital, a tech-enhanced business investor is supporting Juniper Education’s Executive Chairman Gavin Freed, to develop the business through a strategy of organic and acquisitive growth. The group has acquired Juniper Education (EES for Schools) which comprises Target Tracker software and a range of professional services from Essex County C
buyer: Horizon Capital LLP
Horizon Capital is a buyout and growth capital investor providing equity capital to fast growing businesses in the technology, data and business service sectors. "
 target parent: Essex County Council
target: Juniper Education
UK-based Juniper Education (EES for Schools) is a leading provider of software, training and professional services to the education sector which enhance the effectiveness of schools. Its products include Target Tracker assessment and pupil progress monitoring software, and professional training.
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announced 9/30/2015 via BNC Analysis

Guangdong Qtone Education Co., Ltd., will acquire Teacher.com.cn

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synopsis: Guangdong Qtone Education Co., Ltd. declared to acquire the 100% stake in Teacher.com.cn. Teacher.com.cn provides systems training for teachers and principals nationwide in China. Teacher.com.cn aids in professional growth by offering a full range of remote training support services.
buyer: Guangdong Qtone Education Co., Ltd. (300359:$37.82)
Guangdong Qtone Education Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the provision of family education information services. The Company mainly provides system development, operation and maintenance, business promotion operations, information reading services and family education Website services. "
 target: Teacher.com.cn
Teacher.com.cn provides systems training for teachers and principals nationwide in China. Teacher.com.cn aids in professional growth by offering a full range of remote training support services.
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closed 6/3/2015 via BNC Analysis

TES Global, acquired Hibernia College UK

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synopsis: TES Global, the global digital education business, announced the acquisition of the leading online and blended learning provider of teacher training programmes Hibernia College UK (HCUK). The acquisition enables TES to deliver a full suite of digital services that support teachers and schools in the UK.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: TES Global
TES Global is a fast growing and global digital education company. Their mission is to help improve performance and standards in education by providing the world's most respected higher education data and analysis. It is home to the world's largest online community of teachers. "
 target parent: Hibernia College Dublin
target: Hibernia College UK
Hibernia College UK (HCUK) is a leading international provider of online teacher training courses and programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. HCUK's accredited and digital teacher training programmes are designed to give people a flexible route into teaching via university or classroom.
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closed 5/23/2013 via Company Press Release

Studentlitteratur AB, acquired JL Utbildning AB

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synopsis: Studentlitteratur acquires training company JL Utbildning. JL Utbildning offers continuing education through lectures and courses for teachers, principals and other staff in schools, preschools, recreation centers, community centers and other educational activities.
buyer: Studentlitteratur AB
Studentlitteratur AB is Sweden's leading publisher of teaching materials for preschool, primary and secondary education. It is engaged in teaching materials for primary and secondary schools, textbooks for university and college and qualified professional literature for professionals. "
 target: JL Utbildning AB
JL Utbildning AB offers continuing education through lectures and courses for teachers, principals, and other staff in schools, preschools, recreation centers, community centers, and other educational activities. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Uppsala, Sweden.
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closed 8/2/2012 via PR Newswire

McGraw-Hill Education, acquired Key Curriculum Press

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synopsis: McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., announced the acquisition of Key Curriculum, a privately held developer of mathematics learning technology in the K-12 and higher education markets. Key Curriculum will contribute to the development of McGraw-Hill Education's math technologies.
buyer parent: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
buyer: McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of educational materials, information and solutions for the Pre-K through 12th grade, Assessment, Higher Education and Professional markets. "
 target parent: EQT Partners AB
target: Key Curriculum Press
Key Curriculum Press develops effective, high-quality mathematics instructional materials and software.It offers professional development workshops, online courses and webinars to provide educators with the training, experience and support they need to incorporate effective teaching strategies.
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closed 12/10/2020 via BusinessWire

Quad-C Management, Inc., acquired Learners Edge

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synopsis: L Squared Capital Partners has successfully sold its equity interests in Learners Edge to Quad-C Management, Inc. Learners Edge has been committed to helping teachers reach the highest level of success in their classrooms and their careers since 2002.
buyer: Quad-C Management, Inc.
Quad-C is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in well-established business and consumer services, healthcare, industrials specialty distribution, and transportation and logistics companies. Quad-C has invested over $3 billion of capital in more than 65 platform companies. "
 target parent: L Squared Capital Partners
target: Learners Edge
Learners Edge has been committed to helping teachers reach the highest level of success in their classrooms and their careers since 2002. Learners Edge offers over 120 self-paced, continuing education courses for teachers across the country and around the world.
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announced 1/6/2016 via Company Press Release

Frontline Technologies Group LLC, will acquire Teachscape

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synopsis: Frontline Technologies has signed a definitive agreement with Teachscape, Inc. to acquire the company’s assets. Teachscape is a professional development solutions provider for K-12 and higher education and provides observation training and assessment, evaluation management, comprehensive learning systems and video based learning tools.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: Frontline Technologies Group LLC
Frontline Technologies provides web-based solutions for the K-12 education industry, primarily focusing on human capital management. Frontline first entered the K-12 market in 1998 with Aesop, the first automated substitute placement and absence management system to offer both the phone and web. "
 target: Teachscape
Teachscape combines innovative technology, engaging content and expert services to develop great teachers. Teachscape uses its classroom observation training and technology to its powerful web-based content delivery platform, to spark transformative changes in teaching practice.
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closed 1/6/2016 via Company Press Release

Frontline Technologies Group LLC, acquired EDTRAININGCENTER

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synopsis: Frontline Technologies has acquired EDTRAININGCENTER. The company is an online training provider for the K-12 education community. EDTRAININGCENTER is a cloud-based professional development resource.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: Frontline Technologies Group LLC
Frontline Technologies provides web-based solutions for the K-12 education industry, primarily focusing on human capital management. Frontline first entered the K-12 market in 1998 with Aesop, the first automated substitute placement and absence management system to offer both the phone and web. "
 target: EDTRAININGCENTER
EDTRAININGCENTER is the nation’s leading provider of online training and professional development to the K12 industry. Their trainings and educational resources provide educators and other school based employees the skills they need to help students and schools succeed.
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closed 2/19/2021 via PR Newswire

Teachers of Tomorrow, LLC, acquired The Learning Liaisons

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synopsis: Teachers of Tomorrow has acquired The Learning Liaisons, a top-performing platform that delivers teacher exam preparation through interactive video courses and workshops. With the acquisition, teachers across the nation can expect a broader selection of preparation for certification exams available through Teachers of Tomorrow.
buyer parent: Gauge Capital
buyer: Teachers of Tomorrow, LLC
Teachers of Tomorrow is the nation's leading alternative teacher certification provider. The company's program addresses the growing teacher shortage by enabling non-traditional candidates with undergraduate degrees to attain certification. "
 target: The Learning Liaisons
The Learning Liaisons provides teachers the knowledge, skill, and attitude to pass their state teacher and leader certification exams through interactive video courses and workshops. The company employs individuals to help teachers understand and apply concepts to scenarios to pass exams.
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closed 11/25/2020 via Company Press Release

Eureka Equity Partners, L.P., acquired iPEC Coaching

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synopsis: Eureka Equity Partners has acquired iPEC Coaching, a leading provider of coach training and certification solutions to the worldwide professional coaching industry. iPEC also offers training and coaching services to corporations and business support tools to the professional coach industry.
buyer: Eureka Equity Partners, L.P.
Eureka Equity Partners is a private equity firm targeting niche market leaders with up to $100 million in revenue across industry segments in which Eureka brings significant experience and operating resources. "
 target: iPEC Coaching
iPEC Coaching is a leading provider of coaching certifications to its students through both fully virtual and live training formats. The company also provides training and coaching services to corporations and business support tools to the professional coach industry.
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closed 3/13/2017 via BusinessWire

Excelligence Learning Corporation, acquired Childcare Education Institute

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synopsis: Excelligence Learning Corporation, a leading provider of educational tools and solutions to early childhood and elementary school teachers and parents, has acquired ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI). CCEI is a leading provider of online professional development and data systems for the early child care and education market.
buyer parent: Brentwood Associates
buyer: Excelligence Learning Corporation (:$109.90)
Excelligence Learning Corporation is a leading developer, manufacturer, distributor, and multi-channel retailer of over 20,000 innovative, high-quality and grade-appropriate educational products and teaching solutions. The company has three core divisions: Supplies, Equipment, and Services. "
 target: Childcare Education Institute
ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) provides online professional development & training & education certificates to the early childhood market. CCEI offers programs across an array of early childhood settings, including preschool centers, family child care, prekindergarten classrooms & more.
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closed 5/18/2018 via Company Press Release

IK Investment Partners, acquired Acadomia

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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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closed 4/10/2017 via PR Newswire

The Learning House, Inc., acquired Advancement Courses

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synopsis: The Learning House, Inc., an academic program manager (APM) for colleges and universities in the United States, has acquired Advancement Courses. Advancement Courses provides expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to teachers for salary advancement and recertification.
buyer parent: Weld North LLC
buyer: The Learning House, Inc.
The Learning House, Inc. through its proprietary cloud based technology platform helps colleges and universities create, manage and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses. Learning House enables institutions to efficiently and affordably achieve their online education goals. "
 target: Advancement Courses
Advancement Courses provides expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to teachers for salary advancement and recertification. Their extensive curriculum includes over 150 graduate-level, self-paced courses in a broad range of subjects and available in both online and print-based formats.
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closed 4/23/2021 via BNC Analysis

TargetRBI merged with ixamBee,

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synopsis: TargetRBI has merged with ixamBee, an online learning platform in India. TargetRBI is an online exam preperation platform in India. TargetRBI helps students to achieve their dream banking and finance job. The platform provides online courses for RBI, NABARD, SEBI, IRDA, SBI and other regulatory body exams.
buyer: ixamBee
ixamBee is an online learning platform in India. ixamBee provides technology-based learning solutions for competitive exams. They help unskilled graduates and undergraduates in preparation of competitive exams for jobs in central government, banks, railways and other competitive exams. "
 target: TargetRBI
TargetRBI is an online exam preperation platform in India. TargetRBI helps students to achieve their dream banking and finance job. The platform provides online courses for RBI, NABARD, SEBI, IRDA, SBI and other regulatory body exams.
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closed 3/31/2021 via BNC Analysis

Unacademy, acquired Handa Ka Funda

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synopsis: Unacademy, India's largest education platform, has acquired Handa Ka Funda, a leading online course provider in India. Handa Ka Funda has online coaching courses for CAT, XAT, IBPS PO, SBI PO, and other competitive exams. They offer video tutorials, live classes, ebooks, solved examples and a question database to help people pass their exams.
buyer: Unacademy
Unacademy is India's largest education platform, offering over 2,400 online lessons and specialised courses to prepare for various competitive exams. Through Unacademy's mobile app, users can attend live classes by top educators and prepare via Live Test Series, Quizzes, Practice Section, and more. "
 target: Handa Ka Funda
Handa Ka Funda is a leading online course provider in India. Handa Ka Funda has online coaching courses for CAT, XAT, IBPS PO, SBI PO, and various other competitive exams. They offer video tutorials, live classes, ebooks, solved examples and a huge question database to help people pass their exams.
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closed 3/30/2020 via BNC Analysis

Unacademy, acquired Kreatryx

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synopsis: India's largest education technology platform Unacademy has acquired Kreatryx, a Delhi-based online exam preparation startup. With the acquisition, Kreatryx, whose platform offers services for exams such as GATE and ESE, will continue to operate as a separate brand under the Unacademy Brands umbrella.
buyer: Unacademy
Unacademy is India's largest education platform, offering over 2,400 online lessons and specialised courses to prepare for various competitive exams. Through Unacademy's mobile app, users can attend live classes by top educators and prepare via Live Test Series, Quizzes, Practice Section, and more. "
 target: Kreatryx
Kreatryx is an ed-tech start-up in India that provides Top quality GATE Exam training for all through its online products and postal study courses. Kreatryx aims to bridge the gap between a student's performance and potential by providing a platform for personalized learning and self-evaluation.
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closed 12/10/2015 via BNC Analysis

Gateforum Educational Services Private Limited, acquired Testfunda.com

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synopsis: Thinkcell Learning Solutions (formerly Gateforum Educational Services) has acquired elearning company Enabilon Learning, which offers its testprep packages through Testfunda.com. TestFunda.com provides online aptitude test preparation, with a focus on MBA and bank test preparation market.
buyer parent: ASK Pravi Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd
buyer: Gateforum Educational Services Private Limited
Thinkcell Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Gateforum Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.) is an educational services provider. It offers test preparatory tools for graduate aptitude tests in engineering courses. They are the number 1 institute for preparation for the GATE Exam. "
 target: Testfunda.com
With over 500,000 users, TESTfunda.com is the online hub for MBA, Bank and UPSC exam aspirants. They provide complete test preparation for CAT, XAT, IIFT, CMAT, NMAT, SNAP, MH-CET, Bank exams (IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk), UPSC CSAT and Campus Recruitment Tests.
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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 1/31/2019 via BNC Analysis

CERS Group, acquired Ad Verum

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synopsis: The CERS Group, a Brazilian company that specializes in online education, has acquired Ad Verum Soporte Educacional, a Brazilian provider of online preparatory courses for public examinations and Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) examinations. Ad Verum offers mock exams, study plans, coaching services, and detailed resources.
buyer: CERS Group
The CERS Group is a Brazilian company that specializes in online education. The group offers courses for legal careers, public examinations, Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) examinations, and post-graduate examinations. CERS has helped over 800,000 students prepare for their exams. "
 target: Ad Verum
Ad Verum Suporte Educacional is a Brazilian provider of online preparatory courses for public examinations and Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) examinations. Ad Verum offers mock exams, study plans, coaching services, and detailed resources to help students pass their exams.
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closed 7/11/2018 via BNC Analysis

Learners Edge, acquired Iteach

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synopsis: Learners Edge, a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired iteach, a nationally accredited provider of alternative educator certification. The iteach program innovated online educator curriculum and helped more than 12,000 individuals get rewarding jobs as educators.
buyer parent: L Squared Capital Partners
buyer: Learners Edge
Learners Edge is a leading direct-to-teacher provider of online professional development, continuing education and master’s degree programs for K-12 teachers. Learners Edge is the largest online direct-to-teacher continuing education provider in the U.S. "
 target: Iteach
Texas-based iteach is a nationally accredited provider of alternative educator certification. The iteach program innovated online educator curriculum and helped more than 12,000 individuals get rewarding jobs as educators.
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closed 12/10/2020 via BusinessWire

Quad-C Management, Inc., acquired Learners Edge

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synopsis: L Squared Capital Partners has successfully sold its equity interests in Learners Edge to Quad-C Management, Inc. Learners Edge has been committed to helping teachers reach the highest level of success in their classrooms and their careers since 2002.
buyer: Quad-C Management, Inc.
Quad-C is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in well-established business and consumer services, healthcare, industrials specialty distribution, and transportation and logistics companies. Quad-C has invested over $3 billion of capital in more than 65 platform companies. "
 target parent: L Squared Capital Partners
target: Learners Edge
Learners Edge has been committed to helping teachers reach the highest level of success in their classrooms and their careers since 2002. Learners Edge offers over 120 self-paced, continuing education courses for teachers across the country and around the world.
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closed 10/17/2018 via Company Press Release

Learners Edge, acquired Teaching Channel, Inc.

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synopsis: L Squared Capital Partners is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Learners Edge, has acquired the Teaching Channel, a subscription-based software platform where teachers can watch, share, and learn new techniques to improve student learning.
buyer parent: L Squared Capital Partners
buyer: Learners Edge
Learners Edge has been committed to helping teachers reach the highest level of success in their classrooms and their careers since 2002. Learners Edge offers over 120 self-paced, continuing education courses for teachers across the country and around the world. "
 target parent: SilverLake
target: Teaching Channel, Inc.
Teaching Channel, one of the leading brands in education, has over one million registered users and is known nationally for its more than 1,350 best-in-class videos of teachers in action. Teaching Channel Plus, an online K-12 professional development platform, is used by school districts nationwide.
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closed 7/11/2018 via BNC Analysis

Learners Edge, acquired Iteach

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synopsis: Learners Edge, a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired iteach, a nationally accredited provider of alternative educator certification. The iteach program innovated online educator curriculum and helped more than 12,000 individuals get rewarding jobs as educators.
buyer parent: L Squared Capital Partners
buyer: Learners Edge
Learners Edge is a leading direct-to-teacher provider of online professional development, continuing education and master’s degree programs for K-12 teachers. Learners Edge is the largest online direct-to-teacher continuing education provider in the U.S. "
 target: Iteach
Texas-based iteach is a nationally accredited provider of alternative educator certification. The iteach program innovated online educator curriculum and helped more than 12,000 individuals get rewarding jobs as educators.
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closed 9/14/2016 via PE Hub

L Squared Capital Partners, acquired Learners Edge

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synopsis: L Squared Capital Partners has acquired Learners Edge, a Lakeville, Minnesota-based provider of online professional development, continuing education and master’s degree programs for K-12 teachers. The seller was Stone-Goff Partners.
buyer: L Squared Capital Partners
L Squared Capital Partners seeks to make long-term investments in leading growth companies that operate in targeted sectors: Technology-Enabled Services, Industrial Technology, and Education. They have over 50 years of collective experience investing in rapidly growing companies. "
 target parent: Stone-Goff Partners
target: Learners Edge
Learners Edge is a leading direct-to-teacher provider of online professional development, continuing education and master’s degree programs for K-12 teachers. Learners Edge is the largest online direct-to-teacher continuing education provider in the U.S.
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closed 7/11/2018 via BNC Analysis

Learners Edge, acquired Iteach

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synopsis: Learners Edge, a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired iteach, a nationally accredited provider of alternative educator certification. The iteach program innovated online educator curriculum and helped more than 12,000 individuals get rewarding jobs as educators.
buyer parent: L Squared Capital Partners
buyer: Learners Edge
Learners Edge is a leading direct-to-teacher provider of online professional development, continuing education and master’s degree programs for K-12 teachers. Learners Edge is the largest online direct-to-teacher continuing education provider in the U.S. "
 target: Iteach
Texas-based iteach is a nationally accredited provider of alternative educator certification. The iteach program innovated online educator curriculum and helped more than 12,000 individuals get rewarding jobs as educators.
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closed 12/10/2020 via BusinessWire

Quad-C Management, Inc., acquired Learners Edge

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synopsis: L Squared Capital Partners has successfully sold its equity interests in Learners Edge to Quad-C Management, Inc. Learners Edge has been committed to helping teachers reach the highest level of success in their classrooms and their careers since 2002.
buyer: Quad-C Management, Inc.
Quad-C is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in well-established business and consumer services, healthcare, industrials specialty distribution, and transportation and logistics companies. Quad-C has invested over $3 billion of capital in more than 65 platform companies. "
 target parent: L Squared Capital Partners
target: Learners Edge
Learners Edge has been committed to helping teachers reach the highest level of success in their classrooms and their careers since 2002. Learners Edge offers over 120 self-paced, continuing education courses for teachers across the country and around the world.
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closed 7/3/2019 via BNC Analysis

Horizon Capital LLP, acquired Juniper Education

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synopsis: Horizon Capital, a tech-enhanced business investor is supporting Juniper Education’s Executive Chairman Gavin Freed, to develop the business through a strategy of organic and acquisitive growth. The group has acquired Juniper Education (EES for Schools) which comprises Target Tracker software and a range of professional services from Essex County C
buyer: Horizon Capital LLP
Horizon Capital is a buyout and growth capital investor providing equity capital to fast growing businesses in the technology, data and business service sectors. "
 target parent: Essex County Council
target: Juniper Education
UK-based Juniper Education (EES for Schools) is a leading provider of software, training and professional services to the education sector which enhance the effectiveness of schools. Its products include Target Tracker assessment and pupil progress monitoring software, and professional training.
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announced 9/30/2015 via BNC Analysis

Guangdong Qtone Education Co., Ltd., will acquire Teacher.com.cn

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synopsis: Guangdong Qtone Education Co., Ltd. declared to acquire the 100% stake in Teacher.com.cn. Teacher.com.cn provides systems training for teachers and principals nationwide in China. Teacher.com.cn aids in professional growth by offering a full range of remote training support services.
buyer: Guangdong Qtone Education Co., Ltd. (300359:$37.82)
Guangdong Qtone Education Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the provision of family education information services. The Company mainly provides system development, operation and maintenance, business promotion operations, information reading services and family education Website services. "
 target: Teacher.com.cn
Teacher.com.cn provides systems training for teachers and principals nationwide in China. Teacher.com.cn aids in professional growth by offering a full range of remote training support services.
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closed 6/3/2015 via BNC Analysis

TES Global, acquired Hibernia College UK

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synopsis: TES Global, the global digital education business, announced the acquisition of the leading online and blended learning provider of teacher training programmes Hibernia College UK (HCUK). The acquisition enables TES to deliver a full suite of digital services that support teachers and schools in the UK.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: TES Global
TES Global is a fast growing and global digital education company. Their mission is to help improve performance and standards in education by providing the world's most respected higher education data and analysis. It is home to the world's largest online community of teachers. "
 target parent: Hibernia College Dublin
target: Hibernia College UK
Hibernia College UK (HCUK) is a leading international provider of online teacher training courses and programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. HCUK's accredited and digital teacher training programmes are designed to give people a flexible route into teaching via university or classroom.
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closed 5/23/2013 via Company Press Release

Studentlitteratur AB, acquired JL Utbildning AB

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synopsis: Studentlitteratur acquires training company JL Utbildning. JL Utbildning offers continuing education through lectures and courses for teachers, principals and other staff in schools, preschools, recreation centers, community centers and other educational activities.
buyer: Studentlitteratur AB
Studentlitteratur AB is Sweden's leading publisher of teaching materials for preschool, primary and secondary education. It is engaged in teaching materials for primary and secondary schools, textbooks for university and college and qualified professional literature for professionals. "
 target: JL Utbildning AB
JL Utbildning AB offers continuing education through lectures and courses for teachers, principals, and other staff in schools, preschools, recreation centers, community centers, and other educational activities. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Uppsala, Sweden.
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closed 8/2/2012 via PR Newswire

McGraw-Hill Education, acquired Key Curriculum Press

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synopsis: McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., announced the acquisition of Key Curriculum, a privately held developer of mathematics learning technology in the K-12 and higher education markets. Key Curriculum will contribute to the development of McGraw-Hill Education's math technologies.
buyer parent: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
buyer: McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of educational materials, information and solutions for the Pre-K through 12th grade, Assessment, Higher Education and Professional markets. "
 target parent: EQT Partners AB
target: Key Curriculum Press
Key Curriculum Press develops effective, high-quality mathematics instructional materials and software.It offers professional development workshops, online courses and webinars to provide educators with the training, experience and support they need to incorporate effective teaching strategies.
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closed 9/14/2016 via PE Hub

L Squared Capital Partners, acquired Learners Edge

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synopsis: L Squared Capital Partners has acquired Learners Edge, a Lakeville, Minnesota-based provider of online professional development, continuing education and master’s degree programs for K-12 teachers. The seller was Stone-Goff Partners.
buyer: L Squared Capital Partners
L Squared Capital Partners seeks to make long-term investments in leading growth companies that operate in targeted sectors: Technology-Enabled Services, Industrial Technology, and Education. They have over 50 years of collective experience investing in rapidly growing companies. "
 target parent: Stone-Goff Partners
target: Learners Edge
Learners Edge is a leading direct-to-teacher provider of online professional development, continuing education and master’s degree programs for K-12 teachers. Learners Edge is the largest online direct-to-teacher continuing education provider in the U.S.
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announced 1/6/2016 via Company Press Release

Frontline Technologies Group LLC, will acquire Teachscape

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synopsis: Frontline Technologies has signed a definitive agreement with Teachscape, Inc. to acquire the company’s assets. Teachscape is a professional development solutions provider for K-12 and higher education and provides observation training and assessment, evaluation management, comprehensive learning systems and video based learning tools.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: Frontline Technologies Group LLC
Frontline Technologies provides web-based solutions for the K-12 education industry, primarily focusing on human capital management. Frontline first entered the K-12 market in 1998 with Aesop, the first automated substitute placement and absence management system to offer both the phone and web. "
 target: Teachscape
Teachscape combines innovative technology, engaging content and expert services to develop great teachers. Teachscape uses its classroom observation training and technology to its powerful web-based content delivery platform, to spark transformative changes in teaching practice.
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closed 1/6/2016 via Company Press Release

Frontline Technologies Group LLC, acquired EDTRAININGCENTER

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synopsis: Frontline Technologies has acquired EDTRAININGCENTER. The company is an online training provider for the K-12 education community. EDTRAININGCENTER is a cloud-based professional development resource.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: Frontline Technologies Group LLC
Frontline Technologies provides web-based solutions for the K-12 education industry, primarily focusing on human capital management. Frontline first entered the K-12 market in 1998 with Aesop, the first automated substitute placement and absence management system to offer both the phone and web. "
 target: EDTRAININGCENTER
EDTRAININGCENTER is the nation’s leading provider of online training and professional development to the K12 industry. Their trainings and educational resources provide educators and other school based employees the skills they need to help students and schools succeed.
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closed 1/30/2007 via BusinessWire

KC Distance Learning, Inc., acquired Aventa Learning

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synopsis: KC Distance Learning, a prominent national online education company, announced its acquisition of the assets of Aventa Learning, Inc., a leading provider of online learning content and services to K-12 educational institutions. The acquisition brings together two of the country’s strongest online education service providers.
buyer: KC Distance Learning, Inc.
KC Distance Learning is a leading provider of distance learning programs for high school students including core, Honors, and AP courses. KCDL provides online high school courses directly to families through Keystone National High School, the nation's largest online high school. "
 target: Aventa Learning
Aventa Learning is a leading provider of online learning content and services for K-12 institutions. The company has a complete catalog of online high school courses, including foreign language and Advanced Placement courses.
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closed 7/26/2010 via BusinessWire

K12, Inc., acquired KC Distance Learning, Inc.

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synopsis: K12 Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of proprietary curriculum and online school programs for students in kindergarten through high school, announced the acquisition of KC Distance Learning, Inc. (KCDL), a provider of distance learning programs for middle and high school students.
buyer: K12, Inc. (LRN:$1,154.60)
K12 Inc., a technology-based education company, is the nation’s largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs for students in kindergarten through high school. "
 target: KC Distance Learning, Inc.
KC Distance Learning (KCDL) is a leading provider of distance learning programs for middle school and high school students including core, Foreign Language, Honors, and AP courses. KCDL provides online accredited online education directly to families through The Keystone School.
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closed 4/11/2007 via BusinessWire

Kaplan, Inc., acquired Sagemont Virtual

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synopsis: Kaplan Inc., a global education leader, announced the acquisition of Sagemont Virtual, which has been doing business as the University of Miami Online High School, and Virtual Sage, a developer of online high school courses. Sagemont Virtual is a leader in the growing field of online high school instruction.
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: Sagemont Virtual
Sagemont Virtual (dba The University of Miami Online High School) is a fully accredited private high school that provides students with the flexibility to complete their courses anytime from anywhere in the world. All of their assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects are completed online.
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