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closed 4/6/2006 via BNC Analysis

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, acquired Granada Learning Ltd.

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synopsis: US-based private equity firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson is expected to appoint David Smith, the former chief executive of Taylor and Francis, as the new head of Granada Learning, after acquiring the company from broadcaster ITV for £35m.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in the media, communications, information and education industries in North America and Europe. "
 target parent: itv plc
target: Granada Learning Ltd.
Granada Learning is the UK's leading educational multimedia company, publishing innovative, curriculum-based resources for the UK and abroad. It currently supplies more than ninety-five per cent of schools in the UK and exports to more than thirty countries internationally.
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closed 8/19/2021 via PR Newswire

Course Hero, acquired Cliffs Notes, Inc.

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synopsis: Course Hero has acquired CliffsNotes, creator of iconic study guides that have been used by high school and college students for more than 60 years. With more than 64 million visits annually, CliffsNotes offers students free online access to hundreds of literature guides and test prep guides that expand to subjects beyond literature.
buyer: Course Hero
Course Hero is on a mission to help students make every study hour count, and graduate confident and prepared. Course Hero's online learning platform offers more than 60 million course-specific study resources created by and for students and educators, as well as 24/7 tutor help. "
 target parent: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
target: Cliffs Notes, Inc.
CliffsNotes are the original (and most widely imitated) study guides written by real teachers and professors. CliffsNotes offers literature study guides and test-preparation for high school and college students to help them understand and learn literature.
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closed 1/31/2019 via BusinessWire

Vivendi SA, acquired Editis

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synopsis: Vivendi, a French integrated content, media and communications group, has completed the acquisition of Editis, a French group of publishing companies, from Grupo Planeta, a Spanish media group based in Madrid.
buyer: Vivendi SA (ENXTPA:VIV:$10,531.41)
Vivendi is an integrated content, media and communications group. The company operates businesses throughout the media value chain, from talent discovery to the creation, production and distribution of content. "
 target parent: Grupo Planeta
target: Editis
Editis holds leading positions in three segments of the French publishing business, in particular Literature (trade and mass market formats), Education (scholarly, scholastic aids, middle school, high school, university, legal and medical), and Reference (dictionaries and encyclopedias).
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$1,026
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$855
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closed 6/11/2021 via BNC Analysis

Course Hero, acquired LitCharts

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synopsis: Course Hero, an online platform providing educational resources to help students learn more effectively, has acquired LitCharts, the world's best literary resource, with hundreds of literature guides, literary terms, and modern English translations of every Shakespeare play. Millions of students and teachers read LitCharts every month.
buyer: Course Hero
Course Hero is an online platform providing educational resources to help students learn more effectively. Whether exploring new subjects or mastering key topics, Course Hero provides interested learners with the tools they need to achieve their goals. "
 target: LitCharts
Created by the original editors of SparkNotes, LitCharts is the world's best literary resource, with hundreds of literature guides, literary terms, and modern English translations of every Shakespeare play. Millions of students and teachers read LitCharts every month.
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closed 9/18/2018 via BusinessWire

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, acquired Barron's Educational Series, Inc.

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synopsis: Kaplan Test Prep, a premier provider of educational and career services, announced it has acquired the test prep, study aid and foreign language assets of Barron’s Educational Series, a leading book publisher. As part of the transaction, Kaplan will also acquire the Barron’s brand name.
buyer parent: Graham Holdings Company
buyer: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
Kaplan Test Prep is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan is the world leader in the test prep industry. "
 target: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Founded in 1941, Barron's Educational Series soon became known as America's Leader in Test Preparation, and is renowned for its SAT, ACT, and AP test prep books, its Regents manuals, and its Profiles of American Colleges.
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closed 12/1/2021 via BNC Analysis

Hodder Education, acquired John Catt Bookshop

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synopsis: Hodder Education Group, an education publisher in the UK, has acquired John Catt Bookshop, an independent publisher of books, magazines and guidebooks for education in the UK. John Catt offers a rich source of information, advice and support for heads, teachers and administrators in all types of schools around the world.
buyer parent: Lagardère SCA
buyer: Hodder Education
Hodder Education is an education publisher in the UK. Hodder Education imprints covers books, resources, digital materials and assessment for the schools, vocational, higher education and self-learning markets. It is the second largest publisher for secondary education in the UK. "
 target: John Catt Bookshop
John Catt Bookshop is an independent publisher of books, magazines and guidebooks for education in the UK. John Catt publishes around 50 books a year. Their titles offer a rich source of information, advice and support for heads, teachers and administrators in all types of schools around the world.
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closed 9/30/2019 via BusinessWire

Hands-On Labs Inc, acquired eScience Labs, Inc.

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synopsis: Science Interactive Group, through their subsidiary Hands-On Labs, a provider of experiential learning, has acquired eScience Labs, a company that collaborates with hundreds of higher education institutions to provide a traditional hands-on laboratory experience to students engaged in online and blended learning.
buyer parent: Millpond Equity Partners
buyer: Hands-On Labs Inc
Hands-On Labs (HOL) is the world leader in science distance learning. HOL pioneered the way education is conceived and delivered around the world, regardless of location, time zone, or language. They don’t just create products. They create a comprehensive learning process. "
 target: eScience Labs, Inc.
eScience Labs collaborates with hundreds of higher education institutions to provide a traditional hands-on laboratory experience to students engaged in online and blended learning.
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closed 1/8/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Centre Lane Partners, LLC, acquired Infobase Publishing

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synopsis: Centre Lane Partners, LLC has completed the acquisition of Infobase Holdings, Inc., a cloud-based provider of digital educational content solutions to colleges & universities, K-12 schools, public libraries and enterprises from VSS, a private investment firm.
buyer: Centre Lane Partners, LLC
Centre Lane Partners is a private equity firm focused on making investments in North American middle market companies. Centre Lane targets companies with revenues between $20 and $500 million that have leading market positions and sustainable competitive advantages in their respective niches. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Infobase Publishing
Infobase Holdings, Inc. is a cloud-based provider of digital educational content solutions to colleges & universities, K-12 schools, public libraries and enterprises. Infobase provides a robust product portfolio of streaming video platforms, databases, eLearning modules, and eBook collections.
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closed 3/10/2016 via BusinessWire

PASCO scientific, Inc., acquired Ergopedia Inc.

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synopsis: PASCO® Scientific, a leader in 21st century science education, announced it has acquired Ergopedia, a Boston-based developer of interactive technologies that enable hands-on learning in science and engineering classrooms. Ergopedia is known for creating innovative science-learning tools supported by supplemental curriculum, lesson plans and more.
buyer: PASCO scientific, Inc.
PASCO has been designing, developing, and supporting innovative teaching and learning solutions for K–12 and higher education since 1964. PASCO’s team of educators, scientists, educational researchers, engineers, and many others is committed to the advancement of STEM education around the world. "
 target: Ergopedia Inc.
Ergopedia was founded to create technology-enhanced, interactive learning programs for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses. It is the developer of ErgoBot, a robotic motion system that bridges the gap between curriculum and equipment, and between science and engineering.
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closed 1/21/2013 via Company Press Release

Oxford University Press, acquired Nelson Thornes Ltd.

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synopsis: Oxford University Press (OUP) announced it has acquired Nelson Thornes, extending OUP’s range of educational publishing. OUP acquired the publisher from Infinitas Learning. Nelson Thornes covers a broad range of subject areas with its primary, secondary, and vocational teaching resources.
buyer parent: University of Oxford
buyer: Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press (OUP) is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. OUP is the world's largest university press with the widest global presence. "
 target parent: Bridgepoint Capital Limited
target: Nelson Thornes Ltd.
Nelson Thornes is one of the UK’s leading educational publishers providing engaging and creative blended learning resources of the highest quality that support teachers and motivate students of all abilities from Primary through to Higher Education.
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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 12/22/2021 via GlobeNewswire

PDH Academy LLC, acquired OphthoQuestions

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synopsis: PDH Academy has acquired OphthoQuestions and SunCam. OphthoQuestions is a leader in ophthalmology online test preparation and continuing education and complements PDH's existing eye care offerings. Board Wizards, its podiatry-focused sister company, provides comprehensive board test prep solutions as well as supplemental learning courses.
buyer parent: Eden Capital
buyer: PDH Academy LLC
PDH Academy provides regulatory training and certification to professionals and companies in real estate, healthcare, and specialized trades. The mission of PDH Academy is to help professionals start, manage, and advance their careers. "
 target: OphthoQuestions
OphthoQuestions is a well-respected leader in ophthalmology online test preparation and continuing education. Board Wizards, its podiatry-focused sister company, provides comprehensive board test prep solutions as well as supplemental learning courses.
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closed 6/11/2021 via BusinessWire

TrueLearn, Inc., acquired Picmonic

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synopsis: TrueLearn, a leading platform in healthcare education that blends data analytics with cognition science to optimize learning outcomes for the medical community, has expanded its footprint and platform capabilities through the acquisition of Picmonic, an education company specializing in the creation of narrated audiovisual picture mnemonics.
buyer: TrueLearn, Inc.
TrueLearn offers a suite of products for medical students and residents across a range of medical specialties. TrueLearn also offers its products to adjacent healthcare markets, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Pharmacy, and allied health. "
 target: Picmonic
Picmonic is an education company specializing in the creation of narrated audiovisual picture mnemonics to improve memory duration and learning. The company offers a suite of products in nursing and medicine and has recently expanded its product offerings into allied health.
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closed 4/21/2021 via Company Press Release

Endless LLP, acquired Findel Education Limited

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synopsis: Endless LLP, one of the UK's leading mid-market private equity investors, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Findel Education Limited from Studio Retail Group plc. Findel Education is one of the UK’s leading ecommerce led suppliers of educational resources and equipment to schools and nurseries.
buyer: Endless LLP
Endless LLP is a UK based private equity investor that aims to make business better for everybody. A transformational investor, Endless looks to support buyouts, non-core acquisitions from larger groups, turnarounds and financial restructurings. "
 target parent: Studio Retail Group plc
target: Findel Education Limited
Findel Education is one of the UK’s leading ecommerce led suppliers of educational resources and equipment to schools and nurseries. It is a one-stop-shop for a wide range of everyday essential products, including stationery, arts & crafts, furniture, curricular materials, and more.
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announced 12/18/2019 via BNC Analysis

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, will acquire Findel Education Limited

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synopsis: Public sector procurement consortium Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) has entered an agreement to acquire Findel Education, a provider of school supplies, from Studio Retail Group plc. Findel Education is the leading International supplier of great value school supplies, teaching and educational resources.
buyer: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
For over 40 years Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) has supplied the public sector with products and services to help drive efficiency savings. YPO uses bulk buying power to achieve the best prices for customers on supplies and everything from stationery to electricity. "
 target parent: Studio Retail Group plc
target: Findel Education Limited
Findel Education is the leading International supplier of great value inspirational Early Years, Primary and Secondary school supplies, teaching and educational resources.
price ($mm)
$67
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$109
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$7
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closed 6/28/2017 via PR Web

Carson-Dellosa Publishing Co., Inc., acquired Rourke Educational Media

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synopsis: Carson-Dellosa Publishing Group (Carson-Dellosa), a leading children’s publisher focused on creating innovative educational solutions for school and for home, and Rourke Educational Media LLC (Rourke), a publisher of informational texts and children’s books, have announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Rourke by Carson-Dellosa.
buyer parent: Guardian Capital Partners
buyer: Carson-Dellosa Publishing Co., Inc.
Carson-Dellosa™ Publishing Group is a leading children’s publisher focused on creating innovative educational solutions for school and for home. Over the past 40 years, the company has introduced best-selling, award-winning, and fun products that teachers and parents love and trust. "
 target: Rourke Educational Media
Rourke Educational Media has been publishing informational texts and engaging nonfiction and fiction children’s books since 1980. It also offers eBook content, instructional software, and ELL and biliteracy programs.
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closed 3/2/2022 via BNC Analysis

Savvas Learning Company, acquired Rubicon Publishing

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synopsis: Savvas Learning Company has acquired Rubicon Publishing, Inc., the developer of Canada's most widely used all-digital math program. Rubicon is the provider of MathUP, an inquiry-based math program for students in grades K-8 that has become the best-selling online math product in Canada.
buyer parent: Nexus Capital Management LP
buyer: Savvas Learning Company
Savvas Learning Company is a next-generation learning organization that combines new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting to create innovative learning solutions that help prepare students to become global citizens in a more interconnected, digital world. "
 target: Rubicon Publishing
Rubicon Publishing is an award-winning K-12 digital learning company and supplemental educational publisher headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1987, Rubicon is a leader in K-12 math, in addition to being Canada's leading K-12 supplemental reading/language arts publisher.
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closed 1/7/2022 via Company Press Release

Cambridge Hacklab Academy Ltd, acquired Binarybots Ltd

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synopsis: Cambridge HackLab Academy successfully completes the acquisition of BinaryBots and plan to provide an innovative, sustainable, and integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education to the next generation. BinaryBots is a UK brand for educational robotic kit and smart toy.
buyer: Cambridge Hacklab Academy Ltd
Cambridge HackLab Academy (HackLab) is a SEIS qualified, STEAM product development company and aims to bring emerging technologies closer to children and young people, and to become a leading provider of educational products and services in the STEAM market. "
 target: Binarybots Ltd
BinaryBots is a UK brand for educational robotic kit and smart toy. BinaryBots products were sold to schools and the retail market, over 35,000 units were shipped globally within 18 months.
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closed 12/17/2021 via Company Press Release

XanEdu, acquired NextLesson

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synopsis: XanEdu, an educational products and services company, has acquired the assets of NextLesson, including its content and technology. NextLesson's courseware technology saves teachers time through learning management system integration, targeted grading automation, question tagging, and online answer submission with standards-aligned rubrics.
buyer parent: Superior Capital Partners
buyer: XanEdu
XanEdu has been increasing student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes since 1999 by delivering innovative solutions across the education spectrum. XanEdu is committed to advancing the education tools for tomorrow through innovative products and customized content services. "
 target: NextLesson
NextLesson offers K-12 teachers 10,000 standards-aligned supplemental lessons and projects that are relevant, rigorous and real world. NextLesson provides high-quality resources that engage students through topics they love, such as books, movies, technology, and sports.
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closed 11/30/2021 via PR Web

Teacher Created Materials, Inc., acquired Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.

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synopsis: Teacher Created Materials (TCM) has acquired Free Spirit Publishing (FSP), a publisher of learning tools focused on social emotional learning and early childhood education. TCM plans on maintaining the popular Free Spirit brand while merging the editorial, sales and marketing, and operations teams.
buyer: Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
Founded in 1977, Teacher Created Materials (TCM) develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students worldwide. Everything TCM does is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. "
 target: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
Free Spirit Publishing is an award-winning publisher of learning tools that support young people's social-emotional health and their educational needs. The company provides children and teens with the tools they need to think for themselves, overcome challenges, and make a difference in the world.
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closed 1/12/2017 via Company Press Release

GL Education Group, acquired Boardworks Ltd.

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synopsis: Boardworks, a provider of digital curriculum content and the creator of the highly successful formative assessment platform, Doddle, will now form part of GL Assessment, the UK’s largest provider of formative assessments for schools. Boardworks was founded by David Blake and Julie Kilcoyne and it launched its formative assessment platform, Doddle.
buyer parent: Investcorp
buyer: GL Education Group
GL Assessment (known internationally as GL Education) is the leading provider of benchmarking, formative and diagnostic assessments to UK schools and has a growing presence in British, bilingual and international schools in over 100 countries worldwide. "
 target: Boardworks Ltd.
Boardworks has been selling digital curriculum content into the UK market since the year 2000 and now has products in 85% of UK secondary schools. In 2011, Boardworks launched a range of products in the US, and this has grown rapidly into a profitable business based in New York.
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announced 5/31/2016 via BNC Analysis

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Inc., will acquire GL Education Group

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synopsis: Investcorp has announced that it has agreed to the sale of GL Education to private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. The company’s integrated suite of assessments is used to measure children’s ability, track their progress in key subjects, and diagnose underlying factors affecting learning.
buyer: Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Inc.
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners ("LLCP") is a private investment firm that has managed approximately $7.5 billion of institutional capital since its inception. LLCP invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Europe. "
 target parent: Investcorp
target: GL Education Group
GL Education is a leading provider of educational assessments globally. The company’s integrated suite of assessments is used to measure children’s ability, track their progress in key subjects, and diagnose underlying factors affecting learning.
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closed 8/27/2014 via BNC Analysis

GL Education Group, acquired The Test Factory LLC

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synopsis: GL Education Group has acquired The Test Factory in County Durham which supplies assessment technology for clients including Nestle and Google. Their Online Assessment Platform is rich in functionality and features whilst flexible by design to build customised solutions with limited time and investment.
buyer parent: Investcorp
buyer: GL Education Group
Based in London, GL Education Group, formerly Granada Learning, provides assessment products and services used by teachers to measure students' core abilities and to take decisions about their learning paths. The company comprises two business units: GL Assessment and GL Performance. "
 target: The Test Factory LLC
The Test Factory delivers customised and published online assessment solutions, tailored to a client’s exact need. Their Online Assessment Platform is rich in functionality and features whilst flexible by design to build customised solutions with limited time and investment.
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closed 3/19/2012 via Company Press Release

Investcorp, acquired GL Education Group

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synopsis: Investcorp, the alternative investments specialist, announced that it has acquired GL Education Group, formerly Granada Learning Group, the leading UK provider of non-regulated pupil and school assessment solutions for primary and secondary schools, from Veronis Suhler Stevenson.
buyer: Investcorp (BAX:INVCORP:$254.00)
Investcorp is a global investment group with offices in London, New York and Bahrain. The firm has five lines of business: private equity investment, global hedge fund, technology investment, real estate investment, and Gulf growth capital. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: GL Education Group
Based in London, GL Education Group, formerly Granada Learning, provides assessment products and services used by teachers to measure students' core abilities and to take decisions about their learning paths. The company comprises two business units: GL Assessment and GL Performance.
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closed 9/4/2006 via BNC Analysis

Huveaux plc, acquired Letts Educational Limited

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synopsis: Granada Learning has announced the sale of its market-leading revision publishing divisions, Letts Educational Limited and Leckie & Leckie Limited, to Huveaux PLC, the publishing and media group.
buyer: Huveaux plc (GB:DODS.GB:$26.72)
Huveaux was formed with the objective of building a substantial, high-quality publishing and media group. It is now twenty fold the size when it first listed on AIM. The Group consists of the Political, Learning and Healthcare Divisions, each of which has strong brands and market-leading positions. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Letts Educational Limited
Letts and Lonsdale publish accessible and manageable revision guides and other revision resources for pupils preparing for tests and exams.
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closed 4/6/2006 via BNC Analysis

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, acquired Granada Learning Ltd.

See 582 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: US-based private equity firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson is expected to appoint David Smith, the former chief executive of Taylor and Francis, as the new head of Granada Learning, after acquiring the company from broadcaster ITV for £35m.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in the media, communications, information and education industries in North America and Europe. "
 target parent: itv plc
target: Granada Learning Ltd.
Granada Learning is the UK's leading educational multimedia company, publishing innovative, curriculum-based resources for the UK and abroad. It currently supplies more than ninety-five per cent of schools in the UK and exports to more than thirty countries internationally.
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closed 4/13/2022 via PR Newswire

Quatrro Business Support Services, Inc., acquired USWired

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synopsis: Quatrro Business Support Services has acquired USWired, Inc., an award-winning technology service provider with a strong presence in Silicon Valley and throughout California. With this acquisition, Quatrro is quickly solidifying its position as a major player in the Technology as a Service (TaaS) market.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Quatrro Business Support Services, Inc.
Quatrro Business Support Services (QBSS) is a tech-enabled, cloud-based business support services outsourcing firm. The company offers offshore-based, end-to-end solutions focused on finance and accounting, payroll, tax and tech support. "
 target: USWired
USWired is a leading provider of IT support, cloud services, and cybersecurity solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and government entities. USWired is dedicated to helping companies safeguard, support, maintain, and optimize their IT infrastructure investment.
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closed 10/27/2021 via BusinessWire

Norwest Equity Partners, acquired Coretelligent

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synopsis: Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed and co-managed white glove IT support, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, and cloud services, has been acquired by Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a leading middle market investment firm.
buyer: Norwest Equity Partners
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) is a leading middle market investment firm focused on partnering with business owners to build companies into industry leaders. With a reputation for quality investments, NEP has raised over $7 billion of capital through a series of equity and mezzanine funds. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Coretelligent
Coretelligent is a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, security, and unified cloud management services, enabling organizations to seamlessly power and successfully grow their businesses.
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closed 11/4/2020 via BusinessWire

Coretelligent, acquired Soundshore Technology Group LLC

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synopsis: Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, security, and unified cloud management services, has acquired managed services IT firm Soundshore Technology Group. The acquisition of STG compliments and further strengthens Coretelligent’s iron-clad platform and unparalleled expertise in the Financial Services Sector.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Coretelligent
Coretelligent is a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, security, and unified cloud management services, enabling organizations to seamlessly power and successfully grow their businesses. "
 target: Soundshore Technology Group LLC
Soundshore Technology Group is a provider of IT services to hedge funds, private equity, and other alternative investment firms. With offices in Connecticut, New York, and California, Soundshore is uniquely situated to consult and implement all facets of the demands of their customer’s technology.
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closed 2/26/2020 via PR Newswire

Cimarron Healthcare Capital, Monroe Capital, Veronis Suhler Stevenson, acquired RedCliff Ascent, Inc.

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synopsis: Cimarron Healthcare Capital has acquired Ascent Behavioral Health in partnership with Monroe Capital, and Veronis Suhler Stevenson. Ascent provides wilderness therapy, residential treatment, and therapeutic boarding school programs for adolescents with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and attachment disorder.
buyer: Cimarron Healthcare Capital
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Monroe Capital
Monroe Capital is an asset management firm. Cimarron Healthcare Capital is a healthcare-focused private equity firm. VSS is a leading private investment firm that invests in business services, healthcare IT, and more. "
 target: RedCliff Ascent, Inc.
Ascent provides wilderness therapy, residential treatment, and therapeutic boarding school programs for adolescents with mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and attachment disorder. Ascent is committed to superior outcomes based on its experiential therapeutic approach.
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closed 11/19/2019 via BusinessWire

Coretelligent, acquired SoundView IT Solutions, LLC

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synopsis: Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT and private cloud services and a portfolio company of VSS, a private investment firm, jointly announced the acquisition of managed services IT firm SoundView IT Solutions, LLC. SoundView IT Solutions designs and builds cutting-edge, redundant, cost-efficient Technology Infrastructures.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Coretelligent
Coretelligent is a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, Security and cloud services, enabling organizations to seamlessly power and successfully grow their businesses. Coretelligent’s key services – Managed IT, Security and Cloud Solutions – are relied on by top-tier organizations. "
 target: SoundView IT Solutions, LLC
As a full-service IT integration company, SoundView IT Solutions provides clients a range of offerings from working with them as a valued partner to complementing a firm’s internal IT team. SoundView IT Solutions designs and builds cutting-edge, redundant, cost-efficient Technology Infrastructures.
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closed 4/3/2019 via BusinessWire

Coretelligent, acquired United Technology Group

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synopsis: Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT and private cloud services, and portfolio company of VSS, a private investment firm, jointly announced the acquisition of managed services IT firm United Technology Group. United Technology Group (UTG) is an Information Technology service provider.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Coretelligent
Coretelligent is a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, Security and cloud services, enabling organizations to seamlessly power and successfully grow their businesses. Coretelligent’s key services – Managed IT, Security and Cloud Solutions – are relied on by top-tier organizations. "
 target: United Technology Group
United Technology Group (UTG) is an Information Technology service provider, that partners with companies who employ 50 -1000 people, and are headquartered in the southeast region of the US. They help clients leverage their technology by co-managing with their IT Department.
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closed 2/1/2019 via BusinessWire

Marcus Theatres, acquired Movie Tavern, Inc.

See 131 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, announced it has acquired Movie Tavern from Southern Theatres, LLC, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson. Movie Tavern is the largest in-cinema dining experience operating in the United States, with 208 all-digital screens at 22 locations in nine states.
buyer parent: Marcus Corporation
buyer: Marcus Theatres
Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 890 screens at 68 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Movie Tavern, Inc.
Dallas-based Movie Tavern is the largest in-cinema dining experience operating in the United States, with 208 all-digital screens at 22 locations in nine states. They offer a premium movie-going experience that caters to adults but is family friendly.
price ($mm)
$126
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closed 10/16/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group merged with Veritas Capital Partners,

See 160 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational technology solutions company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced that it has completed its previously announced sale to certain affiliates of Veritas Capital, a leading private equity investment firm.
buyer: Veritas Capital Partners
Veritas Capital is a leading private equity firm that invests in companies that provide critical products and services, primarily technology and technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial customers worldwide. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Cambium Learning Group (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction.
price ($mm)[EV]
$686 [$703]
rev ($mm)
$161
EBITDA ($mm)
$30
EV / rev
4.5x
EV / EBITDA
24.4x
closed 6/27/2018 via Company Press Release

Symphony Technology Group, acquired Market Strategies International

See 503 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Market Strategies International and Morpace Inc. announce they are combining into one firm, as part of an acquisition of both firms by Symphony Technology Group (STG). Market Strategies International is a market research firm with expertise in communications, consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare, technology and wealth management.
buyer: Symphony Technology Group
Symphony Technology Group (STG) is the private equity partner for market-leading data, software and analytics companies. The firm brings expertise, flexibility, and resources to build strategic value and unlock the potential of innovative companies. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Market Strategies International
Market Strategies International is a top market research firm with expertise in communications, consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare, technology and wealth management. They give people a voice in the products, services, and policies and make market research a positive force.
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closed 5/14/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group, Inc., acquired VKidz Inc

See 26 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational technology solutions company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, has acquired Vkidz, an edtech company dedicated to helping deliver the best education to students using technology.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: VKidz Inc
Vkidz is an edtech company dedicated to helping deliver the best education to students using technology. Organized in two business units, Vkidz serves both school systems and homeschooling families with innovative, research-based educational products.
price ($mm)[EV]
$69 [$88]
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closed 4/23/2018 via BusinessWire

Gemspring Capital, acquired TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications

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synopsis: VSS, a private investment firm has sold TMP Worldwide, a global leader in talent acquisition technologies that leverages software, strategy and creative to build talent and enhance their clients’ employer brands. The business was acquired by Gemspring Capital.
buyer: Gemspring Capital
Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies. They provide flexible capital and partner with talented management teams to propel companies to grow and realize their full potential. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications
TMP Worldwide is a global leader in talent acquisition technologies, committed to finding new ways to leverage software, strategy and creative to build talent and enhance clients' employer brands – across every connection point.
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closed 1/24/2018 via PE Hub

Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC, acquired Rebecca School and Aaron School

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sequel Youth and Family Services, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Management, has acquired two special needs schools, Rebecca School and Aaron School. The seller was MetSchools, which is backed by Veronis Suhler Stevenson. The Rebecca School serves 140 students ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder.
buyer parent: Altamont Capital Partners
buyer: Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC
Sequel Youth and Family Services was founded in 1999 to operate a single school for adjudicated delinquent boys. Since then, the company has experienced tremendous growth, and now serves a wide range of populations in a wide range of settings. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Rebecca School and Aaron School
The Rebecca School is a private therapeutic day school serving ~140 students ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder. The Aaron School is a private K-12 special education school serving 160+ students with learning disabilities.
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closed 1/8/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Centre Lane Partners, LLC, acquired Infobase Publishing

See 424 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Centre Lane Partners, LLC has completed the acquisition of Infobase Holdings, Inc., a cloud-based provider of digital educational content solutions to colleges & universities, K-12 schools, public libraries and enterprises from VSS, a private investment firm.
buyer: Centre Lane Partners, LLC
Centre Lane Partners is a private equity firm focused on making investments in North American middle market companies. Centre Lane targets companies with revenues between $20 and $500 million that have leading market positions and sustainable competitive advantages in their respective niches. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Infobase Publishing
Infobase Holdings, Inc. is a cloud-based provider of digital educational content solutions to colleges & universities, K-12 schools, public libraries and enterprises. Infobase provides a robust product portfolio of streaming video platforms, databases, eLearning modules, and eBook collections.
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closed 11/10/2017 via GlobeNewswire

ExploreLearning, acquired Cogent Education

See 161 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ExploreLearning announced that it has acquired Athens, Georgia–based startup, IS3D, LLC, developers of Cogent Education™ Interactive Cases™—dynamic online experiences that put students in the role of a STEM professional tasked with solving a real-world problem.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: ExploreLearning
ExploreLearning is a Charlottesville, VA based company that develops online solutions to improve student learning in math and science. They make Gizmos, the world's largest library of interactive online simulations for math and science education in grades 3-12. "
 target: Cogent Education
Cogent Education develops unique software applications that engage learners through interactive worlds in which students learn about science through inquiry and problem-solving, and provide teachers with real time data on students critical thinking abilities.
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closed 8/9/2017 via BusinessWire

Advantage Solutions, acquired Brand Connections, LLC

See 1085 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Advantage Solutions, a leading provider of sales and marketing solutions, has acquired Brand Connections from Veronis Suhler Stevenson, a private equity firm. Brand Connections is a media and marketing agency that creates integrated marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness, influence consumers on their path-to-purchase, and increase sales.
buyer: Advantage Solutions (:$3,602.30)
Founded in 1987, Advantage Solutions is North America’s leading provider of sales and marketing solutions. Advantage’s customized solutions include headquarter sales, business intelligence, retail merchandising, category management, shopper insights and marketing services. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Brand Connections, LLC
Brand Connections is a media and marketing agency that creates integrated marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness, influence consumers on their path-to-purchase, and increase sales. Their services include experiential marketing, product sampling, digital marketing, in-flight media, and more.
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closed 10/18/2016 via BusinessWire

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, purchased a minority stake in Connexion Point

See 343 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: VSS, a private investment firm focused on the information, tech-enabled business services, healthcare IT, and education industries, announced its investment in Connexion Point, LLC. Connexion Point is a leading provider of technology-enabled healthcare services, specializing in communication lifecycle services for the healthcare industry.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS) is a leading private investment firm that invests in the information, business services, healthcare IT, education, media and marketing services industries in North America and Europe. "
 target: Connexion Point
Connexion Point is a leading provider of technology-enabled healthcare services, specializing in communication lifecycle services for the healthcare industry. Connexion Point facilitates communication, throughout the lifecycle of the consumer, that connects the healthcare industry to their consumer.
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closed 7/13/2016 via PE Hub

PR News, acquired The Social Shake-Up

See 266 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PR News and parent company Access Intelligence announced the acquisition of The Social Shake-Up, a fast-growing and preeminent conference serving marketing, public relations, customer experience, technology and digital strategists. The seller was Industry Dive, publisher of Social Media Today and online destinations serving professionals.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: PR News
Serving communicators for more than 60 years, PR News is the go-to resource online and face-to-face for real-world integrated communications strategies and tactics. PR News is a daily intellectual hub that serves the communications and marketing community at corporations, agencies and nonprofits. "
 target parent: Industry Dive, LLC
target: The Social Shake-Up
The Social Shake-Up is a fast-growing and preeminent conference serving marketing, public relations, customer experience, technology and digital strategists.
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closed 7/11/2016 via PR Newswire

DOAR Litigation Consulting, LLC, acquired Expert Search Group

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synopsis: DOAR, Inc., a global litigation strategy and expert consulting company, announces the acquisition of Expert Search Group, LLC, an expert witness referral company. Expert Search Group conducts custom searches for experts in legal matters across the United States.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: DOAR Litigation Consulting, LLC
DOAR is a global expert consulting company providing consulting and testifying experts and litigation strategists complex regulatory, civil and criminal legal disputes. DOAR advises law firms, corporations and individuals involved in antitrust, employment and intellectual property. "
 target: Expert Search Group
Expert Search Group, founded by an attorney and a veteran of the expert witness industry, conducts custom searches for experts in legal matters across the United States for a flat fee that provides a cost-effective way for lawyers to retain the most qualified expert.
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closed 3/16/2015 via PR Web

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired Exchange Monitor

See 88 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence LLC announced the acquisition of Exchange Monitor Publications and Forums, a b-to-b media company specializing in high-value conferences and e-newsletters in the defense and energy marketplaces. This acquisition strengthens Access Intelligence’s foothold in delivering best in class information to the defense and energy markets.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the media, PR, cable, healthcare management, defense, chemical engineering, satellite and aviation markets. "
 target: Exchange Monitor
Exchange Monitor publishes professional newsletters and hosts forums, colloquiums and workshops to facilitate conversations among government and NGO officials and private industry executives on critical national and international programs and policies.
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closed 3/11/2015 via Company Press Release

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired AdMonsters

See 26 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence announced the acquisition of AdMonsters, the fast-growing and preeminent conference and trade show company serving the online advertising operations, advertising technology and digital media markets. AdMonsters produces the Publisher Forums, held three times a year, and the annual OPS conference.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the media, PR, cable, healthcare management, defense, chemical engineering, satellite and aviation markets. "
 target: AdMonsters
AdMonsters produces the Publisher Forums, held three times a year, and the annual OPS conference, held in New York. These events, serving thousands of media professionals annually, are defining the future of digital media operations and advertising technology.
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announced 8/26/2020 via BusinessWire

Valuesetters, will be merged with Netcapital

See 150 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ValueSetters, a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet, is to merge with Netcapital, a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow.
buyer: Valuesetters (OTCPK:VSTR:$1.75)
Led by a team of professional investors, digital marketing experts, and technology specialists, ValueSetters is a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet. "
 target: Netcapital
Netcapital is a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow. Netcapital operates an investment portal that enables investors to set up an account online, browse information on private companies offering securities on the platform, and invest.
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announced 1/23/2019 via PR Newswire

Dynata, will acquire Reimagine Holdings Group

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synopsis: Dynata, a global leader in first-party data and data services, announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Reimagine Holdings Group, a global leader in data creation and technology-enabled business intelligence headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.
buyer parent: Court Square Capital Partners
buyer: Dynata
Dynata is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and B2B survey research. Dynata reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. "
 target: Reimagine Holdings Group
Reimagine is a global leader in data creation for business intelligence, and has redefined the insights industry by acquiring and investing in growth-oriented, technology-enabled service companies.
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closed 5/23/2018 via BNC Analysis

startup300 AG, acquired Pioneers.io

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synopsis: startup300, an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator, has acquired Pioneers.io, an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene. Pioneers' flagship event, Pioneers Festival, brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
buyer: startup300 AG
startup300 is an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator that offers their services to Austrian startups. The group consists of 142 angels and investors that help startups grow their businesses. They focus on startups that have scalable, innovative or disruptive business models. "
 target: Pioneers.io
Pioneers.io is an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene, offering events, consulting, and investment. Their Pioneers Festival event brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
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announced 11/30/2020 via BusinessWire

ServiceNow, will acquire Element AI

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synopsis: ServiceNow announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Element AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company with deep AI capabilities and some of the world’s brightest AI minds. Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
buyer: ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW:$5,532.48)
ServiceNow's cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital experiences that help people do their best work. Their applications automate, predict, digitize, and optimize business processes and tasks, across IT, Customer Service, Security Operations, and Human Resources. "
 target: Element AI
Element AI is the platform that helps organizations embrace an AI-First world for today and tomorrow. Composed of a research lab uniquely connected to the world's best academic ecosystems, Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
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closed 1/28/2021 via Yahoo, Inc.

Martin Wolf LLC, acquired IT ExchangeNet

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synopsis: martinwolf M&A Advisors - a leading M&A Advisory firm exclusively focusing on middle-market IT Services, Solution Provider and Software companies - announced the acquisition of IT ExchangeNet (ITX), a leader in facilitating smaller mid-market IT M&A transactions.
buyer: Martin Wolf LLC
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with an office in New York, martin wolf is a leading M & A Advisory focused on middle market companies in the IT Services, IT Supply Chain, and Software space. "
 target: IT ExchangeNet
Founded in 1998 by technology CEOs and M & A professionals, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, IT ExchangeNet (ITX) is an organized and efficient marketplace for owners of small mid-market IT businesses seeking buyers or strategic partners.
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closed 3/14/2017 via PR Newswire

The Shipyard, acquired TOMORRO\\\ LLC

See 45 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Shipyard, an independent marketing firm, today announces the acquisition of TOMORRO\\\, an innovation consultancy led by marketing icon Jon Bond – combining the companies' strategic, creative and data-centric talents to address rising demand from businesses seeking to inoculate themselves against Disruption.
buyer: The Shipyard
The Shipyard is an independent marketing consultancy and the first "marketing engineering" firm. It is creating digital transformation for the world's most significant brands- where high velocity content creation meets big data, where competitive strategy meets creative and disruptive advertising. "
 target: TOMORRO\\\ LLC
TOMORRO\\\ LLC is a consultancy designed to accelerate brand value through the adoption of the most forward-thinking marketing approaches and technologies. TOMORRO\\\ is an active investor and advisor in ad technology companies.
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Saban Acquisition Corp.
Saban Acquisition Corp.
Saban Capital Group, Inc. (“SCG”), a leading private investment firm specializing in the media, entertainment, and communication industries. SCG was established by Haim Saban, founder of Saban Entertainment, a global television broadcasting, production, distribution, merchandising and music company.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.30)
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Ticker: VMGI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Verde Media Group
Verde Media Group
Verde Media Group Inc. is a publicly traded company listed on the OTC Markets trading under the symbol VMGI. The Company operates a managed media financing company with production, distribution, and development functions.
year
2013
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Ticker: US:FPNUF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FP Newspapers Income Fund
FP Newspapers Income Fund
FP Newspapers Income Fund (the Fund) is an unincorporated, open-ended, limited-purpose trust formed to acquire and own indirect interests in newspapers and other media businesses.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
$6.48
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.22
EBIT ($mm)
$6.22
Net Income ($mm)
$6.55
Employees
0
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Ticker: TICC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TICC Capital Corp.
TICC Capital Corp.
TICC Capital Corp. is a business development company primarily engaged in providing capital to technology-related companies in the following sectors: computer software and hardware, information technology infrastructure or services, internet, networking systems and diversified technology.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$105.09
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$74.75
Net Income ($mm)
$58.94
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Ticker: AIM:MERC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mercia Technologies PLC
Mercia Technologies PLC
Mercia is a national investment group focused on the funding and scaling of innovative businesses with high growth potential from the UK regions. Initially this is through Mercia's managed funds and then selectively scaling businesses through its own balance sheet capital.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$11.97
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.14)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.67)
Net Income ($mm)
$1.86
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Ticker: XTRA:M3B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
mic AG
mic AG
Mic AG is an investment company based in Germany. Mic AG invests in medium-sized companies with disruptive technologies in the fields of optics, electronics, medicine and IT.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$4.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.84
EBIT ($mm)
$0.81
Net Income ($mm)
$1.74
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Ticker: BIT:LVEN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LVenture Group
LVenture Group
LVenture Group is a holding company that invests in companies with high growth potential. They primarily focus on digital tech startups with global markets. Their business model is based on capital gains arising from the exit of portfolio startups, which is achieved through M&A or IPO operations.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3.11
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.59)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.03)
Net Income ($mm)
$0.39
Employees
0
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Ticker: OTCPK:ADAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adama Technologies Corp.
Adama Technologies Corp.
Adama Technologies Corp. is a publicly traded venture capital company that owns, operates and invests in technology companies as well as startups and expansion companies. They employ an investment matrix that allows them to identify & select what they believe to be high growth, high yield companies.
year
2016
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0
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Ticker: OTCPK:RRRT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
R3T Technologies
R3T Technologies
R Three Technologies (R3T) is an early-stage development company that is pursuing several ventures. R3T partners with founders seeking to transform industries with technology. They are focused on technology, consumer beverage and food products, entertainment and lifestyle brands.
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2021
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0
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Ticker: DRGV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dragon Capital Group Corporation
Dragon Capital Group Corporation
Dragon Capital Group Corp. is doing business in China through its subsidiaries. DRGV was established to serve as a conduit between Chinese high-growth companies and Western investors. DRGV functions as an incubator of high-tech companies in China.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$21.91
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.52
EBIT ($mm)
$0.52
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
100
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Ticker: LSE:ALM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allied Minds
Allied Minds
Allied Minds plc is an IP commercialisation company focused on technology and life sciences. Allied Minds forms, funds, and operates a portfolio of companies with the objective of delivering successful liquidity events that will generate attractive long-term returns for its investors & stakeholders.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$3.36
EBITDA ($mm)
($108.37)
EBIT ($mm)
($114.60)
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Ticker: CNSX:BZ30197
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Victory Square Technologies
Canada-based Victory Square builds, acquires, and invests in startups, then provides the senior leadership and resources needed to fast-track growth. Its portfolio consists of 20 global companies using AI, VR/AR, and blockchain to disrupt sectors as diverse as fintech, insurance, health, and gaming.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1.14
EBITDA ($mm)
($6.86)
EBIT ($mm)
($6.54)
Net Income ($mm)
$15.14
Employees
0
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Ticker: ITT.V
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LX Ventures Inc.
LX Ventures Inc.
Mobio is the parent company to Strutta and Twenty Year Media. Strutta is a social promotions platform that helps marketers bring potential customers from stranger to fan to customer. Twenty Year Media is a media and technology company developing advanced technologies for the motion picture sector.
year
2013
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Ticker: SHSE:600751
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HNA Technology Co.,Ltd
HNA Technology Co.,Ltd
HNA Technology Co., Ltd. formerly known as Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co., Ltd. is a Chinese holding company which specialized in marine transportation services. However, in recent years it was most known as the investment vehicle of HNA Group to acquire American company Ingram Micro.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$48,888.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,204.23
EBIT ($mm)
$1,029.00
Net Income ($mm)
$107.24
Employees
35127
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Ticker: XTRA:M8G
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Media and Games Invest plc
Media and Games Invest plc
Media and Games Invest plc (MGI) is a German strategic investment-holding, that focuses on a buy, build, and sell strategy of fast-growing companies. The MGI portfolio companies are growing via acquisitions plus organic growth and new technologies.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$288.94
EBITDA ($mm)
$59.27
EBIT ($mm)
$30.34
Net Income ($mm)
$16.87
Employees
800
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