![]() ![]() Legends of Learning, launched in 2017, offers curriculum-aligned math and science video games for K-8 students. The investment will be used to scale the company’s sales, engineering, and game development teams, Legends of Learning said in an announcement. Participating angel investors included James Park, CEO of Fitbit, and Holly Liu, co-founder of Kabam, among others. The round was led by Konvoy Ventures, a Denver-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to the gaming industry. Legends of Learning raises $5 million. The educational game platform for K-12 students, Legends of Learning, raised $5 million in a Series Seed round. Linewize now reports serving more than 10 million students globally. This is the company’s third acquisition in the last year. The agreed consideration is $4.5 million in Family Zone shares plus an estimated $3 million to be paid in cash. “By merging our technology offerings and staff with that of Cipafilter, we are determined to further our mission to protect the digital journeys of students globally,” Linewize Executive Vice President Ross Young said in a statement.įamily Zone acquired Cipafilter through the 100 percent acquisition of shares in its holding company, DerbyTech Inc. The acquisition will expand Linewize and its parent company, Family Zone, to reach more K-12 clients and create a more robust engineering and sales team, according to the announcement. Linewize, a cyber safety management system for schools, acquired a web filter and firewall dedicated to educators, Cipafilter. K-12 cyber safety provider acquires web filter and firewall for educators. With these two expansions, the company reports serving educators in 44 states. This comes after SchoolStatus acquired the online school forms solution, Operoo, last fall. “It’s an excellent complement to our leading data and communications platform, as it will help strengthen communications between educators, administrators, and coaches, ultimately leading to greater student success,” said SchoolStatus CEO Russ Davis in a statement. TeachBoost, founded in 2012, is a provider of cloud-based platforms and data reporting and visualization tools for teacher observation, evaluation, and professional development. SchoolStatus, a provider of K-12 school and parent communications solutions, has acquired TeachBoost with plans to further leverage data and engagement in its offerings. SchoolStatus acquires K-12 data visualization provider. “I look forward to building upon Rubicon’s successes and becoming the solutions provider of choice for educators on both sides of the border.” ![]() “With its hugely popular online math program, MathUP, Rubicon has evolved into a cutting-edge digital learning company that has transformed math education in Canada,” said Savvas CEO Bethlam Forsa in a statement. The acquisition will expand Savvas’ product offerings, which span across the areas of assessment, supplemental curriculum, and intervention programs. The company also offers literacy-focused products, including a catalog of nearly 5,000 titles. Rubicon, founded in 1987, is the developer behind MathUP, an inquiry-based math program for K-8 students. Savvas Learning Company–formerly known as Pearson K-12 Learning–acquired Canadian digital math program developer, Rubicon Publishing. Savvas Learning acquires digital math program. Previous majority shareholder, Francisco Partners, will retain a minority stake in Discovery Education, and the company’s management team and CEO will remain in place. The transaction is expected to close the second quarter of 2022. The digital curriculum and learning platform provider expects the new investment to accelerate its efforts to acquire like-minded companies and support expansion efforts, CEO Scott Kinney said in a statement.Ĭlearlake will have Discovery Education use its “value creation framework” to foster both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, said Behdad Eghbali, co-founder and managing partner.ĭiscovery Education currently serves around 4.5 million educators and 45 million students across an estimated 100 countries and territories, according to the company. Discovery Education has been acquired by an affiliate of Clearlake Capital Group, the company announced. ![]()
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