Kendall Hunt Publishing Acquires Paradigm Education Solutions

HKW-backed Culture Partners Acquires Paradigm Learning

November 21, 2022

Professional Services

HKW portfolio company Culture Partners has acquired Paradigm Learning, a Seminole, Florida–based provider of instructor-led, game-based leadership development and business simulations. The add-on expands Culture Partners' offerings by integrating Paradigm's experiential learning simulations into its Culture Equation Journey; financial terms were not disclosed.

Pinnacle Security & Investigation Acquires Paradigm Security Services

February 24, 2023

Professional Services

Pinnacle Security & Investigation, based in Metairie, Louisiana, has acquired Atlanta-based Paradigm Security Services. Terms were not disclosed; the deal gives Pinnacle an established entry into the Atlanta market and a local team Pinnacle expects to grow over the next 18 months. Walden Businesses acted as advisor to Paradigm Security Services.

Francisco Partners Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Paradigm

October 13, 2021

Software

Francisco Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Paradigm, the software group that manages PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and Headnote, to support product innovation and continued growth. Paradigm, formed by ASG and backed by Alpine Investors, will use the capital and Francisco Partners' software and payments expertise to expand its product suite and accelerate adoption among law firms; the transaction is expected to close in Q4 with terms undisclosed.

IXL Learning Acquires Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

October 2, 2025

Education

IXL Learning has acquired Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, a Monterey-based creator of PreK–8 workbooks and instructional resources. The acquisition expands IXL's content offerings and strengthens its reach into print and digital K–8 curriculum resources and subscription services for teachers and families.

Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions Invests in Paradigm

July 2, 2025

Healthcare Services

Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions made a strategic investment in Paradigm, a Walnut Creek–based specialty care management firm focused on complex, high-cost cases in the U.S. workers' compensation and healthcare markets. Existing investors OMERS Private Equity and Summit Partners will maintain their interests; the funding is intended to support Paradigm's continued innovation and market expansion.

Shift Paradigm Acquires Principle Studios

March 14, 2024

IT Services

Austin-based Shift Paradigm, backed by Growth Catalyst Partners, has acquired design and technology consultancy Principle Studios to deepen its UX/UI, engineering and digital transformation capabilities. Bow River Capital provided second‑lien acquisition financing to support the transaction; Principle Studios’ managing directors Ryan and Adam Brill will remain in leadership roles at Shift.