GoGuardian (with Sumeru Equity Partners) Acquires Pear Deck
November 19, 2020
GoGuardian, backed by Sumeru Equity Partners, has merged with Pear Deck to combine classroom management, student-safety, and student-engagement tools for K-12 schools. The deal brings together complementary EdTech products to expand GoGuardian's instructional technology offerings and deepen support for teachers, students, and districts across in-person, remote, and hybrid learning environments.
- Buyers
- GoGuardian, Sumeru Equity Partners
- Targets
- Pear Deck
- Sellers
- Pear Deck Board, Growth Street Partners, Village Capital
- Platforms
- GoGuardian
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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