McGraw Hill Acquires Essaypop
March 24, 2025
McGraw Hill has acquired Essaypop, an interactive, cloud-based K-12 writing platform built by teachers to provide guided instruction, templates, and real-time feedback. The acquisition — announced March 24, 2025 — expands McGraw Hill's digital literacy and personalized learning capabilities as it continues its transformation under Platinum Equity ownership.
- Buyers
- McGraw Hill, Platinum Equity
- Targets
- Essaypop
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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