Regent LP Acquires CrossKnowledge from Wiley

Regent Acquires Pearson Online Learning Services from Pearson

March 20, 2023

Education

Pearson Plc has agreed to sell Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS), its international online program management (OPM) business, to Regent, a US-based private equity firm. The consideration is deferred and tied to 27.5% of POLS positive adjusted EBITDA each year for six years, plus a contingent 27.5% of proceeds from any future monetisation; Pearson will not share in loss-making periods. The sale concludes Pearson's strategic review of POLS and supports Pearson's portfolio reshaping toward lifelong learning.

Skillsoft and Churchill Capital Corp II Acquire Global Knowledge

October 13, 2020

Education

Skillsoft (through its business combination with Churchill Capital Corp II) completed the acquisition of Global Knowledge Training LLC in a transaction announced in 2020 and closed June 11, 2021. The deal was reported at approximately $233 million and combines Global Knowledge’s IT and technology training capabilities with Skillsoft’s digital learning platform to expand enterprise learning content and modalities.

Regent LP Acquires Scantron

August 30, 2024

Education

Regent LP has acquired Scantron from Transom Capital Group. The transaction gives Regent a platform in education technology and assessment solutions, enabling investment in Scantron’s digital assessment, analytics and service offerings to accelerate product and market expansion.

KnowFully Learning Group (NexPhase-backed) Acquires MasterCPE

March 15, 2022

Education

KnowFully Learning Group, a NexPhase Capital-backed provider of continuing professional education, acquired MasterCPE, an online self-study CPE course provider for accounting and finance professionals. The acquisition expands KnowFully's accounting and finance portfolio by adding a subscription-based, on-demand library of CPE courses approved across all 50 states.

Learnit Acquires AcademyX

March 3, 2020

Education

Learnit, a San Francisco-based provider of instructor-led corporate training, has acquired AcademyX to expand its technical upskilling capabilities. The deal brings AcademyX's technical course offerings and customer base into Learnit's portfolio to scale learning and development programming for enterprise clients.

Veracross Acquires Firefly Learning

February 7, 2023

Education

Veracross has acquired Firefly Learning, a UK-based student behavior and engagement platform focused on K-12 schools. The acquisition brings together complementary K-12 products to expand Veracross's offering and enable cross-market expansion while preserving Firefly's integrations with other MIS/SIS providers.