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University Games Acquires The Learning Journey International

December 21, 2023

Consumer Products

University Games, a San Francisco–based game and puzzle publisher, has acquired The Learning Journey International, an award-winning maker of educational, sensory, electronic, and construction toys based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Learning Journey's founders JB and Debbie Frere will remain in management; University Games said the deal expands its educational product portfolio and retail distribution worldwide.

EAB Acquires Hybrid from LDC

January 8, 2026

Education

EAB has acquired Hybrid, a Bristol-headquartered higher education marketing agency, from UK private equity firm LDC. The acquisition expands EAB's global reach and strengthens its digital and AI-driven marketing capabilities for universities and colleges across the UK, US and APAC.

EducationDynamics Acquires The U School

April 17, 2023

Education

EducationDynamics, a provider of higher-education marketing and enrollment management solutions, has acquired The U School, a provider of strategic enrollment management consulting and a membership-based coaching model for enrollment teams. The acquisition expands EducationDynamics' advisory and coaching capabilities for colleges and universities to help grow enrollment and improve the student journey.

Echo360 Acquires Inkling to Create Global Education and Corporate Learning SaaS Platform

May 6, 2024

Education

Echo360 has acquired Inkling, a San Francisco–based digital training and mobile-first content management company, combining Inkling’s corporate learning technologies with Echo360’s educational SaaS platform. The deal, supported by Centre Lane Partners, aims to expand Echo360’s capabilities and deliver integrated learning solutions for higher education and frontline enterprise workforces worldwide.

Leeds Equity Partners Acquires Learnosity

January 16, 2025

Education

Leeds Equity Partners has acquired Learnosity Holdings Ltd., a Dublin-based provider of digital assessment and AI-enabled authoring solutions for K-12, higher education, corporate L&D, government and certification markets. Terms were not disclosed; Leeds Equity said the acquisition will build on its education software expertise and support Learnosity's next stage of growth.

Northern Commerce Acquires Digital Echidna

July 31, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Northern Commerce has acquired Digital Echidna, combining two North American digital agencies to create one of Canada’s largest eCommerce and digital experience firms. The merged organization will combine complementary capabilities across eCommerce, digital experience design and enterprise content management, employ over 150 experts collectively, and leverage partnerships with Adobe, Salesforce, Acquia, Facebook, Google and Shopify to expand client offerings across retail, healthcare and education.