Dictionary.com Acquires Skillo
October 14, 2021
Dictionary.com has acquired Skillo, a learning management system that provides modern training and coaching tools, to expand its education and corporate learning capabilities. The acquisition will integrate Skillo's LMS features into Dictionary.com's suite of educational products to support educators, students, and corporate clients.
- Buyers
- Dictionary.com
- Targets
- Skillo
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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