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Redbrick Acquires Animoto

August 22, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Redbrick, a Victoria, British Columbia–based portfolio operator of digital companies, has acquired Animoto, the New York–headquartered cloud video-creation platform. The acquisition will keep Animoto’s existing leadership in place and aims to accelerate product development—including generative AI capabilities—and scale the business across small-business and marketing customer segments.

MentorcliQ Secures Over $80M Growth Investment from PSG

March 9, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

MentorcliQ, an employee mentoring software provider headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, received a strategic growth investment of more than $80 million led by growth equity firm PSG, with participation from existing investors Rev1 Ventures and Plymouth Growth. The funding will support product innovation, expansion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion offerings, and team growth as MentorcliQ scales its enterprise mentoring platform.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Bluepoint Games

September 30, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluepoint Games, a long-time PlayStation partner known for high-quality remasters and remakes. Bluepoint, based in Austin, Texas, will join PlayStation Studios and continue operating under its current management; financial terms were not disclosed.

Creative Learning Corporation Acquires Bricks4Schoolz

July 29, 2021

Education

Creative Learning Corporation (operator of Bricks 4 Kidz) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bricks4Schoolz, an online STEM/Math learning platform that combines custom software with physical LEGO projects. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Creative Learning's STEM/STEAM offering by integrating Bricks4Schoolz's e-learning platform into its Bricks 4 Kidz franchise and STEM Lab solutions for public and private schools.

Best of Care, Inc. Acquires Moving Mentor, Inc.

January 19, 2023

Professional Services

Best of Care, Inc., a family-owned Massachusetts home care and care-management provider, has acquired Moving Mentor, Inc., a move-management, organizing and consulting firm serving older adults in the Northeast. The acquisition expands Best of Care's capabilities to offer holistic relocation and downsizing support alongside its in-home care and care-management services.

MentorcliQ Acquires River Software

August 20, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

MentorcliQ, a Columbus-based leader in employee mentoring software, has acquired River Software, a Denver-based provider of employee mentoring solutions. River will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary with President Chris Browning remaining in his role; the deal expands MentorcliQ's market share and combines complementary mentoring capabilities for enterprise and government clients.