Lightspeed Systems Acquires CatchOn
January 11, 2022
Lightspeed Systems has acquired CatchOn, an ENA affiliate and provider of real-time learning analytics for K-12 schools, with continued investment support from funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP). The deal—terms not disclosed—adds CatchOn's analytics and student-engagement insights to Lightspeed's online safety, filtering and classroom-management offerings to create a more comprehensive K-12 edtech suite.
- Buyers
- Lightspeed Systems, Funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP)
- Targets
- CatchOn, Inc.
- Sellers
- ENA (Education Networks of America)
- Platforms
- Lightspeed Systems
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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