Nerdy Inc. Acquires Codeverse

Learning.com Acquires Codesters and Vidcode

January 24, 2023

Education

Learning.com has acquired Codesters, bringing Codesters' web-based Python curriculum and the previously acquired Vidcode offering into Learning.com's platform. The acquisition integrates the Codesters team (with founder Gordon Smith joining as VP of Product Strategy) and expands Learning.com's K-12 computer science and digital literacy offerings to its existing customer base.

Skillsoft Acquires Codecademy

December 22, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Skillsoft entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Codecademy, a leading online learning platform for technical skills, for approximately $525 million (about 40% cash and 60% equity). The acquisition is expected to expand Skillsoft’s Technology & Developer capabilities and create cross-selling opportunities across enterprise customers and Codecademy’s large learner base.

Eagle Merchant Partners Acquires Code Ninjas

September 22, 2021

Education

Atlanta-based private equity firm Eagle Merchant Partners completed its acquisition of Code Ninjas, the world’s largest kids’ coding franchise. Eagle had made a prior minority investment and will now support accelerated unit growth and international expansion of Code Ninjas’ franchise network (345 locations across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom).

BYJU'S Acquires Tynker

September 16, 2021

Education

BYJU'S has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tynker, the leading K-12 creative coding platform, to accelerate BYJU'S expansion in the U.S. Tynker's co-founders will remain in their roles and the acquisition will combine BYJU'S personalized learning reach with Tynker's coding curriculum used by millions of students and over 100,000 schools.

Udemy Acquires CorpU

August 30, 2021

Education

Udemy acquired CorpU, a cohort-based online leadership development platform, to expand its enterprise learning and immersive leadership development capabilities. The acquisition integrates CorpU’s cohort-based, expert-facilitated programs and analytics into Udemy’s enterprise offering to deepen leadership development and scalable immersive learning for corporate customers.

Tutor Doctor Acquires Code Wiz

March 8, 2021

Education

Tutor Doctor, supported by parent Clear Summit Group, acquired Massachusetts-based Code Wiz, a children’s coding and robotics franchise. The deal will allow Tutor Doctor to expand its afterschool STEM offerings and accelerate Code Wiz’s franchise growth using Tutor Doctor’s franchise management infrastructure.