Pearson to Acquire eDynamic Learning

eDynamic Learning (Gauge Capital-backed) Acquires Knowledge Matters

May 25, 2021

Education

eDynamic Learning, a portfolio company of Gauge Capital, has acquired Knowledge Matters, a provider of career-based simulation software for K–12 and higher education. The deal adds simulation-based experiential learning content to eDynamic Learning’s digital CTE and elective curriculum offering as an add-on to the existing platform.

eDynamic Learning Acquires Greenways Academy

November 9, 2021

Education

eDynamic Learning, a provider of digital K-12 curriculum, has acquired Greenways Academy, a fully accredited online K-12 virtual school. The acquisition expands eDynamic Learning's virtual school offerings and enables the combined organization to reach more students and schools with personalized, career-focused and CTE-aligned online programs.

Pearson Acquires Credly

January 31, 2022

Education

Pearson has acquired Credly, the market leader in digital workforce credentialing, in a deal valuing the company at $200 million (including Pearson's existing stake). The acquisition — funded from Pearson’s cash and liquidity — will fold Credly into Pearson’s Workforce Skills division alongside Faethm to expand the company’s credentialing, workforce analysis and learning capabilities.

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.

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.

Regent Acquires Pearson Online Learning Services from Pearson

March 20, 2023

Education

Pearson Plc has agreed to sell Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS), its international online program management (OPM) business, to Regent, a US-based private equity firm. The consideration is deferred and tied to 27.5% of POLS positive adjusted EBITDA each year for six years, plus a contingent 27.5% of proceeds from any future monetisation; Pearson will not share in loss-making periods. The sale concludes Pearson's strategic review of POLS and supports Pearson's portfolio reshaping toward lifelong learning.