StudentBridge Merges with Full Measure Education

Illuminate Education Acquires FastBridge Learning

June 25, 2019

Education

Illuminate Education, a PE-backed provider of K-12 assessment and data systems, has acquired FastBridge Learning, an evidence-based K-12 assessment platform developed with researchers from the University of Minnesota. FastBridge's ownership group — including founders Dr. Ted Christ and Dr. Zoheb Borbora, CEO Terri Soutor, and the University of Minnesota — was advised by Cherry Tree on the transaction; Illuminate is backed by Insight Venture Partners.

Fullmind Acquires Elevate K-12

March 12, 2026

Education

Fullmind announced it is acquiring Elevate K-12 to create a dedicated virtual K-12 education partner serving more than 225 school districts nationwide in the United States. The combined company will provide live, state-certified, teacher-led instruction and expand academic support services by combining Fullmind’s homebound/IEP/special education and Elevate’s embedded program management and teacher network.

Manifest Global Acquires BridgeU from Kaplan

April 10, 2025

Education

Singapore-headquartered education investor Manifest Global has acquired 100% of UK-based BridgeU from Kaplan. BridgeU will join Manifest's international education portfolio (including Cialfo), expanding the group's student guidance and university recruitment capabilities for K-12 schools and higher-education partners worldwide.

Bloomberg L.P. Acquires Second Measure

December 24, 2020

Data & Analytics

Bloomberg L.P. has completed its acquisition of Second Measure, a Bay Area–based consumer transaction data analytics company. The deal brings Second Measure’s proprietary transaction dataset and analytics into Bloomberg’s product suite to expand alternative data and real‑time consumer insights for investors and corporate clients.

Denison Consulting Merges with Newmeasures

January 1, 2026

Consulting

Denison Consulting and Newmeasures combined through a legal merger effective January 1, 2026, with the combined business operating under the Denison Consulting, Inc. name. Newmeasures will operate as a Denison Consulting practice, expanding Denison's employee listening and Qualtrics implementation capabilities to link employee feedback to measurable organizational performance.

SchoolData Solutions and Munetrix Merge

August 27, 2024

Education

SchoolData Solutions has announced a merger with Munetrix to combine their K-12 data tools and analytics platforms. The merger aims to integrate academic, assessment, behavioral and financial data capabilities to broaden product offerings and better serve district administrators, while both companies will continue operating under their respective brands.