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Veracross Acquires Firefly Learning

February 7, 2023

Education

Veracross has acquired Firefly Learning, a UK-based student behavior and engagement platform focused on K-12 schools. The acquisition brings together complementary K-12 products to expand Veracross's offering and enable cross-market expansion while preserving Firefly's integrations with other MIS/SIS providers.

Accenture Acquires XtremeEDA to Expand Edge Computing and Silicon Design Capabilities

June 27, 2022

IT Services

Accenture has completed its acquisition of XtremeEDA, an Ottawa-headquartered silicon design services provider. The deal expands Accenture Cloud First’s edge computing capabilities by adding XtremeEDA’s semiconductor engineering and digital design verification expertise, along with a team of about 40 engineers.

XanEdu Acquires NextLesson

December 16, 2021

Education

XanEdu, backed by Frontenac, acquired NextLesson, a provider of Common Core-aligned projects, lessons, and worksheets for K-12. The deal adds NextLesson’s LMS-integrated courseware technology and standards-aligned content to XanEdu’s educational products and services portfolio.

Edmentum Acquires Apex Learning

June 22, 2021

Education

Edmentum has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Apex Learning, a Seattle-based provider of digital curriculum and virtual learning for middle and high school students. The acquisition expands Edmentum's K-12 product suite—adding Apex's credit-bearing courses and virtual learning capabilities—and follows prior investment in Edmentum by The Vistria Group; Apex's prior investor Education Growth Partners was noted in the announcement.

Quad-C Management Acquires Learners Edge from L Squared Capital Partners

December 10, 2020

Education

Quad-C Management has completed a majority acquisition of Learners Edge, an online training and certification provider for K–12 teachers, from L Squared Capital Partners. The transaction positions Learners Edge for continued growth under Quad-C, which plans to expand its geographic footprint, broaden services and invest in technology and human capital to accelerate growth.

Frontline Education Acquires SuccessEd

November 4, 2020

Education

Frontline Education, a leading provider of K-12 school administration software, has acquired SuccessEd, a Texas-based specialist in special education management software. The acquisition expands Frontline's special education capabilities and Texas-specific domain expertise, providing SuccessEd clients access to Frontline's broader K-12 portfolio and national resources.