Education Acquisitions in Michigan

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.

95 Percent Group, a portfolio company of Leeds Equity Partners, has acquired Sortegories, a digital K–8 literacy practice tool developed by Nancy Chapel Eberhardt and Sheryl Ferlito. Sortegories will be integrated into 95 Percent Group's One95 Literacy Platform to expand the company's digital literacy offerings; terms were not disclosed.

Munetrix, a K-12 performance analytics platform based in Michigan, has acquired Eidex, a K-12 data visualization and analytics firm. The deal combines Eidex's visualization capabilities with Munetrix's data consolidation platform to expand product offerings, accelerate innovation, and broaden reach across K-12 districts.

In March 2023, Lindenwood Education System (the non-profit parent of Lindenwood University) completed a 100% acquisition of Dorsey College, a Michigan-based career-focused college with eight campuses serving roughly 1,800 students. The acquisition brings Dorsey’s career and technical programs into Lindenwood’s network as separate institutions under the Lindenwood Education System to expand program capabilities and statewide reach.

3STEP Sports, the national youth-sports club and event operator, has acquired Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy, adding the Michigan-based club to its growing volleyball vertical. The deal brings Michigan Elite's 150 teams and multi-venue tournament operations under 3STEP's platform to expand the company's regional footprint and event/tournament offerings.

Digital Intelligence Systems (DISYS) has acquired a controlling interest in Grand Circus, a virtual coding bootcamp and upskilling provider. The acquisition adds training and talent-pipelining capabilities to DISYS's staffing and managed-services portfolio, enabling expanded custom upskilling programs for clients and historically underrepresented communities.

3STEP Sports, a national youth sports club and event operator, has acquired FaR Out Volleyball Club, adding the Michigan-based club to its volleyball division. The acquisition expands 3STEP's volleyball footprint and brings FaR Out's 50+ teams, youth academy and camps into 3STEP's network.

Infobase, a Centre Lane Partners portfolio company, has acquired Omnigraphics, a Detroit-based publisher of authoritative health and reference content. The acquisition expands Infobase's editorial capabilities and adds Omnigraphics' health, disability, teen health, teen finance and diversity reference collections to Infobase's library and classroom-focused product portfolio.

Blueprint Education, a portfolio company of New Harbor Capital, has acquired Rosh Review, a provider of online medical exam preparation and continuing medical education. The add-on expands Blueprint's medical education offerings and capabilities across the learner journey, integrating Rosh's subscription-based assessment, analytics and institution-facing dashboards that serve 250,000 learners at 740 institutions.

Dictionary.com has acquired Skillo, a learning management system that provides modern training and coaching tools, to expand its education and corporate learning capabilities. The acquisition will integrate Skillo's LMS features into Dictionary.com's suite of educational products to support educators, students, and corporate clients.

Essex Bay Capital has made a growth equity investment in Munetrix, a provider of K‑12 and municipal data management and performance analytics tools. The capital will support Munetrix’s product development, customer support, sales expansion and future M&A as the company scales its forecasting, transparency and analytics platform.

American Safety Council, a Ridgemont Equity Partners portfolio company, has acquired Certified Training Institute (CTI), a provider of online professional licensure and state-mandated continuing education for trades and licensed professionals. The acquisition expands ASC's 100% digital course catalogue across adjacent vocations (builders, plumbers, pesticide applicators, real estate agents, architects and engineers); financial terms were not disclosed.

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MIAT College of Technology from HCP & Company. The acquisition adds two campuses (Canton, MI and Houston, TX), expands UTI's program offerings into aviation, sustainable energy and other skilled trades, and extends UTI's presence in the Detroit market.

A Pass Educational Group, LLC has acquired Victory Productions, a content development house known for language and ESL educational materials. The acquisition adds Spanish and other language translation and transadaptation capabilities to A Pass's K–12 and higher education content services and supports expansion of its service offerings and client base.

Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac announced a recapitalization of XanEdu, a provider of custom course materials and digital content for K–12 and higher education. Financial terms were not disclosed; Frontenac said the partnership will provide strategic insight and capital to support XanEdu's growth plans, including strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

HighGrove Companies, a private investment firm, has acquired All Star Driver Education, Inc., a multi-state provider of driver education services founded by the Wall family and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. HighGrove said it will partner with management to expand All Star’s geographic footprint and online course offerings to drive future growth.

Atairos has acquired an ownership position in ProQuest, with ProQuest using proceeds to repurchase most shares held by entities affiliated with the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division. Cambridge Information Group remains the majority owner and Goldman Sachs will retain a minority interest; the investment from Atairos is intended to support ProQuest's continued product innovation and global growth.