M&A Deal Summary

Blackboard Engage Acquires SchoolWorld Software

On October 22, 2009, Blackboard Engage acquired software company SchoolWorld Software

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blackboard Engage’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Blackboard Engage’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blackboard Engage’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-10-22
Target SchoolWorld Software
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Blackboard Engage
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

SchoolWorld Software

Chicago, Illinois, United States
website
SchoolWorld Software, Inc. is a provider of K-12 Website, online classroom for schools.

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Buyer

Blackboard Engage

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Category Company
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

Blackboard Engage (formerly Edline LLC) provides learning community management systems that help schools improve performance by increasing parental involvement, supporting teachers, and engaging the learning community. It offers an array of technology solutions, including Web hosting, content management, information portals, notification, analytics, and virtual storage and related technology solutions.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Illinois) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2009) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-08 TH NQ Ed

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

TH(i)NQ Ed is a provider of website and communications solutions specifically designed for K-12 education.

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