LightSail - Ownership and Business Overview

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LightSail Ownership

Who owns LightSail?

LightSail is owned by MindPlay Education. It was acquired on March 16, 2023.

LightSail Business Overview

Where is LightSail headquartered?

LightSail is headquartered in New York, New York.

What sector is LightSail in?

LightSail is an education company.

Education M&A Summary in 2023

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, education ranked 24 in number of deals in 2023. The largest education acquisition in 2023 was Arco Platform - which was acquired by General Atlantic for $1.5B.

Join Mergr to view all 92 acquisitions of education companies in 2023, including 23 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 69 by strategics.

LightSail

LightSail, Inc.

4th Floor,
New York, New York 10036
United States,
www.lightsailed.com

LightSail is a comprehensive literacy solution providing digital content and development tools for K-12 students. By reading just 30 minutes a day, the company helps learners develop reading confidence, regardless of their starting point. LightSail offers access to over 100,000 books and 5,000 educational videos across twelve learning modules. Its smart platform adds embedded support for learners of all abilities, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and visual impairments. Holistic assessments track progress seamlessly, giving educators real-time access to meaningful data about student reading behavior, comprehension, and growth. Social features like tournaments, student-authored books, chat, annotations, and engaging videos help reluctant readers discover the joy of reading. LightSail is based in New York, New York.


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