VitalSource - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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VitalSource M&A Summary

VitalSource has acquired 5 companies of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years.

VitalSource has acquired in 5 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include internet software and services (60%) and education (20%).

VitalSource Ownership

Who owns VitalSource?

VitalSource is owned by Francisco Partners. It was acquired on April 14, 2021.

Is VitalSource PE-backed?

Yes. VitalSource is owned by private equity investor Francisco Partners.

VitalSource Business Overview

Where is VitalSource headquartered?

VitalSource is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What sector is VitalSource in?

VitalSource is an education company.

When was VitalSource founded?

VitalSource was founded in 1994.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity5
    • M&A Buy Activity5
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

VitalSource

VitalSource Technologies, Inc.

227 Fayetteville Street Suite 400,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
United States,
(855) 200-4146
www.vitalsource.com

VitalSource is a developer of learning and development resources for the digital age. VitalSource is an education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide. As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally– and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results. VitalSource was founded in 1994 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # 4 - - - 1 - 5
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  5

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Akademos, Inc. 2023-03-20 - Add-on Acquisition
Norwalk, Connecticut · www.akademos.com
Acrobatiq, Inc. 2018-09-04 - Add-on Acquisition
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · www.acrobatiq.com
Intrepid Learning Solutions, Inc. 2017-12-01 - Divestiture
Seattle, Washington · www.intrepidls.com
Verba Software, Inc. 2017-04-03 - Add-on Acquisition
San Francisco, California · www.verbasoftware.com
VPG Integrated Media, Inc. 2011-06-30 - Add-on Acquisition
Boston, Massachusetts
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Internet Software and Services 3 (60%) - - -
Education 1 (20%) - - -
Information Technology 1 (20%) - - -
Total 5 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 5 - - -
  Washington 1 - - -
  Pennsylvania 1 - - -
  Massachusetts 1 - - -
  Connecticut 1 - - -
  California 1 - - -
Total 5 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
20%
1 (20%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Education

Established

1994

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