M&A Deal Summary

Academic Partnerships Acquires Wiley University Services

On November 14, 2023, Academic Partnerships acquired education company Wiley University Services from Wiley Edge

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Academic Partnerships’ 2nd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Academic Partnerships’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Academic Partnerships’ 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-11-14
Target Wiley University Services
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Academic Partnerships
Sellers(s) Wiley Edge
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Wiley University Services

Maitland, Florida, United States
Wiley University Services is a career-connected education provider offering flexible solutions to help colleges & universities drive student success. Wiley University Services was founded in 1996 and is based in Maitland, Florida.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Academic Partnerships

Dallas, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Education
DESCRIPTION

Academic Partnerships is an online facilitator that assists primarily public institutions of higher education in taking their academic programs online and recruits and retains qualified students through program completion. Academic Partnerships was founded in 2007 and is based in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Education) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-23 Coursetune

Sandy, Utah, United States

Coursetune is an ed-tech provider of curriculum mapping software that helps institutions measurably improve the course and program design. Focusing on outcomes mapping and assessment alignment, the robust suite of tools and reports enables diverse teams of educators to collaborate as they design, align, and communicate complex curriculum. It greatly enhances the efficiency of the design process and the ease at which it can be communicated to all stakeholders and across systems. Ultimately, these improvements result in a clear definition of student outcomes. The resulting insights and analytics deepen understanding of how courses align with standards and accreditation requirements. This clarity and understanding are systemic issues at the heart of improving the student learning experience from Pre-K through life-long learning. Coursetune was formed in 2017 and is based in Sandy, Utah.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wiley Edge

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Category Company
Founded 1807
Sector Publishing
Employees8,800
Revenue 2.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Wiley Edge is a knowledge company in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions. Dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge, Wiley serves the world’s researchers, learners, innovators, and leaders, helping them achieve their goals and solve the world’s most important challenges. Wiley Edge was founded in 1807 and is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Education) 2 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 4
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-15 Wiley Efficient Learning

Sedona, Arizona, United States

Wiley Efficient Learning is a test prep portfolio with a product line focused on test prep for finance, accounting, and business certifications. Wiley Efficient Learning is based in Sedona, Arizona.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-30 CrossKnowledge

London, United Kingdom

CrossKnowledge provides subscription-based, digital learning solutions for multinational corporations, universities, and small and medium-sized enterprises. CrossKnowledge was formed in 2000 and is headquartered in London, England.

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