M&A Deal Summary

Discovery Education Acquires Pivot Interactives

On August 31, 2022, Discovery Education acquired education company Pivot Interactives

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Discovery Education’s 2nd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Discovery Education’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Discovery Education’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-08-31
Target Pivot Interactives
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Discovery Education
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Pivot Interactives

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Pivot Interactives through its platform makes it simple for teachers to integrate active, phenomena-based learning for science and covers Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Environmental Science, & Physics. Its collection of over 500 interactive videos & labs features real science phenomena with embedded lessons & questions for busy teachers that want their students to critically think, experience true science, & actively learn. Pivot Interactives is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Buyer

Discovery Education

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Category Company
Sector Education
DESCRIPTION

Discovery Education with its state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, the company helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. It serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in nearly 100 countries and territories. Discovery Education is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Education) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2022) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-16 DoodleLearning

Bath, United Kingdom

DoodleLearning provides Math and English Language Arts products to create personalized learning experiences that help improve students’ academic achievement and confidence. DoodleLearning was founded in 2011 and is based in Bath, England.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-29 DreamBox Learning

Bellevue, Washington, United States

DreamBox Learning provides a deeply personalized learning experience that guides and engages students at all levels with a combination of a rigorous K-8 math curriculum and a motivating learning environment that work seamlessly with pioneering Intelligent Adaptive technology. DreamBox Learning was founded in 2006 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

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