M&A Deal Summary

Ignite Reading Acquires Esteam

On September 24, 2025, Ignite Reading acquired software company Esteam

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ignite Reading’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Ignite Reading’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ignite Reading’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-09-24
Target Esteam
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Ignite Reading
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Esteam

San Francisco, California, United States
Esteam supports teachers and parents by harnessing the power of AI, speech recognition, and a science-based approach to help assess and teach children to read independently. Esteam is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Buyer

Ignite Reading

San Francisco, California, United States

Category Company
Sector Education
DESCRIPTION

Ignite Reading is a literacy company with a bold mission: End the reading crisis that's gripped our nation for decades by ensuring every child in America learns to read on time (ideally by the end of 1st grade).


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Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1